Old City
Philadelphia’s Hotel Monaco Is One of Fodor’s Top 100 for 2013
The Fodor’s 100 Hotel Awards is pretty much what it sounds like: a contest honoring the best 100 hotels around the world. And Philly’s own […]
Ayers on Old City Firehouse Fire: “This Is Surreal”
At 11:36 this morning, an alarm went off at the Fourth and Arch streets firehouse that’s known commonly as the Ben Franklin Firehouse. As emergency […]
Explosion at Extremely Historic Firehouse in Old City Does “Extensive Damage”
Either an ambulance or a firetruck exploded at the Engine 8, Ladder 2 historic firehouse at Fourth and Arch. Details are scarce right now, […]
First Look at United By Blue’s New Shop
United By Blue‘s new Old City flagship is as cool as you’d imagine it would be: Everything in the shop was salvaged (mostly from Samuel Machinery […]
Very Lofty: Industrial Bi-level Condo in Old City
This is just a charmer, no doubt about it, and so iconically Old City. Little Quarry Street isn’t even a street, really — just a […]
First Look: Inside High Street On Market
Today is the official opening day of High Street on Market, the new concept in the former Fork, Etc. space by the team behind Fork: […]
The Nerdiest Neighborhood in Philadelphia: Old City
Chris Cummins has a terrific list over at Topless Robot (itself an incredibly nerdy name for a site) of “The 15 Nerdiest Places in Philadelphia.” […]
Jaw-Dropping Modern Penthouse Is Back on the Market, With the Best Listings Photos in the MLS
This two-bedroom penthouse apartment–one of just 10 units in 101 Walnut Condominiums–is the only one with two stories, and much more thrilling, the only one […]
Eli Kulp Debuts A Breakfast Sandwich
http://a.yfrog.com/img826/3674/yncjwzdhwjklhwsuyegdyq.mp4 First look at a potential menu item for Eli Kulp’s High Street on Market–a Lancaster bologna breakfast sandwich from start to finish in six […]
Morning Headlines: Old City’s Hotel Monaco Has a Pop-Up Bike Shop Today
True, it’s not necessarily an intuitive pairing: a swank, highly designed Kimpton hotel and sweaty, summer bikers who do battle with Philadelphia’s inconsistent bike lane […]
High Street on Market Replacing Fork Etc.
Get ready to say goodbye to the big communal table at Fork Etc.. Ellen Yin is converting the casual next door neighbor of Fork into High […]
Buddakan Offering Sparkling Wine Tasting Tonight
Buddakan presents an Italian Sparkling Wines tasting tonight from 5 to 7 p.m. Learn about Italy’s top sparklers, including La Marca Prosecco, Contadi Castaldi Franciacorta […]
British Beer Tasting at Victoria Freehouse
The Victoria Freehouse in Old City is offering a bloody good deal on Friday, August 16 during happy hour from 4-7 p.m. Patrons can treat […]
For Lunch, Consider an Amada Cheesesteak
As we’ve mentioned before, one of our biggest laments about the current state of the cheesesteak is the lack of beef. At too many places, […]
Art on the Menu at the Continental
For a different kind of night out, check out the “Art on the Menu” event being held at Continental, Old City on Thursday, August 15th. […]