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First Look: Condesa, the Suraya Crew’s New Mexican Restaurant in Rittenhouse
If El Cafe, Defined Hospitality’s (Suraya, Pizzeria Beddia, R&D) Mexican-inspired cafe in the new Pod Philly Hotel was phase 1 of the team’s invasion of […]
Here’s What’s for Dinner at K’Far Cafe in Rittenhouse
When K’Far first opened in July at 110 South 19th Street, Rittenhouse went nuts. Absolutely nuts. For pistachio sticky buns; for Jerusalem bagel sandwiches; for the Kubaneh […]
East Passyunk’s Townsend Will Close, Then Reopen in Rittenhouse
Last week, we told you that chef and restaurateur Tod Wentz would be opening the Pearl Tavern in the former Irish Pub space right next to Oloroso […]
First Look: K’Far, CookNSolo’s Bakery and All-Day Cafe in Rittenhouse
K’Far, Michael Solomonov and Steve Cook’s long-awaited cafe and bakery, has an opening date. The 76-seat all-day restaurant, helmed by executive chef Camille Cogswell, will open […]
A Look at This Year’s AKA Rittenhouse Square Renovations
When last we checked in on AKA Rittenhouse Square, the pioneer of Korman Communities’ ultra-luxury flexible-stay residence hotels, the property had just gotten back from […]
Franklin Bar’s Upstairs Will Become a Mezcal Bar and Cantina
Franklin Bar’s second-floor tiki spot is getting a conceptual revamp. Upstairs Tiki, which took up residence above the Rittenhouse cocktail bar in 2017, will close after service this Saturday, June 29th. After […]
Oyster House’s Former Chef Is Turning a Rittenhouse Ballroom Into a Restaurant
Brett Naylor, the former executive chef at Oyster House and once-partner at Mission, is opening a restaurant with his wife Nicole Barrick in the old Academy […]
Jeff Michaud and Michael Schulson Are Opening a Pasta Restaurant in Rittenhouse
Chef Jeff Michaud and restaurateur Michael Schulson partnered up to save Osteria from the Urban Outfitters chopping block back a year and a half ago, refreshing […]
Di Bruno Bros. Rittenhouse Is Getting In On the Pizza and Wine Game
Di Bruno Bros. will open Alimentari, a new Italian cafe and wine bar, this summer on the second floor of its Rittenhouse shop at 1730 […]
Just Listed: Rehabbed Vintage Row House in Rittenhouse
I’ve been known to tell visitors and natives alike that “Philadelphia is underrated, and nobody underrates it more than the locals.” According to The Huffington […]
Stock Rittenhouse Dresses Up Dinner Service
When chef-owner Tyler Akin opened Stock Rittenhouse last summer, its menu offered the Southeast Asian soups, sandwiches, noodles, and salads his Fishtown flagship is known for in […]
Russet, a Rittenhouse Farm-to-Table Favorite, to Close This Summer
In a heartfelt letter sent by email, Kristin and Andrew Wood have announced that they will be closing Russet, their farm-to-table BYOB in Rittenhouse, this summer. […]
Green Eggs Cafe Is Expanding to Brewerytown and Rittenhouse
Local brunch chain Green Eggs Cafe is growing again, with a location in Brewerytown opening at 2800 West Girard Avenue later this month. The space, a 2,200 […]
Just Listed: Refreshed Row House in Rittenhouse
It’s taken me this long to learn the technical term for the tight, enclosed spiral staircases that mark Philly row houses as trinities, and now […]
Rittenhouse Landmark Swiss Haus Bakery Has a New Owner
Rittenhouse institution Swiss Haus Bakery is entering a new chapter. Ronald Simms of Wilmington-based FJS Capital Management has purchased the 96-year-old sweets shop at 35 South […]