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It's The Great Pumpkin Spice (But Limited!) Edition Of Fond Farewells, Friendly Hellos & Focus On The Future - Rittenhouse Ramblings

Rittenhouse Ramblings @rittenhouseramblings.com · 28d

There’s still plenty of action happening (total of 27 excluding real estate and expansions), and more businesses in the works!

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The neighborhood may be down 4 Starbucks but we're far from out as 7 new businesses launch, and 3 more prepare to arrive in Rittenhouse.

Rittenhouse Ramblings @rittenhouseramblings.com · Sep 24

You never know what's going on behind a facade. Because behind the doors of the former Equinox showroom, NYC's The Tox Technique, a body sculpting method that detoxes, de-bloats, and redefines through specialized techniques, looks like it's close to opening!

📍1921 Walnut

Prepping for Takeoff: Jordan Brand's World Of Flight Seems To Be Nearing Its Final Approach - Rittenhouse Ramblings

Rittenhouse Ramblings @rittenhouseramblings.com · Sep 20

It's Saturdddaaaaaayyyy! And the sun is shining, the weather is a perfect 10/10, and both the Farmer's Market and Fine Arts Show are in full swing! Today's floral selections at the Flower Stand are a wonderful and VERY colorful mix. So enjoy the scene, the vibes, and we'll see you around!

Rittenhouse Ramblings @rittenhouseramblings.com · Sep 18

Milan, Seoul, Tokyo, Beijing, and now Philadelphia – Philly is about to be officially part of basketball’s most exclusive retail club, and we're SO here for it!

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Construction at the first World of Flight store in the US at 1617 Walnut Street seems to be entering the final phases.

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Rittenhouse Ramblings @rittenhouseramblings.com · Sep 11

Spirit Halloween, aka the ghost of all retail pasts, is now open for all your Halloween plans 🎉 !

The yearly pop-up popped up in the former Rite Aid (RIP) for the 2nd year in a row, and is once again filled with pretty much everything you need for Halloween!

📍1628-36 Chestnut St

Rittenhouse Ramblings @rittenhouseramblings.com · Sep 11

Really wish Madis would move faster but they said they're still planning on it!

Rittenhouse Ramblings @rittenhouseramblings.com · Sep 10

YES! We have signs of construction at the new #mitchellandness flagship store that's moving into the old Brooks Brothers in #rittenhouse.

ETA per the window is Spring 2026 - so just in time for #Phillies season!

📍1513 Walnut St

Rittenhouse Ramblings @rittenhouseramblings.com · Sep 10

Same!

Fast Times at Rittenhouse High: Welcome to The BTS Edition of Fond Farewells, Friendly Hellos & Focus on the Future - Rittenhouse Ramblings

Rittenhouse Ramblings @rittenhouseramblings.com · Sep 1

Hello Fall, it's been a while...

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Summer school's out & it's back to business as highly anticipated launches cram for September & October debuts.

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Rittenhouse Ramblings @rittenhouseramblings.com · Aug 24

Interior construction at the soon-to-be-relocated Joan Shepp, the luxury and high-end brands boutique currently on Chestnut, appears to be coming along VERY nicely.

ETA for it's undoubtedly fashionable debut is next month!

📍1905 Chestnut St

Rittenhouse Ramblings @rittenhouseramblings.com · Aug 17

In the latest, tea-rific edition of In & Out: Tea House Cafe is replacing Mr. Wish at 2102 Walnut to make sure we are appropriately caffeinated!

We passed by earlier this week to check out the menu but the store was still closed as they were busy redecorating. So they may be open by now.

Bringing Wellness To Walnut: Inside Equinox Rittenhouse's Vision Of Health & Fitness - Rittenhouse Ramblings

Rittenhouse Ramblings @rittenhouseramblings.com · Aug 3

Sometimes the wait is absolutely worth it.

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The luxury fitness empire's first Philly location has settled in nicely within the neighborhood at 1907 Walnut Street.

Dog Days & Neighborhood Ways: It's July's Fond Farewells, Friendly Hellos & Focus On The Future - Rittenhouse Ramblings

Rittenhouse Ramblings @rittenhouseramblings.com · Jul 30

July hit Rittenhouse like that friend who shows up to brunch in pajamas – low energy, but somehow still bringing the drama.

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In a time when the shore or mountains beckon, 4 businesses opened and 4 more joined our list of now 32 businesses coming to Rittenhouse.

An Urban Oasis: Café Click's Parisian Romance in Rittenhouse's Corporate Heart - Rittenhouse Ramblings

Rittenhouse Ramblings @rittenhouseramblings.com · Jul 28

Oh no, it looks like The Raven Lounge closed quietly this summer.

The Raven Lounge has been part of the neighborhood since 2007. Nothing online notes that they're closed but they haven't been open for a bit.

📍1718 Sansom Street

#rittenhouse #philly #centercityphiladelphia

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Rittenhouse Ramblings @rittenhouseramblings.com · Jul 26

☀️ Happy Saturday!

The sun is shining and the array of flowers at the Farmers Market are bringing a touch of the countryside to the Square.

Stop by before 3p!

#philly #rittenhouse

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Rittenhouse Ramblings @rittenhouseramblings.com · Jul 25

The seasonal, lush escape from #StephenStarr continues to thrive every summer.

#philly

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The seasonal, lush escape created by Starr continues to thrive every summer at The Comcast Center at 1701 JFK Blvd.

Rittenhouse Ramblings @rittenhouseramblings.com · Jul 22

Open now for your night, late night, and very very late night food consideration is15th Street Pizza & Cheesesteak! It slid smoothly into the old Starbucks space, and the hours - they're open 5pm to 3am EVERY day (!!) - gives all late-nite owls a solid option for late night eats.

📍254 S 15th St

Rittenhouse Ramblings @rittenhouseramblings.com · Jul 17

No Más Cantina but tacos, Crunchwraps, chicken nuggets & more in early August? Si!

Hearing an early August opening is the goal, SO, we're getting closer to this shiny new #tacobell.

Get ready to think outside the bun!

📍1614 Chestnut Street

#philadelphia #rittenhouse

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Rittenhouse Ramblings @rittenhouseramblings.com · Jul 16

Oh noes - one of the neighborhood's most popular gift shops, Paper Source, seems to have an electrical fire, per the Citizen app 🔥

The store is temporarily closed, and we hope everyone is okay!

📍 1628 Walnut St

#philadelphia #rittenhouse

Rittenhouse Ramblings @rittenhouseramblings.com · Jul 12

🎶 It’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood…

The Farmers Market is off and running! Today’s flower stand selections include:

🌸 Lots of Zinnias
🌻 More sunflowers
💐 Wildflower style bouquets with a bit of everything

Enjoy!

The Latest Iteration Hits The Mark: Curated Sneakers & Lifestyle Boutique Bullseye Lands In Rittenhouse - Rittenhouse Ramblings

Rittenhouse Ramblings @rittenhouseramblings.com · Jul 8

The interplay between sneakers, apparel, and collectibles against the backdrop of an architectural gem creates a seamless experience that feels more like exploring a really well-designed museum than shopping.

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Once again, 1509 Walnut Street shines as a supporting character, with a little help from its new sneaker enthusiast owner.

The Art Of Omakase: Kissho House Brings A Unique Japanese Dining Experience To The Neighborhood - Rittenhouse Ramblings

Rittenhouse Ramblings @rittenhouseramblings.com · Jul 6

The addition of a dedicated omakase experience fills a gap, and will occupy a unique space alongside new comers Dance Robot and Uchi.

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A former Hiroki chef has transformed a historic Rittenhouse brownstone at 1522 Locust into a temple dedicated to Japanese culinary artistry.

The 2025 Halftime Report: June's Fond Farewells, Friendly Hellos & Focus On The Future - Rittenhouse Ramblings

Rittenhouse Ramblings @rittenhouseramblings.com · Jul 3

Charming, friendly & delicious - Cafe Musette fits in perfectly here! The European inspired cafe not only offers coffees, espressos, teas and pastries but it also has small bites like tartines, sandwiches, and tinned fish. If you haven't already, stop by to say hi!

📍238 S 20th St

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Rittenhouse Ramblings @rittenhouseramblings.com · Jun 30

It's a scorcher out there but we're loving it!

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With over 8 new businesses and 28 more opening soon and/or pending, we'd say Rittenhouse is feeling the good kind of heat.