South of South St. from River to River
A new taco stand and a roasted-nut seller are set to be the latest additions in the Italian Market’s recent strategy to attract vendors to fill up the vacancies along 9th Street. The Ginger Snap’s organic grocer recently opened toward the north
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Less than two months after the short-lived Torero tapas place closed at 940 S. 9th St., a new Mexican spot called Blue Corn has taken its place. Blue Corn co-owner Amado Sandoval says he is aiming for a higher standard of Mexican
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There is some new life in the former Golosa dessert space in Queen Village. Tim and Anna Hitchens of Koliyan Cambodian Foods share the space at 806 S. 6th Street with their friends Zac James and Rich Kessler of Peddler Coffee. While
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A version of this post was published in partnership with PhiladelphiaNeighborhoods.com, a project of Temple University’s journalism program. By Jennifer A. Nguyen and Taisha T. Zeigler Forget Pat’s and Geno’s. We all know that South Philadelphia’s food culture encompasses much more than just cheesesteaks.
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These two reviews from Inquirer critic Craig Laban are a bit old now (they’ve been on our to-do list for weeks) but they’re still worth checking out. The Good King Tavern, which opened last fall in the former Chick’s space at 614
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On May 17 and 18, the already bustling Italian Market will be even more busy with the “Best of Philly” 9th Street Italian Market Festival. Ninth Street from Fitzwater to Federal streets will be closed to vehicle traffic due to festivities
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