Best Things We AteThe best thing Craig LaBan ate this week: Vietnamese fried chicken in deep South PhillyThe soups are fantastic at this family-run Vietnamese corner restaurant in deep South Philadelphia. But the fried chicken platter alone is worth the trip.Craig LaBan The best thing Emily Bloch ate this week: Lots of fish on a Fishtown staycationEmily Bloch The best thing Beatrice Forman ate this week: Breakfast at ChibanosBeatrice Forman The best thing Mike Klein ate this week: Chicken roulade at Academy GrillMichael Klein The best thing Hira Qureshi ate this week: the spanakopita at Stina Hira Qureshi AdvertisementThe best thing Kiki Aranita ate this week: The savory tomato tart from Market Day CaneléEach flaky, savory tart is a collection of every interaction Ngo and Ortale have had through the week, shopping from their fellow vendors farmers' markets.Kiki Aranita The best thing Craig LaBan ate this week: Pasta at Center City West’s first BYOBThe Inquirer critic revisited Porcini on Sansom Street and found its pioneering Italian-BYOB spark still burns bright. “It’s just like Big Night here,” the chef said.Craig LaBan The best things we ate this weekWe dined at the viral Biscuit Lady, Royal Tavern's hot dog days, El Sazón, and Haha's Kitchen, a one-woman-show food truck in Spring Garden.Michael Klein, Craig LaBan, Beatrice Forman, and Kiki Aranita The best things we ate this weekWe ate classic kibbeh nayyeh in Fishtown, a $150 omakase feast in Center City, excellent fried rice in South Philly, and a jar of chicken liver mousse in Old City.Craig LaBan, Michael Klein, Kiki Aranita, and Beatrice Forman The best things we ate this weekWe got around to South Philly and Chinatown for hand-shaped noodles and pasta, Atlantic City for a whimsical martini, and Ambler for a bowl of gazpacho. Emily Bloch, Kiki Aranita, Margaret Eby, and Michael Klein The best things we ate this weekWe munched on a vegan po' boy in Old City, fried silverfish that reminded us of French fries in Little Saigon, and Argentinian empanadas in West Philly.Michael Klein, Kiki Aranita, and Beatrice Forman The best things we ate this weekWe ate soft-shell crab at My Loup, a really good waffle at Manong, al pastor tacos at Tu Rinconcito, and a sandwich on two large sweet plantains at Puyero Venezuelan Flavors.Craig LaBan, Kiki Aranita, Evan S. Benn, and Beatrice Forman The best things we ate this weekWe ate red sauce Italian food in Ambler, limited-edition pastries in Fishtown, slurpable yogurt in Chinatown, and a vegan pastry pocket from a Point Breeze bakery that reminded us of a Jamaican patty.Michael Klein, Beatrice Forman, Kiki Aranita, and Emily Bloch The best things we ate this weekWe ate dumplings in Center City, mozzarella-stuffed crab in Queen Village, stromboli in Wildwood, and a corned beef sandwich made better by chopped liver in Cherry Hill.Craig LaBan, Emily Bloch, Michael Klein, and Beatrice Forman The best things we ate this weekIt was a feast of Asian and French delights for our staff, from Vietnamese rice platters in Port Richmond to dumplings and jellyfish in Chinatown, plus a goat cheese mousse from a bistro in Media.Beatrice Forman, Michael Klein, Julia Duarte, and Kiki Aranita The best things we ate this weekWe got around to Uchi in Rittenhouse Square, Rougarou Baking in Queen Village, Doom in Spring Garden, and Bengaluru Cafe, a new South Indian spot in Northern Liberties.Michael Klein, Craig LaBan, Emily Bloch, and Kiki Aranita The best things we ate this weekWe got around to Stina, Zama, Amá, and the Philadelphia International Airport — both for a flight and a Middle Child sandwich.Craig LaBan, Beatrice Forman, Kiki Aranita, and Torin Sweeney The best things we ate this weekWe went to a Filipino-American restaurant in Fairmount, an izakaya in Northern Liberties, and Mary’s Chicken Strip Club, chef Chad Rosenthal's punny stall inside Ambler's Ridge Hall.Michael Klein, Kiki Aranita, and Julia Duarte The best things we ate this weekThis week, we ate our way through dessert in Kensington, old-school appetizers in Fishtown, and a six-course tasting menu in Merchantville, N.J.Beatrice Forman, Craig LaBan, and Michael Klein The best things we ate this weekWe got around to Superétte, Griddle & Rice, White Dog Cafe, and Vibe Haus, a new Indian brewpub in Chester County.Michael Klein, Craig LaBan, Caryn Shaffer, and Beatrice Forman See more storiesAdvertisement
The best thing Craig LaBan ate this week: Vietnamese fried chicken in deep South PhillyThe soups are fantastic at this family-run Vietnamese corner restaurant in deep South Philadelphia. But the fried chicken platter alone is worth the trip.Craig LaBan
The best thing Craig LaBan ate this week: Vietnamese fried chicken in deep South PhillyThe soups are fantastic at this family-run Vietnamese corner restaurant in deep South Philadelphia. But the fried chicken platter alone is worth the trip.Craig LaBan
The best thing Kiki Aranita ate this week: The savory tomato tart from Market Day CaneléEach flaky, savory tart is a collection of every interaction Ngo and Ortale have had through the week, shopping from their fellow vendors farmers' markets.Kiki Aranita
The best thing Kiki Aranita ate this week: The savory tomato tart from Market Day CaneléEach flaky, savory tart is a collection of every interaction Ngo and Ortale have had through the week, shopping from their fellow vendors farmers' markets.Kiki Aranita
The best thing Craig LaBan ate this week: Pasta at Center City West’s first BYOBThe Inquirer critic revisited Porcini on Sansom Street and found its pioneering Italian-BYOB spark still burns bright. “It’s just like Big Night here,” the chef said.Craig LaBan
The best thing Craig LaBan ate this week: Pasta at Center City West’s first BYOBThe Inquirer critic revisited Porcini on Sansom Street and found its pioneering Italian-BYOB spark still burns bright. “It’s just like Big Night here,” the chef said.Craig LaBan
The best things we ate this weekWe dined at the viral Biscuit Lady, Royal Tavern's hot dog days, El Sazón, and Haha's Kitchen, a one-woman-show food truck in Spring Garden.Michael Klein, Craig LaBan, Beatrice Forman, and Kiki Aranita
The best things we ate this weekWe dined at the viral Biscuit Lady, Royal Tavern's hot dog days, El Sazón, and Haha's Kitchen, a one-woman-show food truck in Spring Garden.Michael Klein, Craig LaBan, Beatrice Forman, and Kiki Aranita
The best things we ate this weekWe ate classic kibbeh nayyeh in Fishtown, a $150 omakase feast in Center City, excellent fried rice in South Philly, and a jar of chicken liver mousse in Old City.Craig LaBan, Michael Klein, Kiki Aranita, and Beatrice Forman
The best things we ate this weekWe ate classic kibbeh nayyeh in Fishtown, a $150 omakase feast in Center City, excellent fried rice in South Philly, and a jar of chicken liver mousse in Old City.Craig LaBan, Michael Klein, Kiki Aranita, and Beatrice Forman
The best things we ate this weekWe got around to South Philly and Chinatown for hand-shaped noodles and pasta, Atlantic City for a whimsical martini, and Ambler for a bowl of gazpacho. Emily Bloch, Kiki Aranita, Margaret Eby, and Michael Klein
The best things we ate this weekWe got around to South Philly and Chinatown for hand-shaped noodles and pasta, Atlantic City for a whimsical martini, and Ambler for a bowl of gazpacho. Emily Bloch, Kiki Aranita, Margaret Eby, and Michael Klein
The best things we ate this weekWe munched on a vegan po' boy in Old City, fried silverfish that reminded us of French fries in Little Saigon, and Argentinian empanadas in West Philly.Michael Klein, Kiki Aranita, and Beatrice Forman
The best things we ate this weekWe munched on a vegan po' boy in Old City, fried silverfish that reminded us of French fries in Little Saigon, and Argentinian empanadas in West Philly.Michael Klein, Kiki Aranita, and Beatrice Forman
The best things we ate this weekWe ate soft-shell crab at My Loup, a really good waffle at Manong, al pastor tacos at Tu Rinconcito, and a sandwich on two large sweet plantains at Puyero Venezuelan Flavors.Craig LaBan, Kiki Aranita, Evan S. Benn, and Beatrice Forman
The best things we ate this weekWe ate soft-shell crab at My Loup, a really good waffle at Manong, al pastor tacos at Tu Rinconcito, and a sandwich on two large sweet plantains at Puyero Venezuelan Flavors.Craig LaBan, Kiki Aranita, Evan S. Benn, and Beatrice Forman
The best things we ate this weekWe ate red sauce Italian food in Ambler, limited-edition pastries in Fishtown, slurpable yogurt in Chinatown, and a vegan pastry pocket from a Point Breeze bakery that reminded us of a Jamaican patty.Michael Klein, Beatrice Forman, Kiki Aranita, and Emily Bloch
The best things we ate this weekWe ate red sauce Italian food in Ambler, limited-edition pastries in Fishtown, slurpable yogurt in Chinatown, and a vegan pastry pocket from a Point Breeze bakery that reminded us of a Jamaican patty.Michael Klein, Beatrice Forman, Kiki Aranita, and Emily Bloch
The best things we ate this weekWe ate dumplings in Center City, mozzarella-stuffed crab in Queen Village, stromboli in Wildwood, and a corned beef sandwich made better by chopped liver in Cherry Hill.Craig LaBan, Emily Bloch, Michael Klein, and Beatrice Forman
The best things we ate this weekWe ate dumplings in Center City, mozzarella-stuffed crab in Queen Village, stromboli in Wildwood, and a corned beef sandwich made better by chopped liver in Cherry Hill.Craig LaBan, Emily Bloch, Michael Klein, and Beatrice Forman
The best things we ate this weekIt was a feast of Asian and French delights for our staff, from Vietnamese rice platters in Port Richmond to dumplings and jellyfish in Chinatown, plus a goat cheese mousse from a bistro in Media.Beatrice Forman, Michael Klein, Julia Duarte, and Kiki Aranita
The best things we ate this weekIt was a feast of Asian and French delights for our staff, from Vietnamese rice platters in Port Richmond to dumplings and jellyfish in Chinatown, plus a goat cheese mousse from a bistro in Media.Beatrice Forman, Michael Klein, Julia Duarte, and Kiki Aranita
The best things we ate this weekWe got around to Uchi in Rittenhouse Square, Rougarou Baking in Queen Village, Doom in Spring Garden, and Bengaluru Cafe, a new South Indian spot in Northern Liberties.Michael Klein, Craig LaBan, Emily Bloch, and Kiki Aranita
The best things we ate this weekWe got around to Uchi in Rittenhouse Square, Rougarou Baking in Queen Village, Doom in Spring Garden, and Bengaluru Cafe, a new South Indian spot in Northern Liberties.Michael Klein, Craig LaBan, Emily Bloch, and Kiki Aranita
The best things we ate this weekWe got around to Stina, Zama, Amá, and the Philadelphia International Airport — both for a flight and a Middle Child sandwich.Craig LaBan, Beatrice Forman, Kiki Aranita, and Torin Sweeney
The best things we ate this weekWe got around to Stina, Zama, Amá, and the Philadelphia International Airport — both for a flight and a Middle Child sandwich.Craig LaBan, Beatrice Forman, Kiki Aranita, and Torin Sweeney
The best things we ate this weekWe went to a Filipino-American restaurant in Fairmount, an izakaya in Northern Liberties, and Mary’s Chicken Strip Club, chef Chad Rosenthal's punny stall inside Ambler's Ridge Hall.Michael Klein, Kiki Aranita, and Julia Duarte
The best things we ate this weekWe went to a Filipino-American restaurant in Fairmount, an izakaya in Northern Liberties, and Mary’s Chicken Strip Club, chef Chad Rosenthal's punny stall inside Ambler's Ridge Hall.Michael Klein, Kiki Aranita, and Julia Duarte
The best things we ate this weekThis week, we ate our way through dessert in Kensington, old-school appetizers in Fishtown, and a six-course tasting menu in Merchantville, N.J.Beatrice Forman, Craig LaBan, and Michael Klein
The best things we ate this weekThis week, we ate our way through dessert in Kensington, old-school appetizers in Fishtown, and a six-course tasting menu in Merchantville, N.J.Beatrice Forman, Craig LaBan, and Michael Klein
The best things we ate this weekWe got around to Superétte, Griddle & Rice, White Dog Cafe, and Vibe Haus, a new Indian brewpub in Chester County.Michael Klein, Craig LaBan, Caryn Shaffer, and Beatrice Forman
The best things we ate this weekWe got around to Superétte, Griddle & Rice, White Dog Cafe, and Vibe Haus, a new Indian brewpub in Chester County.Michael Klein, Craig LaBan, Caryn Shaffer, and Beatrice Forman
