Dear Daphni Opens This Week With Za’atar Cocktails and Sun-Drenched Vibes
Plus: Oyster House celebrates the holidays with 12 Days of Caviar, a hot chocolate crawl down East Passyunk Avenue, and two soft openings in Headhouse Square.
Provenance Is Philly’s Most Ambitious Restaurant — If It Can Survive
Chef Nich Bazik has ruffled feathers — and spent a ton of cash — in his audacious quest to build a Michelin-grade restaurant more or less from scratch.
Black Dragon Takeout: A Bold Experiment in Flavor Fusion
Don’t come to Black Dragon Takeout hoping for Chinese takeout or quintessential soul food — come in expecting the unexpected.
LMNO’s Ex-Chef Frankie Ramirez Unveils Ambitious New Project: Amá
Plus: Dear Daphni’s opening date, Little Walter’s new pierogi-fueled tasting menu, and Fishtown Pickle Project’s “Feast of Seven Pickles” is back.
Brewerytown Gets a Sweet Addition: New June Bakery
Noelle Blizzard has finally found a brick-and-mortar home for her nationally celebrated vintage cakes.
All the End-of-Year Restaurant Openings You Need to Know About
From a cheesesteak joint in Reading Terminal Market to a breakfast and lunch cafe in Headhouse Square, here are the new restaurants closing out 2024 (and kicking off 2025).
Bastia: A Mediterranean Marvel in Fishtown
Tyler Akin’s new Fishtown restaurant takes diners from the shores of Corsica to the top of Philly’s dining scene.
The First Details About Jesse Ito’s New ’80s-Inspired Izakaya
After eight years spent focusing solely on the award-winning Royal Sushi and Izakaya, one of Philly’s best chefs is about to double down.
Cellar Dog, the Unexpected Successor to Howl at the Moon, Opens This Week
Plus: The new caviar kiosk at Comcast, Fishtown Seafood finds its way to Haddonfield, and Bluebird Distilling introduces a new rye whiskey.
25 Best Happy Hours in Philly for Every Occasion
Your guide to stiff after-work drinks, deals on food, happy hour hookups, and more.
Ode to the Citywide, Philly’s Working-Class Elixir
The Citywide is more than just a drink special. It’s Philly’s defining ethos in a handy one-two punch.
Emmett’s “Upscale Grandmother” Vibes Are Coming to Kensington
Plus: Ogawa’s new hyper-seasonal cocktail bar, Kampar introduces two new menus, and two major restaurant closures to watch.
Did You Vote? Here’s Where to Go For Election Day Deals
Plus: Mac Mart expands to the burbs, where to go to witness Major League Eating’s top-ranked competitive eaters, and a look at Kampar’s Thanksgiving offerings.
An End (And A New Beginning) For Honeysuckle
Honeysuckle Provisions closes its doors, but chefs Omar Tate and Cybille St. Aude-Tate hint that a new chapter is blooming in West Philly.
Old City Gets Bold New Flavors With BlackHen
At BlackHen, Southern comfort meets creativity with black cherry barbecue sauce and peach hand pies.