Restaurant MapsWhere to eatThe hottest hot chocolate in Philadelphia right nowWhy settle for a mug of Swiss Miss when you could sip on a variety of velvety cocoa at cafes across the city? Hira Qureshi Where to eatPhilly’s ultimate dive bar mapJenn Ladd and Beatrice Forman Where to eatFlaky, custardy, and barely sweet, these are Philly’s best egg tarts Kiki Aranita Where to eat2025 in pizza: The best new slices and pies in the Philly areaMichael Klein Where to eatThe best restaurants in Philadelphia this yearCraig LaBan AdvertisementWhere 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 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 eatThe best pies in the Philly area, from apple crumb and salted honey to chicken pot piePies aren't just for Thanksgiving — but there are some epic holiday options from the Philadelphia region's stellar bakery scene.Jenn Ladd, Beatrice Forman, Hira Qureshi, Jason Nark, and Kiki Aranita Where to eatThe best wings in PhillyFrom whole wings breaded with berbere spice to drums drenched in buttery Buffalo sauce, these are the wings that transfixed The Inquirer's food desk.Kiki Aranita, Margaret Eby, Michael Klein, Craig LaBan, and Jenn Ladd Where to eatThe best martinis in PhillyWhether you like your martini dirty, perfect, olive oil-washed or seasoned with pasta water, this list has something for everyone — unless you're looking for espresso. Kiki Aranita Where to eatThe best tomato pies in PhillyFrom classic South Philly red gravy-topped squares to sourdough focaccia renditions, Philly's tomato pie landscape is varied and delicious throughout the city and the suburbs. Kiki Aranita, Michael Klein, Craig LaBan, and Jenn Ladd Where to eatWhere to get the most phenomenal cocktails in PhiladelphiaThe cocktail scene in Philadelphia has never been more vibrant, from quasi-dives to glittering restaurants and everything in between, a fantastic drink is around the corner. Here are some of the best.Jenn Ladd, Kiki Aranita, Craig LaBan, and Matt Buchanan Where to eatThe ice cream in Philadelphia that we absolutely melt forFrom the oldest ice cream parlor in America to the city's latest line generator, these are are some of our favorite places for ice cream and gelato throughout the Philadelphia region.Jenn Ladd, Michael Klein, Craig LaBan, and Kiki Aranita Where to eatThe restaurants redefining Italian cuisine at the Jersey ShoreThe Jersey Shore Italian scene has never been more progressive, from a supper club pop-up to a high-design BYOB to a tidal shift in pizza styles.Craig LaBan Where to eatThe most comforting bowls of congee in PhiladelphiaNo matter what you call it — chao, jook, shi fan, arroz caldo, rice porridge — and no matter the time of year, congee is the perfect way to start your day.Kiki Aranita Where to eatThe most thrilling places to get a steak in PhillyWhether at a Center City monument to indulgence or a classic suburban chop house, there's still nothing like a perfect steak — or all the things that go with one.Craig LaBan, Jenn Ladd, Michael Klein, and Matt Buchanan Where to eatThe best pizza at the ShoreThe best of the pizzerias, fancy and not, from Long Beach Island to Cape May. Michael Klein Where to eatThe Philly cheesesteaks we genuinely want to eatThe cheesesteak is Philly on a roll, especially as far as the rest of the world is concerned. Here are our favorites across the Philly region at the moment, from West Chester to Center City to Camden.Craig LaBan, Michael Klein, Jenn Ladd, Tommy Rowan, and Matt Buchanan Where to eatThe hoagie is Philly’s true sandwich icon. Here are the best places to get one.Whether from an unfussy deli or part of an elaborate tasting menu, no food — sandwich or otherwise — expresses Philly like the hoagie does.Michael Klein, Craig LaBan, Jenn Ladd, Kiki Aranita, and Matt Buchanan Where to eatThe delivery cheesesteaks that actually deliverA cheesesteak right off the grill and one steaming in the back of a delivery driver's car for 30 minutes are not the same sandwich. Nothing is guaranteed with delivery, but these are some best bets.Inquirer Food Staff See more storiesAdvertisement
Where to eatThe hottest hot chocolate in Philadelphia right nowWhy settle for a mug of Swiss Miss when you could sip on a variety of velvety cocoa at cafes across the city? Hira Qureshi
Where to eatThe hottest hot chocolate in Philadelphia right nowWhy settle for a mug of Swiss Miss when you could sip on a variety of velvety cocoa at cafes across the city? Hira Qureshi
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
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
Where to eatThe best pies in the Philly area, from apple crumb and salted honey to chicken pot piePies aren't just for Thanksgiving — but there are some epic holiday options from the Philadelphia region's stellar bakery scene.Jenn Ladd, Beatrice Forman, Hira Qureshi, Jason Nark, and Kiki Aranita
Where to eatThe best pies in the Philly area, from apple crumb and salted honey to chicken pot piePies aren't just for Thanksgiving — but there are some epic holiday options from the Philadelphia region's stellar bakery scene.Jenn Ladd, Beatrice Forman, Hira Qureshi, Jason Nark, and Kiki Aranita
Where to eatThe best wings in PhillyFrom whole wings breaded with berbere spice to drums drenched in buttery Buffalo sauce, these are the wings that transfixed The Inquirer's food desk.Kiki Aranita, Margaret Eby, Michael Klein, Craig LaBan, and Jenn Ladd
Where to eatThe best wings in PhillyFrom whole wings breaded with berbere spice to drums drenched in buttery Buffalo sauce, these are the wings that transfixed The Inquirer's food desk.Kiki Aranita, Margaret Eby, Michael Klein, Craig LaBan, and Jenn Ladd
Where to eatThe best martinis in PhillyWhether you like your martini dirty, perfect, olive oil-washed or seasoned with pasta water, this list has something for everyone — unless you're looking for espresso. Kiki Aranita
Where to eatThe best martinis in PhillyWhether you like your martini dirty, perfect, olive oil-washed or seasoned with pasta water, this list has something for everyone — unless you're looking for espresso. Kiki Aranita
Where to eatThe best tomato pies in PhillyFrom classic South Philly red gravy-topped squares to sourdough focaccia renditions, Philly's tomato pie landscape is varied and delicious throughout the city and the suburbs. Kiki Aranita, Michael Klein, Craig LaBan, and Jenn Ladd
Where to eatThe best tomato pies in PhillyFrom classic South Philly red gravy-topped squares to sourdough focaccia renditions, Philly's tomato pie landscape is varied and delicious throughout the city and the suburbs. Kiki Aranita, Michael Klein, Craig LaBan, and Jenn Ladd
Where to eatWhere to get the most phenomenal cocktails in PhiladelphiaThe cocktail scene in Philadelphia has never been more vibrant, from quasi-dives to glittering restaurants and everything in between, a fantastic drink is around the corner. Here are some of the best.Jenn Ladd, Kiki Aranita, Craig LaBan, and Matt Buchanan
Where to eatWhere to get the most phenomenal cocktails in PhiladelphiaThe cocktail scene in Philadelphia has never been more vibrant, from quasi-dives to glittering restaurants and everything in between, a fantastic drink is around the corner. Here are some of the best.Jenn Ladd, Kiki Aranita, Craig LaBan, and Matt Buchanan
Where to eatThe ice cream in Philadelphia that we absolutely melt forFrom the oldest ice cream parlor in America to the city's latest line generator, these are are some of our favorite places for ice cream and gelato throughout the Philadelphia region.Jenn Ladd, Michael Klein, Craig LaBan, and Kiki Aranita
Where to eatThe ice cream in Philadelphia that we absolutely melt forFrom the oldest ice cream parlor in America to the city's latest line generator, these are are some of our favorite places for ice cream and gelato throughout the Philadelphia region.Jenn Ladd, Michael Klein, Craig LaBan, and Kiki Aranita
Where to eatThe restaurants redefining Italian cuisine at the Jersey ShoreThe Jersey Shore Italian scene has never been more progressive, from a supper club pop-up to a high-design BYOB to a tidal shift in pizza styles.Craig LaBan
Where to eatThe restaurants redefining Italian cuisine at the Jersey ShoreThe Jersey Shore Italian scene has never been more progressive, from a supper club pop-up to a high-design BYOB to a tidal shift in pizza styles.Craig LaBan
Where to eatThe most comforting bowls of congee in PhiladelphiaNo matter what you call it — chao, jook, shi fan, arroz caldo, rice porridge — and no matter the time of year, congee is the perfect way to start your day.Kiki Aranita
Where to eatThe most comforting bowls of congee in PhiladelphiaNo matter what you call it — chao, jook, shi fan, arroz caldo, rice porridge — and no matter the time of year, congee is the perfect way to start your day.Kiki Aranita
Where to eatThe most thrilling places to get a steak in PhillyWhether at a Center City monument to indulgence or a classic suburban chop house, there's still nothing like a perfect steak — or all the things that go with one.Craig LaBan, Jenn Ladd, Michael Klein, and Matt Buchanan
Where to eatThe most thrilling places to get a steak in PhillyWhether at a Center City monument to indulgence or a classic suburban chop house, there's still nothing like a perfect steak — or all the things that go with one.Craig LaBan, Jenn Ladd, Michael Klein, and Matt Buchanan
Where to eatThe best pizza at the ShoreThe best of the pizzerias, fancy and not, from Long Beach Island to Cape May. Michael Klein
Where to eatThe best pizza at the ShoreThe best of the pizzerias, fancy and not, from Long Beach Island to Cape May. Michael Klein
Where to eatThe Philly cheesesteaks we genuinely want to eatThe cheesesteak is Philly on a roll, especially as far as the rest of the world is concerned. Here are our favorites across the Philly region at the moment, from West Chester to Center City to Camden.Craig LaBan, Michael Klein, Jenn Ladd, Tommy Rowan, and Matt Buchanan
Where to eatThe Philly cheesesteaks we genuinely want to eatThe cheesesteak is Philly on a roll, especially as far as the rest of the world is concerned. Here are our favorites across the Philly region at the moment, from West Chester to Center City to Camden.Craig LaBan, Michael Klein, Jenn Ladd, Tommy Rowan, and Matt Buchanan
Where to eatThe hoagie is Philly’s true sandwich icon. Here are the best places to get one.Whether from an unfussy deli or part of an elaborate tasting menu, no food — sandwich or otherwise — expresses Philly like the hoagie does.Michael Klein, Craig LaBan, Jenn Ladd, Kiki Aranita, and Matt Buchanan
Where to eatThe hoagie is Philly’s true sandwich icon. Here are the best places to get one.Whether from an unfussy deli or part of an elaborate tasting menu, no food — sandwich or otherwise — expresses Philly like the hoagie does.Michael Klein, Craig LaBan, Jenn Ladd, Kiki Aranita, and Matt Buchanan
Where to eatThe delivery cheesesteaks that actually deliverA cheesesteak right off the grill and one steaming in the back of a delivery driver's car for 30 minutes are not the same sandwich. Nothing is guaranteed with delivery, but these are some best bets.Inquirer Food Staff
Where to eatThe delivery cheesesteaks that actually deliverA cheesesteak right off the grill and one steaming in the back of a delivery driver's car for 30 minutes are not the same sandwich. Nothing is guaranteed with delivery, but these are some best bets.Inquirer Food Staff