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Are Philly’s wine prices too high?

In his newly updated Wine Buyer’s Guide (out this week), wine critic Robert Parker calls for a boycott on restaurants whose exorbitant markups on wine […]

Australia specializes in dry French-inspired style of rieslings and produces remarkably versatile ood-friendly, yet fantastic alone — wines

While undeniably delicious, rieslings can be a challenge to shop for. These wines range from bone-dry to dessert sweet, and few declare their degree of […]

In case you missed it: Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds at the Electric Factory, October 7, 2008.

Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds at the Electric Factory, October 7th Ten words or less … Imagine if Leonard Cohen were a prolific, shameless […]

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With a sale at host, new clothing at Reward, and the grand opening of a True Religion store there is a lot of style to be reported.

I hopped on the bus to Old City yesterday to check out Reward, which we told you about a last month. It’s a new store […]

Philly Mag theater critic David Cregan reviews The Do’s and Don’ts of Time Travel by Nicholas Wardigo.

Philadelphia Magazine welcomes new theater critic and Villanova’s assistant professor of theater, David Cregan, to the fold (MB Case got hit in the head with […]

Best of Philly 2026: Best Philadelphians

Best of Philly 2026: Best Philadelphians

Brainiac scientists. The city’s most fanatical fans. A Mister Softee aficionado who stole our hearts — and more of our favorite neighbors this year

The 25 Most Philly Athletes of All Time

The 25 Most Philly Athletes of All Time

This city has had a love affair with the pitchers, running backs, goalies, and point guards who have called it home. Here, we present our definitive ranking. Let the debates begin.

Philly Mag‘s editor of impresario confesses the inaccuracy of with his 2008 Barrymore predictions.

A couple of months ago, I made my predictions for the 2008 Barrymore Awards. Well, last night, the Barrymores were handed out at the Crystal […]

New Orleans chef Don Applebaum brings some of the best Cajun food to the Philadelphia area.

Tucked into a six-seat stall at the Booth’s Corner Farmer’s Market, there’s some Mardi Gras caliber magic happening at Cajun Kate’s. It’s an odd spot […]

Are entrées under $20 on the dining-out endangered species list? Not at Nicholas, a new cozy 30-seater in Pennsport.

Entrée prices are pretty steep, even at budget-friendly BYOBs. Are entrées under $20 on the dining-out endangered species list? Not at Nicholas, a new cozy […]

Philly Mag food critic Joy Manning finds out why Kaya’s Fusion Cuisine’s cheesecake is so popular.

Who doesn’t love cheesecake? A rich wedge of cream cheese, egg and sugar cradled in a graham-cracker crust is the epitome of indulgence for many […]

In historic Society Hill, a home with a sensitivity to modern elegance. View the slideshow here.

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76 Other Ways Philly Changed the World

76 Other Ways Philly Changed the World

Sure, Philly gave America democracy. But, from bubble gum to the world’s first computer to life-saving medical breakthroughs, Philadelphia’s greatest export is actually our influence.

Our Petition Worked — Ona Judge Day Is Now Official

Our Petition Worked — Ona Judge Day Is Now Official

We launched a petition to urge the Mayor and City Council to make May 21st a day to honor the brave former slave who escaped from George Washington — because no one tells Philadelphia to keep the truth to ourselves.

Home: On the Walls

Philly style-setters Schooly D and Jennifer Ramsay bring vintage-modern cool to the Main Line. View the slideshow here.

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One Chester County couple’s labor of love. View the slideshow here.

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Philly is teeming with crafty-cool people who are imparting their knowledge to the less-than-handy folks in these fun classes, and you get to walk away with your cool new handiwork, too.

Whenever autumn rolls around, I begin fantasizing about whipping up cute little handmade goodies — knitting a pair of mittens for my sister, bringing hand-poured […]

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