7 Reviews That Defined Philly Dining in 2025
This was the year when Philly’s restaurant scene found its soul.
Love & Honey Reveals Plans to Open Six New Locations
The fried-chicken empire is expanding to the burbs. Plus: Where to celebrate the New Year, and the soup subscription service you need.
What to Expect From Greg Vernick’s New Restaurant
Plus, why he decided to set up shop in Kensington.
Everything You Need to Know About Pine Street Grill’s Surprise Opening
Expect upscale smashburgers, late-night beer specials, and plenty of room for walk-ins. Plus, where to dine out for Hanukkah and the new coffee and wine bar opening at the Navy Yard.
Philly’s Most Exciting Pizzas Are the Second-Best Thing at Char
Viraj Thomas is redefining craft pizza, but it’s his impossibly light, ricotta-fluffed meatballs that are the real sleeper hit.
Chef Omar Tate of Honeysuckle Honored as a Pew Fellow
Plus: The best dish at Mawn according to the New York Times, Restaurant Aleksandar launches new menu, and a look at East Passyunk’s new gift shop.
La Jefa: Where Guadalajara and Philly Meet
Sweet barbacoa tacos dorados and burnt tortilla mai tais showcase a “Guadaladelphian” menu that’s complex, fun, and daring.
A First Look at Banshee, Philly’s New Culinary Disrupter
The team behind Cheu Noodle Bar is back with a restaurant that’s completely indefinable. Here’s why it works.
Emmett Just Landed on Esquire’s Best New Restaurants List. Here’s What it Says About Philly
The selection cements Philly’s reputation as the capital of approachable, casual, unpretentious dining.
Philly Is the Top Dining Destination in America Because of … Cheesesteaks?
Plus: Omakase takeout, a new chocolate-centric venue, and Manong, the new steakhouse by Chance Anies, announces an opening date.
Next of Kin Expands: Static! Brings New Energy to Spruce Street
Plus: A Repeal Day party, a new lounge at Morimoto, and some delicious holiday happenings.
Getting to Know Some of Our Favorite Philly Michelin Winners
In their previous lives they were poets, rock stars, and smugglers. Now they own restaurants honored by Michelin.
Meet the Philly Restaurants That Made the Michelin Guide
Michelin just announced which restaurants are included in their Northeast Cities Guide. Here’s who made the list.
Oklahoma Smashburgers Meet Japanese Milk Buns at Huda Burger
Plus: Grace Winery starts dinner service, Craftsman Row Saloon gets decked out for the holidays, and River Twice hosts Friendsgiving.
What Does Freedom Taste Like? Herr’s New Contest Will Find Out
Herr’s “Flavored by Philly” chip contest returns with a patriotic twist.