RestaurantsGrab a drink and go on a treasure hunt at Fishtown’s new Secondhand Ranch, a thrift store inside a honky-tonkThrough the saloon-style swinging doors, browsers can check out secondhand clothing and vintage items, while enjoying Texas beers and cocktails.Michael Klein Tater tots, cocktails, and tee time: There’s a new restaurant at the revived Cobbs Creek Golf CourseMichael Klein Philly expands outdoor dining and cracks down on ‘reservation scalpers’ ahead of expected 2026 tourismAnna Orso A Philly restaurant came clean about its Health Department shutdown. Was that the right call?Michael Klein At South Street’s new Banshee, Cheu alums find they’re ‘all grown up’Michael Klein Advertisement🍷 Philly’s best indie bottle shops | Let’s EatA guide to Philly's seven fishes dinners, a look inside a gorgeous new coffee house, and Craig LaBan finds no rules but lots of energy at Sao.Michael Klein Where to eatThe best wine shops in Philly and the suburbsBeyond the state store, the Philly region has plenty of retailers selling affordable, interesting wines (with good customer service, to boot). Sande Friedman, for The Inquirer Center City’s newest bar plans to serve caviar and $600 glasses of ChampagneBar Caviar at the Dwight D Hotel will showcase Champagne — 50 selections in total, with 15 by the glass. Michael Klein Sao brings Mawn’s ‘no rules’ energy to the oyster bar, with intriguing and delicious resultsThe second restaurant from the couple behind Mawn is just as tiny, but with fun cocktails, vibrant Southeast Asian crudos and a nostalgia for South Philly that infuses the food and intimate space.Craig LaBan Where to eatMy favorite falafel in PhillyWhether spiked with jalapeño, leavened with baking soda, or tinged with Egyptian spices, Philly's falafel scene is rich with fluffy, crisp-tender goodness.Hira Qureshi A classic South Philadelphia restaurant gets new life as an old-time nightclubFranco Borda has turned High Note Caffe into a nightspot. “We want to give people a place in South Philly where you can sit down and enjoy some jazz and eat a little bit and not get banged over.”Michael Klein The truth about restaurant gift cards | Let’s EatMarra’s is done (but maybe not forever), EMei is on the rise, and Chip Roman tries to explain why he’s closing Blackfish BYOB.Michael Klein Philly’s splashy new December restaurants include a honky-tonk and a Michelin star-winner’s third ventureWe have opening dates for Banshee on South Street and Manong in Fairmount Avenue, plus details on six other new restaurants in Philadelphia and the suburbs.Michael Klein Blackfish BYOB plans to close after 19 years in ConshohockenA suburban staple is making its exit — but it’s not due to financial strain or burnout. Michael Klein One of Chinatown’s best restaurants is coming to East Passyunk AvenueDan Tsao, described as a "force" in the Chinatown community, says he wants to evolve his Chinese restaurant EMei into "something much bigger."Michael Klein Marra’s, Philadelphia’s oldest pizzeria, has closed after 98 years on East Passyunk AvenueThe family says it's exploring a new location for Marra's — one with better parking. The building, which the Marras bought in 1927, has been sold after being on the market for several years.Michael Klein The eagerly awaited PopUp Bagels plans a pop-up sale in advance of its Philly-area openingPopUp, whose fame has gone viral, will preview its bagels Sunday at Di Bruno's in Rittenhouse, by presale only. Proceeds will benefit Eagles Autism Foundation and the Travis Manion Foundation.Michael Klein How Chestnut Hill’s main street is staying relevant in the Amazon eraDespite broader economic challenges and a few restaurant vacancies, new and old Chestnut Hill businesses have found success. Erin McCarthy I’m obsessed with the pizza at this one-man shop in Elkins ParkSebastian Besiso has much more on his plate than the terrific, ultra-thin-crust pizza at Apizzeria888 by Sebastian, his one-man hole-in-the-wall in Montgomery County. Michael Klein For the love of God, use your restaurant gift cardsDo not drop the restaurant gift card into a junk drawer or coat pocket. Use it right away. Save it for a special occasion? Isn't getting a free meal special enough?Michael Klein See more storiesAdvertisement
Grab a drink and go on a treasure hunt at Fishtown’s new Secondhand Ranch, a thrift store inside a honky-tonkThrough the saloon-style swinging doors, browsers can check out secondhand clothing and vintage items, while enjoying Texas beers and cocktails.Michael Klein
Grab a drink and go on a treasure hunt at Fishtown’s new Secondhand Ranch, a thrift store inside a honky-tonkThrough the saloon-style swinging doors, browsers can check out secondhand clothing and vintage items, while enjoying Texas beers and cocktails.Michael Klein
Tater tots, cocktails, and tee time: There’s a new restaurant at the revived Cobbs Creek Golf CourseMichael Klein
Tater tots, cocktails, and tee time: There’s a new restaurant at the revived Cobbs Creek Golf CourseMichael Klein
Philly expands outdoor dining and cracks down on ‘reservation scalpers’ ahead of expected 2026 tourismAnna Orso
Philly expands outdoor dining and cracks down on ‘reservation scalpers’ ahead of expected 2026 tourismAnna Orso
A Philly restaurant came clean about its Health Department shutdown. Was that the right call?Michael Klein
A Philly restaurant came clean about its Health Department shutdown. Was that the right call?Michael Klein
🍷 Philly’s best indie bottle shops | Let’s EatA guide to Philly's seven fishes dinners, a look inside a gorgeous new coffee house, and Craig LaBan finds no rules but lots of energy at Sao.Michael Klein
🍷 Philly’s best indie bottle shops | Let’s EatA guide to Philly's seven fishes dinners, a look inside a gorgeous new coffee house, and Craig LaBan finds no rules but lots of energy at Sao.Michael Klein
Where to eatThe best wine shops in Philly and the suburbsBeyond the state store, the Philly region has plenty of retailers selling affordable, interesting wines (with good customer service, to boot). Sande Friedman, for The Inquirer
Where to eatThe best wine shops in Philly and the suburbsBeyond the state store, the Philly region has plenty of retailers selling affordable, interesting wines (with good customer service, to boot). Sande Friedman, for The Inquirer
Center City’s newest bar plans to serve caviar and $600 glasses of ChampagneBar Caviar at the Dwight D Hotel will showcase Champagne — 50 selections in total, with 15 by the glass. Michael Klein
Center City’s newest bar plans to serve caviar and $600 glasses of ChampagneBar Caviar at the Dwight D Hotel will showcase Champagne — 50 selections in total, with 15 by the glass. Michael Klein
Sao brings Mawn’s ‘no rules’ energy to the oyster bar, with intriguing and delicious resultsThe second restaurant from the couple behind Mawn is just as tiny, but with fun cocktails, vibrant Southeast Asian crudos and a nostalgia for South Philly that infuses the food and intimate space.Craig LaBan
Sao brings Mawn’s ‘no rules’ energy to the oyster bar, with intriguing and delicious resultsThe second restaurant from the couple behind Mawn is just as tiny, but with fun cocktails, vibrant Southeast Asian crudos and a nostalgia for South Philly that infuses the food and intimate space.Craig LaBan
Where to eatMy favorite falafel in PhillyWhether spiked with jalapeño, leavened with baking soda, or tinged with Egyptian spices, Philly's falafel scene is rich with fluffy, crisp-tender goodness.Hira Qureshi
Where to eatMy favorite falafel in PhillyWhether spiked with jalapeño, leavened with baking soda, or tinged with Egyptian spices, Philly's falafel scene is rich with fluffy, crisp-tender goodness.Hira Qureshi
A classic South Philadelphia restaurant gets new life as an old-time nightclubFranco Borda has turned High Note Caffe into a nightspot. “We want to give people a place in South Philly where you can sit down and enjoy some jazz and eat a little bit and not get banged over.”Michael Klein
A classic South Philadelphia restaurant gets new life as an old-time nightclubFranco Borda has turned High Note Caffe into a nightspot. “We want to give people a place in South Philly where you can sit down and enjoy some jazz and eat a little bit and not get banged over.”Michael Klein
The truth about restaurant gift cards | Let’s EatMarra’s is done (but maybe not forever), EMei is on the rise, and Chip Roman tries to explain why he’s closing Blackfish BYOB.Michael Klein
The truth about restaurant gift cards | Let’s EatMarra’s is done (but maybe not forever), EMei is on the rise, and Chip Roman tries to explain why he’s closing Blackfish BYOB.Michael Klein
Philly’s splashy new December restaurants include a honky-tonk and a Michelin star-winner’s third ventureWe have opening dates for Banshee on South Street and Manong in Fairmount Avenue, plus details on six other new restaurants in Philadelphia and the suburbs.Michael Klein
Philly’s splashy new December restaurants include a honky-tonk and a Michelin star-winner’s third ventureWe have opening dates for Banshee on South Street and Manong in Fairmount Avenue, plus details on six other new restaurants in Philadelphia and the suburbs.Michael Klein
Blackfish BYOB plans to close after 19 years in ConshohockenA suburban staple is making its exit — but it’s not due to financial strain or burnout. Michael Klein
Blackfish BYOB plans to close after 19 years in ConshohockenA suburban staple is making its exit — but it’s not due to financial strain or burnout. Michael Klein
One of Chinatown’s best restaurants is coming to East Passyunk AvenueDan Tsao, described as a "force" in the Chinatown community, says he wants to evolve his Chinese restaurant EMei into "something much bigger."Michael Klein
One of Chinatown’s best restaurants is coming to East Passyunk AvenueDan Tsao, described as a "force" in the Chinatown community, says he wants to evolve his Chinese restaurant EMei into "something much bigger."Michael Klein
Marra’s, Philadelphia’s oldest pizzeria, has closed after 98 years on East Passyunk AvenueThe family says it's exploring a new location for Marra's — one with better parking. The building, which the Marras bought in 1927, has been sold after being on the market for several years.Michael Klein
Marra’s, Philadelphia’s oldest pizzeria, has closed after 98 years on East Passyunk AvenueThe family says it's exploring a new location for Marra's — one with better parking. The building, which the Marras bought in 1927, has been sold after being on the market for several years.Michael Klein
The eagerly awaited PopUp Bagels plans a pop-up sale in advance of its Philly-area openingPopUp, whose fame has gone viral, will preview its bagels Sunday at Di Bruno's in Rittenhouse, by presale only. Proceeds will benefit Eagles Autism Foundation and the Travis Manion Foundation.Michael Klein
The eagerly awaited PopUp Bagels plans a pop-up sale in advance of its Philly-area openingPopUp, whose fame has gone viral, will preview its bagels Sunday at Di Bruno's in Rittenhouse, by presale only. Proceeds will benefit Eagles Autism Foundation and the Travis Manion Foundation.Michael Klein
How Chestnut Hill’s main street is staying relevant in the Amazon eraDespite broader economic challenges and a few restaurant vacancies, new and old Chestnut Hill businesses have found success. Erin McCarthy
How Chestnut Hill’s main street is staying relevant in the Amazon eraDespite broader economic challenges and a few restaurant vacancies, new and old Chestnut Hill businesses have found success. Erin McCarthy
I’m obsessed with the pizza at this one-man shop in Elkins ParkSebastian Besiso has much more on his plate than the terrific, ultra-thin-crust pizza at Apizzeria888 by Sebastian, his one-man hole-in-the-wall in Montgomery County. Michael Klein
I’m obsessed with the pizza at this one-man shop in Elkins ParkSebastian Besiso has much more on his plate than the terrific, ultra-thin-crust pizza at Apizzeria888 by Sebastian, his one-man hole-in-the-wall in Montgomery County. Michael Klein
For the love of God, use your restaurant gift cardsDo not drop the restaurant gift card into a junk drawer or coat pocket. Use it right away. Save it for a special occasion? Isn't getting a free meal special enough?Michael Klein
For the love of God, use your restaurant gift cardsDo not drop the restaurant gift card into a junk drawer or coat pocket. Use it right away. Save it for a special occasion? Isn't getting a free meal special enough?Michael Klein
