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Strangelove’s Will be the Name of the New Beer Bar on 11th Street

Leigh Maida and Brendan Hartranft have settled on Strangelove’s as the name for their newest beer bar at 216 S 11th Street. The spot will […]

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Spotted: Union Protesters at Cheu Noodle Bar

The under construction Cheu Noodle Bar (255 S 10th Street) is facing union protesters today and had them yesterday as well. We’ve seen union protesters […]

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Maida & Hartranft Taking Over The Butcher & The Brewer Space

It has been a tumultuous time for the one time Doc Watson’s at 216 S 11th Street. After decades as Watson’s, the address housed Blue […]

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Varga Bar Launching New Buck-a-Shuck Happy Hour

Starting today Varga Bar is starting a new buck-a-shuck oyster happy hour. The varietals will change daily but the price will remain one dollar. Dollar […]

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Cheu Noodle Has a Home

Cheu Noodle Bar has a home and a opening target. Ben Puchowitz of Matyson and Shawn Darragh are aiming to open before the end of February […]

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Oh No, YOLO Closes After Three Months

YOLO (You Only Live Once)  opened on October 3rd, succeeding Odd Fellows Cafe at 12th and Spruce. Now the cafe has brown paper up in […]

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2013 Varga Girl Calendar Release Party

Golden oldies icon Neil Sedaka spent much of his career sharing his sentiments with the world in the form of song and prose—and he was […]

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The Butcher and The Brewer Is Closing

The Butcher and The Brewer will be closing after business on Saturday, November 17th. The successor to the Boilermaker was only open since October 28th. […]

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Suckling Pig Roast at Varga Tomorrow

There are few things spookier than a baby pig, lifelessly ablaze, slowly rotating on a spit, charred flesh — and there are fewer things as […]

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Endless Steak Frites at Garces Trading Company

Calling all meat lovers: Garces Trading Company has answered your prayers by dishing out Endless Steak Frites for only $25. After recently visiting southern France, […]

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Tonight: 6th Annual Model Citizens Fashion Show at Valanni

Tonight Valanni will be hosting their annual Model Citizens fashion show at 10 p.m. From Camac to  13th Street, Spruce Street will be shut down […]

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Hand-Bottled Fizzy Cocktails at Garces Trading Co.

Just in time for the hottest days of the season Garces Trading Co. is offering a twist on summer cocktails. Beverage manager Brandon Thomas has […]

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Sushi and Ramen Coming to Chestnut Street

Green Wasabi is the name of the restaurant replacing Delicatessen at 703 Chestnut Street. The Japanese restaurant is promising to open this Monday with a […]

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All Three Trias Now Open on Fridays for Lunch

In the dark days only Tria Rittenhouse Square offered lunch. But starting today all three Tria locations are now open for Friday lunch. So whether […]

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Amis Offers Meatless Monday Dinner Menu