Restaurants & Lodging
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Medium Rare, Steak Frites Restaurant Chain, to Make Philadelphia Debut in Fishtown
Medium Rare, the Washington D.C.-based steak frites restaurant, is opening its ninth location when it officially debuts in Philadelphia on Friday, August 8, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The new location will be located at 1540 Frankford Avenue in Fishtown. Medium Rare is run by business partners and co-owners Mark Bucher and…
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Gouldsburger’s Bold Flavors Coming to Ardmore This September
Gouldsburger’s is known for serving delicious classics with a gourmet twist, which has secured it a loyal following. The new franchise will be operated by South Jersey married couple Mike O’Leary, a detective with the Gloucester County Police Department, and Samantha Sandoz, a real estate professional. The menu offerings will include juicy burgers made with…
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This Cozy Doylestown Diner Serves Some of the Best Pancakes in the County
Doylestown’s Cross Keys Diner, a former farmhouse turned eatery, is a delicious spot to grab a bite to eat, known for its cornmeal buttermilk pancakes, writes Claire Allar for Family Destinations Guide. These pancakes are the perfect balance of crispy on the edges and fluffy in the middle, thanks to the addition of cornmeal.…
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Philadelphia Is Heaven For Frozen Treat Lovers
Philadelphia is heaven for frozen treat lovers, with many famous spots scattered throughout the city that serve everything from real-fruit water ice to Philly-style ice cream, writes Regan Stephens for Food & Wine. John’s Water Ice, founded in 1945 by Italian immigrant John Cardullo, is one of the most popular spots in Philadelphia during the…
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Drexel Hill Saute Brings Global Flavors with Aug. 1 Opening
Drexel Hill Saute, a new takeout eatery at 4617 State Road in Drexel Hill, will offer patrons a build-your-own menu of stir-fry and saute dishes when it opens on Friday, Aug. 1, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. The takeout spot is at the location of the former Green Herb Thai Cuisine. Guests choose…
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New $60M Radnor Hotel Being Built by Brandywine Realty Trust
Construction has started on a new 121-room Radnor hotel at 165 King of Prussia Road, writes Paul Schwedelson for Philadelphia Business Journal. The $59.5 million hotel, developed by Brandywine Realty Trust, is expected to be completed by the second quarter of 2026. Brandywine Realty Trust is anticipating a 10 percent return on its investment. CEO…
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Rapid Increase in Beef Prices Likely to Lead to Higher Cheesesteak Prices
Rapidly increasing beef prices are likely to lead to higher cheesesteak prices in Philadelphia, writes Conner Barkon for KYW Newsradio. Beef prices have reached record highs, with the average price of ground beef hitting $6.12 per pound in June, an increase of nearly 12 percent from a year ago. The average price of uncooked beef…
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After Nearly Four Years, Hank’s Place Reopens in Chadds Ford
A Chadds Ford mainstay since 1950, Hank’s Place reopened its doors on July 15 after a nearly four-year hiatus following the unprecedented damage caused by Hurricane Ida in 2021, writes Jen Samuel for The Daily Local News. The restaurant was bustling over the weekend, with every seat full as servers poured coffee and delivered homemade…
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Tindley Tea Cafe Inside Center City Church Offers Live Music and Delicious Dining in Historic Setting
Tindley Tea Cafe is located within Tindley Temple United Methodist Church, a Philadelphia landmark founded by Reverend Charles Albert Tindley over a century ago, reports Jennaphr Frederick for FOX 29. Tindley was a pioneer of what is now known as the soup kitchen, feeding people across Philadelphia and the greater tri-state area during the Great…
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3 Philadelphia Hotel Restaurants Named Among Top 100 in Inaugural List
Three Philadelphia hotel restaurants are ranked among the nation’s top 100 on the inaugural list compiled by OpenTable and Kayak, writes Abigail Chachoute for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The three hotel restaurants are all located inside the Four Seasons, which has made several lists as one of the top hotels in the nation and world.…
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Angelo’s Pizzeria Is Coming to Conshohocken as Expansion Heats Up
Angelo’s Pizzeria owner, Danny DiGiampietro is expanding in every direction, writes Michael Klein for the Philadelphia Inquirer. DiGiampietro recently confirmed he’s planning a new pizzeria in Conshohocken. The move builds on his takeover last year of the longtime Conshohocken Italian bakery, where his team now bakes bread for wholesale clients and delivery. The Pizzeria business…
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Chef Behind Huda in Rittenhouse Square to Open New Burger Spot in Fishtown
Chef Yehuda Sichel of Huda is preparing to open a new burger spot in Fishtown in August, writes Michael Tanenbaum for PhillyVoice. Huda is known for its homemade milk buns. At the new Frankford Avenue spot, the plan is to serve a rotating selection of burgers on fluffy, Japanese-style seeded buns and the same milk-based…
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Jackson Street Steaks in Media Brings City Cheesesteaks to the Suburbs
A new cheesesteak restaurant and bar coming to Media Borough will feature a European-inspired design and serve beers from the Meyers Brewing Company in Fishtown, writes Lisa Dukart for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The owners of Pete’s Famous Pizza in Philadelphia are behind Jackson Street Steaks. It will open in September in the former New American…
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1950s Ice Cream Shop in Levittown Still Serves Cool Treats to Beat the Heat
Those in the Levittown area looking to cool down this summer can check out Gibby’s Ice Cream Store for a sweet treat, reports Jenn Frederick for Fox 29. Rich Reynolds and Karen Purcell Reynolds own the store, which first opened in the 1950s. The couple also runs a family law practice in Chester County. Karen’s…
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Check Out These Four New Restaurants Opening in Philadelphia This Month
Four new restaurants have or are set to join the Philadelphia dining scene this month, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. From the team behind Fishtown’s cabaret Fabrika and the Margolis cocktail bar comes Kinto, a Georgian BYOB that opened its doors on July 10 just up the block. The restaurant features a traditional…
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Hank’s Place Reopened in Old Chadds Ford Location on Tuesday
Hank’s Place in Chadds Ford has triumphed over flood waters and will reopen on Tuesday after a lengthy rebuilding, writes Laura Fay for CBS News Philadelphia. The reopening is timed with the restaurant’s 75th anniversary. Hank’s Place began as a roadside eatery in 1950. The business was purchased by Katie and Anthony Young in 2017.…













































