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Italian Restaurants: The 2009 Philly Mag 50

Birchrunville Store CafeBirchrunville | French-Italian | Entrées: $13-$20Ranking: 27 • Last Year’s Ranking: 13To say this Chester County BYO has a loyal following is an […]

International 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 […]

Indian Restaurants: The 2009 Philly Mag 50

BindiCenter City | Indian | Entrée: $18—$24Ranking: 11 • Last Year’s Ranking: New to the ListWhen chef Marcie Turney and partner Valerie Safran opened their […]

French Restaurants: The 2009 Philly Mag 50

Birchrunville Store CafeBirchrunville | French-Italian | Entrées: $13-$20Ranking: 27 • Last Year’s Ranking: 13To say this Chester County BYO has a loyal following is an […]

Asian Restaurants: The 2009 Philly Mag 50

MorimotoWashington Square | Japanese | Entrée: $21—$30Ranking: 13 • Last Year’s Ranking: 10It’s neither the newest nor the flashiest of ­Stephen Starr’s restaurants, but ­Morimoto […]

American Restaurants: The 2009 Philly Mag 50

AnsillQueen Village | Continental | Entrées: $13-$20Ranking: 20 • Last Year’s Ranking: 17While Ansill may not be as tightly focused as some of our other […]

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.

West Philadelphia Restaurants: The 2009 Philly Mag 50

DistritoUniversity City | Mexican | Entrée: Under $12Ranking: 7 • Last Year’s Ranking: New to the ListThe mango margaritas flow, the neon-pink walls glow, and […]

South Philly/Queen Village Restaurants: The 2009 Philly Mag 50

AnsillQueen Village | Continental | Entrées: $13-$20Ranking: 20 • Last Year’s Ranking: 17While Ansill may not be as tightly focused as some of our other […]

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 […]

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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.

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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.

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 […]

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 […]

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