Groundswell Receives Honor Award for “Excellence on the Waterfront”

We are very excited to announce that Morgan’s Pier has been named an Honor Award from the Waterfront Center in its annual Excellence on the Waterfront Awards Program. The competition looks to recognize the best waterfront projects and plans by participants … Continue reading

Philadelphia’s River Revival

Adam Erace recently reviewed the menu at Morgan’s Pier in the Philadelphia City Paper. He generally had good things to say about the restaurant’s “backyard barbecue” fare. But we were more interested in what he wrote about its impact on … Continue reading

Talula’s Garden Named Philly’s Best Restaurant for a First Date

Yet another of Groundswell’s projects has been added to Philadelphia Magazine’s Best of List. Talula’s Garden, Aimee Olexy’s charming eatery on Philadelphia’s Washington Square, is they city’s Best Restaurant for a First Date. Pay extra attention to the last sentence … Continue reading

Morgan’s Pier Named Best Dance Spot in Philly

Acclaim continues to roll in for Groundswell’s recent project, Morgan’s Pier. Avram Hornik’s bar and restaurant on the Delaware River has been a huge hit among Philadelphians, leading to its recognition by Philadelphia Magazine as the Best Dance Spot in … Continue reading

Groundswell is working on The St. James in Ardmore

Philadelphia restauranteurs Rob Wasserman of Rouge and Michael Schulson of Sampam have commissioned Groundswell to put the finishing touches on the exterior space of their newest venture, The St. James. Groundswell will be working in concert with SLDesign, LLC. The … Continue reading