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South Jersey Restaurants: The 2009 Philly Mag 50

SagamiCollingswood | Sushi | Entrées: $21-$30Ranking: 38 • Last Year’s Ranking: 38It’s not a slick atmosphere that makes this South Jersey sushi spot stand out—the […]

Pennsylvania Suburbs Restaurants: The 2009 Philly Mag 50

Alison TwoFort Washington | International | Entrées: $13-$20Ranking: 28 • Last Year’s Ranking: New to the ListGood things are happening at Alison Barshak’s second eatery […]

Northern Liberties Restaurants: The 2009 Philly Mag 50

Bar FerdinandNorthern Liberties | Spanish | Entrées: Less than $12Ranking: 49 • Last Year’s Ranking: 45This hip restaurant doesn’t try to play the look-at-me, I’m-so-cool […]

Center City West Restaurants: The 2009 Philly Mag 50

Barclay PrimeRittenhouse Square | Steakhouse | Entrées: More than $30Ranking: 17 • Last Year’s Ranking: 16As more steakhouses set up camp around the city, it […]

Center City East Restaurants: The 2009 Philly Mag 50

AmadaOld City | Spanish | Entrée: Under $13–$21Ranking: 8 • Last Year’s Ranking: 4Nearly four years after its debut, Jose ­Garces’s flagship is still one […]

Mediterranean Restaurants: The 2009 Philly Mag 50

KanellaWashington Square | Greek | Entrées: $13-$20Ranking: 44 • Last Year’s Ranking: New to the ListKanella’s “dips of the day” appetizer—three beige blobs served with […]


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

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.


Expensive Restaurants: The 2009 Philly Mag 50

Alison TwoFort Washington | International | Entrées: $13-$20Ranking: 28 • Last Year’s Ranking: New to the ListGood things are happening at Alison Barshak’s second eatery […]

Moderately Priced Restaurants: The 2009 Philly Mag 50

AmadaOld City | Spanish | Entrée: Under $13–$21Ranking: 8 • Last Year’s Ranking: 4Nearly four years after its debut, Jose ­Garces’s flagship is still one […]

Inexpensive Restaurants: The 2009 Philly Mag 50

Bar FerdinandNorthern Liberties | Spanish | Entrées: Less than $12Ranking: 49 • Last Year’s Ranking: 45This hip restaurant doesn’t try to play the look-at-me, I’m-so-cool […]

Very Expensive Restaurants: The 2009 Philly Mag 50

Barclay PrimeRittenhouse Square | Steakhouse | Entrées: More than $30Ranking: 17 • Last Year’s Ranking: 16As more steakhouses set up camp around the city, it […]

2009 Philly Mag 50 Methodology

For this list, we defined “restaurant” as a sit-down, full-service establishment. Our reviewers ate hundreds of meals during multiple visits to almost 200 restaurants (and […]

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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.


Pasta dinner the night before? Check. Hit the Porta Potty before the start? Check. But there are a few other things local surgeon Jerry Peden, MD — a six-time Broad Street Run racer — says you should keep in mind before lacing up

 This Sunday morning Jerry Peden will run Broad Street for the sixth time. “I really enjoy it. It’s a great race, and everyone feels like […]

Crozer’s new “multi-cycle” IVF packages may save couples money and stress

For many couples, having a baby doesn’t come easy — and coming up with the cash for infertility treatments can be even harder. On average, […]

Fairmount Park Recreation Guide

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