Weekend FoodHas Wawa’s food changed too much?Three Inquirer staffers discuss the beloved chain.Stephanie Farr, Jenn Ladd, and Tommy Rowan A tale of two festivals: Philly Bierfest wants NYC-rooted Philly Beer Fest to stop confusing customersBeatrice Forman The best things we ate this weekCraig LaBan, Michael Klein, and Beatrice Forman Tired Hands Brewing turned its original Ardmore outpost into a private event space as it navigates the futureDenali Sagner Taking Amtrak? Now you can order Parc’s spaghetti bolognese on the trainHira Qureshi AdvertisementOld City’s latest all-day cafe doses coffee, tea, and mocktails with kava and kratomOld City Kava Company doses mocktails with kava and kratom, two substances associated with stress relief — and health risks.Beatrice Forman Philip Korshak returns to South Philly. This time, bagels aren’t on the menuIt will be built around grilled hot dogs, house-made sourdough biscuits, and the idea of food as community: “If I had to model this place after something, it’s Mr. Hooper’s store on Sesame Street.” Michael Klein A style of chardonnay that’s bone-dry and tartChablis is made with 100% chardonnay grapes, but tastes nothing like other chardonnay.Marnie Old, For The Inquirer Savú, a two-level restaurant-bar in Washington Square West, aims for dining and nightlife under one roofKevin Dolce, who has Taste Cheesesteak Bar near Logan Square, has set out to create a New York-meets-Miami vibe (DJs and caviar included) on 13th Street.Michael Klein We tried a cocktail bar’s new Philly-themed menu, from the HitchBOT to the Crum BumFishtown cocktail bar R&D calls its new menu a "liquid love letter" to Philadelphia. Stephanie Farr and Kiki Aranita Missing Di Bruno’s on the Main Line? Carlino’s has your back — and has for decadesArdmore's Carlino’s Market was founded by Italian immigrants Nicola and Angela Carlino in 1983. In four decades, Carlino's has grown to include two markets and a line of high-end grocery products. Denali Sagner Here are 8 restaurants offering happy hour deals in (and around) Cherry Hill These South Jersey eateries are offering bargain bites and drinks, from discounted tacos to $7 martinis. Denali Sagner Philly bars open past 2 a.m.? A new push for late-night bars amid FIFA World CupThe Pennsylvania Restaurant and Lodging Association wants a temporary permit that allows bars to serve alcohol until 4 a.m. during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Henry Savage Northern Liberties now has TikTok-famous Dominican smashburgers topped with queso fritoTopped with a pad of queso frito and tangy mayo-ketchup, El Sazón R.D.'s smashburgers bring the flavors of the Dominican Republic to an American classic.Beatrice Forman Where to break your Ramadan fast around PhiladelphiaIf you’re looking to dine out this Ramadan, here’s a list of Philadelphia-area restaurants open during early suhoor hours and offering iftar specials. Hira Qureshi After 96 years, Pat’s King of Steaks is changing how it makes cheesesteaksChange has come to South Ninth Street. Pat's has modified its cheesesteak griddling technique to match the newer-generation shops. It's offering seeded rolls, too. Michael Klein I’m a food reporter who’s fasting for Ramadan. Here’s my guide to observing and celebrating in PhiladelphiaFrom all-night food crawls to hosting iftars, here's everything you need to know to observe or celebrate Ramadan with friends and family. Hira Qureshi Looking for gluten-free baked goods on the Main Line? Flakely is open for business in Bryn Mawr.Flakely’s new Bryn Mawr headquarters is at 1007 W. Lancaster Ave. in the former Grand Middle East hookah lounge.Denali Sagner At Old City’s latest restaurant, a South Philly restaurant couple updates their red-sauce memoriesMichael and Jeniphur Pasquarello of Cafe Lift, Prohibition Taproom, and La Chinesca have set up an Italian bar-restaurant at the Society Hill Hotel.Michael Klein Why three Philly bars serve this rare Portuguese spiritThe team behind Sonny's Cocktail Joint, Grace & Proper, and WineDive is making Portugal's signature sour-cherry liqueur, ginjinha.Kiki Aranita See more storiesAdvertisement
Has Wawa’s food changed too much?Three Inquirer staffers discuss the beloved chain.Stephanie Farr, Jenn Ladd, and Tommy Rowan
Has Wawa’s food changed too much?Three Inquirer staffers discuss the beloved chain.Stephanie Farr, Jenn Ladd, and Tommy Rowan
A tale of two festivals: Philly Bierfest wants NYC-rooted Philly Beer Fest to stop confusing customersBeatrice Forman
A tale of two festivals: Philly Bierfest wants NYC-rooted Philly Beer Fest to stop confusing customersBeatrice Forman
Tired Hands Brewing turned its original Ardmore outpost into a private event space as it navigates the futureDenali Sagner
Tired Hands Brewing turned its original Ardmore outpost into a private event space as it navigates the futureDenali Sagner
Old City’s latest all-day cafe doses coffee, tea, and mocktails with kava and kratomOld City Kava Company doses mocktails with kava and kratom, two substances associated with stress relief — and health risks.Beatrice Forman
Old City’s latest all-day cafe doses coffee, tea, and mocktails with kava and kratomOld City Kava Company doses mocktails with kava and kratom, two substances associated with stress relief — and health risks.Beatrice Forman
Philip Korshak returns to South Philly. This time, bagels aren’t on the menuIt will be built around grilled hot dogs, house-made sourdough biscuits, and the idea of food as community: “If I had to model this place after something, it’s Mr. Hooper’s store on Sesame Street.” Michael Klein
Philip Korshak returns to South Philly. This time, bagels aren’t on the menuIt will be built around grilled hot dogs, house-made sourdough biscuits, and the idea of food as community: “If I had to model this place after something, it’s Mr. Hooper’s store on Sesame Street.” Michael Klein
A style of chardonnay that’s bone-dry and tartChablis is made with 100% chardonnay grapes, but tastes nothing like other chardonnay.Marnie Old, For The Inquirer
A style of chardonnay that’s bone-dry and tartChablis is made with 100% chardonnay grapes, but tastes nothing like other chardonnay.Marnie Old, For The Inquirer
Savú, a two-level restaurant-bar in Washington Square West, aims for dining and nightlife under one roofKevin Dolce, who has Taste Cheesesteak Bar near Logan Square, has set out to create a New York-meets-Miami vibe (DJs and caviar included) on 13th Street.Michael Klein
Savú, a two-level restaurant-bar in Washington Square West, aims for dining and nightlife under one roofKevin Dolce, who has Taste Cheesesteak Bar near Logan Square, has set out to create a New York-meets-Miami vibe (DJs and caviar included) on 13th Street.Michael Klein
We tried a cocktail bar’s new Philly-themed menu, from the HitchBOT to the Crum BumFishtown cocktail bar R&D calls its new menu a "liquid love letter" to Philadelphia. Stephanie Farr and Kiki Aranita
We tried a cocktail bar’s new Philly-themed menu, from the HitchBOT to the Crum BumFishtown cocktail bar R&D calls its new menu a "liquid love letter" to Philadelphia. Stephanie Farr and Kiki Aranita
Missing Di Bruno’s on the Main Line? Carlino’s has your back — and has for decadesArdmore's Carlino’s Market was founded by Italian immigrants Nicola and Angela Carlino in 1983. In four decades, Carlino's has grown to include two markets and a line of high-end grocery products. Denali Sagner
Missing Di Bruno’s on the Main Line? Carlino’s has your back — and has for decadesArdmore's Carlino’s Market was founded by Italian immigrants Nicola and Angela Carlino in 1983. In four decades, Carlino's has grown to include two markets and a line of high-end grocery products. Denali Sagner
Here are 8 restaurants offering happy hour deals in (and around) Cherry Hill These South Jersey eateries are offering bargain bites and drinks, from discounted tacos to $7 martinis. Denali Sagner
Here are 8 restaurants offering happy hour deals in (and around) Cherry Hill These South Jersey eateries are offering bargain bites and drinks, from discounted tacos to $7 martinis. Denali Sagner
Philly bars open past 2 a.m.? A new push for late-night bars amid FIFA World CupThe Pennsylvania Restaurant and Lodging Association wants a temporary permit that allows bars to serve alcohol until 4 a.m. during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Henry Savage
Philly bars open past 2 a.m.? A new push for late-night bars amid FIFA World CupThe Pennsylvania Restaurant and Lodging Association wants a temporary permit that allows bars to serve alcohol until 4 a.m. during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Henry Savage
Northern Liberties now has TikTok-famous Dominican smashburgers topped with queso fritoTopped with a pad of queso frito and tangy mayo-ketchup, El Sazón R.D.'s smashburgers bring the flavors of the Dominican Republic to an American classic.Beatrice Forman
Northern Liberties now has TikTok-famous Dominican smashburgers topped with queso fritoTopped with a pad of queso frito and tangy mayo-ketchup, El Sazón R.D.'s smashburgers bring the flavors of the Dominican Republic to an American classic.Beatrice Forman
Where to break your Ramadan fast around PhiladelphiaIf you’re looking to dine out this Ramadan, here’s a list of Philadelphia-area restaurants open during early suhoor hours and offering iftar specials. Hira Qureshi
Where to break your Ramadan fast around PhiladelphiaIf you’re looking to dine out this Ramadan, here’s a list of Philadelphia-area restaurants open during early suhoor hours and offering iftar specials. Hira Qureshi
After 96 years, Pat’s King of Steaks is changing how it makes cheesesteaksChange has come to South Ninth Street. Pat's has modified its cheesesteak griddling technique to match the newer-generation shops. It's offering seeded rolls, too. Michael Klein
After 96 years, Pat’s King of Steaks is changing how it makes cheesesteaksChange has come to South Ninth Street. Pat's has modified its cheesesteak griddling technique to match the newer-generation shops. It's offering seeded rolls, too. Michael Klein
I’m a food reporter who’s fasting for Ramadan. Here’s my guide to observing and celebrating in PhiladelphiaFrom all-night food crawls to hosting iftars, here's everything you need to know to observe or celebrate Ramadan with friends and family. Hira Qureshi
I’m a food reporter who’s fasting for Ramadan. Here’s my guide to observing and celebrating in PhiladelphiaFrom all-night food crawls to hosting iftars, here's everything you need to know to observe or celebrate Ramadan with friends and family. Hira Qureshi
Looking for gluten-free baked goods on the Main Line? Flakely is open for business in Bryn Mawr.Flakely’s new Bryn Mawr headquarters is at 1007 W. Lancaster Ave. in the former Grand Middle East hookah lounge.Denali Sagner
Looking for gluten-free baked goods on the Main Line? Flakely is open for business in Bryn Mawr.Flakely’s new Bryn Mawr headquarters is at 1007 W. Lancaster Ave. in the former Grand Middle East hookah lounge.Denali Sagner
At Old City’s latest restaurant, a South Philly restaurant couple updates their red-sauce memoriesMichael and Jeniphur Pasquarello of Cafe Lift, Prohibition Taproom, and La Chinesca have set up an Italian bar-restaurant at the Society Hill Hotel.Michael Klein
At Old City’s latest restaurant, a South Philly restaurant couple updates their red-sauce memoriesMichael and Jeniphur Pasquarello of Cafe Lift, Prohibition Taproom, and La Chinesca have set up an Italian bar-restaurant at the Society Hill Hotel.Michael Klein
Why three Philly bars serve this rare Portuguese spiritThe team behind Sonny's Cocktail Joint, Grace & Proper, and WineDive is making Portugal's signature sour-cherry liqueur, ginjinha.Kiki Aranita
Why three Philly bars serve this rare Portuguese spiritThe team behind Sonny's Cocktail Joint, Grace & Proper, and WineDive is making Portugal's signature sour-cherry liqueur, ginjinha.Kiki Aranita
