Guides

Celebrating the Most Talented Curtis Institute of Music Graduates

Plus, a look at the prestigious Rittenhouse school’s rising stars, including a 14-year-old who insists on remaining mononymous.


Longform

Paul Offit vs. RFK Jr. Is the Battle of Our Times

Guides

Candidate Crib Sheet: The Race to Replace Dwight Evans

Opinion

Why Philly Needs an Ona Judge Day

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Web Original: Street Style: Cold-Weather Cool

Web Original: Where We’re Eating: Thai Chef & Noodle

I was skeptical when a frequent lunch companion suggested we try Thai Chef & Noodle Fusion, a brand new spot (opened a week ago) that […]

Web Original: Critic’s Notebook: What to Watch Tonight

My Netflix rental history paints a clear picture of my obsession with food. Favorite flicks include Big Night, Eat Drink Man Woman, Mostly Martha and […]

Forget salad — a hearty soup is the best way to start off a healthy Thanksgiving meal.

Butternut Squash Soup 4 butternut squash, about 2 lbs each5 Tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil½ cup diced onion1/8 cup brown sugar½ tsp ground cloves1 cup non-fat […]

Ticket Alert: Maz Jobrani, Mike Epps, and Katy Perry

To avoid scalpers and Craigslist scams, consult this handy guide to shows soon to go on sale … Even with Obama in the White House, […]

Performance Review: The War Party

The War Party by Vincent DelaneyInterAct Theatre CompanyDirected by Rebecca WrightStarring Susan Wilder, Meghan Heimbecker, and Tim Moyer 10 Words or Less … Losing U.S. […]


Best of Philly 2025: City Life

Best of Philly 2025: City Life

Our world-champion Eagles, a messy traffic stop, an unexpected councilperson, and the Delco pope

Inside Pennsbury High’s Legendary Prom: The Most Epic School Dance in America

Inside Pennsbury High’s Legendary Prom: The Most Epic School Dance in America

A six-figure budget. Hundreds of helpers. Giant art installations. A tentacled kraken. This prom is like no other.


Savor straight or on the rocks, or make a mean Manhattan.

As American whiskeys gain in popularity, a wider range of styles is beginning to emerge. Brands like Bulleit are exploring a leaner and more subtle […]

Keihl’s Wants You; A New Vintage Store Opens and Kellijane Heats Up a Sale

Kiehl’s is in the democratic spirit this week by leaving it up you to vote on the new formula for their Pear Tree Corner products. […]

Bobby Scalia Jr. pays homage to his hometown with his flashy, one-of-a-kind clothing line.

We can’t say we were surprised to learn that Bobby Scalia Jr., the guy behind the flashy line Street Star Custom Clothing is a tattoo-aholic. […]

Trim the fat — not the flavor! — from your Thanksgiving table with this hearty vegetable dish from La Femme Gourmet

Your Thanksgiving spread doesn’t have to sacrifice nutrition to leave guests clamoring for more. Personal chef Elizabeth Snader of La Femme Gourmet specializes in seasonal, […]

Are you a Mr. (or Mrs.) Menu Preview?

When I’m reviewing a restaurant, I pore over an eatery’s website and online menu before my visit, strategizing my meals so that I make sure […]

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How Two Philadelphia Tortoises Stole Our Hearts

How Two Philadelphia Tortoises Stole Our Hearts

Beloved Galapagos tortoises Mommy and Abrazzo became first-time parents — and gave their species a ray of hope.

An Oral History of the Sound of Philadelphia

An Oral History of the Sound of Philadelphia

Fifty years after founding their legendary Philadelphia International Records, Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff, with friends and collaborators from Thom Bell to John Oates to Patti LaBelle, look back on the musical partnership that came to define the city.


Transforming a townhouse’s workspace from restrictive to roomy

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Jose Garces’s bright and funky eatery offers a stylish south-of-the-border backdrop for sipping lime-and-Patrón cocktails—and joyously defying winter

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A cozy gathering of Main Line needlepointers makes the perfect pattern for a winter party

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Is Turkish coffee the best blend? Pick it up at these Philly locations.

Coffee became a nonnegotiable part of my morning routine when I was in fourth grade. I am a former Starbuck’s barista and reformed addict who […]

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