A popular Rittenhouse Square speakeasy reopens after two years

13/05/2022 14 min
A popular Rittenhouse Square speakeasy reopens after two years

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Episode Synopsis

The Franklin Mortgage and Investment Company, a popular “speakeasy” on 18th Street in Rittenhouse Square was a popular and James Beard acclaimed bar in Philly... until it was forced to close during the pandemic. Now, after two years of renovations, it has finally reopened in a new semi-secret location, with a new owner, but with the same creativity behind the drinks. KYW Newsradio’s Hadas Kuznits chats with Franklin Bar operations manager Jason Elliott about what’s new, what’s old and how to find them.