Point Breeze
Morning Headlines: Apartments on the Way at Former South Philly School
It looks as though a shuttered school will come back to life as an apartment building. PlanPhilly’s Jared Brey reports that the former George W. […]
Restaurant Week Alternative: American Sardine Bar
Scott Schroeder is upgrading his Best of Philly winning Pittsburgh Cheesesteak between now and January 30th, during dinner hours (5 pm. to 10 p.m.), as an […]
Could a Beer Hall Happen at 22nd and Washington?
Naked Philly reports that MSC Retail has a warehouse at 22nd and Washington Avenue on the market and has even gone to the effort of producing renderings of […]
Where We’re Eating: Cafe Ynez
A Mexican restaurant in your neighborhood is a way of knowing you’ve arrived. An attractive BYOB serving breakfast nachos and carne asada salads and offering […]
American Sardine Bar Turns Three
American Sardine Bar is hosting its three-year-anniversary party tomorrow, November 26th. The party’s going to have a special sardine menu, a long beer list, specials […]
Morning Headlines: Local Group Opposes Selling Shuttered School in Point Breeze to Developer
A sudden change in sale plans for the shuttered Walter G. Smith Elementary School at 19th and Wharton has residents miffed: the building is pending sale […]
Gentrification in Philadelphia
For those who think daily newspapers lack a purpose in a digitized world that threatens to make traditional media outlets obsolete, today’s coverage of gentrification […]
House of the Week: Stunningly Creative 7BR
This property in Point Breeze aka Newbold is actually two: 1410 and 1412 Tasker, just off Broad Street. The entry is through 1410, leading to […]
Cafe Ynez Expands Menus
Washington Avenue’s Cafe Ynez is expanding its brunch and dinner menus. For brunc,h which is served to 3 p.m. daily, executive chef JC Piña has […]
GreenStreet Coffee Roasters’ 3rd Annual Block Party
Alter Street prepare yourselves, because it’s almost time for GreenStreet Coffee Roasters’ 3rd annual block party. On Saturday, August 16th, the Philadelphia-based, fair trade coffee company will […]
Point Breeze Real Estate Scammer Gets the Slammer
According to a U.S Department of Justice release, a Philadelphia man was sentenced last week to almost six years in prison for selling three homes he didn’t own. […]
Cafe Ynez Has Adam Erace Longing for More
Adam Erace notes that you can’t have a vibrant neighborhood in 2014 without a good Mexican spot. And with the addition of Cafe Ynez at 2025 […]
Ice Cream Sandwiches Now Available at Kermit’s Bake Shoppe
Adam Ritter provides us with the heads up that his Kermit’s Bake Shoppe at 22nd and Washington. is now offering ice cream sandwiches.
Café Ynez Adds New Items For The Summer
Café Ynez is bringing the heat this summer with a few flavorful and authentic Mexico City additions to the menu. One of which includes a tostada with […]
Weekend Brunch at Cafe Ynez
Looking for a BYOB brunch this weekend? Consider the recently opened Cafe Ynez at 2025 Washington Avenue. The Mexican restaurant could serve as a mixer […]