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Philly Has Some Wild Martinis Right Now. Here’s Your Guide to Drinking Them
Even on my laziest days, an icy martini is enough to inspire me to dig a pressed shirt out of my closet, take a shower […]
What the New Mask Mandate Means for Dining Out in Philadelphia
Today Philadelphia Health Commissioner Cheryl Bettigole announced that the city will reinstate a mask mandate in all public indoor spaces – including restaurants and bars […]
West Philly Bar Fiume Has Finally Reopened … Kinda … Sorta …
On Thursday afternoon, I heard through the grapevine that popular West Philly bar Fiume had reopened on Wednesday night. This was seriously good news to […]
Bok Bar Returns with New Chef Residency Series
Guess who’s officially renewed for another season in South Philly? The Bok Bar team announced on Instagram over the weekend that they’ll be back for […]
Here’s Where to Catch All the Karaoke Action in Philadelphia
If you’ve dreamed of taking center stage your whole life and showing off those vocal cords, now is your chance. From local dive bars to […]
Have You Missed Bars As Much As We Have?
Their tall stools. Their sticky wooden tops. We miss the foggy beers and purple wines, the shots of whiskey lining up whenever a night would […]
Remember Disappearing Into a Crowd of Strangers at a Bar?
I’ve decided to spend a midsummer afternoon with four old men who want absolutely nothing to do with me. When I pop by just before […]
There’s Nothing I’ve Missed More Than Enjoying Live Music in a Bar
I identify as an alcoholic, and not in that cute It’s wine o’clock somewhere! kind of way. And while I’m sober, I still missed going […]
Finding Comfort in the Discomfort of a Dive Bar
We choose to go to dive bars not because they’re clean, but because they’re dirty. Or at least, we forgive the scratched glasses, hot-dog Jacuzzis […]
There’s Nothing Cozier Than Spending the Holidays Inside a Bar
An open bar isn’t the easiest thing to come by on Christmas Day. Even city fixtures like McGillin’s and Bob & Barbara’s close up shop […]
No, Mail-In Ballots Won’t Be Available On Monday. Blame the Green Party
Pennsylvania Mail-in Ballots Delayed Due to Green Party Mess Monday is September 14th. That is the day when Pennsylvanians were supposed to be able to […]
State Liquor Police Have Visited Philly Area Bars More Than 5,000 Times In July
A roundup of Philly news. This article may be updated at any time as new information becomes available. Pennsylvania State Police Liquor Control Enforcement Officers […]
Governor Wolf’s New Guidelines Require Bars and Restaurants to Serve a “Sit-Down Meal” With Alcohol
On Wednesday, Governor Wolf issued a new set of COVID-19 restrictions, that will go into effect statewide today, July 16th. Most relevant to Philadelphia restaurants […]
The Ultimate Guide to Natural Wine in Philadelphia
Have you noticed that there’s good wine in Philly now? And not just good wine, cool wine. Casual wine bars and design-y bottle shops are […]
The Design Inspiration Behind Di Bruno Bros.’s Trendy New Wine Bar
Italian flags. Bill Mignucci Jr., the president of Di Bruno Bros., wanted to put them everywhere — along with raw brick walls, steel chairs and […]