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Beyond 50 Best Restaurants: Why the Best Seat in a Restaurant Is at the Bar

Why settle for a quiet table when you can get a front-row seat to the action in the kitchen and accidentally become best friends with a stranger?


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50 Best Restaurants in Philadelphia

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Restaurant Club Offers: June 16, 2009

Through June 30th: Spice Things Up It’s been a few months since I’ve been to Divan Turkish Kitchen, but I still dream about the creamy, […]

Gnocchi Deal

The often forgotten Gnocchi on Passyunk Avenue between South and Bainbridge has a deal worth remembering. Two people, 2 salads, 2 entrees, 2 desserts and […]

Five Questions: Jonathan Makar of Snackbar

Jonathan Makar opened Snackbar restaurant on Rittenhouse Square to good reviews back in 2006. Since then, the fare has transformed from molecular gastronomy to more […]

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Seasons 52 Gets Gonged

Craig LaBan is never easy on chains but maybe Seasons 52 at the Cherry Hill Mall will fare better. After all, there is the promise […]

The Happy Hour Spreadsheet

Have you seen the spreadsheet with all of the Philadelphia happy hours in it? It was first e-mailed to us on Friday. We overheard it […]

Dispatches From Dave: Inside the Kitchen at Mercato

I particularly enjoy Mercato in the warmer months — outdoor seating and open windows expand the space — and its combination of casual and quality […]


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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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Smoke ‘Em

Smokin’ Betty’s, the barbecue and comfort food restaurant at 11th and Sansom finally opens today at 11. We hear there’s a turducken burger on the […]

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Rick’s Steaks Opens Today

Rick’s Steaks will be opening today at the food court in the Bellevue. It’s been just about 8 months since he was forced to leave […]

Eat This Now: Mémé’s Fried Chicken Platter

After two fruit-only lunches this week, I figured I had done enough penance to finally indulge in Chef David Katz’s fried chicken lunch at his […]

Show Pops Some Love

Think your dad is tops? Nominate him for Morton’s Best Dad Contest at www.mortons.com/bestdad (you’ll have to say why he deserves that World’s Greatest Dad […]

Recession Specials Updated

Hey penny pinching fine-diners! We’ve at long last updated our Recession Specials. Check it out, there are now twice as many ways to save a […]

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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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Eyeball Bender From The Past

It’s now a bar with a pleasing beer selection. In 1972 it was Philadelphia Blacksmiths Supply Co. Do you recognize it? Photo via PhillyHistory.org.

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Rick’s Inspection Set For Today

The ongoing saga of Rick’s Steaks continues. The Bellevue location was set for a Monday but the inspector was sick. So the L&I inspection was […]

The Best of Foobooz: June 11, 2009

We Want This in the Wurst Way Rejoice, fans of German beer and food: There’s a new spot coming to town. Read More on Foobooz […]

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Tonight

Meet up with City Paper’s new Moveable Feast Happy Hour as they kick off the fun across the street from their offices at Eulogy. There […]

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