Rittenhouse Square
Everything happening in and around Rittenhouse Square — from park events to the restaurants, shops, and stories that make the neighborhood tick.
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The Hat Trick Edition: Welcome to May’s Fond Farewells, Friendly Hellos & Focus on the Future
The World Cup, America’s 250th, and the MLB All-Star Game are all coming to Philly — and Rittenhouse is already warming up with 7…
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Welcome to the Village: Almost 7 Years In, K’Far Is Still One Of Rittenhouse’s Favorite Morning Rituals
One of Rittenhouse’s beloved cafés hasn’t just become a neighborhood institution — it’s become a friend you didn’t know you needed. It’s early Saturday…
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Lox, Stock & Bagel: DC-Based Call Your Mother is Coming to 19th & Manning
The DC-based bagel deli with a cult following is taking over the space Metropolitan Bakery called home for 32 years. The corner of 19th…
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Blank Space, Meet Blank Street: A New Coffee Corner Is Coming to 18th & Spruce
The NYC matcha-and-espresso chain known for its seafoam storefronts and colorful specialty drinks is set to open its 2nd Philly location this summer at…
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The Spring Cleaning Edition: April’s Fond Farewells, Friendly Hellos & Focus on the Future
Two goodbyes that stung, two arrivals that delivered, and a pipeline that’s done collecting dust. April in Rittenhouse was basically the neighborhood equivalent of…
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More Than the Bear Necessities: Inside Matcha Panda’s Chestnut Street Location
The Chinatown favorite’s Rittenhouse outpost at 2033 Chestnut comes complete with traditional stone grinding wheels, a book-style menu, and a stuffed animal in every…
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The Bracket-Busting Edition: March’s Fond Farewells, Friendly Hellos & Focus on the Future
We lost a 32-year neighborhood icon, gained some sparkle, and the incoming business list just made the Final Four look small. You know that…
