History The Rise And Fall Of Philadelphia’s Diners The menus are novellas and the plates are heaping. Diner expert Randy Garbin takes stock and tells us everything we ever wanted to know about Philly’s remaining prefab eateries
History Rebooting Bookie’s: Garces Group Awakens The Spirit Of An Old Original Legend In honor of Chef Jose Garces’ reopening of the Old Original Bookbinder’s at Second and Walnut Streets last week, Harry K serves us up this history on a half shell. From its humble beginnings as a 19th century dockside oyster saloon to becoming Philadelphia’s most famous restaurant, Bookie’s reputation still endures
Architecture With Demolition Likely, RIP Dewey’s Famous Bob Skiba reviews the pathbreaking LBGTQ history of Dewey’s Famous coffee shop on 13th Street in Center City. The unusual one story building may be demolished
