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(12/04/19 4:13am)
In the far left corner of Franklin’s Table Food Hall, hot pink hues and and shelves of Israeli Soul cookbooks now occupy the space where Little Baby’s Ice Cream once stood. A neon–lit sign in the same rosy tone dons the name of the new vendor: DIZENGOFF. It's the only sign in the whole food hall that hangs on the outside of the seller’s booth itself, a detail that makes the Dizengoff name a beacon, a shiny gem even, amid this trendy foodie utopia. Dizengoff is unique, it’s brand spankin' new, it undeniably pops—but here’s the gag: its opening makes it the third storefront within a roughly two hundred foot radius that's owned by chef Michael Solomonov.
(09/25/19 3:03am)
The huge sign casts glowing green light onto the sidewalk of Girard Avenue in Philly’s funky neighborhood of Northern Liberties: Pho House, it says, with a wide green roof draped across the second word, the “U” of which is drawn as a bowl of soup with steam rising from within it. My mouth waters.
(09/25/19 1:57am)
During my meal at Stina Pizzeria, the fire alarm went off twice, and not a soul cared. No tenants stopped voraciously chatting with their dining partners, nor sinking their teeth into an ooey gooey order of pide—a Turkish baked bread that resembles a superior calzone. The waiters kept waiting, the dishes kept arriving, and the issue was solved within a matter of ten or 15 seconds.
(04/24/19 8:00am)
Aadir Khan (C '19) was going to grill some sausages, but he was too busy prepping for his next presentation at the Pentagon, and got sidetracked. This will be his third time presenting there—in the past he’s presented to various organizations within the Department of Defense about Terrorist Financing, the legality of the Enhanced Interrogation Program, and other measures being employed in engagements against ISIS. This next presentation deals with National Emergency Powers. In these presentations, Aadir acts as a representative for the Center of Ethics and Rule of Law—an institution at Penn Law committed to promoting and preserving exactly what its name implies. Aadir has been working for CERL since his sophomore year—so at this point, these Pentagon gigs are commonplace.
(03/27/19 12:29am)
R&D opened this October, after being closed for two and a half months as it was being renovated in the back right corner. The guitar, upright bass, saxophone, and drum set pulse out a melody that’s both sexy and soft, much like the interior of this newly opened bar. “Go to E–minor,” coos one of the musicians.
(03/27/19 12:11am)
Giuseppe & Sons finds its home on the bustling 15th block of Sansom, a fresh face on a street already packed with eatery icons. Harp & Crown, Ladder 15, Oyster House, and Ocean Prime are only a few of the new restaurant’s big–name neighbors. While the restaurant’s exterior is sleek and sultry, its location alone already begs the question: Who is this new kid on the block? And can it compete?
(01/21/19 8:03pm)
Frantic because you still haven't made that Restaurant Week reservation you've been really meaning to? Have no fear—this week, Philadelphia's beloved Restaurant Week has expanded its timeframe into thirteen glorious, gluttonous days. This means that unlike other years, there is really no excuse to miss it—you have until this Friday, Jan. 25 to get yourself together and treat yourself to some fine dining.
(01/21/19 11:37pm)
The Little Baby's Ice Cream stand at Franklin's Table was ordered to cease operations following the Philadelphia Department of Health's attempted inspection, which took place on Friday, Jan. 18 from 1:00 pm to 2:10 p.m.
(07/20/18 3:34pm)
We can all agree that the period of time at Penn between spring and summer break is an absolute blur; we arrive back to school, hit the ground running, and suddenly the year is over. If you blink, you might miss it—and along with it, other essential things (read: food–and–drink–related things) happening in University City from March to May.
(04/25/18 2:49am)
On an average morning, Jana Korn (C’18) wakes up hoping for good weather so she can go on a bike ride. Ideally, she might discover a few new cafes on the way and drop in for a spot of coffee to replenish her energy. “I spend a lot of time exploring the coffee shops of Philadelphia,” she admits. Lately, she tries to ride as much as possible in preparation for her post–grad summer trip: a two–month bike trip of the east coast from Key West and to Canada.
(03/27/18 5:41am)
Right on the corner of South and Broad, six bold block letters in all–white shine against a gray brick background: YEEROH. At first glance the name is odd to look at, but it’s not meant to be seen; it’s meant to be heard. Our waitress explains that “Yeeroh” is the phonetic pronunciation of an iconic Greek cuisine, the gyro.
(11/28/17 4:22am)
Yes, you read that right. As of this month, the liqueur native to to the Dominican Republic will travel over land and sea and end up here in our very own state, good ol’ Pennsylvan–i–a. The name of the liqueur type is Mamajuana (Ed. note: More like MamaJAWNa now), and the brand now being sold is called Candela Mamajuana.
(11/02/17 11:59pm)
Halloween has been over for a little more than a week, so obviously that means that winter is fully upon us. With winter inevitably comes illness, especially when the cold weather is coupled with midterms, DFMOs, and ambitious Homecoming plans. Accept it: you will get sick. Follow Street's DIY to fight back.
(10/11/17 12:58am)
At 113 South 16th Street, the name is stated in bold, metallic letters above the heads of the health-conscious Rittenhouse crowds: SOULCYCLE. It’s a call for the unification of mind, body, spirit and stationary bike. There isn't a surface inside the yellow-washed facility that is devoid of an uplifting quote: “Find your soul!” encourages one neon light fixture. The far wall of the studio dubs you “Athlete, Legend, Warrior, Renegade,” and even “Rockstar.” A tank top on the merchandise rack promises your future: “Love At First Ride.” Will it be?
(09/20/17 4:04am)
Though it may sound like it, the Bod Pod is not an alien abduction tool, an innovative new type of artificial intelligence, or the latest species of superfood bean. It’s not some type of high tech armor being developed by our military and it definitely isn’t related to a certain sushi place on Sansom. Actually, despite its somewhat silly, fantastical name, the Bod Pod is pretty simple and pretty serious; it's a body composition tracking system that almost all Penn athletes are required to use, multiple times throughout the year.
(09/08/17 8:19pm)
Raxx Vintage West made no changes to the space they currently occupy on the corner of 37th and Walnut. There was no renovation, no paint job, and few pieces of furniture added—save for the necessary tables and racks for the merch. Honestly, if you stepped into the store for the first time without knowing what it was, you might have just assumed that American Apparel got way cooler. This is not, however, what happened. What happened was that American Apparel just got replaced by a way cooler store (Ed. note: Rest in peace, American Apparel).
(09/07/17 7:50pm)
Raxx Vintage West made no changes to the space they currently occupy, on the corner of 37th and Walnut. There was no renovation, no paint job, and only a few pieces of furniture added — save for the necessary tables and racks for the merch. Honestly, if you stepped into the store for the first time without knowing what it was, you might just assume that American Apparel got way cooler. This is not, in fact, what happened. What happened was that American Apparel just got replaced by a way cooler store (Ed. Note: rest in peace, American Apparel).
(08/30/17 3:30am)
Some people will tell you that resolutions are meant for a specific season; they are to be done in the middle of the winter, at the beginning of the each new calendar year. Myself and your vagina would beg to differ. Although New Year’s Resolutions have their place, resolutions are best made when your schedule is about to solidify and your focus is about to shift (read: the beginning of the school year). Especially in regards to your sexual health, now is an ideal time to get your priorities set. Street has compiled a list of five start—of—year promises that you should make to your vagina to get you started. Feel free to commit to any and all of the upcoming five; your vagina will thank you.
(04/28/17 4:13am)
“There were two intersections; I was black and I was a woman,” says Tunmise Fawole, a senior in the College, a former College representative of the Undergraduate Assembly, and former co–chair of UMOJA, the umbrella group for all black students and student groups on campus. “The stereotype against black women in particular is that we’re aggressive leaders, and so I’m by nature not necessarily an aggressive person, but a very assertive person, so I think [I sometimes had to] try to downplay that,” she tells me with a steady voice over the buzz of Starbucks regulars. “[My awareness of my race and gender] never went away. It was just always there. First, in terms of people questioning me,” Tunmise recollected. “But it’s also in terms of how I did my work, it was always from an ‘I’m aware of my race, I’m aware of my gender, so that’s how I’m gonna lead, and this is how I’m gonna take a stance on this, and this is gonna be how I operate.’”
(04/13/17 2:26am)
By the window of Capogiro, there’s a guy with light hair looking out at the sidewalk, no coffee in hand. With his simple gray t–shirt and athletic shorts, there's nothing too remarkable about his appearance—no flashing signs advertising “Quarterback!!!”, no gear adorned with number tens and no football in hand. But as soon as he gets up from his table and steadily crosses to the counter, the details start to show.