The 76The Philly area nabs 13 James Beard Award semifinalists for 2026Among the 12 chefs and 4 restaurants are familiar names, as well as some surprises. Philly also has two bars in the running.Michael Klein Center City District Restaurant Week, now once a year, debuts Sunday with 120 optionsMichael Klein What I learned eating all over Philly in 2025Kiki Aranita The 125-plus restaurant openings that defined Philadelphia in 2025Michael Klein Do yourself a favor: Have a bowl of pozoleKiki Aranita AdvertisementWhere 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 Does your restaurant need caviar? Philly’s got a guy named GaryCaviarXS supplies thousands of dollars of caviar to 50 Philly restaurants, including all of its Michelin-starred spots, Its owner delivers door-to-door, like an old-school milkman.Beatrice Forman Jake Shane spotted having ‘the best meal I’ve ever had in my life’ in this Philly restaurantBefore making an appearance at the UberEats “Unwrap the Holidays” pop-up at Dilworth Park, Jake Shane popped by Amanda Shulman’s Her Place Supper Club. Hira Qureshi I tasted over two dozen falafels this summer — here’s what I learnedFor the 76, I became a scholar in those delightful crispy chickpea fritters.Hira Qureshi 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 Emmett named one of Esquire’s Best New RestaurantsEmmett, chef Evan Snyder's Kensington restaurant, lands a spot on Esquire's Best New Restaurants 2025.Kiki Aranita How to celebrate earning a Michelin star? With ‘an irresponsible amount of cookies.’Every year, Her Place Supper Club's Amanda Shulman assembles Philadelphia's biggest, most anticipated cookie box — and this year's will be (Michelin) star-studded.Jenn Ladd All three Philly men who earned Michelin stars share this common thread: They’re proud ‘Wife Guys’Chefs Alex Kemp, Chad Williams, and Nicholas Bazik all paid tribute to their partners on stage as they received Michelin stars Tuesday night. Is being a Wife Guy a prerequisite to earning a star? Emily Bloch Is there a difference between a Michelin star, Bib, and recommendation? Yes, but all are good for Philly restaurantsThirty-four Philadelphia restaurants took home Michelin Guide honors at Tuesday's ceremony, from stars and Bibs Gourmands to recommendations. We break down what the differences are, and who won what. Beatrice Forman A night of Michelin culinary stars and even a few cheesesteaks: Philly’s big showing in the restaurant awards Friday Saturday Sunday, Her Place Supper Club, and Provenance each were awarded a Michelin star, capping a brilliant showing. Thirty-one other Philadelphia restaurants also brought home glory.Michael Klein Here’s what Michelin will mean for the Philly restaurant sceneThe inaugural Northeast Cities Michelin Guide will be unveiled on November 18, but what do stars and Michelin's presence mean for restaurateurs and chefs?Kiki Aranita Get to know the 49 dynamic Philly chefs at the Inquirer Food FestivalJust under 50 bakers and chefs will take over The Fillmore on Nov. 15 for the newspaper's inaugural — and deeply Philadelphian — food festival.Beatrice Forman Food & Wine names Tequilas’ David Suro-Piñera one of 2025’s ‘drink visionaries’The Tequilas and Siembra Spirits owner has long celebrated and advocated for Mexico's traditional mezcal.Beatrice Forman The best things we ate this weekThis week includes a transcendent salad in Fishtown, an elegant massaman curry in Center City, a South Philly BYOB's intoxicating tiramisu, and an unforgettable cake from a Queen Village bakery. Jenn Ladd, Margaret Eby, Zoe Greenberg, and Bedatri D. Choudhury See more storiesAdvertisement
The Philly area nabs 13 James Beard Award semifinalists for 2026Among the 12 chefs and 4 restaurants are familiar names, as well as some surprises. Philly also has two bars in the running.Michael Klein
The Philly area nabs 13 James Beard Award semifinalists for 2026Among the 12 chefs and 4 restaurants are familiar names, as well as some surprises. Philly also has two bars in the running.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
Does your restaurant need caviar? Philly’s got a guy named GaryCaviarXS supplies thousands of dollars of caviar to 50 Philly restaurants, including all of its Michelin-starred spots, Its owner delivers door-to-door, like an old-school milkman.Beatrice Forman
Does your restaurant need caviar? Philly’s got a guy named GaryCaviarXS supplies thousands of dollars of caviar to 50 Philly restaurants, including all of its Michelin-starred spots, Its owner delivers door-to-door, like an old-school milkman.Beatrice Forman
Jake Shane spotted having ‘the best meal I’ve ever had in my life’ in this Philly restaurantBefore making an appearance at the UberEats “Unwrap the Holidays” pop-up at Dilworth Park, Jake Shane popped by Amanda Shulman’s Her Place Supper Club. Hira Qureshi
Jake Shane spotted having ‘the best meal I’ve ever had in my life’ in this Philly restaurantBefore making an appearance at the UberEats “Unwrap the Holidays” pop-up at Dilworth Park, Jake Shane popped by Amanda Shulman’s Her Place Supper Club. Hira Qureshi
I tasted over two dozen falafels this summer — here’s what I learnedFor the 76, I became a scholar in those delightful crispy chickpea fritters.Hira Qureshi
I tasted over two dozen falafels this summer — here’s what I learnedFor the 76, I became a scholar in those delightful crispy chickpea fritters.Hira Qureshi
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
Emmett named one of Esquire’s Best New RestaurantsEmmett, chef Evan Snyder's Kensington restaurant, lands a spot on Esquire's Best New Restaurants 2025.Kiki Aranita
Emmett named one of Esquire’s Best New RestaurantsEmmett, chef Evan Snyder's Kensington restaurant, lands a spot on Esquire's Best New Restaurants 2025.Kiki Aranita
How to celebrate earning a Michelin star? With ‘an irresponsible amount of cookies.’Every year, Her Place Supper Club's Amanda Shulman assembles Philadelphia's biggest, most anticipated cookie box — and this year's will be (Michelin) star-studded.Jenn Ladd
How to celebrate earning a Michelin star? With ‘an irresponsible amount of cookies.’Every year, Her Place Supper Club's Amanda Shulman assembles Philadelphia's biggest, most anticipated cookie box — and this year's will be (Michelin) star-studded.Jenn Ladd
All three Philly men who earned Michelin stars share this common thread: They’re proud ‘Wife Guys’Chefs Alex Kemp, Chad Williams, and Nicholas Bazik all paid tribute to their partners on stage as they received Michelin stars Tuesday night. Is being a Wife Guy a prerequisite to earning a star? Emily Bloch
All three Philly men who earned Michelin stars share this common thread: They’re proud ‘Wife Guys’Chefs Alex Kemp, Chad Williams, and Nicholas Bazik all paid tribute to their partners on stage as they received Michelin stars Tuesday night. Is being a Wife Guy a prerequisite to earning a star? Emily Bloch
Is there a difference between a Michelin star, Bib, and recommendation? Yes, but all are good for Philly restaurantsThirty-four Philadelphia restaurants took home Michelin Guide honors at Tuesday's ceremony, from stars and Bibs Gourmands to recommendations. We break down what the differences are, and who won what. Beatrice Forman
Is there a difference between a Michelin star, Bib, and recommendation? Yes, but all are good for Philly restaurantsThirty-four Philadelphia restaurants took home Michelin Guide honors at Tuesday's ceremony, from stars and Bibs Gourmands to recommendations. We break down what the differences are, and who won what. Beatrice Forman
A night of Michelin culinary stars and even a few cheesesteaks: Philly’s big showing in the restaurant awards Friday Saturday Sunday, Her Place Supper Club, and Provenance each were awarded a Michelin star, capping a brilliant showing. Thirty-one other Philadelphia restaurants also brought home glory.Michael Klein
A night of Michelin culinary stars and even a few cheesesteaks: Philly’s big showing in the restaurant awards Friday Saturday Sunday, Her Place Supper Club, and Provenance each were awarded a Michelin star, capping a brilliant showing. Thirty-one other Philadelphia restaurants also brought home glory.Michael Klein
Here’s what Michelin will mean for the Philly restaurant sceneThe inaugural Northeast Cities Michelin Guide will be unveiled on November 18, but what do stars and Michelin's presence mean for restaurateurs and chefs?Kiki Aranita
Here’s what Michelin will mean for the Philly restaurant sceneThe inaugural Northeast Cities Michelin Guide will be unveiled on November 18, but what do stars and Michelin's presence mean for restaurateurs and chefs?Kiki Aranita
Get to know the 49 dynamic Philly chefs at the Inquirer Food FestivalJust under 50 bakers and chefs will take over The Fillmore on Nov. 15 for the newspaper's inaugural — and deeply Philadelphian — food festival.Beatrice Forman
Get to know the 49 dynamic Philly chefs at the Inquirer Food FestivalJust under 50 bakers and chefs will take over The Fillmore on Nov. 15 for the newspaper's inaugural — and deeply Philadelphian — food festival.Beatrice Forman
Food & Wine names Tequilas’ David Suro-Piñera one of 2025’s ‘drink visionaries’The Tequilas and Siembra Spirits owner has long celebrated and advocated for Mexico's traditional mezcal.Beatrice Forman
Food & Wine names Tequilas’ David Suro-Piñera one of 2025’s ‘drink visionaries’The Tequilas and Siembra Spirits owner has long celebrated and advocated for Mexico's traditional mezcal.Beatrice Forman
The best things we ate this weekThis week includes a transcendent salad in Fishtown, an elegant massaman curry in Center City, a South Philly BYOB's intoxicating tiramisu, and an unforgettable cake from a Queen Village bakery. Jenn Ladd, Margaret Eby, Zoe Greenberg, and Bedatri D. Choudhury
The best things we ate this weekThis week includes a transcendent salad in Fishtown, an elegant massaman curry in Center City, a South Philly BYOB's intoxicating tiramisu, and an unforgettable cake from a Queen Village bakery. Jenn Ladd, Margaret Eby, Zoe Greenberg, and Bedatri D. Choudhury
