EveryBlock: Center City East

39 business reviews new on December 1

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 08:00:45 -0600

5 stars out of 5: New 5-star reviews for Lolita, Mercato, Reading Terminal Market, Ritz East, Franks A Lot, Kimmel Center For the Performing Arts, Precision Watch Repair, Cuba Libre, Precision Watch Repair, Niji Sushi House, Fork Etc, Ivy Bridal & Photography and Franklin Fountain on Yelp.
4 stars out of 5: New 4-star reviews for Morimoto, El Vez, Singapore Chinese Vegetarian Restaurant, Rangoon Burmese Restaurant, Buck's Hardware, Repo Records, Kingdom of Vegetarians Restaurant, Naked Chocolate Cafe, Cafe Ole, Campo's Deli, Continental, Lolita, Ishkabibble's Eatery and Percy Street Barbecue on Yelp.
3 stars out of 5: New 3-star review for Tenth Street Pourhouse on Yelp.
2 stars out of 5: New 2-star reviews for Carmen's Famous Italian Hoagies, Buddakan, Reading Terminal Market, Tenth Street Pourhouse, Naked Chocolate Cafe, Lorenzo & Son Pizza and Maki House on Yelp.
1 star out of 5: New 1-star reviews for Percy Street Barbecue, Moo Tattoo, Chop Shop and Kisso Sushi on Yelp.

2 real estate listings new on December 1

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 17:18:05 -0600

306 Cherry St 306 Cherry St #8 listed on Trulia for $385,000
Listed on November 30, 2009.
241-43 Chestnut St 241-43 Chestnut St #AampD listed on Trulia for $1,995,000
Listed on November 20, 2009.

5 photos new on December 1

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 23:00:00 -0600

Location in the media: Pressure Point was a success, Ramsey says

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 23:00:00 -0600

8th and Race Pressure Point was a success, Ramsey says
But Police Commissioner Charles H. Ramsey and other authorities bucked that trend yesterday, when they gathered at Police Headquarters, 8th and Race streets, to declare Operation Pressure Point, a seven-month joint crime-fighting effort, a success.

Published by The Philadelphia Inquirer on December 2, 2009.

Location in the media: Judge upholds ruling in LOVE Park 4 case

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 23:00:00 -0600

Broad and Arch Judge upholds ruling in LOVE Park 4 case
Several protesters were later arrested when they kicked an SUV that the purported skinheads had climbed into at Broad and Arch streets.

Published by The Philadelphia Inquirer on December 2, 2009.

Location in the media: Pressure Point was a success, Ramsey says

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 23:00:00 -0600

8th and Race Pressure Point was a success, Ramsey says
But Police Commissioner Charles H. Ramsey and other authorities bucked that trend yesterday, when they gathered at Police Headquarters, 8th and Race streets, to declare Operation Pressure Point, a seven-month joint crime-fighting effort, a success.

Published by The Philadelphia Daily News on December 2, 2009.

Location in the media: Judge upholds ruling in LOVE Park 4 case

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 23:00:00 -0600

Broad and Arch Judge upholds ruling in LOVE Park 4 case
Several protesters were later arrested when they kicked an SUV that the purported skinheads had climbed into at Broad and Arch streets.

Published by The Philadelphia Daily News on December 2, 2009.

Location in the media: Judge upholds ruling in LOVE Park 4 case

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 23:00:00 -0600

Broad and Arch Judge upholds ruling in LOVE Park 4 case
Several protesters were later arrested when they kicked an SUV that the purported skinheads had climbed into at Broad and Arch streets.

Published by Philadelphia Independent Media Center on December 2, 2009.

Location in the media: Philly's hottest restaurant corner

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 23:00:00 -0600

122 S. 13th St. Philly's hottest restaurant corner
...opening Sampan, his high-style pan-Asian in the former Gene's kiddie boutique at 122 S. 13th St., across from Vintage and El Vez. Place looks gorgeous and will include two mod-lit...

Published by The Insider (philly.com) on December 2, 2009.

Location in the media: Philly's hottest restaurant corner

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 23:00:00 -0600

13th and Sansom Philly's hottest restaurant corner
Sampan, whose target is Dec. 15, will be the first of several openings in the vicinity of 13th and Sansom:

Published by The Insider (philly.com) on December 2, 2009.

Location in the media: Philly's hottest restaurant corner

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 23:00:00 -0600

1309 Sansom St. Philly's hottest restaurant corner
Bar -- yes, that's the simple name of this simple concept from owners of Time and Vintage -- seems really close at 1309 Sansom St. (There's an unrelated Mediterranean restaurant planned for next door, at 1311 Sansom St. More on that later.)

Published by The Insider (philly.com) on December 2, 2009.

Location in the media: Philly's hottest restaurant corner

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 23:00:00 -0600

1311 Sansom St. Philly's hottest restaurant corner
Bar -- yes, that's the simple name of this simple concept from owners of Time and Vintage -- seems really close at 1309 Sansom St. (There's an unrelated Mediterranean restaurant planned for next door, at 1311 Sansom St. More on that later.)

Published by The Insider (philly.com) on December 2, 2009.

Location in the media: Philly's hottest restaurant corner

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 23:00:00 -0600

110 S. 13th St. Philly's hottest restaurant corner
Barbuzzo, at 110 S. 13th St. (next to Zavino), will be a Mediterranean restau-bar from Marcie Turney and Valerie Safran (Bindi, Lolita, Verde), and it's due in February.

Published by The Insider (philly.com) on December 2, 2009.

Location in the media: Philly's hottest restaurant corner

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 23:00:00 -0600

13th and Waverly Philly's hottest restaurant corner
If you venture a few blocks south, to 13th and Waverly, you'll find Marc Vetri's next project, a Roman trattoria called Amís, aiming for mid-January.

Published by The Insider (philly.com) on December 2, 2009.

Location in the media: Craft Balboa @ the Broad Street Ministry: Like Rocky, Only With Arts & Crafts

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 23:00:00 -0600

315 S. Broad Street Philadelphia Craft Balboa @ the Broad Street Ministry: Like Rocky, Only With Arts & Crafts
315 S. Broad Street Philadelphia, PA 19107

Published by uwishunu Philly on December 2, 2009.

29 business reviews new on November 30

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:00:44 -0600

5 stars out of 5: New 5-star reviews for Las Bugambilias, Palace At The Ben, Vietnam Restaurant, Amada, Bermuda Tans, Tommy DiNic's, Vetri and Patou Restaurant on Yelp.
4 stars out of 5: New 4-star reviews for Gianfranco Pizza Rustica, Paul, Old City Coffee, Tattooed Mom, Samosa Indian Vegetarian Cuisine, Steve's Steaks, Courtyard by Marriott, Jade Harbor, Vintage Wine Bar and Ishkabibble's Eatery on Yelp.
3 stars out of 5: New 3-star reviews for Vetri, Continental, West Elm, Tattooed Mom, Dim Sum Garden, El Vez, Percy Street Barbecue and Theater of the Living Arts on Yelp.
2 stars out of 5: New 2-star reviews for Percy Street Barbecue and The Independent Hotel on Yelp.
1 star out of 5: New 1-star review for Lucy's Hat Shop Restaurant on Yelp.

11 photos new on November 30

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 23:00:00 -0600

Location in the media: Man, 32, shot in chest in Darby Borough

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 23:00:00 -0600

100 block of North Front Street Man, 32, shot in chest in Darby Borough
The shooting was reported at 7:19 p.m. in the 100 block of North Front Street, authorities said. The man was transported to the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, where his condition was not immediately released. Police reported no arrests.

Published by The Philadelphia Inquirer on December 1, 2009.

Location in the media: Chronicling AIDS treatment

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 23:00:00 -0600

128 N. Broad Street Chronicling AIDS treatment
Philadelphia FIGHT's event will take place tomorrow at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts at 128 N. Broad Street from 6 to 8:30 p.m. The event is open to the public and will benefit the Jonathan Lax Treatment Center, FIGHT's HIV primary care clinic.

Published by The Philadelphia Inquirer on December 1, 2009.

Location in the media: Chronicling AIDS treatment

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 23:00:00 -0600

128 N. Broad Street Chronicling AIDS treatment
Philadelphia FIGHT's event will take place tomorrow at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts at 128 N. Broad Street from 6 to 8:30 p.m. The event is open to the public and will benefit the Jonathan Lax Treatment Center, FIGHT's HIV primary care clinic.

Published by The Philadelphia Daily News on December 1, 2009.

Location in the media: Philly's first takoyaki eatery

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 23:00:00 -0600

255 S. 10th St. Philly's first takoyaki eatery
Maru Global Takoyaki, in a Washington Square West storefront (255 S. 10th St.), will feature the round pancakes known as takoyaki that are a Japanese street-food staple.

Published by The Insider (philly.com) on December 1, 2009.

Location in the media: Kimono Bags @ Sevilla Smith

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 23:00:00 -0600

128 N. 3rd Street Kimono Bags @ Sevilla Smith
128 N. 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA

Published by uwishunu Philly on December 1, 2009.

Location in the media: PAWS Cat of the Week

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 23:00:00 -0600

100 N. 2nd Street PAWS Cat of the Week
...phillypaws.org. You can find Barry at the PAWS Adoption Center, which is located at 100 N. 2nd Street (the corner of 2nd and Arch). Also, make note of Barry's ID number above...

Published by Phillyist on December 1, 2009.

Location in the media: PAWS Cat of the Week

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 23:00:00 -0600

2nd and Arch PAWS Cat of the Week
...the PAWS Adoption Center, which is located at 100 N. 2nd Street (the corner of 2nd and Arch). Also, make note of Barry's ID number above, and bring it with you when...

Published by Phillyist on December 1, 2009.

12 crimes new on November 30

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 23:02:25 -0600

Aggravated assault
- 1000 Block South St Aggravated Assault: Other weapon
  Dispatched at 3:15 p.m. on November 29, 2009. Post a comment
- 400 Block S 11th St Aggravated Assault: No weapon
  Dispatched at 1:56 a.m. on November 29, 2009. Post a comment
Robbery
- 900 Block Chestnut St Robbery: Highway no weapon
  Dispatched at 4:42 a.m. on November 29, 2009. Post a comment
Theft
- 1100 Block Locust St Theft: Under $50: Retail theft
  Dispatched at 8:35 p.m. on November 29, 2009. Post a comment
- 1000 Block Vine St Theft: From vehicle: Non-accessories, over $200
  Dispatched at 7:28 p.m. on November 29, 2009. Post a comment
- 1100 Block Filbert St Theft: $50 to $200: All others
  Dispatched at 4:09 p.m. on November 29, 2009. Post a comment
- 1200 Block Walnut St Theft: From vehicle: car phone, computer, over $200
  Dispatched at 1:53 p.m. on November 29, 2009. Post a comment
- 500 Block Chestnut St Theft: $50 to $200: Bicycle
  Dispatched at 9:26 a.m. on November 29, 2009. Post a comment
- 200 Block S 13th St Theft: Over $200: From building
  Dispatched at 4:47 a.m. on November 29, 2009. Post a comment
- 500 Block S 2nd St Theft: From vehicle: car phone, computer, over $200
  Dispatched at 2:34 a.m. on November 29, 2009. Post a comment
- 700 Block South St Theft: Under $50: From building
  Dispatched at 7:51 p.m. on November 28, 2009. Post a comment
Vehicle theft
- 400 Block S 5th St Vehicle theft: Stolen - passenger vehicle
  Dispatched at 9:07 a.m. on November 29, 2009. Post a comment

30 business reviews new on November 29

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 00:00:44 -0600

5 stars out of 5: New 5-star reviews for Tria, PHAG, Mixx Asian Bistro, Hana & Posy, Capogiro Gelato, Valanni Restaurant, Loor Photography, Duross & Langel and AKA Music on Yelp.
4 stars out of 5: New 4-star reviews for Ritz 5 Movies, Nanzhou Hand Drawn Noodle House, Phileo Yogurt, McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurant, Bon Bon Artisan Gelato and Tattooed Mom on Yelp.
3 stars out of 5: New 3-star reviews for Percy Street Barbecue, Wasabi House, Campo's Deli, Loews Philadelphia Hotel, Joy Tsin Lau, National Mechanics and Percy Street Barbecue on Yelp.
2 stars out of 5: New 2-star reviews for Le Bus Bakery, Delilah's At The Terminal, Karma and Percy Street Barbecue on Yelp.
1 star out of 5: New 1-star reviews for Veith Apartments, Vetri, Jade Harbor and Eulogy Belgian Tavern on Yelp.

10 photos new on November 29

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 23:00:00 -0600

Location in the media: Phila. events commemorate John Brown's legacy

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 23:00:00 -0600

118 N. Broad St. Phila. events commemorate John Brown's legacy
...John Brown Going to His Hanging, noon at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, 118 N. Broad St. "The Legacy of John Brown," a talk with historians Charles Blockson and Molefi Kete Asante...

Published by The Philadelphia Inquirer on November 30, 2009.

Location in the media: Phila. events commemorate John Brown's legacy

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 23:00:00 -0600

1300 Locust St. Phila. events commemorate John Brown's legacy
...by biographer Louis A. DeCaro Jr., 6 p.m. at the Historical Society of Pennsylvania, 1300 Locust St.

Published by The Philadelphia Inquirer on November 30, 2009.

Location in the media: Phila. events commemorate John Brown's legacy

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 23:00:00 -0600

701 Arch St. Phila. events commemorate John Brown's legacy
Saturday: David S. Reynolds speaks at 9:30 a.m. at the African American Museum of Philadelphia, 701 Arch St. PBS documentary John Brown's War screened at 3:30 p.m., same location (requires museum admission).

Published by The Philadelphia Inquirer on November 30, 2009.

Location in the media: Stu Bykofsky: Whispering down the lane: A modest proposal for bike/car coexistence

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 23:00:00 -0600

11th at Pine Stu Bykofsky: Whispering down the lane: A modest proposal for bike/car coexistence
Why? Because if you have, say, 10 cars wanting to cross 11th at Pine, under the old system you would find two rows of five cars each. Now, you...

Published by The Philadelphia Inquirer on November 30, 2009.

Location in the media: Stu Bykofsky: Whispering down the lane: A modest proposal for bike/car coexistence

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 23:00:00 -0600

11th at Pine Stu Bykofsky: Whispering down the lane: A modest proposal for bike/car coexistence
Why? Because if you have, say, 10 cars wanting to cross 11th at Pine, under the old system you would find two rows of five cars each. Now, you...

Published by The Philadelphia Daily News on November 30, 2009.

Location in the media: Testing The Texas Taste

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 23:00:00 -0600

Ninth and South Testing The Texas Taste
Now the 800-pound gorilla of barbecue joints has moved in, near the corner of Ninth and South, the bright lights of the hulking Whole Foods Market a tobacco-spit away.

Published by Foobooz on November 30, 2009.

Location in the media: From The Desk Of Joe Boruchow: City Hall Declares War On Terror!

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 23:00:00 -0600

615 South Street From The Desk Of Joe Boruchow: City Hall Declares War On Terror!
P.S. This is the last week to check out Public Service: New Paper Cutouts by Joe Boruchow at The Bean Cafe, 615 South Street. It closes on Tues Dec 8th.

Published by Philebrity on November 30, 2009.

Location in the media: 16th Annual New Year's Eve Part(Ies) On Ice

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 23:00:00 -0600

Broad and Spruce Streets 16th Annual New Year's Eve Part(Ies) On Ice
...Tickets will also be available for purchase at the Kimmel Center Box Office, located on Broad and Spruce Streets in Philadelphia, and at the Blue Cross RiverRink during normal business hours...

Published by CBS 3 on November 30, 2009.

7 crimes new on November 29

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 23:02:24 -0600

Robbery
- 900 Block Filbert St Robbery: Highway no weapon
  Dispatched at 5:31 a.m. on November 28, 2009. Post a comment
Theft
- 500 Block Arch St Theft: From vehicle: car phone, computer, over $200
  Dispatched at 10:42 p.m. on November 28, 2009. Post a comment
- 1200 Block Market St Theft: Over $200: From building
  Dispatched at 9:53 p.m. on November 28, 2009. Post a comment
- 400 Block South St Theft: Under $50: Retail theft
  Dispatched at 8:49 p.m. on November 28, 2009. Post a comment
- 900 Block Market St Theft: $50 to $200: All others
  Dispatched at 4:55 p.m. on November 28, 2009. Post a comment
- 1000 Block Market St Theft: $50 to $200: Retail theft
  Dispatched at 2:12 p.m. on November 28, 2009. Post a comment
- 1200 Block Walnut St Theft: Over $200: All others
  Dispatched at 10:04 a.m. on November 28, 2009. Post a comment

37 business reviews new on November 28

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 00:00:44 -0600

5 stars out of 5: New 5-star reviews for Mako's Retired Surfers Bar & Grill, TLA Video, Raw Sushi & Sake Lounge, Nanzhou Hand Drawn Noodle House, Morimoto, McGillin's Olde Ale House, Metropolitan Bakery, Kisso Sushi, Duross & Langel and Naked Chocolate Cafe on Yelp.
4 stars out of 5: New 4-star reviews for Farmicia, Raw Sushi & Sake Lounge, La Fourno, South Street Diner, The Capital Grille, Lost + Found, MexiCali, Yakitori Boy, Time, Apothecary Bar + Lounge, SOHO Pizza, Kimmel Center For the Performing Arts, Percy Street Barbecue, Old City Coffee, Borders Books Music & Cafe, Old City Coffee and Fogo de Chao on Yelp.
3 stars out of 5: New 3-star reviews for Solo Skewer Bar, Lorenzo & Son Pizza, Percy Street Barbecue, Varga Bar and Pizzeria Stella on Yelp.
2 stars out of 5: New 2-star review for Tattooed Mom on Yelp.
1 star out of 5: New 1-star reviews for Veith Apartments, Pearl Art & Craft Supplies, Shiao Lan Kung Restaurant and Wendy's Old Fashioned Hamburgers on Yelp.

1 real estate listing new on November 28

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 17:18:05 -0600

1027 Arch St 1027 Arch St #501 listed on Trulia for $399,900
Listed on November 27, 2009.

2 photos new on November 28

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 23:00:00 -0600

Location in the media: Exhibit tells the story of Nazi persecution of gays

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 23:00:00 -0600

1315 Spruce St. Exhibit tells the story of Nazi persecution of gays
"Nazi Persecution of Homosexuals: 1933-1945" runs through Friday at the William Way LGBT Center, 1315 Spruce St. The exhibit is free and can be viewed daily. Group tours are available by appointment. Call 215-732-2220 for more information.

Published by The Philadelphia Inquirer on November 29, 2009.

Location in the media: Percy Street, digested

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 23:00:00 -0600

Ninth and South Streets Percy Street, digested
The Inquirer's Rick Nichols weighs in today on Percy Street, the new BBQ spot at Ninth and South Streets.

Published by The Insider (philly.com) on November 29, 2009.

17 crimes new on November 28

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 23:02:24 -0600

Burglary
- 400 Block Arch St Burglary: Night; No Force: Hotel/ motel
  Dispatched at 8:06 p.m. on November 27, 2009. Post a comment
Robbery
- 400 Block S 13th St Robbery: Highway no weapon
  Dispatched at 4:19 p.m. on November 27, 2009. Post a comment
- 1300 Block Arch St Robbery: Highway no weapon
  Dispatched at 11:28 a.m. on November 27, 2009. Post a comment
- 300 Block S 3rd St Robbery: Highway by handgun
  Dispatched at 8:10 p.m. on November 26, 2009. Post a comment
Theft
- S 4th St & Market St Theft: $50 to $200: All others
  Dispatched at 1:46 a.m. on November 28, 2009. Post a comment
- S 10th St & Clinton St Theft: From vehicle: Non-accessories, over $200
  Dispatched at 9:54 p.m. on November 27, 2009. Post a comment
- 100 Block Arch St Theft: Over $200: All others
  Dispatched at 6:29 p.m. on November 27, 2009. Post a comment
- 900 Block Market St Theft: Over $200: All others
  Dispatched at 5:59 p.m. on November 27, 2009. Post a comment
- 1300 Block Market St Theft: $50 to $200: Retail theft
  Dispatched at 3:59 p.m. on November 27, 2009. Post a comment
- 1300 Block Chestnut St Theft: Over $200: All others
  Dispatched at 2:41 p.m. on November 27, 2009. Post a comment
- S 2nd St & Locust St Theft: From vehicle: Non-accessories, over $200
  Dispatched at 8:36 a.m. on November 27, 2009. Post a comment
- 1000 Block Market St Theft: Over $200: From building
  Dispatched at 8:16 a.m. on November 27, 2009. Post a comment
- 700 Block Spruce St Theft: From vehicle: Accessories, over $200
  Dispatched at 12:13 a.m. on November 27, 2009. Post a comment
- 200 Block Market St Theft: $50 to $200: From building
  Dispatched at 1:46 a.m. on November 26, 2009. Post a comment
- 200 Block South St Theft: Over $200: From building
  Dispatched at 11:16 p.m. on November 24, 2009. Post a comment
Vehicle theft
- 700 Block Pine St Vehicle theft: Stolen - passenger vehicle
  Dispatched at 1:13 p.m. on November 27, 2009. Post a comment
- 900 Block Cypress St Vehicle theft: Stolen - passenger vehicle
  Dispatched at 12:18 p.m. on November 26, 2009. Post a comment

Comment: Comment by jim driscoll

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 12:43:04 -0600

This comment was posted about nearby news:
On the restaurant inspection Campo's @ Market…

jim driscoll

9 hours, 35 minutes ago

they still arent wearing gloves as of 12/02/09. they need another visit