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
Saige Cafe, offering customers with delicious, nutritious, heartwarming, locally sourced food and organic coffee at Temple University announces the Grand Opening for their newest location in the Spring Garden neighborhood of Philadelphia. Early word is it’s good; impressive even. Serving the Temple University neighborhood for over 3 years at their first location, Saige will now expand … Continue reading
Charleston Comes to Philadelphia Restaurateur Robert Bynum will host famed Charleston, SC cookbook author and Chef Donald Drake for a pair of collaborative dinners at SOUTH and Paris Bistro celebrating Philadelphia’s New Southern cooking revival and bringing authentic flavors of Charleston to the city. Charleston Meets Fairmount The first collaborative dinner will be held at SOUTH … Continue reading
