Fairmount is going to the dogs! Literally. A new, locally owned indoor-outdoor dog bar is opening in the former North Star Bar next spring. Combining cocktails and wagging tails, The Boozy Mutt is an off-leash dog park, bar, and grill allowing customers to let their four-legged best friends play and romp throughout the facility, all while … Continue reading
Clementine’s Stable Cafe in Fairmount will be hosting a five-course dinner and wine tasting with DAOU Vineyards on Thursday, October 20th with DAOU representatives onsite to discuss each pairing. The wine tasting dinner will run from 6:30pm to 10:00pm. Enjoy tasting and learning about the following DAOU wines: Rosé, Sauvignon Blanc, Bodyguard Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, … Continue reading
In 2008, Fairmount’s Luigi’s Pizza Fresca was opened at 2401 Fairmount Avenue by two brothers, Marco and Luigi Iannuzzi, originally from Italy. Like so many others, they came to America to build a successful life. Known as “The Italian Eatery,” they were both drawn to the location in Philadelphia due to its proximity to sights like museums, … Continue reading
The Better Box, LLC is growing! The popular Asian Fusion restaurant located in Northeast Philly announced today it will be opening a second location at 1519 Spring Garden Street in Fairmount. Renowned for their “twisted eggrolls” and General Tso Chicken Cheesesteak, The Better Box, LLC originally opened as a virtual restaurant in 2018 and was … Continue reading
Fairmount Park is a gorgeous place for anyone to admire no matter what time of year it is. However, this December the mansions of Fairmount Park are going to be the to-see destination as they host A Very Philly Christmas on certain days throughout the month. The historic houses of Lemon Hill Mansion, Laurel Hill, … Continue reading
As holiday bars proliferate across the city, owner Terry Berch and bar manager Kelly Whilhelm have transformed their ever-evolving cocktail menu at neighborhood favorite London Grill into a festive tribute to holiday drinks. The new “Drink Me” menu includes a variety of original cocktails as well as historic holiday tipples, from Dutch Advocaat to Puerto … Continue reading
Want to help the Fairmount neighborhood all while enjoying the best Fairmount restaurants have to offer? Check out the Philadelphia Food Fight, on Thursday, November 16th 6:00-9:00 pm at Founder’s Hall inside the historic Girard College. Enjoy one of Philly’s best foodie events inside one of Philly’s most storied buildings, all while supporting neighborhood improvement projects, small business … Continue reading
Looking for a place to booze up during the Solar Eclipse in Philly? Fairmount’s London Grill has you covered with their Total Eclipse of the Sun cocktail which will be $5 on Eclipse Day. This good looking cocktail contains: Pineapple Rum Coconut Rum Banana Liqueur Pineapple Juice Club Soda Sounds like a perfect way to celebrate … Continue reading
This January, owner Terry Berch will host her annual Customer Appreciation Month at London Grill. Throughout the month, the restaurant will offer a special meal for $20.17, celebrating their 26th year in business: crisp Mixed Greens Salad, followed by a perfectly cooked Filet Mignon with potato and vegetable and rotating Dessert. Guests can also pair … Continue reading
On a quiet corner in Fairmount sits an unassuming restaurant. Driving by quickly on 22nd Street, you’d never know it was a sushi restaurant. Of course, calling Umai Umai a sushi restaurant is a bit over simplistic as appetizers and entrees are also available on the menu. But, as we happily discovered, distinctive sushi and designer … Continue reading
