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Aldine’s George Sabatino Is Leaving His Own Restaurant

In 2012, George Sabatino had one of the best years of his entire career: He was named the city’s best chef, he ran (at the time) […]

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City Life

How to Survive Philly’s Epic Winter Freeze

You, like most of Philly right now, are probably dreaming of warmer days (or, at this point, just temperatures above freezing). Unfortunately, we’re in for […]

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Vote Now: What’s the Best Cheesesteak in Philly?

It’s a new year — and it’s never too early to start thinking about our favorite foods, restaurants, and chefs for our 2018 Best of […]

City Life

Transgender Man Sues Philly IHOP for Sexual Harassment

These days, Jahkee Wade makes hoagies at the University City Wawa at 36th and Chestnut streets, a job he says he loves because the employees […]

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10 Things to Do in Comedy, Art, Movies and Dance

Ms. Pat @ Punchline | Thursday-Saturday, January 4-6 The Washington Post did a memorable story on this former drug dealer/felon turned suburban mom/comedian/author over the summer. […]

City Life

WATCH: Mayor Kenney Responds to Your Mean Tweets

Being a political figure in the social media age must be rough. Before, when critics spoke badly of you, it always remained behind closed doors. […]

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Foobooz

Mike’s BBQ Gives Us Hope for Philly’s Barbecue Scene

Michael Strauss, the guy behind the deep South Philly gastropub Taproom on 19th, has turned what was once a side-hobby — smoking brisket, ribs, and pork butt  […]

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6 Shows to See in the Next 7 Days

Cerulean Blue @ PhilaMOCA | Wednesday, January 3 If you’re the kind of music fan who runs screaming from anything with the “experimental” genre tag, […]

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La Peg’s Outdoor Ice Sculpture Bar Is Coming Back

Last winter, La Peg chef-owner Peter Woolsey, an amateur ice sculptor, built a temporary outdoor bar made of ice at the Haas Biergarten. (He actually carved […]

City Life

The Larry Krasner Experiment Starts Now

Larry Krasner unplugs his car from the wall of a parking garage and throws his suit jacket in back. It’s rush hour. Krasner is running […]

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West Conshohocken’s Stella Blu Is Closing

Stella Blu, the Best of Philly Happy Hour-winning Italian spot in West Conshocken, is closing at the end of the month. Owners Marianne Gere, Kim Strengari, […]

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City Life

No More Curb Recycling for Christmas Trees in Philly

The holidays are officially over – and that means Christmas trees will soon litter every curb in Philly. But those looking to recycle their trees […]

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Tria’s Wash West Location Just Added Brunch Service

It’s a new year, and Tria Cafe in Washington Square West is kicking it off with a new brunch menu. For the first time, the […]

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15 Food Trends We Wish Would Die With 2017

The restaurant industry is ever-changing. Fads come and go, trends boom and go bust. People get a weird taste for something, lament our lack of […]

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Eve of Distractions

Making Time New Year’s Eve @ Union Transfer Esteemed booty-shaker Dave P. leads a lineup of good-time DJs, including Zillas on Acid, Sorted, Greg D. […]