The 76The top ten most iconic Philly foods revealedThe countdown ends with The Inquirer's list of Philadelphia's 10 most iconic dishes — the foods, traditions, and restaurant creations that helped define the city.Margaret Eby, Craig LaBan, Michael Klein, Beatrice Forman, Hira Qureshi, and Kiki Aranita Philly’s 76 most iconic foods | Let’s EatMichael Klein EMei owner has bought the long-shuttered Irish Pub in RittenhouseMichael Klein Shrimp cocktail martini, anyone? Vernick Fish’s new menu blurs the line between appetizer and drinksKiki Aranita Philly scores seven 2026 James Beard Award finalistsBeatrice Forman AdvertisementDancerobot is still evolving — but where it’s headed is promisingDancerobot, the new restaurant from Jesse Ito and Justin Bacharach, opened at the end of September. Kiki Aranita The Phillies are partnering with some of Philly’s top chefs for 2026Chefs and restaurateurs including Marc Vetri, Matthew Cahn, Nish Patel, Evan Snyder, Carlos Aparicio, Amanda Shulman, and Pidor Yang will serve specials in the Hall of Fame Club in the 2026 season.Michael Klein OpinionManong brings creative Filipino-American flavors to Fairmount — plus, it’s a lot of funIt may not be quite the Filipino-American twist on a chain "steakhouse" it was initially described as, but Chance Anies' follow-up to Tabachoy is something far more interesting and original.Craig LaBan | Columnist Oyster House wins James Beard Foundation 2026 America’s Classics AwardOn Wednesday, the James Beard Foundation officially announced six recipients of the award in the Restaurant and Chef awards category, including Oyster House in Center City.Hira Qureshi 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 Center City District Restaurant Week, now once a year, debuts Sunday with 120 optionsThe Center City District has changed the schedule of its popular restaurant promotion to winter only. Michael Klein The 125-plus restaurant openings that defined Philadelphia in 2025The 2025 newcomers run the gamut, from big-budget bonanzas to corner mom-and-pops. All told, we found more than 125 openings throughout the region.Michael Klein What I learned eating all over Philly in 2025Observations of a food writer from dining out in Philadelphia and beyond in 2025.Kiki Aranita Do yourself a favor: Have a bowl of pozoleWhere to get pozole to warm your bones this winter.Kiki Aranita 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 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 See more storiesAdvertisement
The top ten most iconic Philly foods revealedThe countdown ends with The Inquirer's list of Philadelphia's 10 most iconic dishes — the foods, traditions, and restaurant creations that helped define the city.Margaret Eby, Craig LaBan, Michael Klein, Beatrice Forman, Hira Qureshi, and Kiki Aranita
The top ten most iconic Philly foods revealedThe countdown ends with The Inquirer's list of Philadelphia's 10 most iconic dishes — the foods, traditions, and restaurant creations that helped define the city.Margaret Eby, Craig LaBan, Michael Klein, Beatrice Forman, Hira Qureshi, and Kiki Aranita
Shrimp cocktail martini, anyone? Vernick Fish’s new menu blurs the line between appetizer and drinksKiki Aranita
Shrimp cocktail martini, anyone? Vernick Fish’s new menu blurs the line between appetizer and drinksKiki Aranita
Dancerobot is still evolving — but where it’s headed is promisingDancerobot, the new restaurant from Jesse Ito and Justin Bacharach, opened at the end of September. Kiki Aranita
Dancerobot is still evolving — but where it’s headed is promisingDancerobot, the new restaurant from Jesse Ito and Justin Bacharach, opened at the end of September. Kiki Aranita
The Phillies are partnering with some of Philly’s top chefs for 2026Chefs and restaurateurs including Marc Vetri, Matthew Cahn, Nish Patel, Evan Snyder, Carlos Aparicio, Amanda Shulman, and Pidor Yang will serve specials in the Hall of Fame Club in the 2026 season.Michael Klein
The Phillies are partnering with some of Philly’s top chefs for 2026Chefs and restaurateurs including Marc Vetri, Matthew Cahn, Nish Patel, Evan Snyder, Carlos Aparicio, Amanda Shulman, and Pidor Yang will serve specials in the Hall of Fame Club in the 2026 season.Michael Klein
OpinionManong brings creative Filipino-American flavors to Fairmount — plus, it’s a lot of funIt may not be quite the Filipino-American twist on a chain "steakhouse" it was initially described as, but Chance Anies' follow-up to Tabachoy is something far more interesting and original.Craig LaBan | Columnist
OpinionManong brings creative Filipino-American flavors to Fairmount — plus, it’s a lot of funIt may not be quite the Filipino-American twist on a chain "steakhouse" it was initially described as, but Chance Anies' follow-up to Tabachoy is something far more interesting and original.Craig LaBan | Columnist
Oyster House wins James Beard Foundation 2026 America’s Classics AwardOn Wednesday, the James Beard Foundation officially announced six recipients of the award in the Restaurant and Chef awards category, including Oyster House in Center City.Hira Qureshi
Oyster House wins James Beard Foundation 2026 America’s Classics AwardOn Wednesday, the James Beard Foundation officially announced six recipients of the award in the Restaurant and Chef awards category, including Oyster House in Center City.Hira Qureshi
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
Center City District Restaurant Week, now once a year, debuts Sunday with 120 optionsThe Center City District has changed the schedule of its popular restaurant promotion to winter only. Michael Klein
Center City District Restaurant Week, now once a year, debuts Sunday with 120 optionsThe Center City District has changed the schedule of its popular restaurant promotion to winter only. Michael Klein
The 125-plus restaurant openings that defined Philadelphia in 2025The 2025 newcomers run the gamut, from big-budget bonanzas to corner mom-and-pops. All told, we found more than 125 openings throughout the region.Michael Klein
The 125-plus restaurant openings that defined Philadelphia in 2025The 2025 newcomers run the gamut, from big-budget bonanzas to corner mom-and-pops. All told, we found more than 125 openings throughout the region.Michael Klein
What I learned eating all over Philly in 2025Observations of a food writer from dining out in Philadelphia and beyond in 2025.Kiki Aranita
What I learned eating all over Philly in 2025Observations of a food writer from dining out in Philadelphia and beyond in 2025.Kiki Aranita
Do yourself a favor: Have a bowl of pozoleWhere to get pozole to warm your bones this winter.Kiki Aranita
Do yourself a favor: Have a bowl of pozoleWhere to get pozole to warm your bones this winter.Kiki Aranita
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
