Molto Bene! Ravioli Co. Opening Brick & Mortar in Kensington
Kensington / Openings / Pasta

Molto Bene! Ravioli Co. Opening Brick & Mortar in Kensington

Exciting news from Molto Bene! Ravioli Co. They announced on Instagram that they will open a brick-and-mortar store at 2303 Frankford Ave in Kensington. The new store is an addition to the food truck that will still be cruising around town, bringing joy and deliciousness to ravioli lovers in Philadelphia. Molto Bene! has become known … Continue reading

Cantina La Martina Hosts Cemita Festival on August 13 
Events / Kensington / Mexican

Cantina La Martina Hosts Cemita Festival on August 13 

On Sunday, August 13th, Cantina La Martina is hosting a Cemita Festival from 11am to 4pm. The event will feature local vendors each selling a different version of a cemita including a sweet option. Most of the participants are Latino vendors plus there will be a few surprise chefs such as Kensington neighbor Chef Jacob … Continue reading

Celebrate Family-Friendly Cinco De Mayo at Cantina La Martina
Holidays / Kensington / Mexican

Celebrate Family-Friendly Cinco De Mayo at Cantina La Martina

Cinco de Mayo is just around the corner, which means Cantina La Martina is preparing for another big day of festivities at the celebrated Kensington restaurant. Chef/owner Dionicio Jimenez, currently a finalist for the James Beard Foundation’s “Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic,” and his team will be hosting a seriously delicious, fun-filled day featuring two DJs (one … Continue reading

Sor Ynéz Celebrates Earth Day with Spring Fling Market and New Menu
Events / Kensington / Menus

Sor Ynéz Celebrates Earth Day with Spring Fling Market and New Menu

Spring is in the air, and Sor Ynéz is excited to announce its Spring Fling Market in celebration of Earth Day on Saturday, April 22 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Taking place on the restaurant’s patio at 1800 N. American Street, this event will showcase local artists from the Keepin’ It Small collective, who is also sponsoring the … Continue reading

Forîn Opens All-Day European Inspired Cafe on Frankford Avenue
All Day Cafe / Fishtown / Kensington

Forîn Opens All-Day European Inspired Cafe on Frankford Avenue

Forîn at 2525 Frankford Avenue in East Kensington, sister concept to Forîn Cafe (2041 Coral Street), marks an expanded vision for partners Kyle Horne, Seth Kligerman, and Will Landicho offering an inventive European-inspired all day cafe experience with a robust craft cocktail program, house-made wine, and an evening culinary program, alongside daytime bites and coffee. … Continue reading

Kensington Community Food Co-op Reopens
Grocery Stores / Kensington

Kensington Community Food Co-op Reopens

Kensington Community Food Co-op, a local, community-owned grocery store, is excited to announce its reopening. The members-owned cooperative store is open every day from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm and staff is eager to welcome customers back with an inviting and cheerful atmosphere. The reopening comes on the heels of an extensive revamp including product … Continue reading

New Liberty Distillery in Kensington Debuts New Tasting Room
Booze / Kensington / Spirits

New Liberty Distillery in Kensington Debuts New Tasting Room

New Liberty Distillery, Philadelphia’s home for revered craft spirits, is thrilled to announce the official launch of The Tasting Room – a brand new whiskey bar and lounge, complete with an extensive cocktail program to match (barrel-aged cocktails, anyone?). The Tasting Room will open to the public this Friday, January 27, with hours of operation spanning Fridays and Saturdays from 4 … Continue reading

Rowhome Coffee Opens New Sit Down Location in East Kensington
Coffee / Kensington / Openings

Rowhome Coffee Opens New Sit Down Location in East Kensington

Rowhome Coffee is a café and eatery brought to life by childhood friends Hugh Morretta & Eli Shaika in 2020. Their debut location at 26th and Pine brought their specialty coffee shop and fast casual dining concept into the mouths and hearts of Philadelphia’s citizens. In March 2022, they opened a takeout window on 2152 … Continue reading

Stateside Vodka Launches Food Truck
Booze / Food Trucks / Kensington

Stateside Vodka Launches Food Truck

Stateside Vodka has launched their own food truck which will be stationed outside of the distillery located at 1700 North Hancock Street in Kensington. Stateside’s Andrew Hueston tells me that it will be open Thursday-Sunday to accommodate the food needs of hungry visitors to the distillery’s tasting room during normal business hours: Thursday-Friday 5-10PM; Saturday 12-10PM; Sunday … Continue reading

Balboa Supper Club Beer Dinner with Home Brewed Events
Beer / Events / Kensington

Balboa Supper Club Beer Dinner with Home Brewed Events

Balboa Catering and Supper Club will be hosting a Beer Class and Dinner organized by Home Brewed Events on Friday, December 16th at 6PM. Garrett and Meredith Williams from Home Brewed Events will be holding a very special Brewing Class which will be followed by a Beer Dinner at Balboa Supper Club located at 2109 … Continue reading