Philadelphia Magazine

Kae Lani Palmisano

Food Editor

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City Life

40 Urban Gardening Ideas for Your Philly Back Yard

Plant some new roots.

Restaurants

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.

Restaurants

This Philly Pop-Up Is Turning Kitchen Scraps Into Climate Action

From milk-waste clothing to beef-tallow soaps, this zero-waste makers event is fighting climate crisis with creativity.

Restaurants

Where to Book a Private Dining Room in Philly

Whether you’re planning a seated meal for a small group or an office party for 50, try these Philly restaurants with private rooms.

Restaurants

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

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

Restaurants

Meet the Archeologist Hosting Philly’s Most Fascinating Wine Tastings

Forget standard tasting notes. Jill Weber’s eccentric wine flights are paired with ancient mysteries and quirky stories about civilizations past.

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The Most Seductive Bars in Philly

Because the best date-night plans involve a dark corner, a stiff drink, and zero interruptions.

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How Childhood Disappointment Inspired Philly’s Most “Absurd” Burger

A look at the culinary flex born from every time your parents deprived you of McDonald’s.

Restaurants

Why the Best Seat in a Restaurant Is at the Bar

Why settle for a quiet table when you can get a front-row seat to the action in the kitchen and accidentally become best friends with a stranger?

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Restaurants

50 Best Restaurants in Philadelphia

Our highly anticipated guide to the most exciting, compelling, and provocative restaurants in Philly right now.

Restaurants

The Best Non-Alcoholic Cocktails on Philly Menus Right Now

These aren’t “mocktails.” They’re classy, well-thought-out, crafted cocktails that just so happen to be alcohol-free.

Be Well Philly

7 Wellness Resorts That’ll Immerse You in Nature

These wellness destinations will connect you with Mother Nature — from recharging in healing hot springs to exploring barrier islands to getting pampered in a tree house.

Restaurants

Philly Mag’s Most Memorable Meals of 2025

We may have 1,000 food photos saved on our phones from this year, but these are the best bites from 2025 that mattered the most.

Life & Style

Your Last-Minute Guide to Picking up a Host Gift in Philly for That Holiday Party Tonight

Our go-to Philly shops for when you were just invited to a party — or you dropped the ball and forgot, and now the party is tonight.

Tired of the same old turkey? Get some Thanksgiving tips, tricks and recipes from our favorite Philadelphia chefs.
Restaurants

Thanksgiving Tips From Philly Chefs

From deep-fried turkey to avoiding turkey altogether, Philly chefs give us their Thanksgiving tips and tricks.