Fishtown
Check Out Sergeant York, a Neighborhood Bar for Fishtown
Last month, we told you about Sergeant York, the new spot taking the reins from longtime occupants Jovan’s Place at 2327 East York Street. And tonight, October 16th, […]
Bartender Says Philadelphia Distilling Fired Her After Fight Over Racial Slur
A former bartender at Fishtown’s Philadelphia Distilling says company management terminated her employment after she slapped a co-worker who had repeatedly used a racial slur in her presence during […]
Tired Hands Just Opened a Beer Garden in Fishtown
Philly-based fans of Tired Hands Brewing Company won’t have to trek out to Ardmore to sip a wide selection of the cult favorite craft brewer’s beers […]
First Look: Honeygrow Test Kitchen
The Honeygrow Test Kitchen officially opens in Fishtown this Monday, October 1st. We shared the menu last week, and now we have some glamour shots of […]
Say Hello to R&D, Root Reborn as a Cocktail Bar
Earlier this month, we told you all about why Root has been closed since August: their planned pivot to cocktail bar (headed up by Aaron […]
Nunu Bar Brings Yakitori, Katsu and Japanese Highballs to Fishtown
Nunu Bar, the izakaya-inspired bar concept from Ben Puchowitz and Shawn Darragh, has been in the works since before neighboring Cheu Fishtown opened. And now, they’re ready […]
Check Out the Menu for Fishtown’s New Honeygrow Test Kitchen
The Honeygrow Test Kitchen — Honeygrow’s first Fishtown location, initially known as hg + mg Test Kitchen — is set to open on Monday, October 1st. The marquee […]
Sarvida, Fishtown’s New Filipino Restaurant, Is Ready to Serve You
Sarvida, Lou Boquila’s new Filipino restaurant at 300 East Girard Avenue (in the space that used to be Girard Bruncherie), is done. They’ve renovated the space (nixing the previous […]
Sergeant York Will Replace Jovan’s Place in Fishtown
Jovan’s Place was Fishtown’s perfect Yugoslavian corner bar and restaurant. A family-run spot serving cheap drinks and stuffed cabbage, there for 31 years. It closed for […]
Root in Fishtown Is Planning a Serious Pivot
Usually, when a restaurant takes an entire month off — the way Root did in August — it isn’t a great sign. A weekend break? […]
At the Lululemon Local Race, You Can Try a Ton of Fishtown Gyms for Free
Philly certainly likes to get creative with its fitness events and We. Are. Here. For. It. From City Fitness’ Commotion last month — a silent […]
Honeygrow Is Opening Its First Fishtown Location
Fast-casual spot honeygrow is opening its first Fishtown location this fall — a test kitchen that’s open to the public. The hg + mg Test Kitchen will […]
Aziz Ansari Will Perform at Punch Line Philly This Weekend
Aziz Ansari will work out new material at Punch Line Philly this weekend. It’s the actor/comedian’s first time performing in the city since he was […]
Here’s What You’ll Be Eating at Over Easy Breakfast Club
We told you about Over Easy Breakfast Club, the concept from French Laundry alum Erik Östman and his wife Angelica, back in May. After soft […]
Marijuana Crusader N.A. Poe Is Opening a Restaurant In Fishtown
“I want it to become a destination spot,” says well-known marijuana enthusiast N.A. Poe when I ask him about Poe’s Sandwich Joint, his upcoming Fishtown […]