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Bella Vista: Five Non-Italian Places To Eat At The Italian Market

April 5, 2017 Jonathan Ginsburg 0

The Italian Market on South Ninth Street contains its fair share of restaurants and cafes. Its name, however, is a tad misleading. Along with its abundance of Italian restaurants, the Market has become a spot for [continue reading…]

Food

South Philadelphia: Five Places to Eat Ethnic Cuisine

June 10, 2014 0

Forget Pat’s and Geno’s. South Philadelphia’s food culture encompasses much more than just cheesesteaks. The area is home to a vibrant mix of ethnic communities and it is only apropos that South Philadelphia’s gastronomical offerings [continue reading…]

Amateur Sports

Grays Ferry: Soccer League Draws Blood and Community Together

April 1, 2014 2

“Is there anything more beautiful than to celebrate a goal?” asks PhillyMex founder Emilio Alcaide on the league’s Facebook page. Alcaide did not play soccer much in Mexico but upon arriving in South Philadelphia, he [continue reading…]

Arts and Entertainment

Bell Vista: Food Tour Serves Up a Taste of South Philly

December 3, 2013 0

Food enthusiasts got their fill while on the Ethnic Eats Food Tour as they tasted the unique flavors that make up the Bella Vista neighborhood. Run by City Food Tours, the tour took hungry attendees [continue reading…]

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