KOP Grill & Tavern Announces Closure
Closings / King of Prussia

KOP Grill & Tavern Announces Closure

KOP Grill & Tavern, which opened in 2022 at 128 Town Center Road in King of Prussia, announced on Instagram that it is permanently closed. The American restaurant helmed by Executive Chef Daniel Waller was known for its cheesesteaks, happy hour, and game day grub. Stay tuned for what’s next. Marilyn JohnsonFood enthusiast. Travel lover. … Continue reading

Kensington Quarters in Fishtown to Close
Closings / Fishtown

Kensington Quarters in Fishtown to Close

After a decade in Fishtown, Kensington Quarters Restaurant and Raw Bar announced on its Instagram that it would be closing on Saturday, March 16. No reason was given, but from the post, they have “future plans” for the space at 1310 Frankford Ave. I checked out Kensington Quarters during a Fishtown food tour I took … Continue reading

Liquid Art Barrel House/Roy Pitz Closes
Breweries / Closings / Spring Garden

Liquid Art Barrel House/Roy Pitz Closes

Liquid Art Barrel House (formerly Roy Pitz) in the Spring Arts District has closed after six years, it was announced on Instagram. No word on what will take its place, but that prime location shouldn’t stay vacant for long. Marilyn JohnsonFood enthusiast. Travel lover. Social media maven. Independent Journalist. Food marketing/PR expert. https://original.newsbreak.com/@marilyn-johnson-1587690 https://phillygrubtrips.wordpress.com/ Email: … Continue reading

Roman-Style Pizza Shop Rione is Closing
Closings / Pizza / Rittenhouse Square

Roman-Style Pizza Shop Rione is Closing

When Francesco and Alison Crovetti opened Rione in Rittenhouse Square in the spring of 2017, they aimed to bring Philadelphia authentic Roman-style pizza, which Francesco learned to make during his time growing up in Italy and while training at the Scuola Nazionale di Pizza in Rome. And while the past six-plus years have been extremely … Continue reading

Lou Bird’s Closing
Closings / Rittenhouse Square

Lou Bird’s Closing

Lou Bird’s, an upscale casual New American restaurant at 500 S. 20th Street in the Rittenhouse neighborhood, has announced it will close this weekend as reported by Philly Chit Chat. Owned and operated by Norris and Debbie Jordan, Lou Bird’s opened in August 2016 on the corner of 20th and Lombard Streets in the location … Continue reading

Diane’s Sidewalk Deli in Chesterbrook to Close After 30 Years
Closings / Main Line

Diane’s Sidewalk Deli in Chesterbrook to Close After 30 Years

A popular, NY-style deli on the Main Line will close after three decades. Diane’s Sidewalk Deli announced via a notice on its door and on its social media pages that it will close on Wednesday, June 28, at 2:30 pm. Located at 500 Chesterbrook Boulevard in Chesterbrook, Tredyffrin Township, Diane’s had been a beloved breakfast … Continue reading

Bitar’s is Closing After 50 Years
Closings / Mediterranean / Middle Eastern

Bitar’s is Closing After 50 Years

After nearly 50 years in South Philly, Amin & Jude Bitar are proud to announce that Bitar’s is refocusing the scope of its business by adjusting to 21st century realities. “Our 10th & Federal Street home has been sold and we are taking the summer to rest and visit Lebanon — seeing my homeland for the … Continue reading

Community Bar in Point Breeze is Closing
Closings / Point Breeze

Community Bar in Point Breeze is Closing

Say farewell to Community Bar located at 1200 South 21st Street in Point Breeze, South Philadelphia, which announced on its Facebook page that it will close this Saturday. Michael and Angela Sultan will still run their catering company 33rd Street Hospitality.Sad news for that corner of 21st & Federal, which had previously been Burg’s Hideaway … Continue reading

Bar Poulet in Rittenhouse Square is now closed
Closings / Rittenhouse Square

Bar Poulet in Rittenhouse Square is now closed

Bar Poulet, the fried chicken and champagne spot in Rittenhouse Square, announced its closure today on Instagram. It opened last May in the former Tria Taproom location at 2005 Walnut Street. Something else will take over in the Fall, but details are mum. Au revoir. Marilyn JohnsonFood enthusiast. Travel lover. Social media maven. Independent Journalist. … Continue reading

Devil’s Den in South Philly is closing, new owners take over in October
Bars / Closings / South Philadelphia

Devil’s Den in South Philly is closing, new owners take over in October

Update: Bake N Bacon, a bacon-themed restaurant will open sometime this Winter. Devil’s Den, one of the city’s premier craft beer bars for almost 15 years, at 11th & Ellsworth Streets, will close on October 10th, according to owner Erin Wallace. The announcement was made on the bar’s Instagram page today. The post pretty much … Continue reading