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Plus: King of Prussia gets two new restaurants, Summer Steams is back at Oyster House, and the chill pop-up taking over one of UArts’s old courtyards.
Philly’s Dining Scene Loses Four Longtime Favorites
Plus: King of Prussia gets two new restaurants, Summer Steams is back at Oyster House, and the chill pop-up taking over one of UArts’s old courtyards.
I Endured Philly’s Worst New Bar So You Don’t Have to
A look inside the tragedy that is the Newsroom “speakeasy.”
Philly Mourns the Loss of Czerw’s Kielbasa’s John Czerw
The outpouring of love and support shows just how much John Czerw meant to Port Richmond and beyond.
Kampar’s Ange Branca Plans Her Comeback
After a fire shuttered her award-winning Malaysian restaurant, the indomitable chef hasn’t stopped working to keep the spirit and mission of her restaurant alive.
How a Philly Bar Perfected Seattle’s Iconic Cocktail
At Izzy’s, an accidental stroke of genius is shaking up Seattle’s legendary drink: the Last Word.
Elijah Milligan Unveils His Ambitious New Restaurant
Plus, Corio adds dinner to the menu, El Chingon announces opening date for Fishtown location, and Chance Anies teases Manong at Emmett’s “Not a Pop-Up” dinner series.
Philadelphia has always known that Philadelphia’s food scene is one of the best in the country, but it is nice to be recognized nationally as a dining destination. Here’s our list of the most exciting restaurants putting Philadelphia on the map.
Phila Lorn of Mawn Wins at the 2025 James Beard Awards
The South Philly chef is the only Philadelphian honored at the foundation’s prestigious Restaurant and Chef Awards.
Philly Wastes 206 Million Pounds of Food Annually. Here’s How to Help
Meet the local nonprofits and mutual aid groups redistributing surplus food to help feed thousands of Philadelphians.
How Jesse Ito Built a Sushi Dynasty
With a slew of James Beard nominations and a new restaurant on the way, the Royal Sushi and Izakaya owner is finally ready to take a breath — maybe.
Philly’s Hottest Club Is a Members-Only Fried Chicken Joint
Memberships for Mary’s Chicken Strip Club sold out in just over 24 hours. Is it worth the hype?
Get Ready for Sao: Mawn Owners Tease Their New Oyster Bar
The new East Passyunk restaurant is poised to stand out with its bold Southeast Asian-inspired dishes and a vibe that’s “Palizzi meets Oyster House.”
Dining out feels fun again, especially because there are so many excellent places to choose from. Here’s our list of the most exciting restaurants right now — ranked for the first time since 2020.
First Look: All Aboard Candy’s Sweet New Shop Lands in Rittenhouse Square
From candy charcuterie boards to TikTok-viral Swedish gummies, this new Rittenhouse confectionery is a sugar-filled dream come true.
Stephen Starr’s Triple Play: Borromini, Sunny’s, Chez Frites Updates Are Here
Plus, details on The Newsroom speakeasy in NoLibs, Cafe Musette opens in Rittenhouse, and the Ghanaian and Creole collab at Rex at the Royal you won’t want to miss.
Herr’s “Flavored by Philly” Is Back and the Stakes Are Higher Than Ever
Herr’s is bringing back fan favorites to compete in a chip showdown that will make snack history.
AOC and Other Top Democrats Boycott Stephen Starr
It’s a battle royale between top Democrats and Philadelphia’s most famous restaurateur.
