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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 […]

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 […]

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.

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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Street Stlye April 24, 2009

Happy Friday! Since Street Style is now coming atcha from within our revamped newsletter, we’re also revamping our system just a bit … This time, […]

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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.

Obsessed: Picks From Our Style Squad

Danuta Mieloch, owner of Rescue Rittenhouse SpaCurrently loving: The Renewing Pack from Valmont “Essential to have stashed in my bag for emergencies; it helps smooth […]

Local spas and salons are offering up luxe pedicures, perfect for buffing and polishing those winter-worn tootsies so. Here are 10 we’ve definitely got our eyes on…

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3000BC Spa, Chestnut Hill and Wayne The Pedi: Spa PedicureThe Treatment: After soaking in an aromatherapy Dead Sea salt footbath, your feet will be covered […]

Barneys Co-Op Has Come To Stay

They built it, and oh, did the people come. It started last Thursday and hasn’t let up since — I wasn’t alone waltzing through the […]

Having a baby isn’t always easy. Luckily, Philadelphia is full of doctors working on the forefront of infertility treatments. Here, five local options that’ll help you give it your best shot.

Many women grow up believing that, at some point, they’ll find a guy, settle down and have a family. But it doesn’t always work that […]

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