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Bar Rescue Converts Lickety Split into Alleged Pizza and 2nd State

As we reported earlier, Jon Taffer of the Spike TV show “Bar Rescue” has been in Philadelphia filming new episodes. One of the spots he’s […]

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For Pete’s Sake Closed by Roof Collapse

For Pete’s Sake had been in the midst of an expansion recently. The bar at Front and Christian had been working to expand to a second […]

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Morning Headlines: Roof Collapses At For Pete’s Sake Pub Building

Nobody was hurt, but that was a close one! The building that houses For Pete’s Sake Pub in Queen Village partially collapsed yesterday around 3:30pm. […]

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Queen Village’s $1.375M Dragon House

What better name for a Queen Village home than “The Dragon?” The wrought iron door leading to the four-bedroom row makes the name obvious. And […]

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A Provençale Affair at Bistro La Minette

Ever dreamed of a summer in Provence? Sipping glass after glass of chilled rosé under the Provençale sun with a large plate of something drenched […]

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Ela Offering Special Monday Night Prix Fixe

Jason Cichonski’s Ela is offering a special $30 prix fixe on Monday nights. The three-course dinner options for each course, if we were ordering, that would […]

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Why Did This Queen Village 3BR Sell in 2 Days?

Sometimes a home just zooms through the market, and this is one of them. What made it go so fast? There are several key elements […]

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New Summer Bar Menu for Ela

Ela has added new cocktails and bar menu items for summer. Chef Jason Cichonski has added dishes like: Pork Belly with watermelon bbq, pickled rind, […]

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Kanella Looks To Be Expanding Southward

An eagle-eyed tipster alerted us to a liquor license transfer placard in the former home of Village Belle at 757 S Front Street. The applicant […]

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Queen Village’s Delightful London Lightwell House

This Queen Village home has cachet for days. First, “London Lightwell” is a pretty high performer in the pantheon of named homes. Alliteratively, it is […]

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Queen Village Charmer with Bliss-Inducing Outdoor Spaces

Kauffman Street is a tiny, shaded lane that only exists for a few blocks in Queen Village. The street is narrow and tree-lined, which makes it a perfect […]

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Palatial Queen Village Home With Roof Deck Hot Tub

If you are like us, you have walked by this enormous property on Bainbridge Street en route to The Irish Times or Catahoula and wondered […]

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Southwark Named Among Best Bars in America

Southwark gets a nice national accolade. The Queen Village bar and restaurant is recognized as one of the Best Bars in America by Food & Wine. The […]

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Queen Village Neighbors vs. Friends of Bethel Burying Ground

Last month Duncan Spencer, chair of the Friends of Weccacoe Playground, and Jeff Hornstein, president of the Queen Village Neighbors Association (QVNA), posted an appeal […]

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Newly Listed: $1.27 Million Townhouse Designed By Cecil Baker

As per the title, this three-story home nestled in Queen Village was designed by renowned architect Cecil Baker. Baker, who studied under Louis Kahn, was […]