Food
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Food in FairmountTrio is Relocating to Pennsylvania Ave Following Closing of Isabel
According to Philly.com, the closing of Mexican-Californian BYOB Isabel (2601 Pennsylvania Ave), which came just short of their 5th anniversary, will spark the relocation of Michael Poole and Van Chau’s…
Jordyn Cordner | 06/01/2016 -
Food in Fishtown‘Stripp’d Juice’ Opening On Frankford Ave. Later This Summer
'Stripp'd Juice' will be opening up their second Philadelphia location later this summer, according to Philly Mag. The locally-owned juicery will be setting up shop next to the City Fitness…
Spirit Staff | 05/31/2016 -
Features in KensingtonFIRST IMPRESSIONS: St. Benjamin Brewing Company Opens New Taproom in South Kensington
Years of urban decay have left parts of South Kensington scattered with abandoned buildings and desolate lots caused by the demolition of entire blocks. If you live here, finding a…
Ptah Gabrie | 05/11/2016 -
Food in KensingtonA New Place to Drink is Opening in Kensington… And It’s Not a Brewery
If constantly visiting breweries has begun to bore you, new drinking opportunities are coming your way this fall with the opening of Original 13 Ciderworks in Kensington at 1526 North…
Grace Shallow | 05/06/2016 -
FeaturesPhilly Foodworks: How Local Biz Backs Community Support Agriculture in the Riverwards
What do a bowling alley, rec center, homebrew supplies store, tea room, ice cream shop, juice bar, and art supplies store all have in common? Each location offers a selection…
Thomas Weir | 05/06/2016 -
FeaturesClean Plate: Peaches and Brie Grilled Cheese for One
My lengthy spring break was last week — the final generous stretch of time off until I take a several month hiatus from work to have baby number two in…
Casey Ann Beck | 04/11/2016 -
Features in Port RichmondRiver Wards Cafe: Bringing New Energy to Richmond Street (And It’s Not Just From All the Caffeine)
It’s encouraging whenever a community supports rejuvenation. In the case of Joe Livewell, who recently opened River Wards Cafe in Port Richmond, it’s not just about bringing the community a…
Justin Helm | 04/06/2016 -
Features in FishtownThe Igloo’s Grand Opening in Fishtown Postponed
Sorry for the delay, folks. The grand opening of The Igloo, a dessert shop located in Fishtown at 1514 Frankford Avenue, has been postponed until later this month, the date…
Thomas Beck | 04/01/2016 -
Features in FairmountRestaurant Review: La Calaca Feliz Aims for Mexican Cuisine but Misses Considerably
La Calaca Feliz (2321 Fairmount Ave.) is a Mexican-American restaurant that is more American than it is Mexican. With items on their menu like a Cubano Quesadilla — with pork…
Michael Antonio Castaneda | 04/01/2016 -
A&E in Temple UniversityHoneygrow: Healthy Eatery Coming to Temple’s Campus
According to a recent Philly.com article, Temple’s campus food scene, which is usually dominated by food trucks and halal stands, will see the addition of Honeygrow — a restaurant offering…
Grace Shallow | 03/25/2016 -
FeaturesClean Plate: Sourdough Soft Pretzels
My latest Netflix obsession is food writer Michael Pollan’s four part documentary series, “Cooked.” Based on his book by the same name, each episode focuses on different methods of cooking…
Casey Ann Beck | 03/22/2016 -
Features in FishtownLet Them Drink Wine: Long-Awaited Casual Wine Café Opens on Frankford Ave.
Fishtown’s restaurant scene continues to surge as one of the neighborhood’s newest additions opened its doors to the public on Thursday, March 10th. Fishtown Social, a casual and cozy wine…
Lindsey Miller | 03/16/2016