December 2024/January 2025 Issue
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Provenance Is Philly’s Most Ambitious Restaurant — If It Can Survive
Chef Nich Bazik has ruffled feathers — and spent a ton of cash — in his audacious quest to build a Michelin-grade restaurant more or less from scratch.
Can John Fry Revive Temple?
The former Drexel president has built his legacy reshaping not just universities, but the neighborhoods they call home.
Metropolis
BOP50: A Boozy Timeline of Philly’s Cocktail Scene
Our nightlife has evolved significantly over the past 50 years, as chronicled in the history of Best of Philly.
Scout
Living in Center City West: A Neighborhood Guide
From City Hall to the Schuylkill River, you’ll discover a bit of everything.
A Peek at One Philly Interior Designer’s Vintage Decor Collection
Shop some of Madeline Hause’s antique treasures starting December 4th at LÄETE in Chestnut Hill.
Weekending in Québec City
The UNESCO World Heritage Site is rich with European charm, holiday markets, and fine dining.
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Black Dragon Takeout: A Bold Experiment in Flavor Fusion
Don’t come to Black Dragon Takeout hoping for Chinese takeout or quintessential soul food — come in expecting the unexpected.
Bastia: A Mediterranean Marvel in Fishtown
Tyler Akin’s new Fishtown restaurant takes diners from the shores of Corsica to the top of Philly’s dining scene.