Philadelphia Magazine

Chloé Pantazi-Wolber

Restaurants

Meet the Bartenders Changing the Way Philly Drinks

This new generation of innovators is pouring new energy into Philly’s cocktail scene.

Restaurants

Inside Philly’s Most Exclusive Bar

Upstairs in Palizzi Social Club’s new President’s Room, members sip martinis, trade gossip, and always leave their phones at home.

Life & Style

One Philly Mom’s Postpartum Bra Crawl

A writer’s quest to find undergarments that fit perfectly and make her feel — finally — like herself again.

Restaurants

A First Look at East Passyunk’s Glam New Oyster Bar

Martinis with blue cheese-stuffed olives, fried chicken lollipops, and a whole lot of oysters: Here’s what to expect from Lauren Biederman’s new bar, Tesiny.

Restaurants

Meet the Gelato Pop-Up That’s Taking Over Philly’s Food Scene

The couple behind Cocco’s Gelato matched on a dating app over their love of ice cream. Now, their roving gelato cart has become a summer sensation.

Restaurants

Philly’s Soft-Serve Summer Is Here

Blood orange and olive oil, matcha floats, and shallot caramel drizzle — Philly restaurants are going all out with their gourmet ice cream.

Restaurants

A Day in the Life of Mawn’s Phila and Rachel Lorn

What’s life like after winning a James Beard Award? We get an inside look at Philly’s busiest restaurant couple to see the grind behind the glory.

Restaurants

This Philly Cafe Perfected Your Favorite Childhood Brownie

Little Debbie’s iconic Cosmic Brownie gets a gourmet glow-up at Loretta’s.

Restaurants

Kampar’s Ange Branca Plans Her Comeback

After a fire shuttered her award-winning Malaysian restaurant, the indomitable chef hasn’t stopped working to keep the spirit and mission of her restaurant alive.

Restaurants

Get Ready for Sao: Mawn Owners Tease Their New Oyster Bar

The new East Passyunk restaurant is poised to stand out with its bold Southeast Asian-inspired dishes and a vibe that’s “Palizzi meets Oyster House.”

Restaurants

What the Hell Is Going on With This Fake Shrimp Trend?

From faux shrimp cocktail workshops to shellfish-themed merch, the quirky crustacean is enjoying a kind of cultural renaissance in Philly.

Restaurants

How Zahav’s Lamb Shoulder Became One of Philly’s Iconic Dishes

Despite its accidental creation and early kitchen nightmares, Michael Solomonov’s signature dish still reigns supreme after 17 years. 

Restaurants

Drink Wine With Cake Like a Sommelier at New June’s ‘Girl Dinner’

At New June’s latest event, baker Noelle Blizzard and sommelier Alli DelGrippo show how cake and wine bring out the best in each other.

Restaurants

Where Philly’s 2025 James Beard Nominees Like to Eat (and Drink)

This year’s nominees dish on their favorite places to eat and drink, from a Hong Kong-style bakery in Chinatown to a South Philly bar slinging a $6 burger.

Restaurants

Philly’s Most Instagram-Worthy Dishes That Are Actually Good

While social media prioritizes aesthetics, these Philly chefs reveal how they make viral-worthy dishes that taste as great as they look.