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30th Street Station Plaza Gets a Cake

Right now the new outdoor space at 30th Street Station is going to be having its opening celebration and name unveiling. The former dreary maze […]

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JG and the Great Pumpkin

Farmer Alex McCracken, the farm architect behind Jose Garces’ Luna Farm gave the Iron Chef an unusual gift, a 1,136 pound pumpkin. McCracken grew the […]

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Philly Diner Closed

Much to the shock of the Under the Button blog, Philly Diner has closed its doors at 39th and Walnut. The formerly late-night diner (it […]

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Quick Bites: Barcade Plays a Game, Crisp Hopes, Sabrina’s Opens

When Barcade opens in Fishtown it will be filled with fun games. But right now the bar is playing the waiting game. Health Department approval […]

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Welcome Back to University City

Penn Park isn’t the only new thing in University City, several new restaurants have opened over the summer and more are coming this Fall. Now […]

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Tonight: Final Dollar Stroll on Baltimore Ave

Tonight is the final Baltimore Avenue Dollar Stroll. Between 42nd and 50th streets on Baltimore you’ll find live music, street performances, street vendors, food trucks […]

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Wheel News: FroYo and Sandwiches

Even though we’ve had a couple of food trucks recently turn off their engines for good, wheeled food is still the big thing. Gozen Yogurt […]

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UC Dining Days Provide Deals

Last night we took advantage of University City Dining Days by hitting up Biba for an awesome $15 three-course dinner. We started with the impossibly […]

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CurryBox Now Serving University City

A new online-based lunchtime delivery service from New Delhi restaurant is now serving University City You choose two entrees and two sides. Samosa and rice […]

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Quick Bites: Rapper’s Delight, Serafina Opening & Perrier’s Donation

Mayor Michael Nutter thrilled Karaoke participants at McGillin’s last night with his now classic rendition of Rapper’s Delight. No teleprompter was needed. Serafina is opening […]

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Tonight: A Perfect Night for a Stroll

The weather is perfect and the price is right to stroll down (up?) Baltimore Avenue in West Philadelphia. Numerous local businesses are offering $1 bites […]

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Dollar Strolls on Baltimore Avenue

University City District is bringing back its Baltimore Avenue Dollar Strolls Starting on Thursday, June 2nd. More than 15 businesses will participate in deals that […]

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Beer Week Night Market Announced

The next Night Market has been announced. This night-time market will be part of Philly Beer Week and will be held on Thursday, June 9th […]

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It’s Like Crack, and That’s a Good Thing

It isn’t every week that a professional restaurant reviewer turns his pen towards a food truck but today is just such a day as Brian […]

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JG Domestic Adds Sunday Supper

Beginning on Sunday, April 3 JG Domestic will be opening from 4 to 9 p.m. for Sunday Supper. The dinner of comfort food will be […]