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The best things we ate this weekThis week, our writers had zesty hand-pulled noodles in University City, really great pizza in Queen Village, and a mesmerizing dessert in Kensington.
The best things we ate this weekThis week, our writers had zesty hand-pulled noodles in University City, really great pizza in Queen Village, and a mesmerizing dessert in Kensington.
A decade after Bok Bar’s uproarious debut, its Center City sequel, in a former UArts courtyard, is practically a secret
A decade after Bok Bar’s uproarious debut, its Center City sequel, in a former UArts courtyard, is practically a secret
With 100-layer lasagna and two floors of splashy Italian dining, Stephen Starr’s Borromini opens soon on Rittenhouse Square
With 100-layer lasagna and two floors of splashy Italian dining, Stephen Starr’s Borromini opens soon on Rittenhouse Square
‘Little treat culture’ is fueling a Philly bakery boom. Here are a baker’s dozen new spots to get that bread.
‘Little treat culture’ is fueling a Philly bakery boom. Here are a baker’s dozen new spots to get that bread.
This 28-year-old is about to open his third restaurant in the Philly suburbsRestaurateur Alex Fiorello is taking the space at Bryn Mawr Village that previously housed Marc Vetri's Fiore Rosso and a second restaurant, Il Fiore.
This 28-year-old is about to open his third restaurant in the Philly suburbsRestaurateur Alex Fiorello is taking the space at Bryn Mawr Village that previously housed Marc Vetri's Fiore Rosso and a second restaurant, Il Fiore.
Philly bar legend ‘Fergie’ Carey is taking over Mac’s Tavern in Old CityFergus Carey and business partner Jim McNamara run some of Philly's most popular pubs.
Philly bar legend ‘Fergie’ Carey is taking over Mac’s Tavern in Old CityFergus Carey and business partner Jim McNamara run some of Philly's most popular pubs.
One-dimensional wines are boring, but complex ones are pricey. This riesling manages to be neither.One-dimensional wines are those that have one main sensory thrust with no balancing component.
One-dimensional wines are boring, but complex ones are pricey. This riesling manages to be neither.One-dimensional wines are those that have one main sensory thrust with no balancing component.
The Philly area nabs 13 James Beard Award semifinalists for 2026Among the 12 chefs and 4 restaurants are familiar names, as well as some surprises. Philly also has two bars in the running.
The Philly area nabs 13 James Beard Award semifinalists for 2026Among the 12 chefs and 4 restaurants are familiar names, as well as some surprises. Philly also has two bars in the running.
What to order at restaurant week | Let’s EatThe GLP-1 side effect, fantastic food at a senior center, and the inside story of a restaurant shakeup on Rittenhouse Square.
What to order at restaurant week | Let’s EatThe GLP-1 side effect, fantastic food at a senior center, and the inside story of a restaurant shakeup on Rittenhouse Square.
26 dishes we really love on Center City District Restaurant Week menusWe found some great values, old favorites, and even a few novel items on the 2026 restaurant week menus. It's on through Jan. 31.
26 dishes we really love on Center City District Restaurant Week menusWe found some great values, old favorites, and even a few novel items on the 2026 restaurant week menus. It's on through Jan. 31.
Rittenhouse Hotel to get a new, multimillion-dollar steakhouseThe Ruxton, from Atlas Restaurant Group, is taking over for Scarpetta. Before construction, though, chef RJ Smith of Ocho Supper Club will host 8-course tasting menus.
Rittenhouse Hotel to get a new, multimillion-dollar steakhouseThe Ruxton, from Atlas Restaurant Group, is taking over for Scarpetta. Before construction, though, chef RJ Smith of Ocho Supper Club will host 8-course tasting menus.
Doughnuts, soft serve, and coffee come together at South Jersey’s latest cafeEntrepreneur Tyler Gerber is mixing soft serve and doughnuts in a former bank in his hometown of Medford.
Doughnuts, soft serve, and coffee come together at South Jersey’s latest cafeEntrepreneur Tyler Gerber is mixing soft serve and doughnuts in a former bank in his hometown of Medford.
Frank P. Olivieri, longtime owner of Pat’s King of Steaks, has died at 87Mr. Olivieri, whose father and uncle invented the steak sandwich, ran the landmark South Philadelphia stand for nearly four decades before his retirement in 1996.
Frank P. Olivieri, longtime owner of Pat’s King of Steaks, has died at 87Mr. Olivieri, whose father and uncle invented the steak sandwich, ran the landmark South Philadelphia stand for nearly four decades before his retirement in 1996.
Smaller portions, fewer second drinks: How restaurateurs are adapting to changing consumer trendsDiners’ preferences have changed in recent years, amid economic uncertainty and the rise of weight-loss drugs that curb appetites.
Smaller portions, fewer second drinks: How restaurateurs are adapting to changing consumer trendsDiners’ preferences have changed in recent years, amid economic uncertainty and the rise of weight-loss drugs that curb appetites.