Mardi Gras at Rex at the Royal
Graduate Hospital / Holidays

Mardi Gras at Rex at the Royal

Rex at The Royal, Philadelphia’s home for elevated Lowcountry fare housed in the historic and newly rejuvenated Royal Theater, is celebrating Mardi Gras during dinner service on Tuesday, February 21 from 5 – 10pm with New Orleans-inspired fare and libations, alongside live music by Philly favorites, The War on Drugs’ Charlie Hall.  Beverage Manager Joshua Scheid will be stirring up stunning sippers such as the Working Lunch ($15), inspired by the “working man’s … Continue reading

New Head Chef & Winter Menu at Lou Bird’s
Chefs / Graduate Hospital / Menus / Rittenhouse Square

New Head Chef & Winter Menu at Lou Bird’s

Since 2016, Philadelphia restaurant and bar Lou Bird’s (500 S. 20th Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19146) has served delectable, ingredient-driven American cuisine in an elevated atmosphere. Located in the Graduate Hospital and Rittenhouse neighborhoods, Lou Bird’s kitchen is complemented by a full bar that offers a seasonal selection of drinks and original cocktails. The restaurant is … Continue reading

Rex at The Royal Launches Happy Hour
Graduate Hospital / Happy Hour / South Street West

Rex at The Royal Launches Happy Hour

The bar and culinary teams at Rex at The Royal, Philadelphia’s home for elevated Lowcountry fare housed in the historic and newly rejuvenated Royal Theater, are thrilled to announce the official launch of happy hour for the first time since transitioning from the old REX 1516 location. Effective immediately, every Monday through Thursday from 5 – 6pm and 9 – 10pm, as well as … Continue reading

Sidecar Bar & Grille Hosting Customer Appreciation Neighborhood Block Party
Graduate Hospital / Outdoor Events

Sidecar Bar & Grille Hosting Customer Appreciation Neighborhood Block Party

Sidecar Bar & Grille, along with Mike Strauss and his team from Mike’s BBQ, will be hosting a customer appreciation neighborhood block party on Saturday, September 10th from 12 to 6 p.m. The block party is Mike and his employees’ way to thank their customers for their unwavering support of the two restaurants since the pandemic … Continue reading

What’s New at Rex at The Royal
Graduate Hospital / Menus / South Street West

What’s New at Rex at The Royal

Rex at The Royal, Philadelphia’s home for elevated Lowcountry fare housed in the historic and newly rejuvenated Royal Theater, and recently celebrated in Philadelphia Magazine’s list of 50 Best Restaurants and Best of Philly™, is thrilled to announce a spate of new menu items including Carolina Hot Dip, Snow Crab Salad, the Royal Seafood Plateau, and much more. The expanded menu is now … Continue reading

Sabrina’s Café Opening South Street Location This Week
Graduate Hospital / Openings

Sabrina’s Café Opening South Street Location This Week

Update: I have been informed the location is actually on the Fitler Square neighborhood side of South Street, across from Graduate Hospital. So, I have made that correction. When the original Sabrina’s Café Italian Market location at 910 Christian Street closed last year after twenty years, many people were crushed to hear the news. They promised … Continue reading

All You Can Eat Pancakes at Miles Table
Breakfast / Graduate Hospital

All You Can Eat Pancakes at Miles Table

Pancake lovers and brunch aficionados, rejoice. There’s nothing better than slicing into a stack of piping hot fluffy pancakes. The smell of frying batter and butter from the scorching griddle will permeate your nostrils and make your mouth water. Fill your plate with a stack of soft pieces of pancake-heaven at Miles Table. There’s no … Continue reading

Keen Kicks Off Monthly Moon Series with Super Blue Blood Full Moon Party
Booze / Cocktails / Graduate Hospital

Keen Kicks Off Monthly Moon Series with Super Blue Blood Full Moon Party

Keen, Graduate Hospital’s approachable neighborhood restaurant and bar, is pleased to launch its monthly moon event series with the Super Blue Blood Full Moon Party on Tuesday, January 30 from 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. with celestial drink specials, neon face painting, tarot card readings and more to celebrate the rare astrological phenomenon. The Super Blue Blood Full Moon is considered a lunar trifecta, … Continue reading

SouthGate in Graduate Hosptial Readies Korean-Inspired Brunch
Brunch / Graduate Hospital

SouthGate in Graduate Hosptial Readies Korean-Inspired Brunch

New Brunch with Korean Flavors Kicks Off This Weekend at SouthGate Owner Peter Hwang of SouthGate, located at 1801 Lombard Street in the Graduate Hospital neighborhood, reached out to let me know that they will be offering brunch this weekend. He says, “While Koreans don’t typically have brunch like we do in America here, they do love … Continue reading

Miles Table Celebrates 3rd Birthday with a Complimentary Margarita
Anniversaries / Graduate Hospital

Miles Table Celebrates 3rd Birthday with a Complimentary Margarita

Since 2013, Miles Table has been a local favorite in the Graduate Hospital area. On Tuesday, February 23, 2016, Miles Table will be celebrating their 3rd birthday and the whole neighborhood is invited for a very special Taco Tuesday birthday party. From 5 to 9 p.m., anyone who orders from the Taco Tuesday menu will … Continue reading