Best of Philly 2018

What do an Ethiopian cheesesteak, a vintage g store, a ping-pong club, and a pet-portrait artist have in common? They’re all weird, wonderful, uniquely Philadelphian, and the best of their kind in town (and, yes, sometimes the only of their kind).

We scoured the area to find these — and plenty of other must-know winners — for your annual rip-out-and-keep guide to the city and suburbs right now. Because when it comes to where to eat, drink, shop, spa and sweat, who are you going to trust: a random Yelp reviewer, or us, the people who have been doing this for 45 years? Yeah, that’s what we thought.

Best of Philly 2018

Food & Drink

Health & Fitness

Media, Politics, and People

The stories, personalities, and moments that inspired and moved our city this year.

Helpers & Fixers

Shopping & Beauty

Fun & Games

Reader Poll Winners

Curious how we pick the winners? Read our Best of Philly FAQ.