Whether you’re out for one of the Avenue’s signature special events, like Flavors of the Avenue or Second Saturday, perusing the weekly farmers market and gourmet Italian and specialty shops, or you just want to take a walk down memory lane to see what’s new and walk off that cheese steak or home-made pasta, East Passyunk is a wonderful place to take a stroll.
Looking for a new outfit from a small boutique that will guarantee you an entrance and eliminate the need to worry about your friend showing up in the same dress? Got ‘em. Need new hard-wood floors? Got that. andmade clothing and jewelry? Garden supplies and flowers? A doctor or daycare for your kids or your pet? The last full-service shoe store in the region for your kids? Got them, too. Home-made cheese and organic groceries and locally-grown produce and…. Yep, we have that too. Click here to browse the 200+ shops and businesses of East Passyunk Avenue.
East Passyunk Avenue boasts some of South Philadelphia’s oldest and most authentic traditional Italian restaurants, cozy BYOBs, pubs that have taken bar food to a whole new culinary level, healthy wraps and paninis, modern eclectic cuisine,the heart of the Philly cheesesteak battle, and fine dining fit for any special occasion. From made-to-order stromboli and hand-made pasta to sushi and burritos, the Avenue’s restaurants and cafes will appease any appetite. Buon appetito!
UPCOMING EVENTS
QOTA
Thursday, July 29, 6-9pm Chartreuse and Metro Men's Clothing Store, 1615 & 1616 EPA
DooWop Car Show & Street Festival
Sunday, August 1st
Don't miss this fun free event, including the Bang! Boom! CRAFT! Show! For more info, click here
Farmers' Market
every Wednesday, 3-7pm Tasker Street FountainLive music the first Wed of every month.
NEWS
EPA was featured in the Travel Section of the New York Times!
EPA Gateway project, which includes new sidewalks, trees, and greenery, will be completed by late November 2009. EPABID is also adding 4 planters, over 25 bike racks and 2 mural projects to the Avenue through a grant from the City. Most of the projects will be completed by the end of 2009.
Have you seen all of the new stores on the Avenue? Late summer/fall of 2009 has seen the opening of Wake Up Yoga, Metro Men's Clothing Store, Fond Restaurant, Inner Flirt, Fuel Coffee Shop, Blush Beauty Bar, and Lime Dry Cleaner - and there are still more coming! Go to our Business Directory for contact info and addresses.
Capogiro is closing for the winter, but will re-open in the spring.
EPA got a big write up in the July 2009 Philly Mag. Check it out here.
EPABID's Manager Renee Gilinger and two new merchants - Jimmy Contreras of JimmyStyle and James McManaman of Absolut Abstract - were recently interviewed on KYW 1060. Click here to listen.