East Passyunk
After a Long-Awaited Return, Can Royal Tavern Reclaim Its Burger Glory?
I was at the Royal Tavern on the second day it really felt like spring in Philly, several months after the place reopened. The day […]
Peek Inside Civil Stock General Store in East Passyunk
Civil Stock General Store in East Passyunk feels like a community mercantile of the past — with a modern spin. “I wanted to create a […]
Just Listed: Renewed Workingman’s Rowhouse in East Passyunk
Since making over that workingman’s rowhouse on Mercy Street that we featured here in January, Giappo Design+Build founder/owner Jeff Frederick has been busy building and […]
Just Listed: Updated Trinityesque House in East Passyunk Crossing
“Welcome to this super unique trinity house on a great South Philly block,” begins the listing agent’s description of this East Passyunk Crossing trinity-ish house […]
Where to Eat in East Passyunk
Whether you’re new to East Passyunk, you’ve been around the area forever or you’re stopping through for the night, getting your bearings — especially when […]
Latchkey, East Passyunk’s ’80s and ’90s-Focused Vinyl Shop, Plans a Pop-Up Vintage Market
“It’ll be like hanging at the mall in the ‘80s, except it’s all cool kids and no bullies.” That’s how Latchkey’s Instagram describes the nostalgic […]
At El Chingon, the Cemita Is King
This story of El Chingon starts in Mexico 40-some years ago. So stick with me a minute, okay? Mexico, 40-some years ago, was where chef […]
Just Listed: Rebuilt Workingman’s Rowhouse in East Passyunk
Stop me if you’ve seen this before. On second thought, don’t, because you haven’t. Sure, on the outside, this rebuilt East Passyunk workingman’s rowhouse for […]
Tiny Tildie’s Brings Adorable Baby Clothes and Gifts to South Philly
Are you looking for a baby shower gift or something special for your newborn? Well, you can stop complaining that Philly doesn’t have enough baby […]
At Mish Mish, a Breezy Mediterranean Menu and Happy Hospitality Make You Stay a While
On a warm but not too warm early evening in May, East Passyunk celebrated the fleeting Philadelphia spring at the Singing Fountain, its tiers a […]
No Duh! South Philly Store Latchkey’s Da Bomb for ’80s and ’90s Nostalgia
It doesn’t matter if you grew up listening to Wu-Tang, Britney or Nirvana; children of the ’80s and ’90s universally unite over a shared love […]
Surprise! City Fitness Is Opening a New Gym in East Passyunk
In the 15 years it has been in operation, City Fitness has hit major milestones. Despite a somewhat rocky start, the Philly-based fitness brand currently […]
Not Only Is Philly Affordable — It’s Also Trendy
Even as some observers of the Philly real estate market worry that houses in the city may be getting unaffordable, they remain great buys for […]
East Passyunk Will Shut Down Five Blocks for Outdoor Dining
Update 7/7/20: In an internal email obtained by Philly Mag, East Passyunk Avenue’s Business Improvement District executive director Adam Leiter has announced that, due to […]
South by South: River Twice Reviewed
It would be easy to overlook River Twice. Not due to the location. It has prime placement in the old Izumi space on East Passyunk, […]