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.
Let Me Go Wild: Revolution Taco Reviewed
The first time I walked into Revolution Taco, they were playing “Blister in the Sun,” and all the people in the neighborhood were still getting […]
Mac Mart’s Center City Storefront Revealed
Over the past few months, Mac Mart–the mac-n-cheese food truck about town–has been teasing out that they are getting a brick-and-mortar location near Rittenhouse Square. […]
Matt & Marie’s Opening Second Location in Rittenhouse
In just a couple of weeks, one of Philly’s lunch spots, Matt & Marie’s, will be opening its second location at 118 South 18th Street. In addition […]
Jaw Dropper of the Week: A Rittenhouse Square Home With Heavenly Sunroom
Our latest edition of Jawdropper of the Week is a two-story contemporary home in Rittenhouse Square that’s just…cool. Currently listed at $1,900,000, it’s designed with a […]
Center City’s La Creperie Closes After 18 Years
La Creperie Cafe at 1722 Sansom Street has closed after 18 years. The French BYOB specialized in crepes and also offered Sunday brunch. But with prices of all the […]
Opening Menu at Revolution Taco
Revolution Taco celebrates its grand opening today with two hours of free tacos, both from noon to 1 p.m. and from 4 to 6 p.m. Besides that though, […]
11 Things You Might Not Know About: Philly’s Public Squares
They’re some of the most revered spaces in the city — the five open public squares William Penn laid out in the 1680s to keep […]
Revolution Taco To Grandly Open with Free Tacos
Revolution Taco, the brick-and-mortar landing spot of three food truck veterans is set for Friday, January 8th. From noon to 1 p.m. and again from […]
Back to the Future: Aldine Revisited
I have never before been stricken speechless by beets, but I was at Aldine. Big beets—chunks of them cut like kebab meat, that require days […]
Holiday Treats This Month At The Rittenhouse Hotel
Lacroix restaurant at The Rittenhouse Hotel is welcoming its guests with some comforting “seasons greetings” by offering a few holiday specials.
Susanna Foo’s SUGA Draws Closer
Philadelphians have been eagerly awaiting the return of Susanna Foo to Center City Philadelphia. The chef who owned the highly acclaimed Susanna Foo on Walnut […]
Little Pete’s Is Looking to Relocate
With the parking garage housing Little Pete’s looking like it will someday become a Hyatt Centric hotel, the iconic 24-hour diner is officially looking to relocate. MSC […]
Bluestone Lane, NY Cafe Chain Is Coming to Philadelphia
Bluestone Lane, a chain of six cafes out of New York that have sprung up since 2013 is opening its first out-of-market location. The cafe […]
The Queen of Sandwiches: Meltkraft Reviewed
Grilled cheese is the queen of sandwiches. Say what you will about its simplicity, its lack of intrinsic finesse (only rule: don’t burn), but it […]
Jaw Dropper of the Week: Rittenhouse Home May Have Once Been a Boarding House
If the walls inside this Rittenhouse Square home could talk…well, we couldn’t even begin to imagine what they’d say if what the listing says is […]