Philadelphia Magazine

Kae Lani Palmisano

Food Editor

kaelanisays
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.

Restaurants

Lucky Well Incubator Debuts New Class of Chefs For Its “Second Season”

Plus: Amy’s Pastelillos finds a new home in Fishtown, Federal Donuts is opening a massive new flagship location, and Philly snags an early James Beard win.

Restaurants

A Tale of Two Bacon and Cornbread Dishes

A recent dispute over a hanging bacon dish reveals a deeper discussion we need to have about the history of Black American cuisine.

Restaurants

Suburban Station Is Getting a New Restaurant

Plus: Philly’s own chef Reuby is living Más with Taco Bell, come Wine & Dine with Philly Mag at the Kimmel Center, and get ready for beer fest season.

Restaurants

50 Best Restaurants in Philadelphia

Our annual list of the most exciting and best restaurants in Philadelphia right now

Restaurants

Meet the Seriously Unserious Chef Behind Couch Cafe

Liz Grothe is stepping out of her apartment and bringing her “fearlessly silly” cuisine to pop-up dinner parties across the city.

Restaurants

Philly Mourns Charisse McGill, Founder of French Toast Bites and Lokal Artisan Foods

The outpouring of love and support shows just how much McGill meant to the community.

Restaurants

Meet the Chef Duo Creating Seafood Synergy at Oyster House

Chefs Joe Campoli and James Waters have held many roles within Oyster House’s kitchen — including being each other’s bosses.

Restaurants

The 2023 Foobooz Holiday Gift Guide

From Philly cookbooks to restaurant merch, here’s what to get for that special someone who loves to indulge in the local food scene.

Restaurants

10 Philly Wine Bars We’re Crushing on Right Now

Wine bars in Philadelphia have never been better than they are right now.