The city’s first casino, Rivers Casino Philadelphia, is ideally situated on the lovely Delaware River Waterfront. The Rivers Casino Philadelphia, formerly known as SugarHouse Casino, is near the vibrant Fishtown neighborhood of Philadelphia. It previously housed the Jack Frost Sugar Refinery. The city’s top spot for gambling and entertainment, Rivers Casino Philadelphia, draws both local … Continue reading
Add another jewel in Fishtown’s dining scene! Roughly nine months after breaking ground, Chutatip “Nok” Suntaranon and her partners are ready to open the doors of their expansive new Kalaya, located at 4 West Palmer Street, between Frankford Avenue and Front Street in Philadelphia’s Fishtown neighborhood. The restaurant, inspired by and named after Suntaranon’s mother, will … Continue reading
Bagels and Co. is about to take over Philadelphia with a citywide expansion that will see six new bagel and coffee shops expand to six new locations. Glu Hospitality and co-owners Derek Gibbons and Tim Lu announce that the popular Northern Liberties-based bagel, coffee, lunch and deli shop will now open new locations in Fishtown, Brewerytown, Temple Campus, Rittenhouse, Midtown Village and … Continue reading
Frankford Hall, the German-style beer garden with communal seating and German-inspired food in Fishtown, will host its Oktoberfest celebration in conjunction with the Fishtown Fall Feastivale this Saturday, September 24th. The outdoor event will be held all day long and feature the following fun and frivolity! Popup beer trucks: Mainstay’s Dankford Hill IPA, Spaten, Erdinger, … Continue reading
Fishtown Social, located at 1525 Frankford Avenue in the middle of Philadelphia’s Fishtown neighborhood, is hosting its second “Drink Like a Fish(towner)” fundraising event, which will see owner Vanessa Wong open every bottle in the house for a special wine tasting on Wednesday, September 21st from 5 to 9 p.m. One of the city’s top natural … Continue reading
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
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
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
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
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
