University City
CoZara Is Now Open for Lunch
Hiroyuki “Zama” Tanaka’s recently opened coZara at 33rd and Chestnut Streets is now open for lunch. The 140-seat restaurant is offering Japanese izakaya dishes like: […]
Jake’s Sandwich Board Expanding To University City
So CoZara isn’t the only new restaurant coming to University City. Word just came down that Jake’s Sandwich Board, open for four years now in […]
coZara Officially Opens on Friday
This Friday, Hiroyuki “Zama” Tanaka will officially open his University City izakaya, coZara. The Japanese pub is a bi-level space in the same Chestnut Square complex […]
New UCity Zavino Extends Hours, Launches A Happy Hour Program
They’ve had a few weeks to get their legs under them, but now the crew at the new Zavino at Chestnut Square is ramping things […]
Three Bells for The Fat Ham
The hot chicken lives up to its name and has Craig LaBan singing the praises of Kevin Sbraga’s The Fat Ham. LaBan awards the Southern […]
Where We’re Eating: The Fat Ham
Despite the insane amount of development in UCity in the past decade, the area’s dining scene has lagged behind. There are plenty of just-decent restaurants […]
Tale of the Tape: SPOT Gourmet Burgers, Steaks, & Pork
As we continue the Year of the Cheesesteak, we’ll be taking a look at cheesesteak spots that are new, been flying under the radar or been […]
March Food Truck Schedule at the Porch
File this one under positive thoughts. Here’s the March schedule for food trucks at The Porch at 30th Street Station. We’ll be dining outside in […]
UPDATED: University City Federal Donuts Countdown Is On
The Federal Donuts coming to 3428 Sansom Street is opening shortly. How shortly? According to a tweet from Federal Donuts yesterday, “in fewer days than […]
DRINK THIS: The Fat Apple at The Fat Ham
The Fat Ham has rightfully been getting early love for its hot chicken, fried oyster sliders and Southern hummus. But that’s not to say the […]
The Fat Ham Starts Lunch
Lunch at The Fat Ham will begin on Monday, February 10th. The lunch menu which includes oyster sliders, a Fat Ham burger and of […]
Federal Donuts at UPenn Gets Closer
The sign man was at the upcoming University City Federal Donuts yesterday installing colorful awnings and a sign at 3428 Sansom Walk. No word on an […]
Tortas Frontera Opens at Penn
Chicago chef Rick Bayless did a whirlwind tour of Philadelphia over the last day as he was in town to open Tortas Frontera at […]
Stuck at 30th Street? JG Domestic Offers Respite
If you haven’t given up on AMTRAK or SEPTA regional rail after today’s ice storm and find yourself stranded at 30th Street Station and considering […]
Bargain Fried Chicken this Weekend at The Fat Ham
The Fat Ham is offering a special this weekend. Tonight and tomorrow, Kevin Sbraga is offering fried chicken, biscuits and a jalapeno jam for just $5. […]