Restaurant MapsWhere to eatMy favorite halal restaurants in the Philadelphia areaPhilly's halal dining scene is diverse, offering everything from Ethiopian fried chicken to Chinese takeout. Here are eight of my favorite halal spots in and around Philly.Hira Qureshi Where to eatAll the farmers markets worth knowing in Philadelphia and the suburbsHira Qureshi Where to eatCraig LaBan’s guide to the best seafood down the ShoreCraig LaBan Where to eatThe best water ice and gelati in Philadelphia and the suburbsBeatrice Forman Where to eatThe best hummus in PhiladelphiaCraig LaBan, Michael Klein, Hira Qureshi, Esra Erol, and Jenn Ladd AdvertisementWhere to eatThe best breakfast sandwiches in PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia's best breakfast sandwiches have two things in a common: excellent bread and sense of whimsy. Our favorites conjure the flavors of ramen, sack lunches, and Italian dinners.Beatrice Forman, Kiki Aranita, Jenn Ladd, Michael Klein, Craig LaBan, and Margaret Eby Where to eatThe best delivery sushi in downtown PhillyThe gap between upscale omakase and casual sushi joints that deliver has been narrowing, so our intrepid sushi reporter scoured DoorDash, UberEats, GrubHub, and Caviar rabbit hole to find the best.Kiki Aranita Where to eat12 romantic, under-the-radar restaurants in Philly and the suburbsSkip the struggle to get into the oversubscribed hotspots and book a Valentine's Day table at one of these charmers instead.Michael Klein, Beatrice Forman, Kiki Aranita, and Craig LaBan 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 eatPhilly’s ultimate dive bar mapHundreds of Philadelphians submitted recommendations for their favorite dive bars. These 20 spots, from Center City to Northwest Philly and Kensington, are tried-and-true bests. Jenn Ladd and Beatrice Forman Where to eatFlaky, custardy, and barely sweet, these are Philly’s best egg tarts Whether you're after Portuguese pasteis de nata, flaky Chinese egg tarts, or cookie-style shortcrust egg tarts, this map has you covered. Kiki Aranita Where to eat2025 in pizza: The best new slices and pies in the Philly areaAbout two dozen new pizza options joined the Philly-area pizza scene in 2025, including a gluten-free shop, a hole-in-the-wall "pizza lab," and one that surrounds the pies with garlic knots.Michael Klein Where to eatThe best restaurants in Philadelphia this yearInquirer restaurant critic Craig LaBan's annual top 10 captures the special energy in Philly restaurants right now, and a list of places to visit in 2026.Craig LaBan 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 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 See more storiesAdvertisement
Where to eatMy favorite halal restaurants in the Philadelphia areaPhilly's halal dining scene is diverse, offering everything from Ethiopian fried chicken to Chinese takeout. Here are eight of my favorite halal spots in and around Philly.Hira Qureshi
Where to eatMy favorite halal restaurants in the Philadelphia areaPhilly's halal dining scene is diverse, offering everything from Ethiopian fried chicken to Chinese takeout. Here are eight of my favorite halal spots in and around Philly.Hira Qureshi
Where to eatThe best hummus in PhiladelphiaCraig LaBan, Michael Klein, Hira Qureshi, Esra Erol, and Jenn Ladd
Where to eatThe best hummus in PhiladelphiaCraig LaBan, Michael Klein, Hira Qureshi, Esra Erol, and Jenn Ladd
Where to eatThe best breakfast sandwiches in PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia's best breakfast sandwiches have two things in a common: excellent bread and sense of whimsy. Our favorites conjure the flavors of ramen, sack lunches, and Italian dinners.Beatrice Forman, Kiki Aranita, Jenn Ladd, Michael Klein, Craig LaBan, and Margaret Eby
Where to eatThe best breakfast sandwiches in PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia's best breakfast sandwiches have two things in a common: excellent bread and sense of whimsy. Our favorites conjure the flavors of ramen, sack lunches, and Italian dinners.Beatrice Forman, Kiki Aranita, Jenn Ladd, Michael Klein, Craig LaBan, and Margaret Eby
Where to eatThe best delivery sushi in downtown PhillyThe gap between upscale omakase and casual sushi joints that deliver has been narrowing, so our intrepid sushi reporter scoured DoorDash, UberEats, GrubHub, and Caviar rabbit hole to find the best.Kiki Aranita
Where to eatThe best delivery sushi in downtown PhillyThe gap between upscale omakase and casual sushi joints that deliver has been narrowing, so our intrepid sushi reporter scoured DoorDash, UberEats, GrubHub, and Caviar rabbit hole to find the best.Kiki Aranita
Where to eat12 romantic, under-the-radar restaurants in Philly and the suburbsSkip the struggle to get into the oversubscribed hotspots and book a Valentine's Day table at one of these charmers instead.Michael Klein, Beatrice Forman, Kiki Aranita, and Craig LaBan
Where to eat12 romantic, under-the-radar restaurants in Philly and the suburbsSkip the struggle to get into the oversubscribed hotspots and book a Valentine's Day table at one of these charmers instead.Michael Klein, Beatrice Forman, Kiki Aranita, and Craig LaBan
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 eatPhilly’s ultimate dive bar mapHundreds of Philadelphians submitted recommendations for their favorite dive bars. These 20 spots, from Center City to Northwest Philly and Kensington, are tried-and-true bests. Jenn Ladd and Beatrice Forman
Where to eatPhilly’s ultimate dive bar mapHundreds of Philadelphians submitted recommendations for their favorite dive bars. These 20 spots, from Center City to Northwest Philly and Kensington, are tried-and-true bests. Jenn Ladd and Beatrice Forman
Where to eatFlaky, custardy, and barely sweet, these are Philly’s best egg tarts Whether you're after Portuguese pasteis de nata, flaky Chinese egg tarts, or cookie-style shortcrust egg tarts, this map has you covered. Kiki Aranita
Where to eatFlaky, custardy, and barely sweet, these are Philly’s best egg tarts Whether you're after Portuguese pasteis de nata, flaky Chinese egg tarts, or cookie-style shortcrust egg tarts, this map has you covered. Kiki Aranita
Where to eat2025 in pizza: The best new slices and pies in the Philly areaAbout two dozen new pizza options joined the Philly-area pizza scene in 2025, including a gluten-free shop, a hole-in-the-wall "pizza lab," and one that surrounds the pies with garlic knots.Michael Klein
Where to eat2025 in pizza: The best new slices and pies in the Philly areaAbout two dozen new pizza options joined the Philly-area pizza scene in 2025, including a gluten-free shop, a hole-in-the-wall "pizza lab," and one that surrounds the pies with garlic knots.Michael Klein
Where to eatThe best restaurants in Philadelphia this yearInquirer restaurant critic Craig LaBan's annual top 10 captures the special energy in Philly restaurants right now, and a list of places to visit in 2026.Craig LaBan
Where to eatThe best restaurants in Philadelphia this yearInquirer restaurant critic Craig LaBan's annual top 10 captures the special energy in Philly restaurants right now, and a list of places to visit in 2026.Craig LaBan
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
