Food
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Food in Northern LibertiesPYT Leaves the Piazza, Emmanuelle Closes Suddenly
After over half a decade at the Piazza, PYT has closed and made plans to move to a new location. Their new site is right across the street from the…
Ben Smolin | 10/07/2015 -
Community in FishtownNight Market Comes to Frankford and Girard for a Rainy Night of Food and Fun
On October 1, Fishtown hosted what may have been the wettest Night Market yet. Still, a determined crowd turned out to enjoy the festivities. Here's a collection of social media…
Spirit Staff | 10/02/2015 -
FeaturesClean Plate: Stuffed Baked Potatoes
For me, cooking is cathartic and it’s one of my favorite creative outlets. Spending a few hours in front of the stove or oven is good for my sense of…
Casey Ann Beck | 10/02/2015 -
Community in FishtownWhat to Expect from a Rainy Night Market
As you may have heard, Night Market is coming to Fishtown tomorrow. You may have also heard that the forecast calls for awfully lousy weather. Night Market is happening rain or shine, so how…
Max Pulcini | 09/30/2015 -
A&E in KensingtonMartha Comes to Kensington
Kensington will be getting a new bar at the corner of York and Martha Streets. Martha, a collaborative effort consisting of Fishtown developers Cary Borish and Michael Parsell and Khyber Pass veteran Jon…
Ben Smolin | 09/30/2015 -
A&E in FishtownEmmanuelle Announces Closing on November 30
Sad news for cocktail lovers follows: Emmanuelle, a cocktail bar loacted at the Piazza in Northern Liberties, announced that they will be closing their doors on November 30. Fans of…
Ben Smolin | 09/29/2015 -
FeaturesClean Plate: Pulled Turkey with Cranberry Mustard
There’s nothing better, in my opinion, than the warm days and cool nights that are characteristic of the transition from summer heat-waves to the enjoyable chill that autumn brings. The…
Casey Ann Beck | 09/25/2015 -
A&E in Northern LibertiesMarky Mark Wahlberg Comes to NoLibs to Promote Burger Joint
Marky Mark (or Mark Wahlberg for those of you born after 1994) was in Northern Liberties promoting his family-owned burger joint, Wahlburgers, today. The mega-star and convicted felon was serving…
Max Pulcini | 09/24/2015 -
Features in FishtownUPDATED: Searching for Vegan Food in Fishtown, Kensington, and Beyond
After living in East Passyunk, an area of the city known for its foodie vibes, I was eager to sample the Riverwards’ gastronomic offerings. However, since I gave up animal…
Teagan Kuruna | 09/24/2015 -
Features in FishtownFront Street Cafe Starts Slinging Coffees
Caffeine addicts, rejoice! After what seems like the longest wait ever, Front Street Cafe (1253 N. Front Street) is finally open for business. Well, sort of. Front Street Cafe (FSC) will eventually…
Matthew Albasi | 09/24/2015 -
FeaturesClean Plate Roasted Red Pepper Pesto
The pesto I know and love is made with a whole basil plant, toasted pine nuts or walnuts, some good olive oil and a handful of Parmesan cheese. A cold…
Casey Ann Beck | 09/14/2015 -
Features in FishtownSugar House Announces New Restaurant: Hugo’s Frog Bar and Chop House Set to Open as Part of $168 million expansion
There’s been a lot of buzz about SugarHouse Casino’s new $168 million expansion. The project will bring the total construction cost of the facility to $559 million and increases its…
Max Pulcini | 09/10/2015