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Philly’s Most Exciting New Bars and Restaurants to Watch in 2026

A Thai/Filipino/Mexican/Chinese spot, a reality show restaurant, and a new cocktail bar from the WineDive team. Here’s what critic Jason Sheehan is looking forward to this year.


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The Cure For Loneliness? Dining Out Alone

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Philly Mag’s Most Memorable Meals of 2025

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7 Reviews That Defined Philly Dining in 2025

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Ekta Affair

Adam Erace feels pangs of guilt over his new love affair with Ekta, the Girard Avenue Indian takeout spot that is not Tiffin. But that […]

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Is It Wrong to Hate This Kid?

The New York Times has a profile of a 12-year-old, David Fishman, who goes out to dine alone and fancies himself a food critic. I […]

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To Dirndl or Not To Dirndl?

Between Barack and baseball (and our trip to Seattle) we let a few things slip through the cracks in the past month, one of which […]

My Rendezvous with Flavored Vodka

In my little food world, where I serve as chief cook, bottle washer and benevolent dictator, I do not permit flavored vodkas. I am against […]

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Morning News with Extreme Beer

It’s been a while since we checked in with the world wide web of food. What’s going on out there? Laid-off financial industry employees are […]

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Tonight

Tonight is the kickoff of OpenTable.com’s Appetite Stimulus Plan. 70+ participating restaurants are offering $35 dinners and $24 lunches. We don’t have a whole lot […]


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50 Best Restaurants in Philadelphia

50 Best Restaurants in Philadelphia

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.

The Philly 15: Philadelphia’s Best New Restaurants

The Philly 15: Philadelphia’s Best New Restaurants

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

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Around The Web

Uncle Jimmy checks out Bistrot La Minette with lowered expectations but comes away pleased with the ambiance, food and service. [Uncle Jimmy Eats Philadelphia] Phoodie.info […]

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Rick Nichols On Prohibition Taproom

Rick Nichols is drawn to the Loft District’s Prohibition Taproom by three glowing letters, B-A-R. The place had me at the BAR sign. On a […]

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Matyson Celebrates 5 Years

If Sirens tried to lure the SS Foobooz, we’re pretty sure they would recite this week’s “The Best of Matyson” menu to entice us into the […]

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Orange Placard Alert

On our way to check out the new Thai Chef & Noodle Fusion Friday, we noticed that 2006 Chestnut, former home to Arch Electronics has […]

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Raves For Distrito

Craig LaBan positively gushes over Distrito, Joses Garces’ fun Mexican restaurant with serious food. Garces has always used authenticity as the springboard for his innovations. […]

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Where We’re Drinking Right Now: The Best New Bars in Philly

Where We’re Drinking Right Now: The Best New Bars in Philly

Here’s what’s new and cool — or chaotic but fun — in Philly’s drinking world right now.

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Weekend

Friday Tonight stop your whining. A quick look at the calendar shows three wine focused events tonight. A sold-out Sommelier Smackdown, a panel on women […]

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Week In Review: Accolades Edition

A chef’s table in West Chester gets two bells. Apothecary has new economically priced cocktails. Bryan Sikora cooks on the Martha Stewart Show. Looking for […]

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New Thai On Chestnut

Things we hate: people who say they had such-and-such great cuisine in X city and you can’t get that in Philadelphia. Things we love: Thai […]

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Bobby Flay To UPenn?

The Daily Pennsylvanian reports that Bobby Flay is considering opening a Bobby’s Burger Palace in the Radian. The first Bobby’s Burger Palace is located on […]

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