Old City Kitchen at 218 Market Street turns ONE and is celebrating with food by local chefs and with wine provided by partner WinesTilSoldOut.com. WinesTilSoldOut.com has been leading the wine industry since 2006, offering high-quality wines at great prices. We are proud to partner with them to bring you an unforgettable dining experience. At the … Continue reading
The Victoria Freehouse announced last month that it would close after 11 years at 10 S. Front Street in Old City. Many fans of the beloved British pub lamented the closing as it had become a staple in the neighborhood. It took no time for the location to change hands and transition to a new … Continue reading
Forsythia will host its next installment of the sought-after Industry Night Series on Monday, March 27 from 7 – 11pm. Chefs Finn Connors and Jake Webster of Rittenhouse Square’s bustling restaurant and event space Wilder will take over the wood-burning oven at Forsythia boasting a selection of artisanal pizza creations and more. As for boozy libations, Wilder’s … Continue reading
Women’s History Monthcelebrations continue at Stratus Rooftop Lounge, Philadelphia’s premier rooftop experience and night spot located on the 11th floor of the Kimpton Hotel Monaco in the heart of Old City, with the latest installment of their Women’s Way Wednesdays series of weekly pop-ups held in collaboration with Sisterly Love Collective. This time the attention is on Chef Jennifer Zavala of Juana Tamale, who … Continue reading
Forsythia at 233 Chestnut Street in Old City will expand operations with the re-launch of weekend brunch service, following after a brief hiatus. Available every Saturday and Sunday from 10:30am – 2pm, brunch-goers and food-enthusiasts alike can enjoy an elegant and elevated brunch brimming with French-focused small plates, entrées, and a variety of unique takes … Continue reading
Royal Boucherie, Old City’s atmospheric and lively neighborhood restaurant and bar, is hosting its first ever Corks & Caviar, an indulgent and effervescent four-course dinner pairing various Champagnes and sparkling wines with innovative caviar tastings and thoughtfully curated dishes, slated for Tuesday, March 21 at 7PM. Attendees partaking in Corks & Caviar can expect guided tastings of caviar, allowing guests to savor the … Continue reading
Hangry Joe’s, a chain of Nashville hot chicken restaurants, has opened a franchise in Old City at 3rd and Market, the former location of Mamoun’s Falafel. Hangry Joe’s specializes in hot chicken sandwiches, chicken wings, chicken fingers, chicken and waffles, Korean chicken nuggets, and more. Sides include waffle fries, cider slaw, and fried okra. Spice … Continue reading
Penzeys, the beloved spice store at 233 Market Street in Old City, wants to keep its doors open, but it could “use a few more customers,” per an email that went out this week from owner Bill Penzey. The Market Street location opened in 2020 after it vacated The Bourse. Then Covid-19 hit. As with … Continue reading
Saquan Howard, the chef and owner of Cray Taste Old City, located at 118 Market Street in Philadelphia, is launching a Black History Month menu which pays homage to famous African-American legends throughout history. Here’s the menu, which will be offered between February 1st and 28th: Hemings Freedom: Fried chicken with mac & cheese and candied yams ($16.99). “James Hemings was … Continue reading
On Sunday, February 5th, from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm, Buddakan will open early for a one-day-only Lunar New Year brunch, served family style and meant to be shared. The brunch service will also feature live performances by the Penn Lions (Pennsylvania’s Premier Traditional Chinese Lion Dance Troupe), showcasing extraordinary dancing at 12 pm, 1 pm, and 2 pm. … Continue reading
