Openings
Tuck Barre & Yoga Is Opening a Fourth Location in Northern Liberties
When a local studio opens their first location, it tends to be an all-in endeavor — tons of late nights, around-the-clock emails, and a massive […]
Charlie’s Is Opening with Roast Pork, Breakfast Sandwiches, and Beer in Pennsport
Back in March, we told you that the folks behind Pennsport Beer Boutique were planning an expansion. Charlie’s Roast Pork, originally conceived as a sports […]
Kris Serviss’s Taqueria Del Norte Is Now Culture on the Circle
After less than a year operating Taqueria Del Norte, chef Kris Serviss is switching up the concept in the home of the original Blue Duck in […]
West Philly Is Losing Its Mind Over a New Mexican Restaurant
With a new restaurant on the outskirts of the Penn campus, the dearth of quality Mexican food west of the Schuylkill is over. Don Barriga Mexican […]
The Renaissance Hotel in Old City Revamps Its All-Day Cafe and Cocktail Bar
The Renaissance Hotel in Old City is changing up its restaurant and bar concepts. Franklin Social, an all-day cafe, and cocktail bar Franklin Lounge will open […]
Stina, a Mediterranean BYO, Sets Its Opening in South Philly
Stina, the mission-driven Mediterranean BYO from Bobby Saritsoglou and Christina Kallas-Saritsoglou, will open this Friday, May 24th. This is Saritsoglou’s first place of his own: the […]
Winkel Does Dutch Uitsmijters, Deep-Fried French Toast and Rabbit Frittata in the Gayborhood
Eight months ago, the owners of long-running Gayborhood favorite More Than Just Ice Cream announced that they’d be closing the restaurant they’d run at 1119 Locust […]
Sushi Hatsu, From a Morimoto Alum, Is Now Open in Ambler
A new BYO serving sushi, seafood, and Japanese-inflected small plates is now open in Ambler. Sushi Hatsu, a partnership between chef Harrison Kim and restaurant builder […]
Felly Bistro, a New American BYO, Just Opened in Queen Village
Queen Village’s restaurant boom continues with a new BYOB. Felly Bistro on Pass the first restaurant from chef-owners Felipe and Kelly Marquez, is now open in […]
Center City’s New Pink, Plant-Filled Wine Bar and Restaurant Is Ready for Your Instagram
Last month, we told you that Blume, a natural wine and cocktail-focused bar and restaurant, would replace cider-heavy sports bar Cinder (1500 Locust Street). Now, Blume will open, […]
Philly Will Soon Be Home to a Tiny Wawa
Not very long ago, we shared the exciting news that the largest Wawa in the universe would open at 6th and Chestnut streets in Old […]
Bistro 7 Chef Returns With “Old School” French in East Passyunk
A new restaurant at 9th and Morris marks the return of a longtime Philly chef. Michael O’Halloran will open Bistro La Bête, a French concept […]
Olly, the Latest From Southwark Owners, Is About to Open in Queen Village
When Marina de Oliveira and Chris D’Ambro took over Queen Village mainstay Southwark back in 2016, they managed to get two restaurants out of the deal, opening Ambra, […]
First Look: Hops, Brewerytown’s Big New Bar and Restaurant
First, it was Flying Fish Crafthouse. Then, it was Brewerytown Taproom. And today at 4 p.m., the expansive space at 1361 North 31st Street debuts as […]
Plenty Café to Close and Rebrand Its Queen Village Location
Plenty Café’s Queen Village outpost is getting a rebrand. The European-inspired all-day cafe will close after brunch service this Sunday, February 17th. Owners Anthony and […]