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Shaken, Not Forgotten: How The W Exemplifies Rittenhouse’s Cocktail Renaissance
With beverage director Isai Xolalpa at the helm, the hotel at 1439 Chestnut Street is proving that sophisticated cocktail culture is thriving in our…
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The J Spot: Rittenhouse’s Wellness Revolution Started With A Jefferson Student’s Dream
After three years founder Jacqueline Clarizio has transformed a vacant 7-Eleven into a neighborhood’s stunning holistic sanctuary—proving Philly can absolutely have nice things. When…
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All That Glitters: High-End Jewelry Brand VRAI Is Bringing Its Lab-Grown Luxury to Rittenhouse
The 2nd floor space at 132 S 17th Street has had more costume changes than a Broadway understudy—but this time, we think it’s found…
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Welcome to the Neighborhood: Uchi Brings Award-Winning Japanese Elegance to Sansom Street
The acclaimed Austin-born restaurant has officially opened at 1620 Sansom Street, transforming a previously quiet stretch into a destination for sophisticated Japanese cuisine and…
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The Seconds, Please Edition: It’s November’s Fond Farewells, Friendly Hellos & Focus On The Future
Nine businesses opened in November, led by Uchi’s highly anticipated arrival, while 26 more concepts are slated to come—proof that Rittenhouse’s abundance isn’t just…
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By the Numbers: The 2025 Retail Report Just Dropped & Rittenhouse Showed Up
Center City District’s annual retail report and the data confirmed why almost half of all new businesses came straight to Rittenhouse. The Center City…
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Step Into the Upside Down: SandboxVR Brings Stranger Things to Rittenhouse
The virtual reality arcade at 1712 Walnut just launched Netflix’s official Stranger Things experience—perfect timing for holiday visitors looking for an otherworldly adventure. The…
