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Philly bakers are recasting the Southern specialty cake
as everything from waffles to whoopie pies

Red velvet waffle / SupperIt may be the most decadent brunch entrée in town: Chef Mitch Prensky thins his cocoa-powder-based red velvet cake mix into […]

Show us a successful Philly restaurant — even a busy A.C. casino — and we’ll show you a hands-on, can’t-miss cooking class. How to choose? Just pick the foodie you’d like to channel

You Want To Be: Jacques PépinA lesson in bread-making culminates in a demo-ing of gnocchi parisienne. Saturday, February 12, 10 a.m. to noon; $50 for […]

Feature: Cocktail of the Moment: The Rittenhouse Sour

Step 1Fill a 10-ounce glass with ice. [sidebar] Step 2Add 2 ounces good rye whiskey, 1 ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice, 3/4 ounce simple syrup, […]

Feature: The Cheesesteak Cookie

It’s finally happened: The iconic Philly sandwich has muscled its way onto the dessert menu with … the cheesesteak cookie. Baker Melissa Torre of Queen […]

Step aside, burgers. There’s a new bar trend in town.

A guy walks into an Irish pub and orders … West Carolina hickory-smoked, hand-pulled-and-chopped pork barbecue and smoked brisket with a side of collards. It’s […]

A local author’s fishing expedition.

Are you wondering how to … 1. Bone the notoriously complicated shad?  2. Put that leftover squid ink sac to good use?  3. Prepare fish […]

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.

This winter, keep warm with drinks that have a smoky subtext.

SPIRIT: Ardbeg Corryvreckan Islay Single Malt Whisky. SAYS WHO?: Lew Bryson, Pennsylvania-based managing editor of Malt Advocate magazine. WHY: Islay whiskies, made on an island […]

Philly fellas, take note: Classic plaid is having a major moment, and there’s more than one way for you to hop on the bandwagon.

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Da Vinci’s chopper, a 2000 B.C. broad, and the scariest shark ever.

The Helicoprion Sometimes extinction is a good thing, as in the case of this Jaws-as-conceived-by-Robert Rodriguez creature that, lucky for us, predated humans by a […]

The Goods: Handmade-in-Philly Valentines

Ready … set … go get your calendar!

Tough Mudder Distance: 9 miles. Good for: A challenge. Why it rocks: Designed by British Special Forces, Allentown’s Ironman-meets-Burning Man combo of mud, ropes, hills, […]

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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.

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A re-done Northeast Philly joint is all German, all the time.

The former Blue Ox is, like its predecessor, all German, all the time. New owners Mike “Scoates” Scotese and Patrick McGinley, who also helm the […]

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This quick-service meatball shop has a long legacy.

If the name of this quick-service meatball shop sounds familiar, it should — yes, it’s those Marabellas, of the eponymous restaurants. There are multiple meatball […]

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This former Queen Village spot moved on up.

A restaurant’s mojo is often tied up in its location, but this beloved, under-the-radar BYO has not only survived its move from Queen Village to […]

Secret weapons

NoLibs runner and trainer Phil Clark customizes training plans, builds your skills with drills, and films your feet in motion to find the best sneaks […]

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