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Keven Parker’s Soul Food Cafe Opening in the Reading Terminal

Valley Shepherd Creamery isn’t the only new stall opening in the Reading Terminal Market. Keven Parker Soul Food Cafe is aiming to open Wednesday. Parker, who […]

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Valley Shepherd Creamery Finally Ready to Open

Valley Shepherd Creamery will finally open in the Reading Terminal Market tomorrow. The outpost of the North Jersey cheese farm will feature a glassed-in cheese […]

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Broccoli Rabe Shortage Hits Philadelphia

Robert’s Market Report points us to the jarring news that there is a broccoli and broccoli rabe shortage in the United States. Drought conditions in […]

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Spotted: Union Protesters at Cheu Noodle Bar

The under construction Cheu Noodle Bar (255 S 10th Street) is facing union protesters today and had them yesterday as well. We’ve seen union protesters […]

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Maida & Hartranft Taking Over The Butcher & The Brewer Space

It has been a tumultuous time for the one time Doc Watson’s at 216 S 11th Street. After decades as Watson’s, the address housed Blue […]

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Pennsylvania 6 Makes Some Noise

Pennsylvania 6 was announced back in May of 2012. Brian Harrington, part of the  City Tap House crew is opening a bistro a the former […]

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Varga Bar Launching New Buck-a-Shuck Happy Hour

Starting today Varga Bar is starting a new buck-a-shuck oyster happy hour. The varietals will change daily but the price will remain one dollar. Dollar […]

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New Year’s Day Brunching

You are a Philadelphian and a pro partyer, so you know the real celebration is New Year’s Day. So whether you’re looking for sustenance to fortify you […]

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Vetri Chef de Cuisine Adam Leonti Named to Forbes List

Vetri’s chef de cuisine, Adam Leonti has been named to Forbes 30 Under 30: Food & Wine list. The 28-year old has been cooking at […]

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Sam Waterston of Law & Order Spotted at Rice & Mix

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2013 Varga Girl Calendar Release Party

Golden oldies icon Neil Sedaka spent much of his career sharing his sentiments with the world in the form of song and prose—and he was […]

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$40 10-Course Tapas Tasting at Jamonera

Looking for a new Sunday tradition now that Boardwalk Empire and Walking Dead are on hiatus? Well how about tapas? Every Sunday from now until January 13th, […]

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Hot Sandwiches Are Now Being Served at Wursthaus Schmitz

When Wursthaus Schmitz opened just about a month ago there was much rejoicing but one thing was missing, hot sandwiches. Delays in getting the hood […]

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Do You Have 3,000 SQFT for Spike Mendelsohn?

“I’m looking for ~3,000 sq ft in downtown Philly. Know of any spaces available?” — Spike Mendelsohn looking for a spot for his Philadelphia location […]

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U.S. Government Moves to Liquidate Union Trust

Joe said to tell you that we plan to open in a few days. That’s what Joe Grasso’s assistant told me in mid-November, when I […]