Queen Village
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From Textile Hub to Vintage Row: How Philadelphia’s Fabric Row Is Redefining South 4th Street
Philadelphia’s historic Fabric Row is in the middle of a transformation, as longtime textile merchants and newer independent business owners work to redefine the South 4th Street corridor for a new generation, according to Sara Radin for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Once anchored by family-run textile shops rooted in the neighborhood’s Jewish immigrant heritage, the corridor…
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This Neighborhood is Making a Case for Being One of Philly’s Best Foodie Destinations
While Fishtown, Kensington, and Rittenhouse Square are known as Philadelphia’s dining hot spots, Queen Village is quickly emerging as the city’s newest food destination, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The neighborhood has recently added — or is about to add — around 30 new restaurants and food retailers. These newcomers offer a diverse…
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House of the Week: $5.4M Queen Village Mansion Brings Resort-Style Living to Philadelphia
Located in the heart of Philadelphia’s coveted Queen Village neighborhood, 119 Catharine Street is the kind of property that feels more like a private estate than a city home. Listed for $5.4 million, the sprawling residence offers seven bedrooms, eight bathrooms, and roughly 11,000 square feet of living space. . . The home blends luxury…
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Val’s Lesbian Bar Opening in Queen Village Fills 5-Year-Long Void in Philadelphia
Val’s Lesbian Bar just opened its doors in Queen Village, helping fill a void as Philadelphia’s first lesbian bar since Toasted Walnut closed in 2021, writes Julia Binswanger for Billy Penn at WHYY. For co-owners and girlfriends Clover Gilfor and Julia Harris, this venture was personal to them. “We just wanted this space to exist,”…
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Silk Way Offers Taste of Kazakhstan’s Mixture of Ethnicities and Cultures
Silk Way, a new Kazakh family-owned restaurant in Queen Village, offers a delicious culinary tour throughout Central Asia, writes Ali Mohsen for Billy Penn at WHYY. Owner, Olzhas Karymsakov, opened the eatery with some starting support from his family, who own a restaurant and three spas with attached kitchens in Almaty, Kazakhstan. The menu is…
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12 Best Must-Try Burgers in Pennsylvania List Includes Three in Philadelphia
Philadelphia is filled with eateries where you can grab a delicious burger or cheeseburger, so it comes as no surprise that several local spots make some of the best in the state, according to PhillyBite Magazine. Three local eateries and their burgers were recently ranked among the 12 Best Must-Try Burgers in Pennsylvania. Lucky’s Last…
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At Majdal Bakery, Kenan Rabah Weaves Identity and Tradition Into Philadelphia’s Food Scene
Kenan Rabah is bringing the soul and culture of Golan Heights to Philadelphia with za’atar-dusted flatbreads, potato fataye, and other delicious creations at Majdal Bakery, writes Katie Smith for Philadelphia Magazine. When he first arrived in the United States to attend the Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College, Rabah’s immigration documents listed his nationality as…
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Queen Village Surface Parking Lot Could Become 157-Unit Apartment Building
After several stalled attempts, the surface parking lot on Bainbridge Street on East Passyunk Avenue could finally become home to a 157-unit apartment building, writes Jake Blumgart for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Philadelphia-based Alterra Property Group has partnered with E-Z Park, the longtime owner of the lot, to develop the site which is located just south…
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WSJ: Queen Village Italian Restaurant Named Among List of Where to Order Best Pastas in 2025
Paffuto, a cozy Italian tasting menu destination in Philadelphia, has earned a spot on the list of top pastas to order in 2025 for its Cavatelli with Pepperoni Butter, writes Joshua David Stein for The Wall Street Journal. The Queen Village eatery is renowned for its innovative takes on Italian-American classics, crafted by chefs Dan…
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Enjoy Coffee and Kitty Cuddles At This Queen Village Cafe
Get a Gato, a nonprofit cafe in Queen Village, is helping an animal rescue find homes for adoptable cats, writes John McDevitt for KYW Newsradio. At Get a Gato, you can try delicious Colombian-inspired bites and beverages and hang out with up to 12 cuddly cats in the back lounge, with an option to maybe…
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Hosts For Hospitals Assists Families of Patients with Lodging in Philadelphia
Hosts for Hospitals is a temporary lodging community offering extremely affordable accommodations for relatives of patients at Philadelphia hospitals, writes Wakisha Bailey for CBS News Philadelphia. Barrie Dubois, who moved to Queen Village in 2018, has been offering her home to out-of-town families whose loved ones were undergoing treatment at local medical centers for the…
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Queen Village Restaurant Lands on OpenTable’s 2024 Top 100 List
OpenTable has unveiled its Top 100 Restaurants in America list for 2024 and a Queen Village restaurant has made its way onto the list, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. That Queen Village food establishment is Saloon Restaurant. The neighborhood Italian restaurant and bar first opened its doors in 1967 and remains a…
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New Corner Bar in Queen Village is Also Nice Hangout Spot Where Everyone is Welcome
Samuel Gritz Public House, a new corner bar recently opened its doors in Queen Village back in June, writes Timothy Walton for 6abc. The new bar is housed inside a building that dates back to 1926 and is named in honor of the property’s original owner, Samuel Gritz, and his wife. The current owners of…
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House of the Week: Stunning Brick-Front Contemporary in Queen Village
A stunning brick-front contemporary home on an attractive 1,072-square-foot lot with three bedrooms and three full and two half bathrooms is available for sale in Queen Village. This beautifully appointed residence perfectly combines modern comfort with classic charm. It welcomes you with a lovely foyer that has built-in cabinets and offers access to the garage.…
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Philadelphia Fashion Incubator Celebrates Opening of Its New Base and Participants
The Philadelphia Fashion Incubator recently celebrated the opening of a new space in Fabric Row, writes Rosemary Feitelberg for the Women’s Wear Daily. According to the PHI executive director Elissa Bloom, the new location is historically significant as it has long been linked to textiles and garment-related businesses. In the late 1800s, pushcarts were used…
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Liz Grothe’s New Restaurant, Scampi, Will Open in Queen Village This Summer
Liz Grothe has served guests in her Northern Liberties apartment since she founded the popular supper club, Couch Cafe in 2022. But she will soon be welcoming guests to Queen Village upon the opening of her new restaurant, Scampi, this summer, writes Margaret Eby for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The new restaurant will take over the…
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Queen Village Vegan Spot Places Focus on Food Truck Service After Shutting Down Brick-and-Mortar
Algorithm Vegan Grill has scaled back its operations to food truck services after closing its Queen Village brick-and-mortar location, writes Ali Mohsen for Billy Penn at WHYY. Matt Rafferty, owner of Algorithm Vegan Grill, noted that the lease on the storefront was no longer affordable. Rafferty opened the storefront in November 2022, a little over…
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Royal Izakaya’s Chef Jesse Ito is a Finalist For a 2024 James Beard Foundation Award
The James Beard Foundation has announced its finalists for the prestigious culinary awards, and one Philadelphia chef is on that list, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Chef Jesse Ito of Royal Izakaya has been named one of five finalists for the Best Chef in the Mid-Atlantic category. This marks the third consecutive…
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