South Philadelphia
Standout South Philly Indian Restaurant Moving to The Bourse
After a year and eight months open just off West Passyunk Avenue, Best of Philly winner Chaat and Chai will close this weekend (Friday or Saturday will […]
South Philly Barbacoa Will Close This Month
We weren’t lying when we said South Philly Barbacoa had big plans for 2017. Cristina Martinez‘s weekend barbacoa restaurant will close its colorful East Passyunk storefront at 13th […]
WATCH: Italian Market Grease Pole Competition
Watching videos of more than a dozen greasy people stacking themselves on top of each other in attempt to climb a 30-foot, lard-slicked, sausage-topped pole […]
How You Should Actually Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Philly
Like many holidays born outside of our country, Cinco de Mayo’s “thing” got lost in translation once it crossed the border. Somehow, what started as […]
South Philly Barbacoa Has Big Plans for 2017
The freedom fighters at South Philly Barbacoa and PAUWR, Cristina Martinez and Benjamin Miller, are organizing Philly restaurants for a May 1st general strike that […]
Police Looking for South Philly Arsonist
The Philadelphia Police Department is asking for the public’s help to identify a man wanted for arson in South Philadelphia.
Educational Programming and Vegan Food at South Philly Barbacoa
South Philly Barbacoa has always been about more than just tacos. One of the most openly political restaurants in the city, owners Ben Miller and […]
Southwark on Reed Sales Pass Halfway Mark
It’s been almost a year and a half since we reported on the demolition of the former site of Mount Sinai Hospital, to make way […]
Get in On These Han Dynasty-South Philly Barbacoa Collaboration Dumplings
Han Dynasty’s Han Chiang is an immigrant. He hates Trump, too — even the mention of the president’s name could get you kicked out of his restaurant. He […]
This South Philly Live Chicken Store Is in Trouble With the Feds
Most of us buy our chicken at the regular old grocery store. Whether it’s a free-range, no-antibiotics bird from Whole Foods or 69-cents-per-pound leg quarters […]
Cops to South Philly Drivers: Um, Don’t Leave Your Car Running
Police have a message for car-owning residents of South Philadelphia: Don’t leave your car running. According to the Bella Vista Neighbors Association newsletter, police have […]
James Beard Finally Acknowledges Philly’s Little Guys (and Gals) for its 2017 Semifinalists List
This story has been updated. The almighty James Beard Awards Committee rarely ever left its comfort-zone when it came down to Philadelphia restaurants. Year after year, it […]
Taking a Stand for Immigrants and Undocumented Workers at Le Virtù
Look, there’s a long story to this and there’s a short one. A complicated one and a simple one. The short, simple version is this: […]
How to Super Bowl Like a Pro This Sunday
Revolution Taco/Official Maybe you’ve got the most incredible buffalo chicken dip recipe known to man, or maybe you enjoy grilling in the cold. Maybe you’re just […]
Brewery ARS Sets Opening Date
The eagerly awaited brewery from twin brothers Sean and Andrew Arsenault has set an opening date. Brewery ARS will open on West Passyunk Avenue on Saturday, […]