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Ena Widjojo, owner and longtime celebrated chef at Hardena in South Philadelphia, has died at 73She grew Hardena into a culinary and cultural connection for thousands of local Indonesians and other diners who enjoyed her homemade Southeast Asia cuisine.
Ena Widjojo, owner and longtime celebrated chef at Hardena in South Philadelphia, has died at 73She grew Hardena into a culinary and cultural connection for thousands of local Indonesians and other diners who enjoyed her homemade Southeast Asia cuisine.
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.
Reservation scalpers are headed for Philly. Can restaurants clap back?After a customer tried to auction off multiple Mawn reservations, its owners say they'd like to ban the seller from making future reservations — but they don't know how.
Reservation scalpers are headed for Philly. Can restaurants clap back?After a customer tried to auction off multiple Mawn reservations, its owners say they'd like to ban the seller from making future reservations — but they don't know how.
PLCB lottery opens for a chance to buy rare whiskeys, including a Pappy Van WinkleState liquor license holders and residents 21 and over have till 5 p.m. on Jan. 16 to enter the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board’s latest Limited-Release Lottery.
PLCB lottery opens for a chance to buy rare whiskeys, including a Pappy Van WinkleState liquor license holders and residents 21 and over have till 5 p.m. on Jan. 16 to enter the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board’s latest Limited-Release Lottery.
Harry Spivak, a caterer who straddled the music and hospitality worlds, has died at 66It would take only one move to play the 1990s parlor game “Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon” with Mr. Spivak. He and the actor-musician were lifelong friends.
Harry Spivak, a caterer who straddled the music and hospitality worlds, has died at 66It would take only one move to play the 1990s parlor game “Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon” with Mr. Spivak. He and the actor-musician were lifelong friends.
An artsy new restaurant and cocktail bar is coming to Kennett SquareThe owners will also open a boutique hotel in the heart of town.
An artsy new restaurant and cocktail bar is coming to Kennett SquareThe owners will also open a boutique hotel in the heart of town.
Bart’s Bagels is opening a third location in Bala CynwydBala Cynwyd-bred brothers Brett and Kyle Frankel are bringing their popular kettle-boiled bagels to the Main Line this year.
Bart’s Bagels is opening a third location in Bala CynwydBala Cynwyd-bred brothers Brett and Kyle Frankel are bringing their popular kettle-boiled bagels to the Main Line this year.
A sale is in the works for Hollywood-famous Max’s Steaks in North Philly Max's Steaks, where Michael B. Jordan's character ate his first Philly cheesesteak in the film "Creed," is changing hands. New owner Rob LaScala owns dozens of local restaurants.
A sale is in the works for Hollywood-famous Max’s Steaks in North Philly Max's Steaks, where Michael B. Jordan's character ate his first Philly cheesesteak in the film "Creed," is changing hands. New owner Rob LaScala owns dozens of local restaurants.
The best things we ate this weekAn egg-topped ham and cheese in Washington Square West, a buttered bialy with salmon and cornichons in West Philly, and a croissant breakfast sammy in Chestnut Hill.
The best things we ate this weekAn egg-topped ham and cheese in Washington Square West, a buttered bialy with salmon and cornichons in West Philly, and a croissant breakfast sammy in Chestnut Hill.
The secret menu sandwich that’s making a Philly restaurant TikTok-famousFind the viral crispy chicken shawarma on South Street.
The secret menu sandwich that’s making a Philly restaurant TikTok-famousFind the viral crispy chicken shawarma on South Street.
The ultimate guide to sober-curious drinking in PhiladelphiaAll the bars, stores, events, and tips for mindful drinking this Dry January and beyond in Philadelphia.
The ultimate guide to sober-curious drinking in PhiladelphiaAll the bars, stores, events, and tips for mindful drinking this Dry January and beyond in Philadelphia.
Crust Vegan Bakery opens in East FallsThe Manayunk bakery’s new location just off Kelly Drive offers vegan pastries, coffee and matcha, plus breakfast sandwiches and year-round dairy-free soft serve.
Crust Vegan Bakery opens in East FallsThe Manayunk bakery’s new location just off Kelly Drive offers vegan pastries, coffee and matcha, plus breakfast sandwiches and year-round dairy-free soft serve.