Center City
The Three-Umbrella Problem: Bop Reviewed
I ate the mandoo at Bop and they were fine. Tasted like a thousand other dumplings at a hundred other American-Asian restaurants in a dozen […]
Volver Announces Fall Programming
With September’s swift approach, Jose Garces’ Volver is getting back into the swing of things. Most notably is the addition of a full dinner menu […]
Center City Sips: The Summer of Sips
It’s the once-a-week frat party you’ve yearned for since college. Or maybe it’s a bunch of crazy kids terrorizing our taxpayer-funded sidewalks. It’s a boon […]
Center City Sips: Photo Essay
The idea for Center City District Sips was conjured up in 2004, with the goal of adding a little foot traffic to a downtown that was dead […]
Aqimero Launches A New Bottomless Brunch Program
Aqimero – Richard Sandoval’s new Latin fusion seafood restaurant in the old home of of 10 Arts – just launched a brand new brunch program last […]
Arts List: 7 Things to Do This Week
Garden Sips @ Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens | Wednesday, August 10 If you’re going to subject yourself to the Sips Wednesday happy hour, at least do […]
Sneak Preview: Mission Taqueria
Forget everything you know about the space that used to be Nodding Head Brewery. The dark wood, the carpets, and the deep red upholstery, it’s […]
Aqimero Offers Happy Hour
In a comment to Emily Teel’s first look at Aqimero yesterday, a reader asked if the new restaurant at the Ritz Carlton offers happy hour. […]
Out-of-Town Reporters Bash Philadelphia as DNC Host
The first night of the 2016 Democratic National Convention is over, and speeches from Bernie Sanders and Michelle Obama went over pretty well. Those who […]
A First Look at Aqimero in the Ritz Carlton
As part of the newly renovated Ritz-Carlton, the hotel has a new Richard Sandoval restaurant, Aqimero, opens today in the lobby of the historic building. Sandoval, […]
Where to Find the Best Cocktails During Center City Sips
2 Gingers Irish Whiskey is an official sponsor of Center City Sips and you can find the blended, slightly sweet whiskey at just about every […]
Dilworth Park Cafe & Air Grille Throw Grand Opening Party During Sips
Summer is officially here and with it comes a new restaurant opening during this week’s Center City Sips. Dilworth Park Café and Air Grille will be opening […]
The Decline of Lunch Counters and Diners in Center City
To a five-year old growing up in the Northeast, the lunch counter at Woolworth’s might as well have been Le Bec-Fin. Perched on a high stool, at an […]
Sky Garten Is Now Open
SkyGarten is finally here. It’s been a few months since we first heard about SkyGarten and tonight at 5 p.m. it will open its (elevator) […]
Where to Find the Best Food During Center City Sips
We are now a little over a week into Center City Sips. The drinks ($3 beer, $4 wine and $5 cocktails) are flowing and when […]