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Jason Sheehan

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Restaurants

Is Roxanne Closed for Good? Here’s What Chef Alexandra Holt Told Us

While the city’s “Cease Operations” sign tells one story, Holt insists the Michelin Recommended restaurant is only closed temporarily.

Restaurants

Requiem for Fleur’s: A Great Restaurant You’ll Never Eat at Again

Fleur’s shows us the heartbreaking reality that a remarkable menu isn’t always enough to keep the lights on.

Restaurants

Bomb Bomb Bar Is a Masterclass in South Philly Nostalgia

Joey Baldino is preserving the legacy of Bomb Bomb Bar with silky carbonara and mussels fra diavolo served up with delightfully old school vibes.

Restaurants

From Garlic Toffee to Caprese Salad, Franklin Fountain Debuts Wild New Flavors

The rollout includes rare pint drops and ice cream flights of the most imaginative flavors you’ve never dreamed of.

Restaurants

A Closer Look at Philly’s 2026 James Beard Nominees

Our restaurant critic gives us the rundown on this year’s contenders.

Restaurants

This Small Philly Spot Has Achieved Burger Perfection

At Huda Burger, the singular focus on beefy smashburgers and pillowy milk bread buns pays off.

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Inside Laurent Tourondel’s New Northern Liberties Steakhouse

The global culinary icon balances high-end $98 ribeyes with fancy Wagyu hot dogs in a menu that’s upscale and inviting.

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The Philly 15: Philadelphia’s Best New Restaurants

Philly’s most exciting new restaurants, what to order when you go, and why you’ll love them.

fishtown guide
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Philly’s Next Big Export Is Itself

The Philly chef who redefined American pizza is now ready to blow minds on the other side of the Atlantic.

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Where We’re Drinking Right Now: The Best New Bars in Philly

The new bars, cocktail spots, and breweries you should check out next.

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Philip Korshak on the Revolutionary Act of Picnicking

After a cross-country odyssey, the bagel poet returns on a mission to build community around hot dogs, sourdough biscuits, and the joy of eating outside.

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Savor Khinkali by Candlelight at Philly’s Most Evocative Georgian Restaurant

With its clandestine vibes and cozy Georgian fare, Fishtown’s Kinto captures the magic of stumbling on an unforgettable night out.

Restaurants

Can Sheetz Dethrone Wawa on Its Own Turf?

We go to the front lines of Pennsylvania’s convenience store war, where the first battle is underway.

The bar at Hop Sing Laundromat, where it will cost you $75 per stool to get a reservation
Restaurants

Why Philly’s Biggest Whiskey Collector Is Finally Pouring His Private Stash

Hop Sing Laundromat’s Lê is sharing rare spirits from his personal collection, opening thousand-dollar bottles (at unheard of prices) for anyone with a bar seat.

Restaurants

Inside the Retro-Cool Dreamscape of Dancerobot

Stop looking for Royal Izakaya 2.0 and embrace the weirdness of dancerobot, where “Philly’d up” jidori egg omelets and towering katsu sandos meet Japanese and American nostalgia.