The Illadelph points us to a surprising policy at Ladder 15. Posted by the door is a sign that reads, “Ladder 15 is an over 23 establishment after 10pm.”

Turn 18, vote. Turn 21, drink. Turn 25, rent a car. turn 23, hang out at Ladder 15 after 10pm.

Ladder 15 Keeps It Classy With A Genre-Defying Over 23 Door Policy [The Illadelph]
Ladder 15 [Official Site]

Adam Erace takes a different approach in his review of Ladder 15, comparing and contrasting his visits there. In the end though, it’s still a mixed bag.

[E]ven if the crowd can sometimes feel like a douchebag convention and the drink list is stuck in 1999, Stollenwerk and Campbell have created some dishes worth seeking out. Go for the burger. Just don’t order a Heineken with it.

Ring the Alarm [Philadelphia Weekly]
Ladder 15 [Official Site]

Trey Popp goes to Ladder 15 and gets beyond the bubblegum cocktails and into the food but finds its execution equally sophomoric.

The “chowda” flatbread was as dry as its namesake is creamy. Chewy chopped shellfish shared space with bacon and sliced potatoes, some of which could have used more cooking. The flour-coated crust was neither crispy nor chewy — more like a big cracker that had been left unwrapped on a humid day. Underdone crab and corn hush puppies were mealy in the middle, and bland all the way through. Root beer-glazed pork ribs were tender, if one-dimensionally sweet, but “glaze” really wasn’t the right word for those dull gray crescents, which made me think of cafeteria food. A side of roasted beets hadn’t been roasted enough.

Rung Turn [City Paper]
Ladder 15 [Official Site]

Living on the Vedge goes goes meat-free at Chifa.[Living on the Vedge]

CE Phood visits Ladder 15 for lunch and finds it to be worth a “pop in.” [CE Phood]

Phoodie also visits Ladder 15 for a truffled flatbread and the hints of a turf war. [Phoodie]

Chicken-Fried Caviar visits the new Majolica and finds that the new menu and prices will make it a more frequent destination. [Chicken-Fried Caviar]

Foodaphilia visits the new Que Chula es Puebla for Mexican food at 2nd and Master. [Foodaphilia]

Hankering for spicy food, BROG enjoys MangoMoon in Manayunk. [BROG]

CE Phood found issue with their first visit to Saute but brunch was the bomb. [CE Phood]

Bart Blatstein’s Piazza project will be bringing several new spots to Northern Liberties. There’s a diner named Darling’s, a wine bar named Vino Restaurant Lounge, and as yet an unnamed pub and a lounge. [The Insider]

Fish & Company’s last night will be Saturday. April 13th it’ll be reborn Q BBQ & Tequila Bar. [The Insider]

Bibou on 8th near Washington should open within a week. [Ice Pack, City Paper]

On Friday and Saturday nights above Il Portico you can now find Club Adesso.  [Thrillist]

Amici Noi in Old City has been redone and opens tonight as Bocca. [The Insider]

Table Talk has more on Ladder 15 which opened last week. [Table Talk, Philadelphia Inquirer]

North by Northwest was shut down by L&I last weekend, they plan to reopen April 15th. [Inqlings, Philadelphia Inquirer]

Unbreaded checks out the sandwiches at the “shiny-new” Ladder 15. [Unbreaded]

It might not be the prettiest photo but we can vouch for Pub & Kitchen’s beignets with bourbon apples. [Drawing for Food]

CE Phood checks in on Kanella to see how its doing post 3-bell review.Tthe lamb salad is still a must order. [CE Phood]

Phoodie reminds us that Amada isn’t the only tapas choice in town as Bar Ferdinand still has the goods. [Phoodie.info]

Ladder 15 opens to the public this evening. [Feeding Frenzy, City Paper]

The Institute will be debuting its kitchen in late April. Expect elements of  Puerto Rican cuisine to be mixed in with American bistro fare. [Meal Ticket]

The P.O.P.E. is overhauling their food program. Pete Miller’s brunch rolls out this weekend. [Meal Ticket]

Susanna Foo, defender of Philadelphia against the PPA, has been named to Michael Nutter’s tax policy panel. [Philadelphia Inquirer]

Tiffin launces its Tiffin Products today at an exclusive event for Tiffin Card members at Foster’s Homeware. Among the products for sale are Mango Chile finishing sauce and Dhania roasted coriander powder.

Newbold’s Ultimo Coffee has a logo and it’s fly. [Ultimo Coffee]

Meal Ticket has some photos of Ladder 15 on Sansom Street. It’s a bi-level affair with lots of dark mahogany and exposed steel. Looks like they’ll be open next Thursday with the official grand opening coming the following night. 

Inside look at Ladder 15 [Meal Ticket]
Ladder 15 [Official Site]

The construction looks complete, the staff is being trained and and the public grand opening of Ladder 15 is set for Friday, March 27th. We are cautiously intrigued by the Mad River backed bar with the menu by Little Fish’s Mike Stollenwerk. [Facebook]

Meal Ticket has some more details on Varga Bar, the new pinup girl themed bar set for 10th and Spruce by the crew behind Valanni and Mercato. [Meal Ticket]

A Four Seasons alum is bringing the Wine Thief to Germantown Avenue in Mt. Airy [The Insider]

Parking around South Street has just gotten significantly easier. Sunday through Friday, the two Park America lots on the 200 block of South Street are offering $3 parking. Saturdays iaren’t awful either, just $10.

Blogs.com came up with a list of ten-best food blogs in Philadelphia and guess who made the list? [Blogs.com]

The Insider has the menu for Daddy Mims in Phoenixville. [The Insider]

Today’s edition of The Bite runs down March’s openings from tasty menus for Center City bars to frozen yogurt off of Rittenhouse Square.

Fro yo (and more) added to the menu [Metro Philadelphia]