Michael KleinApril restaurant openings in Philly: More pizza in Fishtown, a Vietnamese-Cajun hybrid in Rittenhouse, and a Main Line revival Among the newcomers is a comeback for Main Line favorite 333 Belrose and the long-delayed debut of LeoFigs in Fishtown. We also have word on Ellen Yin’s new Italian spot in Rittenhouse. Michael Klein Our favorite hummus | Let’s EatMichael Klein Costco is getting into the wine and beer business in PennsylvaniaMichael Klein From Philly to Miami: Why top restaurateurs are heading southMichael Klein This entrepreneur wants to turn a Chinatown food court into a Black-owned ‘mini-Reading Terminal’Michael Klein AdvertisementLiberty Kitchen is leaving Two Locals in University City and the team from Corio is moving in with new food ideasTwo Locals, the city’s first Black-owned brewery, will see a new menu created with Corio chef David Feola, reflecting the brewery owners’ Liberian and Jamaican backgrounds. Michael Klein The Phillies are partnering with some of Philly’s top chefs for 2026Chefs and restaurateurs including Marc Vetri, Matthew Cahn, Nish Patel, Evan Snyder, Carlos Aparicio, Amanda Shulman, and Pidor Yang will serve specials in the Hall of Fame Club in the 2026 season.Michael Klein Our favorite breakfast sandwiches | Let’s EatWe have word on a new bar featuring Detroit pizza, there’s a viral cream puff shop on the way, and why is Craig LaBan tingling?Michael Klein Two pizzerias from the Charlie’s Pizza family are closing, just weeks apartThe shutdowns of Original Charlie’s Pizzeria and the Fishtown branch of Vince’s Pizzeria, owned by cousins, are apparently unrelated. Both shops are descendants of a business started in 1946.Michael Klein Where to find an early breakfast in Center City The demise of the 24/7 diner in Center City Philadelphia makes it a challenge to find breakfast before 8 a.m. Here are some options.Michael Klein Harry the K’s is outta here after 22 seasons at Citizens Bank ParkHarry the K’s opened with the Phillies’ ballpark in 2004. In renaming it as the Ghost Energy Deck, the Phillies insist that they will continue to honor the broadcaster, who died in 2009.Michael Klein Italian food from LaScala’s Fire and a Schwarbomb Sundae join the 2026 Phillies’ lineup at Citizens Bank ParkWith all eyes on the Phillies as they host the All-Star Game, Aramark has revamped the food lineup. Schwarbomb Sundaes and Sánchez Sliders are new. Harry the K’s and Shake Shack are out.Michael Klein Breakfast is served, extra early | Let’s EatAlso this week: A singing waiter, the debate over tipping, a fun restaurant in Fairmount, and a hot, new tomato pie shop near the bridge.Michael Klein Stephen Starr’s next restaurant, the Pelican Club, will be a Greek spot on Rittenhouse SquareThe Pelican Club, a nod to the Greek mascot Petros the pelican, will evoke the jet-set glamour of Jackie O and Aristotle Onassis. It will be Stephen Starr’s fourth restaurant on Rittenhouse Square.Michael Klein Butter Krak is coming back: Zitner’s to return after missing Easter candy seasonZitner's shut down its aging factory, which explains why the candy is not on Easter shelves. But it has bought a new plant and hopes to have its Butter Krak eggs and other products soon.Michael Klein Lillo’s Tomato Pies, made famous by ‘One Bite,’ opens a second location in South JerseyTrenton-style pizza and cheesesteaks, and now a bar, are the draw at the new Lillo’s Tomato Pies in Gloucester City. Owner Lillo Paxia says he still feels his late mother’s presence.Michael Klein Empanada queen Jezabel Careaga is returning to Fitler Square with a cafe and restaurantJezabel Careaga opened her first cafe at 26th and Pine Streets in 2010. After years in West Philadelphia, she has a new storefront on the way to 24th Street near South.Michael Klein PopUp Bagels has set a date for its first shop opening in the Philly areaPopUp Bagels has about 25 locations open, including both company-owned and franchised shops, and expects to open roughly 50 more this year. Three more are due in the area.Michael Klein Where the burgers are | Let’s EatCraig LaBan finds a winning restaurant on South Street, robots are now delivering dinner, and we know why Triumph Brewing quit New Hope.Michael Klein Why Ardmore is the burger capital of the Main LineWhere’s the beef? Oh, it’s in 19003. We found at least 16 establishments selling burgers in Ardmore. There's everything from diner- and pub-style to a steakhouse classic.Michael Klein See more storiesAdvertisement
April restaurant openings in Philly: More pizza in Fishtown, a Vietnamese-Cajun hybrid in Rittenhouse, and a Main Line revival Among the newcomers is a comeback for Main Line favorite 333 Belrose and the long-delayed debut of LeoFigs in Fishtown. We also have word on Ellen Yin’s new Italian spot in Rittenhouse. Michael Klein
April restaurant openings in Philly: More pizza in Fishtown, a Vietnamese-Cajun hybrid in Rittenhouse, and a Main Line revival Among the newcomers is a comeback for Main Line favorite 333 Belrose and the long-delayed debut of LeoFigs in Fishtown. We also have word on Ellen Yin’s new Italian spot in Rittenhouse. Michael Klein
This entrepreneur wants to turn a Chinatown food court into a Black-owned ‘mini-Reading Terminal’Michael Klein
This entrepreneur wants to turn a Chinatown food court into a Black-owned ‘mini-Reading Terminal’Michael Klein
Liberty Kitchen is leaving Two Locals in University City and the team from Corio is moving in with new food ideasTwo Locals, the city’s first Black-owned brewery, will see a new menu created with Corio chef David Feola, reflecting the brewery owners’ Liberian and Jamaican backgrounds. Michael Klein
Liberty Kitchen is leaving Two Locals in University City and the team from Corio is moving in with new food ideasTwo Locals, the city’s first Black-owned brewery, will see a new menu created with Corio chef David Feola, reflecting the brewery owners’ Liberian and Jamaican backgrounds. Michael Klein
The Phillies are partnering with some of Philly’s top chefs for 2026Chefs and restaurateurs including Marc Vetri, Matthew Cahn, Nish Patel, Evan Snyder, Carlos Aparicio, Amanda Shulman, and Pidor Yang will serve specials in the Hall of Fame Club in the 2026 season.Michael Klein
The Phillies are partnering with some of Philly’s top chefs for 2026Chefs and restaurateurs including Marc Vetri, Matthew Cahn, Nish Patel, Evan Snyder, Carlos Aparicio, Amanda Shulman, and Pidor Yang will serve specials in the Hall of Fame Club in the 2026 season.Michael Klein
Our favorite breakfast sandwiches | Let’s EatWe have word on a new bar featuring Detroit pizza, there’s a viral cream puff shop on the way, and why is Craig LaBan tingling?Michael Klein
Our favorite breakfast sandwiches | Let’s EatWe have word on a new bar featuring Detroit pizza, there’s a viral cream puff shop on the way, and why is Craig LaBan tingling?Michael Klein
Two pizzerias from the Charlie’s Pizza family are closing, just weeks apartThe shutdowns of Original Charlie’s Pizzeria and the Fishtown branch of Vince’s Pizzeria, owned by cousins, are apparently unrelated. Both shops are descendants of a business started in 1946.Michael Klein
Two pizzerias from the Charlie’s Pizza family are closing, just weeks apartThe shutdowns of Original Charlie’s Pizzeria and the Fishtown branch of Vince’s Pizzeria, owned by cousins, are apparently unrelated. Both shops are descendants of a business started in 1946.Michael Klein
Where to find an early breakfast in Center City The demise of the 24/7 diner in Center City Philadelphia makes it a challenge to find breakfast before 8 a.m. Here are some options.Michael Klein
Where to find an early breakfast in Center City The demise of the 24/7 diner in Center City Philadelphia makes it a challenge to find breakfast before 8 a.m. Here are some options.Michael Klein
Harry the K’s is outta here after 22 seasons at Citizens Bank ParkHarry the K’s opened with the Phillies’ ballpark in 2004. In renaming it as the Ghost Energy Deck, the Phillies insist that they will continue to honor the broadcaster, who died in 2009.Michael Klein
Harry the K’s is outta here after 22 seasons at Citizens Bank ParkHarry the K’s opened with the Phillies’ ballpark in 2004. In renaming it as the Ghost Energy Deck, the Phillies insist that they will continue to honor the broadcaster, who died in 2009.Michael Klein
Italian food from LaScala’s Fire and a Schwarbomb Sundae join the 2026 Phillies’ lineup at Citizens Bank ParkWith all eyes on the Phillies as they host the All-Star Game, Aramark has revamped the food lineup. Schwarbomb Sundaes and Sánchez Sliders are new. Harry the K’s and Shake Shack are out.Michael Klein
Italian food from LaScala’s Fire and a Schwarbomb Sundae join the 2026 Phillies’ lineup at Citizens Bank ParkWith all eyes on the Phillies as they host the All-Star Game, Aramark has revamped the food lineup. Schwarbomb Sundaes and Sánchez Sliders are new. Harry the K’s and Shake Shack are out.Michael Klein
Breakfast is served, extra early | Let’s EatAlso this week: A singing waiter, the debate over tipping, a fun restaurant in Fairmount, and a hot, new tomato pie shop near the bridge.Michael Klein
Breakfast is served, extra early | Let’s EatAlso this week: A singing waiter, the debate over tipping, a fun restaurant in Fairmount, and a hot, new tomato pie shop near the bridge.Michael Klein
Stephen Starr’s next restaurant, the Pelican Club, will be a Greek spot on Rittenhouse SquareThe Pelican Club, a nod to the Greek mascot Petros the pelican, will evoke the jet-set glamour of Jackie O and Aristotle Onassis. It will be Stephen Starr’s fourth restaurant on Rittenhouse Square.Michael Klein
Stephen Starr’s next restaurant, the Pelican Club, will be a Greek spot on Rittenhouse SquareThe Pelican Club, a nod to the Greek mascot Petros the pelican, will evoke the jet-set glamour of Jackie O and Aristotle Onassis. It will be Stephen Starr’s fourth restaurant on Rittenhouse Square.Michael Klein
Butter Krak is coming back: Zitner’s to return after missing Easter candy seasonZitner's shut down its aging factory, which explains why the candy is not on Easter shelves. But it has bought a new plant and hopes to have its Butter Krak eggs and other products soon.Michael Klein
Butter Krak is coming back: Zitner’s to return after missing Easter candy seasonZitner's shut down its aging factory, which explains why the candy is not on Easter shelves. But it has bought a new plant and hopes to have its Butter Krak eggs and other products soon.Michael Klein
Lillo’s Tomato Pies, made famous by ‘One Bite,’ opens a second location in South JerseyTrenton-style pizza and cheesesteaks, and now a bar, are the draw at the new Lillo’s Tomato Pies in Gloucester City. Owner Lillo Paxia says he still feels his late mother’s presence.Michael Klein
Lillo’s Tomato Pies, made famous by ‘One Bite,’ opens a second location in South JerseyTrenton-style pizza and cheesesteaks, and now a bar, are the draw at the new Lillo’s Tomato Pies in Gloucester City. Owner Lillo Paxia says he still feels his late mother’s presence.Michael Klein
Empanada queen Jezabel Careaga is returning to Fitler Square with a cafe and restaurantJezabel Careaga opened her first cafe at 26th and Pine Streets in 2010. After years in West Philadelphia, she has a new storefront on the way to 24th Street near South.Michael Klein
Empanada queen Jezabel Careaga is returning to Fitler Square with a cafe and restaurantJezabel Careaga opened her first cafe at 26th and Pine Streets in 2010. After years in West Philadelphia, she has a new storefront on the way to 24th Street near South.Michael Klein
PopUp Bagels has set a date for its first shop opening in the Philly areaPopUp Bagels has about 25 locations open, including both company-owned and franchised shops, and expects to open roughly 50 more this year. Three more are due in the area.Michael Klein
PopUp Bagels has set a date for its first shop opening in the Philly areaPopUp Bagels has about 25 locations open, including both company-owned and franchised shops, and expects to open roughly 50 more this year. Three more are due in the area.Michael Klein
Where the burgers are | Let’s EatCraig LaBan finds a winning restaurant on South Street, robots are now delivering dinner, and we know why Triumph Brewing quit New Hope.Michael Klein
Where the burgers are | Let’s EatCraig LaBan finds a winning restaurant on South Street, robots are now delivering dinner, and we know why Triumph Brewing quit New Hope.Michael Klein
Why Ardmore is the burger capital of the Main LineWhere’s the beef? Oh, it’s in 19003. We found at least 16 establishments selling burgers in Ardmore. There's everything from diner- and pub-style to a steakhouse classic.Michael Klein
Why Ardmore is the burger capital of the Main LineWhere’s the beef? Oh, it’s in 19003. We found at least 16 establishments selling burgers in Ardmore. There's everything from diner- and pub-style to a steakhouse classic.Michael Klein
