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.
Woman Commits Suicide at Dorchester On Rittenhouse Square
On Thursday morning, a 58-year-old woman was found dead in front of the Dorchester building on Rittenhouse Square. Police are calling it an “apparent suicide.” […]
Tales From The Cupcake Wars: Crumbs Bake Shop Goes Dark In Rittenhouse
Remember what a big deal it was when Crumbs Bake Shop came to town? We reported on the announcement, tracked the location in Rittenhouse Square […]
Classic Cinema Movie Night (And Themed Cocktails) At Franklin Mortgage This Sunday
In December, they did Top Gun–a classic of American cinema–with excellent themed cocktails based on the movie. And now, the crew from Franklin Mortgage is […]
Second Night of Tasting Tours Now on Sale
The second night of Philly Cooks Tasting Tours are on sale now (the first night sold outin a matter of hours). We’re offering three different neighborhood […]
A Full and Thorough Accounting of Allan Domb’s GPAR Installation
Last night at Parc almost every real estate agent in Philadelphia, eight City Council members (Jannie Blackwell, Brian O’Neill, Jim Kenney, Mark Squilla, Cindy Bass, […]
Trinity Tuesday: Rittenhouse Home Has Bedroom Deck
Located on a cul-de-sac street reminiscent of old Philadelphia, this charming trinity is just a five-minute stroll from Rittenhouse Square. Those with a library will […]
Precious Rental: Historic Home on Ringgold Place
You can barely walk a block on South 19th Street without stumbling over a century-old street or a picturesque lane begging to be Instagrammed (hello, […]
Will Anthropologie Leave Rittenhouse Square? [UPDATED]
UPDATE: A reliable source tells us that Anthropologie just re-signed, and will, in fact, be staying on. The circa-1897 Fell-Van Rensselaer building — or as […]
Avance, From The Inside
As promised, here’s a look inside Avance – chef Justin Bogle‘s new modernist temple on Walnut Street. You can see how he completely revamped the dining room […]
First Look: Opening Night Menu For Avance
So you guys know that Avance is opening tonight, right? Well, for those of you who’ve been living under a rock, it is. Chef Justin […]
Filipino Takeout Lunch at Cook Today
Today, COOK is offering a very special takeout lunch. Chef Lou Boquila of Audrey Claire will be preparing Filipino “silog”-style boxed lunches. The lunches will include your […]
a.bar Hosts a Day of Sherry
This Monday, December 9th is going to be all about Sherry at a.bar. Though many people’s only experience with sherry is on the sweet side, […]
Alma de Cuba Launches Saturday Brunch Dance Party
Can’t get enough dancing on Friday night? Then check out the new Saturday brunch party at Alma de Cuba. All three floors of Stephen Starr’s […]
Avance Advances: The Future Is Now
Justin Bogle’s Avance is moving closer to its opening. Bogle and Avance’s Instagram feed have been alive with behind the scenes shots and teases about what […]
Plenty Cafe Opens on Spruce
The second location of Plenty Cafe opens today at 1602 Spruce Street. Like its East Passyunk original, Plenty will be be a welcome addition to […]