Rittenhouse Square
Rittenhouse Square is one of Philadelphia’s most popular neighborhoods. One of the five original squares planned by city founder William Penn in the late 17th century, the park at the heart of Rittenhouse Square is widely considered one of the finest urban public spaces in the country. The square is home to many works of public art, and the neighborhood serves as a hub for fine dining and extensive retail. Check out our ultimate guide to dining in Rittenhouse before making your next reservation.
Scarpetta Opening at the Rittenhouse on September 28
A couple days ago, we rolled out our Fall Restaurant Preview. In it, we talked about the opening of Scarpetta–the fancy-pants, double-decker modern Italian restaurant […]
Wiz Kid: Rich Landau’s Fast-Casual Vegan Eatery
Rich Landau of Vedge and V Street fame touches base with an update on his fast-casual concept that he has plans to open next door […]
Opening Menu for Butcher Bar
Butcher Bar is the latest from the Anni Family, the team behind Varga Bar, Mercato and Valanni. Co-executive chefs Evan Turney and John Strain are turning […]
Jawdropper of the Week: Gilded Age Opulence on Rittenhouse Square
If you’ve been to Newport, R.I., you’ve probably done the famous Cliff Walk and toured some of the “cottages” the Robber Barons built as summer […]
Buena Onda Coming to Chestnut Street
In June, Jose Garces teased that his fast-casual fish taqueria would be coming to a location close to Philadelphia magazine’s offices. And today we can confirm that […]
Cocktails to Cool Off with at a.bar
Earlier today we stopped by a.bar to check in on the summer cocktails that the Rittenhouse cocktail bar has added to their menu. Bartender Paul […]
Tria Taproom Adds Happy Hour
Tria Taproom is now hosting happy hour. The all draft Taproom is featuring breweries, cideries and even wineries within 100 miles of 20th and Walnut. The 100 […]
Rich Landau Opening a Fast-Casual concept
A liquor license application in the window of V Street shows that Rich Landau’s vegan empire is expanding next door. The building is the current home […]
Butcher Bar Is Coming To Chestnut Street
If you’re a vegetarian or a vegan living around Rittenhouse Square, times are pretty good. You’ve got V Street and HipCityVeg, Bar BomBon, Govinda’s and […]
Stephen Starr To Take Over Serafina Spot
Serafina is going to be taken over by Stephen Starr. The Italian restaurant from New York landed with significant fanfare in 2011. It was immediately […]
Trinity Tuesday: A Pure Example of the Form in Rittenhouse Square
If we wanted to be really obnoxious about it, we should leave those kitchen-in-the-basement trinities out of the running for consideration for our Trinity Tuesday […]
A Great Start for a Rookie Developer
It hasn’t been all that long since Frank DiCianni graduated from Drexel University in 2012. But the 26-year-old has his sights set on becoming a […]
Once a Hot Disco, Now a Cool Opportunity
Spencer Zahn has had a knack for being in the right place at the right time throughout his career. He has helped boost the careers […]
Future Imperfect: SuGa Reviewed
I love the smell of SuGa. The dim warmth of it. The banquette tables that run along the wall opposite the bar, in the front […]
Checking In With Peter Serpico
Over the past three years, one of the most dependably awesome things about Serpico on South Street has been the presence of the Cope’s corn […]