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
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, 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
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
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
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, 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
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
Solstice in Newtown announced today on its Facebook page that it is closing after two years. I’ve written about Solstice a couple of times, but never did find an opportunity to check it out. The new American restaurant with a seasonal menu opened with much fanfare just before the pandemic, but likely didn’t realize its … Continue reading
