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Mi Vida Opening Soon at East Market in Mid-January
Center City / Mexican / Openings

Mi Vida Opening Soon at East Market in Mid-January

A vibrant new Mexican dining destination is coming to Center City this winter. Mi Vida, the Mexico City–inspired restaurant from DC-based KNEAD Hospitality + Design, is set to open in East Market in mid-January, just steps from Reading Terminal Market. The highly anticipated opening marks a full-circle moment for KNEAD’s founders, both of whom began … Continue reading

Happy Bear Coffee Company to Open Café and Wine Bar at Philadelphia Navy Yard
Navy Yard / Openings

Happy Bear Coffee Company to Open Café and Wine Bar at Philadelphia Navy Yard

Ensemble/Mosaic today announced that Happy Bear Coffee Company (Happy Bear) has signed a lease to open its flagship café and wine bar at the Philadelphia Navy Yard, reinforcing the momentum of the district’s transformation into a mixed-use community. Happy Bear will lease 3,036 square feet on the ground floor of the multi-tenant lab building at … Continue reading

Nan Xiang Soup Dumplings Celebrates Grand Opening in Newark DE on December 17
Chinese / Newark DE / Openings

Nan Xiang Soup Dumplings Celebrates Grand Opening in Newark DE on December 17

Nan Xiang Soup Dumplings—an internationally recognized name in Shanghainese cuisine—has brought its famed xiao long bao to Delaware and will celebrate with a grand opening on Tuesday, December 17, from 1 to 3 PM at 101 Geoffrey Drive in Newark. The festivities will kick off with a vibrant traditional lion dance, followed by an official … Continue reading

Blackfish BYOB in Conshohocken Closing
Closings / Conshohocken

Blackfish BYOB in Conshohocken Closing

I don’t have much to add other than what they published on their Facebook page today, but Blackfish BYOB has made the difficult decision to close after twenty years in Conshohocken. Try to get a reservation by the end of month to say farewell to Blackfish in Conshohocken. Feel free to share your memories in … Continue reading

Discover Griddle & Rice in Point Breeze
Indonesian / Point Breeze

Discover Griddle & Rice in Point Breeze

Griddle & Rice joined Philadelphia’s Point Breeze neighborhood this past May. Half American, half Indonesian, this tiny counter-service spot serves up some of the best brunch options from both cuisines. Open daily from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., they’ve got you covered whether you’re grabbing coffee and a pastry on the go or settling in … Continue reading

Marra’s Italian Restaurant in South Philly Closing
Closings / South Philadelphia

Marra’s Italian Restaurant in South Philly Closing

Just a few weeks ago, news broke that the building housing the iconic South Philadelphia Italian restaurant Marra’s had gone under contract. At the time, many hoped the restaurant on the first floor would somehow continue operating as Marra’s. However, the latest chatter across various social media platforms and message boards suggests otherwise. Several sources … Continue reading

November is New Jersey Wine Month
New Jersey / Wine

November is New Jersey Wine Month

Running November 1-30, New Jersey Wine Month is a celebration presented by Garden State Wine Growers Association highlighting Garden State wine growers, vineyards, and wineries.  Garden State Wine Growers Association (GSWGA), a coalition of 60+ New Jersey wineries and vineyards dedicated to promoting and supporting the Garden State’s wine industry through information, resources, and advocacy, leads … Continue reading

The Bread Room Bakery from Ellen Yin’s High Street Hospitality Group Opens
Bakeries / Center City

The Bread Room Bakery from Ellen Yin’s High Street Hospitality Group Opens

The Bread Room, from James Beard Foundation Award-winning restaurateur Ellen Yin and the team at High Street Hospitality Group, is opening on October 14, 2025, at 834 Chestnut Street in Philadelphia’s Center City. The Bread Room is an innovative new bakery, workshop, and event space showcasing the next chapter of baking expertise from the talented … Continue reading

PrimoHoagies to Join Philadelphia International Airport Restaurant Roster
Airport

PrimoHoagies to Join Philadelphia International Airport Restaurant Roster

It’s official. The South Philly-born PrimoHoagies, whose beginnings trace all the way back to Ritner Street in 1992, is getting its wings at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL). The once-local hoagie shoppe that quickly grew into an East Coast favorite joins PHL Food & Shops’ 170-plus concessionaires in Terminal A-East early next year. As part of … Continue reading

Haraz Coffee House Expands to Fishtown
Coffee / Fishtown / Pastry Shop

Haraz Coffee House Expands to Fishtown

Haraz Coffee House, the specialty coffee brand rooted in the traditions of Yemeni coffee culture, proudly announces the opening of its second Philadelphia location in Fishtown. The café will celebrate its official grand opening on Friday, October 10, from 4–9 PM, inviting the community to experience its signature coffees, pastries, and welcoming atmosphere. At the center … Continue reading