March 22, 2019
The Halal Guys, the fast casual restaurant serving Middle Eastern-style chicken, beef and vegetable dishes, has opened its newest location in the recently renovated historic Hamilton Court at 39th and Chestnut. The grand opening for the University City location is set for this Saturday, March 23rd from 11 a.m. – 4 a.m.
This is the fourth Philadelphia location opened by local franchise owners Jung Ahn and Naveen Mohiuddin, who also operate locations in Chinatown, King of Prussia and Northeast Philadelphia. Continue Reading
March 7, 2019
After a couple of years in the making, Alrayyan Food Market has finally opened on the corner of 43rd and Sansom, on the ground floor of the new 5-story apartment building. Alrayyan features an international and Middle Eastern food market and a restaurant.
The supermarket section also sells organic and halal foods, produce, meats, baked goods, dairy and more.
The restaurant serves traditional Middle Eastern foods, such as shawarma ($7.95), kofta ($9.25-$11.95), falafels ($5.99), and lamb chops plus appetizers and salads, like hummus, Baba ghanoush, and tabouli. Continue Reading
March 1, 2019
A new juice bar, Blu Diamond Juicery, is holding a grand opening today at 5144 Walnut Street. The doors will open at 10 a.m..
Blu Diamond offers fresh cold-pressed juices, smoothies, and vegan wraps and salads, and specialty popcorn.
The hours of operation are currently 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, but will be extended starting this spring, according to owner Fred Williams.
Their website is expected to go live in a few days. In the meantime, check out their Instagram page: Continue Reading
February 12, 2019
After more than five years of operation, The Farmacy, the popular brunch spot at 45th and Spruce, has closed. The restaurant closed at the beginning of the month, and “For Rent” signs have been displayed in the windows since then.
The owners, local chefs Ross Scofield and Danielle Coulter, want to focus on their new restaurant in New Jersey, according to Foobooz. Continue Reading
January 22, 2019
Those on and around Penn’s campus may be happy to hear this news: Giant Food has set its sights on a location near 34th and Chestnut for its second small-format food market in Philadelphia, aka Heirloom Market. The city’s first Heirloom Market is opening this week in Graduate Hospital.
The new grocery store will reportedly open at 3401 Chestnut Street, the location previously occupied by Eastern Mountain Sports. Continue Reading
January 14, 2019
The girl scout cookie season is here! Starting Thursday, Jan. 17, local girl scout troops (Junior 91143, Brownie 93273, and Daisy 91569) will be selling cookies Monday through Friday, 4-6 p.m. for a couple of weeks (or until they run out) at the following locations:
• 34th & Walnut
• Locust Street between 43rd and 42nd (between Penn Alexander School and the Parent Infant Center)
Boxes are $4 each, except $5 for gluten-free cookies. Large amounts can be delivered. Please email: ucalgirlscouts@gmail.com if you have questions and to place your order.
Cedar Park residents are welcome to stop by VIX Emporium (50th and Baltimore), which will also be selling girl scouts cookies beginning this Thursday. Check out the store hours here.
In the past few years, girl scout cookies were also available for sale at The Fresh Grocer at 40th and Walnut. We’ll keep you posted about more locations.
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