NYC wellness brand opens in Philly

Bathhouse, a New York-based pool and sauna concept, opens Friday at the Bellevue Hotel on Broad Street. The 36,000-square-foot facility features three pools, saunas, steam rooms and massage services.

“urban oasis where Philadelphians can step into another world”

Day passes start at $29

Bathhouse day passes begin at $29, while massages range from $149 for individual full-body treatments to $378 for couples massages. Hours are 8 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. daily.

Outdoor terrace coming in 2027

Bathhouse plans to open a third-floor outdoor terrace in early 2027 with an additional pool, fourth sauna, lounge space and concessions. This marks the brand's first expansion outside New York.

Omakase bar opens in Manayunk

Aogami, a BYOB omakase bar led by chef Tom LoMonte, opens Friday at 4343 Main Street. The intimate space seats 21 total and offers a 16-course prix fixe menu for $85 per person.

“I think the vibe is going to be a little more laid back than your usual omakase”

Aogami's flexible schedule

Hand rolls and à la carte items are available Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday from 5-9 p.m. Omakase reservations start at 6 p.m. those days. Fridays and Saturdays feature omakase only from 6-9 p.m.

Vintage designer shop opens in October

Gregg's of Philadelphia opens October 3 at 1538 Pine Street in Center City. The shop buys, sells and trades vintage, streetwear and secondhand designer items daily.

Little Susie's expands to Northern Liberties

Owner Dan Martino will open his seventh Philadelphia location at 900 North 4th Street by March 14. The pie and coffee shop faces a zoning hearing in January before opening.

“I've been in love with this building for years”

Top Chef star opens Caribbean restaurant

Chef Chaz Brown, known from the TV show Top Chef, opens Rumblefish Philly in November at 1700 North 3rd Street. The fast-casual spot serves invasive seafood species like lionfish and snakehead.

Fighting invasive species through food

Brown's team catches invasive species that damage coral reefs and deplete other fish populations. The 900-square-foot space focuses on takeout with counter and patio seating.

PHS Beer Garden closing after six years

The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society's pop-up beer garden in Manayunk closes permanently Monday, October 5. A farewell celebration includes a final plant swap from 6-7 p.m.

Beer garden was always temporary

PHS said the beer garden was intended as a temporary space and the organization is exploring new sites for similar ventures. The space brought people together through gardening and community.

“PHS's Pop Up Garden model has always been rooted in the idea of temporarily transforming spaces”

Apartment building proposed for the site

A six-story, 73-unit apartment building is proposed to replace the beer garden. The plan faces community opposition and may struggle for approval from the city's Zoning Board of Adjustment.

Neshaminy Mall closing this fall

Bucks County's first mall will close this fall after being sold for $27.5 million two years ago. Demolition is slated to begin in December, though AMC, Boscov's and Barnes & Noble will remain.

Future plans for the mall site unclear

Paramount Realty and Edgewood Properties have not released public plans for the site after demolition. The closure represents a major shift in the region's retail landscape.