East PassyunkFormer South Philly firehouse turned luxury residence hits market for $2.5M The property was originally home to the horse-drawn wagons of Engine 10. Frank Kummer 12 of Philly’s best restaurants are collaborating at The Inquirer Food Fest. Here’s what’s cookingBeatrice Forman East Passyunk Avenue’s Brazilian bakery is movingMichael Klein 16 family-friendly Halloween events in Philly, from trick-or-treating to spooky mini golfEarl Hopkins Councilmember Mark Squilla is up for the PPA’s top job. Progressives are hoping to win his seat.Sean Collins Walsh and Anna Orso AdvertisementForsythia restaurant owner Christopher Kearse to stand trial, accused of assaulting a former managerThe acclaimed chef has a court date Friday. Michael Klein Where to eatThe best spots for takeout on The Inquirer's The 76All of the spots on the Inquirer's list of essential Philly restaurants are, but these 18 stand out for another reason: Takeout and delivery that is quick, substantial, and satisfying.Beatrice Forman An embattled Larry Krasner is back on the attack | Mike NewallWhat are the questions that need answering?Mike Newall, Staff Sancho Pistola’s closes in Fishtown, less than two months after Jose Pistola’s shut downThe owners say lingering pandemic debt and an approaching lease decision led them to close the 12-year-old Mexican bar. Their third restaurant, Pistola’s Del Sur, remains open. Michael Klein Fernet, waffles, and friendship: Tattoo tours through the food and hospitality scene Tattoos go hand in hand with the food and hospitality industry — and they often come with fun stories. We spoke with over a dozen baristas, bartenders, chefs, and owners about their favorite pieces.Emily Bloch How Philly’s best ice cream gets madeBehind the scenes at Milk Jawn’s research and development lab, where founder Amy Wilson is constantly cooking up new ice cream flavors. Zoe Greenberg How to have a perfect Philly day, according to Lindsey Scannapieco, the Bok creator revitalizing UArtsFresh off rechristening UArts' iconic Hamilton Hall as a new makerspace, Scannapieco's ideal weekend includes the Southeast Asian Market and a Bok Bar sunset.Beatrice Forman SEPTA wants to transform a historic East Passyunk trolley substation into something newWhat the industrial relic becomes depends on resident feedback and real estate developers' imaginations.Thomas Fitzgerald Philadelphia’s food-safety rules aren’t new. Why does it seem like restaurant inspections have intensified lately?As the city prepares to offer a new food-safety inspection guide to clarify the rules, recent enforcement actions at two restaurants point out gray areas.Michael Klein The best books that local booksellers have read so far this yearGreater Philadelphia booksellers tell us the best books they've read so far this year.Jess Rohan All the new restaurants for fall | Let’s EatChinatown has moved beyond boba, the Health Department takes on Heavy Metal Sausage, and the inside story of how one of Philly’s top restaurants won a $1.5 million grant.Michael Klein 60 new restaurants opening in Philly this fallIn Philadelphia and the suburbs, look for more all-day cafes, live-fire cooking, Korean barbecue, an underground omakase, and a full slate of Italian options.Michael Klein OpinionStrong drinks and small plates set BAR ilu and Grace & Proper apart in Philly’s buzzy bar scenePhilly’s bar scene is now in its grazing phase, with curated drink menus and minimalist menus with character. Spanish tapas and Portuguese bifana sandwiches are a natural fit.Craig LaBan | Columnist Center City bar Jose Pistola’s has closed after 19 yearsThe bar’s permanent closing came abruptly amid a number of factors. A PGW gas shutoff “was the straw that broke the camel’s back,” one owner said.Michael Klein Two Philly spots make Bon Appétit’s best new restaurants listRestaurants in North and South Philadelphia got a nod from the national food magazine, which grades on flavor, technique, hospitality, ambiance, and cultural significance, among other criteria.Beatrice Forman See more storiesAdvertisement
Former South Philly firehouse turned luxury residence hits market for $2.5M The property was originally home to the horse-drawn wagons of Engine 10. Frank Kummer
Former South Philly firehouse turned luxury residence hits market for $2.5M The property was originally home to the horse-drawn wagons of Engine 10. Frank Kummer
12 of Philly’s best restaurants are collaborating at The Inquirer Food Fest. Here’s what’s cookingBeatrice Forman
12 of Philly’s best restaurants are collaborating at The Inquirer Food Fest. Here’s what’s cookingBeatrice Forman
16 family-friendly Halloween events in Philly, from trick-or-treating to spooky mini golfEarl Hopkins
16 family-friendly Halloween events in Philly, from trick-or-treating to spooky mini golfEarl Hopkins
Councilmember Mark Squilla is up for the PPA’s top job. Progressives are hoping to win his seat.Sean Collins Walsh and Anna Orso
Councilmember Mark Squilla is up for the PPA’s top job. Progressives are hoping to win his seat.Sean Collins Walsh and Anna Orso
Forsythia restaurant owner Christopher Kearse to stand trial, accused of assaulting a former managerThe acclaimed chef has a court date Friday. Michael Klein
Forsythia restaurant owner Christopher Kearse to stand trial, accused of assaulting a former managerThe acclaimed chef has a court date Friday. Michael Klein
Where to eatThe best spots for takeout on The Inquirer's The 76All of the spots on the Inquirer's list of essential Philly restaurants are, but these 18 stand out for another reason: Takeout and delivery that is quick, substantial, and satisfying.Beatrice Forman
Where to eatThe best spots for takeout on The Inquirer's The 76All of the spots on the Inquirer's list of essential Philly restaurants are, but these 18 stand out for another reason: Takeout and delivery that is quick, substantial, and satisfying.Beatrice Forman
An embattled Larry Krasner is back on the attack | Mike NewallWhat are the questions that need answering?Mike Newall, Staff
An embattled Larry Krasner is back on the attack | Mike NewallWhat are the questions that need answering?Mike Newall, Staff
Sancho Pistola’s closes in Fishtown, less than two months after Jose Pistola’s shut downThe owners say lingering pandemic debt and an approaching lease decision led them to close the 12-year-old Mexican bar. Their third restaurant, Pistola’s Del Sur, remains open. Michael Klein
Sancho Pistola’s closes in Fishtown, less than two months after Jose Pistola’s shut downThe owners say lingering pandemic debt and an approaching lease decision led them to close the 12-year-old Mexican bar. Their third restaurant, Pistola’s Del Sur, remains open. Michael Klein
Fernet, waffles, and friendship: Tattoo tours through the food and hospitality scene Tattoos go hand in hand with the food and hospitality industry — and they often come with fun stories. We spoke with over a dozen baristas, bartenders, chefs, and owners about their favorite pieces.Emily Bloch
Fernet, waffles, and friendship: Tattoo tours through the food and hospitality scene Tattoos go hand in hand with the food and hospitality industry — and they often come with fun stories. We spoke with over a dozen baristas, bartenders, chefs, and owners about their favorite pieces.Emily Bloch
How Philly’s best ice cream gets madeBehind the scenes at Milk Jawn’s research and development lab, where founder Amy Wilson is constantly cooking up new ice cream flavors. Zoe Greenberg
How Philly’s best ice cream gets madeBehind the scenes at Milk Jawn’s research and development lab, where founder Amy Wilson is constantly cooking up new ice cream flavors. Zoe Greenberg
How to have a perfect Philly day, according to Lindsey Scannapieco, the Bok creator revitalizing UArtsFresh off rechristening UArts' iconic Hamilton Hall as a new makerspace, Scannapieco's ideal weekend includes the Southeast Asian Market and a Bok Bar sunset.Beatrice Forman
How to have a perfect Philly day, according to Lindsey Scannapieco, the Bok creator revitalizing UArtsFresh off rechristening UArts' iconic Hamilton Hall as a new makerspace, Scannapieco's ideal weekend includes the Southeast Asian Market and a Bok Bar sunset.Beatrice Forman
SEPTA wants to transform a historic East Passyunk trolley substation into something newWhat the industrial relic becomes depends on resident feedback and real estate developers' imaginations.Thomas Fitzgerald
SEPTA wants to transform a historic East Passyunk trolley substation into something newWhat the industrial relic becomes depends on resident feedback and real estate developers' imaginations.Thomas Fitzgerald
Philadelphia’s food-safety rules aren’t new. Why does it seem like restaurant inspections have intensified lately?As the city prepares to offer a new food-safety inspection guide to clarify the rules, recent enforcement actions at two restaurants point out gray areas.Michael Klein
Philadelphia’s food-safety rules aren’t new. Why does it seem like restaurant inspections have intensified lately?As the city prepares to offer a new food-safety inspection guide to clarify the rules, recent enforcement actions at two restaurants point out gray areas.Michael Klein
The best books that local booksellers have read so far this yearGreater Philadelphia booksellers tell us the best books they've read so far this year.Jess Rohan
The best books that local booksellers have read so far this yearGreater Philadelphia booksellers tell us the best books they've read so far this year.Jess Rohan
All the new restaurants for fall | Let’s EatChinatown has moved beyond boba, the Health Department takes on Heavy Metal Sausage, and the inside story of how one of Philly’s top restaurants won a $1.5 million grant.Michael Klein
All the new restaurants for fall | Let’s EatChinatown has moved beyond boba, the Health Department takes on Heavy Metal Sausage, and the inside story of how one of Philly’s top restaurants won a $1.5 million grant.Michael Klein
60 new restaurants opening in Philly this fallIn Philadelphia and the suburbs, look for more all-day cafes, live-fire cooking, Korean barbecue, an underground omakase, and a full slate of Italian options.Michael Klein
60 new restaurants opening in Philly this fallIn Philadelphia and the suburbs, look for more all-day cafes, live-fire cooking, Korean barbecue, an underground omakase, and a full slate of Italian options.Michael Klein
OpinionStrong drinks and small plates set BAR ilu and Grace & Proper apart in Philly’s buzzy bar scenePhilly’s bar scene is now in its grazing phase, with curated drink menus and minimalist menus with character. Spanish tapas and Portuguese bifana sandwiches are a natural fit.Craig LaBan | Columnist
OpinionStrong drinks and small plates set BAR ilu and Grace & Proper apart in Philly’s buzzy bar scenePhilly’s bar scene is now in its grazing phase, with curated drink menus and minimalist menus with character. Spanish tapas and Portuguese bifana sandwiches are a natural fit.Craig LaBan | Columnist
Center City bar Jose Pistola’s has closed after 19 yearsThe bar’s permanent closing came abruptly amid a number of factors. A PGW gas shutoff “was the straw that broke the camel’s back,” one owner said.Michael Klein
Center City bar Jose Pistola’s has closed after 19 yearsThe bar’s permanent closing came abruptly amid a number of factors. A PGW gas shutoff “was the straw that broke the camel’s back,” one owner said.Michael Klein
Two Philly spots make Bon Appétit’s best new restaurants listRestaurants in North and South Philadelphia got a nod from the national food magazine, which grades on flavor, technique, hospitality, ambiance, and cultural significance, among other criteria.Beatrice Forman
Two Philly spots make Bon Appétit’s best new restaurants listRestaurants in North and South Philadelphia got a nod from the national food magazine, which grades on flavor, technique, hospitality, ambiance, and cultural significance, among other criteria.Beatrice Forman
