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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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5 Restaurants Philly Chefs Wish We’d Talk About More

The pizza, doughnuts, and cheap Indonesian food they can’t quit.

Top Chef Episode 6 Recap: Ghosts of Seasons Past

Brother Luck returns to haunt the cheftestants. Konrad isn’t done yet.

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Zinc Will Become … Lee’s Hoagie House?

A new franchise of the regional sandwich shop is moving into the elegant space once occupied by the now-shuttered French bistro.

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Eat Your Way Through Our 50 Best Restaurants List at Philly Cooks

Join us on February 6th for our annual showcase of the city’s best chefs, bartenders, and culinary innovators.

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Fiore Debuts With Lunch, Coffee, and Pastries in Queen Village

Daytime service starts tomorrow at the contemporary Italian bar-restaurant.

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The Most Anticipated Philadelphia Restaurant Openings of 2019

From the new spots set to debut very soon to further-off projects that will open before 2020, here are the concepts we’re most excited about this year.


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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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Port Richmond Seafood Spot Bait & Switch Will Close

But owner Joe Beckham has another concept in store for the East Somerset Street space.

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Parc Is the Best Stephen Starr Restaurant in Philly

Welcome to Foobooz’s Starr Restaurants Tournament, helping you decide where to spend your Starr Restaurants gift card.

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Bryn Mawr’s BYOB Steakhouse Is Closing

Cerise Craft Steakhouse will call it quits after this week.

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Southwark Owners to Open Two More Restaurants in Queen Village

Chris D’Ambro and Marina De Oliveira are expanding their footprint in Queen Village with two more restaurants at the corner of 5th and Bainbridge Streets.

Top Chef Episodes 4 and 5 Recap: Eddie’s Adorable Fist Pump

Hometown hero Konrad keeps on keepin’ on.

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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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Sneak Preview: February Classes at COOK

Tickets go on sale Monday, January 7th at 2 p.m.

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Learn the Secrets of Bordeaux at This Exclusive Wine Tasting

Union des Grands Crus de Bordeaux is hitting Philly on its North American tour with an epic wine tasting this month.

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Comforts of Home: Sarvida Reviewed

Lou Boquila doubles down on Filipino flavors with Sarvida, a smooth, balanced Fishtown sequel to Perla.

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Here’s What’s in Store for the Italian Market’s New Cooperative Restaurant

1149 is shooting to softly open with lunch service later this month, with plans for dinner series, an herbal apothecary, and more in the works.

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