Fishtown’s Finest Finds
Fishtown, a Philadelphia neighborhood running directly alongside the Delaware river, has shown recent signs of gentrification including real estate values skyrocketing and parking becoming more and more elusive. Just north of Northern Liberties and Old City, there are tons of attractive aspects to owning Fishtown real estate. Being an up and coming area of the city, considered by the NYTimes as a “Rebirth Along the River”, many Fishtown businesses attract potential buyers and entice the residents to stay here for generations.
NIGHT LIFE:
- Johnny Brenda’s, located at 1201 N. Frankford Ave., is a bar, restaurant, and music venue that is thought of as a Fishtown landmark.
- Frankford Hall is Stephen Starr’s latest project. Right across the street from Johnny Brenda’s at the intersection of Frankford and Girard, this Beer Garden features a nice array of craft beers as well as an impressive liquor and wine list, with a large outside area with picnic tables, ping pong, fire pits in the winter and lots of great food.
- Located at 1114 Frankford Ave., Barcade is exactly as its name claims– a bar and arcade in one place. It boasts local craft brews, a well-developed food menu, and 34 classic games for patrons to enjoy. Almost every night since its opening, Barcade has been packed full, showing just how well received new concepts in Fishtown are right now.
- Kraftwork Bar, managed by Adam Ritter, is located at 541 E Girard Ave (our neighbors!), has a well constructed Brunch and Dinner Menu that features diverse foods from pretzel bites to crispy chickpea sandwiches. Events, such as the Craft Beer Express, are fun ways for Philadelphia residents to enjoy quality beers. Ritter also owns Sidecar Bar in the Graduate Hospital neighborhood in South Philadelphia.
- The M Room features nights like Made Decent Mondays and offers a great lunch and dinner menu to compliment the fun.
BUZZWORTHY DAY TIME SPOTS:
- Ida Mae’s Bruncherie is on the corner of Norris and Tulip Streets and features locally grown foods made into delicious meals for its patrons.
- Working in conjunction with Ida Mae’s is Greensgrow Farms which has run business in Fishtown since 1997. Their motto: Eat well. Eat local. Greensgrow is one of many pick-up spots for those who elect to participate in the Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program, where once a week you can pick up a basketful of locally grown produce.
- Formerly Canvas Cafe, Milkcrate Cafe has reopened as a coffee joint with a record store twist.
GREENERY IN THE CITY OF BROTHERLY LOVE:
- Penn Treaty Park, established in 1893, has increased in size since the early 1980’s and now boasts several acres of land. It is the only true waterfront park in the Philadelphia region.
- For man’s best friend, Pop’s Playground features a members-only dog space located at the Western end of the Park.
FOR PHILADELPHIA’S ARTISTS:
- New to the Fishtown community is 2424 Studios, a work studio community that features over 80 work studios and offices. Within that space is the “Skybox,” which is a unique space that allows for art exhibitions, parties, or whatever the mind can envision!
- The Slingluff Gallery, located on Girard Ave., is a gallery that brings international and national contemporary works to the community. They offer a Philadelphia favorite, First Friday openings every month!
THINGS TO KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR:
- The former Hot Potato Café, located on Girard Ave, has an orange liquor application posted in its window! Word on the street is that there could be a New York inspired whiskey bar there. Stay tuned for more details!
These are just some of the Fishtown attractions. It seems every month there is something else brand new popping up in the neighborhood. It’s no wonder that property values are soaring and that more and more individuals are looking for a piece of Fishtown real estate. For listings in the Fishtown area and all over the Philadelphia region, please visit jg-realestate.com
