Philadelphia Magazine

Kae Lani Palmisano

Food Editor

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Restaurants

Our Favorite Takeout Windows for Sandwiches, Doughnuts, Ice Cream and More

From fried chicken sandwiches to cheesesteaks to creamy scoops of ice cream and cookies, here’s where to get the best grab-and-go bites.

Restaurants

The Best Dive Bars in Philly

A chance encounter with a cat named Rufus, an entire bar belting out Oasis, “jello shots,” “mystery shots,” and something called a Hammboni. These dive bars never disappoint.

City Life

The Best Seats in Philadelphia

120 ways to really experience Philly, from the people who know its secrets. 

Restaurants

The Best Restaurant Seats in and Around Philly

Whether you need a spot to celebrate or commiserate, to write a new chapter or close the book on an old one, there’s a perfect seat waiting for you.

Restaurants

Where to Find Philly’s Most Over-the-Top Desserts

Our guide to Philly’s wildest, most spectacular desserts, from Instagrammable ice cream sundaes to flambéed showstoppers.

Restaurants

The Best Espresso Martinis in Philadelphia

A dozen of our city’s caffeinated cocktails actually worth drinking.

Restaurants

The 2024 Guide to Dining Down the Shore

From LBI to Cape May, our picks for this season’s can’t-miss bites

Restaurants

30 Essential Eats Down the Shore

Everything tastes better at the beach.

Restaurants

I Tried It: Collingswood’s Surprisingly Legal THC Cocktails

The town that can’t sell alcohol can, in fact, sell you drinks infused with marijuana’s active ingredient.

Restaurants

What We’re Sipping Now: The Best Philly-Area Distilleries

From small-batch bourbon to experimental gin, local distilleries are crafting sips worth tasting.

City Life

An Optimist’s Guide to Philadelphia

From crime to trash to the economy, there are thousands of reasons to feel bullish about the future of our amazing city.

Restaurants

5 Big Reasons to Be Optimistic About Philly’s Food Scene

After a tumultuous few years, Philadelphia’s dining scene has come roaring back.

Restaurants

Behind the Scenes With Philly’s Gumbo Philosopher

Randy Rucker shares how getting lost, embracing change, and growing up on gumbo are inspirations behind his work.

Restaurants

Forîn Is Getting a New Head Chef, and He’s Changing the Menu

Ariel Tobing is launching a new menu with dishes inspired by his time working at Poi Dog and Musi.

Restaurants

Philly’s Latest Restaurant and Bar Openings

Everything you need to know about what’s new and what’s next in Philadelphia’s dining and drinking scene.