I cover the food and restaurant scene in the Philadelphia region - but the business and people aspect much more than the food itself.

Latest Stories
Halloween-theme bars and haunted experiences will creep it real in Philly

Halloween-theme bars and haunted experiences will creep it real in Philly

September 20
Two pop-up interactive experiences ⁠— Dark Passage and 2nd Sanctuary ⁠— will join two themed bars in Philly this October.
Queen & Rook brings fun and games (plus drinks and vegetarian food) to Queen Village

Queen & Rook brings fun and games (plus drinks and vegetarian food) to Queen Village

September 19
The city's crop of board-game cafes is growing. No one place has a Monopoly.
Restaurant closing roundup: Mildred’s, Cotoletta, Izzie’s Deli

Restaurant closing roundup: Mildred’s, Cotoletta, Izzie’s Deli

September 19
The region lost a few restaurant mainstays as well as a few yearlings.
Let’s play games | Let’s Eat

Let’s play games | Let’s Eat

September 18
Also: great happy-hour deal in Ardmore and word of a new, budget-friendly Chinese restaurant in Chinatown.
Laurel and chef Nick Elmi: New look, new book

Laurel and chef Nick Elmi: New look, new book

September 17
"Laurel: Modern American Flavors," based on his 22-seat salon on East Passyunk Avenue, is out in stores. Meanwhile, the restaurant got a face lift.
Troubles End Brewing is on the way and there’s a Pistola’s connection

Troubles End Brewing is on the way and there’s a Pistola’s connection

September 17
Casey Parker will be an owner of the brewpub, whose chef will be Kris Serviss of Culture on the Circle.
Where we’re doing happy hour: Pistola’s del Sur

Where we’re doing happy hour: Pistola’s del Sur

September 17
Here's where to get your happy hour on.
Eat this now: Egg rolls at Nom Wah Tea Parlor

Eat this now: Egg rolls at Nom Wah Tea Parlor

September 17
Why you have to try the egg rolls at Nom Wah
Brews & Views sets up a beer garden on the Free Library’s roof

Brews & Views sets up a beer garden on the Free Library’s roof

September 16
It starts this week and will be rerun in October.
Sushi returns to Reading Terminal Market with a side of seafood

Sushi returns to Reading Terminal Market with a side of seafood

September 16
It's a collab between Yong Kim of Bluefin and B2 and Suzi Kim, who has seafood stands at 3 local farmer's markets.