Royal Hollandia premium imported Dutch cheese expands distribution this summer due to popular demand. With the positive reception since Royal Hollandia’s US debut over the last year, fans have been eager to see products in their local stores. Now Royal Hollandia cheeses, with a variety of sizes and varieties, can be found in retailers such as GIANT Food Stores and … Continue reading
Category Archives: Fishtown
Fishtown’s Elwood Finally Opens Patio Area for Outdoor Dining After Six Years of Permit and Zoning Issues
In September of 2016, Elwood chef/owner Adam Diltz submitted his original zoning permit submission for a back patio outdoor dining area at his Fishtown restaurant. But due to an array of issues, including the review and negotiation process involved in zoning, a legal dispute with a neighbor that would result in a years-long lawsuit, COVID, … Continue reading
Frankford Hall Launches New Boozy Milkshakes
New limited edition boozy milkshakes have rolled out at Frankford Hall just in time for the summer! Strawberry Kuchen – A strawberry shake with whipped cream vodka, blended pound cake, and strawberry puree topped with fresh strawberries, pound cake, whipped cream, and strawberry syrup. Chocolate Covered Pretzel – A chocolate shake with Kahlua, pretzel chunks, chocolate syrup, … Continue reading
Tiki Cocktail Classes at Hook & Master
It’s the season of the tiki cocktail. Wait, that’s every season for me. If you love tropical libations, too, you may enjoy this tiki cocktail class series at Fishtown’s Hook & Master which kicks off on Thursday, June 30th. Three classes will be held on 6/30 at 4:00pm, 6:00pm, and 8:00pm with only 10 tickets … Continue reading
Outdoor Spaces: Hook & Master
The outdoor patio space at Hook & Master is finally ready to open! If you recall, Hook & Master is Chef Jose Garces’ and Steven Siebel’s two-story Chicago Tavern-style pizza restaurant and bar in Fishtown. It opened last year and has been going strong ever since. The new outdoor space can accommodate 48 guests, and … Continue reading
Binti Cafe, Plant-Based Coffee Shop & Juice Bar, Now Open in Fishtown
Binti Cafe, a plant-based coffee shop and juice bar, soft opened today at 1800 Frankford Avenue in Fishtown joining many other coffee shops and plant-based options in this hot neighborhood that offers something for everyone. 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: phillygrub@gmail.com phillyfoodmarketing.weebly.com Continue reading
Kismet Bagels Opening in Fishtown
Kismet Bagels began in May 2020 as an idea — a pivot for Jacob and Alexandra Cohen to keep busy while out of work early in the pandemic. It grew to a super successful pop-up/wholesale business, and is now ready for the next step less than two years later. The Cohens will open their first … Continue reading
Easter & Passover Specials at Ramona Susan’s Bake Shop
Ramona Susan’s Bake Shop will be offering several holiday themed goodies for Easter and Passover. They are available for pre-order now at both locations. Holiday pickups begin on Wednesday, April 13th. Pickup locations and hours are below. 1255 Marlborough Street (Fishtown)215-203-1980Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday/Friday 12pm-3pm / 3:30pm-8pmSaturday 10am-8pmSunday 10am-6pm 1424 South Street (South Street West)215-315-8406Monday 10am-4pmTuesday/Wednesday/Thursday/Friday 10am-7pmNo weekend … Continue reading
The Fin, New Surf & Turf Restaurant, Opens in Fishtown
UPDATE 3/20/2022: Apparently, The Fin is fin. Sources close to the restaurant have confirmed that this location is already closed after only THREE months!! They say “temporarily closed” on Google and IG, but the phone is disconnected. Goodness, that location truly is cursed. Perhaps an official announcement will be made at some point. As far … Continue reading
Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams Opens in Fishtown and Coming Soon to Rittenhouse Square
On Thursday, December 2 at 7 PM, Jeni’s Slendid Ice Cream will open the doors of its first Philadelphia brick and mortar location at 1322 Frankford Ave. Unit #101 in Fishtown. The shop will be scooping free ice cream until close (11 PM) and the first 50 guests in line will receive a free swag bag. The … Continue reading