East Passyunk
Mark Your Calendars: East Passyunk Restaurant Week Is Coming
The second annual East Passyunk Restaurant Week will run from Sunday, February 23rd through March 1st, 2014. The week of restaurant deals will include Noord’s […]
Plans Emerge for South Philly Barbacoa
The Passyunk Post has the details on South Philly Barbacoa, a couple days a week Mexican pit barbecue proposed for 1002 Watkins Street in South […]
Le Virtu’s La Panarda in the Washington Post
The Washington Post was at the 40-course La Panarda dinner at Le Virtu. Check out Domenica Marchetti’s recap of chef Joe Cicala’s epic feast. La Panarda is […]
Opening Menu for East Passyunk’s Vegan Commissary
Friday, December 27th marks the opening of Steve Laurence’s Vegan Commissary at 1703 South 11th Street, just a half-block off of Passyunk Avenue. You may have […]
Global Crepes and Local Shakes Opens
Visitors to Philadelphia’s Christmas Village kept telling Liza Hussain that she had to open a storefront for her crepes. So she took their advice and opened […]
Mid-Century Modern Furniture Store Expands on East Passyunk
The tanning salon Tan Quest at 1835 E. Passyunk Avenue closed just a few days ago, and now comes word, via Passyunk Post, that Era […]
Karina’s Gets a New Address
Karina’s, which is making way for Brigantessa, the new concept from the Le Virtu crew, on East Passyunk isn’t moving far. The longtime South Philly […]
Where We’re Eating: Boot and Saddle
“Back in the saddle again” is more than just an Aerosmith lyric. It’s what looks to become a familiar refrain as I return time and […]
Brigantessa, a New Concept from Le Virtu
The Le Virtu crew of Francis Cratil Cretarola, Catherine Lee and Joe Cicala are opening their second restaurant on East Passyunk. Brigantessa will be a moderately-priced […]
Changes Coming to the Italian Market
Plan Philly has the story behind changes that are coming to the “Italian Market.” Changes to the city code will give the South 9th Street […]
The POPE Expands
Drink Philly has the details on the Pub on Passyunk East’s expansion. “The Conclave” will add 20 additional seats and perhaps most importantly, two new […]
Foobooz After Dark: Bogle and Kearse – The Menu
Last week we told you about our new late-night dinner series, Foobooz After Dark. The first event is an exciting one, with Justin Bogle of […]
Nick Elmi’s Laurel Opening on East Passyunk
Top Chef contestant Nick Elmi opens his own restaurant tomorrow, November 5th at 1617 E Passyunk Avenue. Laurel is a 24-seat BYOB that will serve […]
Vegan Commissary Coming to East Passyunk
Be Well Philly’s Emily Leaman has an interview with Steve Laurence who is opening a vegan restaurant near East Passyunk. Vegan Commissary is as you might […]
East Passyunk’s Witch CRAFT Beer Crawl Is Tomorrow
Fourteen East Passyunk bars and restaurants are participating in the Avenue’s Witch CRAFT Beer Bar Crawl tomorrow, October 23rd. Admission is $6.66 and includes $3 […]