All That’s Fresh in Food & Drink
All That’s Fresh in Food & Drink
Field Day brings foraged cocktails, a fermentation lab, and Sweet Amalia chef Melissa McGrath to Northern Liberties.
Here Are Philly’s 10 James Beard Award Semifinalists For 2024
The James Beard Award Semifinalists list gives us a broader view of excellence in the Philadelphia dining scene.
There’s a Hot Chicken Fight Brewing in the Northeast
A hot chicken chain restaurant from L.A. is creeping into Asad’s territory. Plus: Federal Donuts is making moves, Ember & Ash welcomes the Year of the Dragon, and pop-ups galore.
What We Don’t Talk About When We Talk About The Michelin Guide
Would Michelin’s presence threaten the spirit of Philadelphia’s dining scene, or help it? Who would really benefit?
Black ‘n Brew Cafe Owners Being Forced to Vacate After 17 Years
The landlord claims the two have unresolved financial obligations. The owners swear that’s just not true.
Philly Mourns Charisse McGill, Founder of French Toast Bites and Lokal Artisan Foods
The outpouring of love and support shows just how much McGill meant to the community.
The Art of the Pivot: Advice on Changing Careers From My Loup’s Former GM
After helping to open Vernick Fish and My Loup, Neil Ross is trading in his front-of-house cred for a new role and sharing the lessons he’s learned along the way.
Philadelphia has always known that Philadelphia’s food scene is one of the best in the country, but it is nice to be recognized nationally as a dining destination. Here’s our list of the most exciting restaurants putting Philadelphia on the map.
Farewell, Twenty Manning. Hello, Little Water
Twenty Manning is closing, making way for a new restaurant by the couple behind River Twice. Plus: pizza news you can use, the vinyl cocktail bar scene continues to grow, and Almyra has a new happy hour.
Jim’s Steaks Delco and Jim’s West Philly Court Battle Reignites
Slander! Defamation! This situation just got greasier.
Where to Eat and Drink in Fairmount
One of Philly’s most beautiful and historic neighborhoods also boasts a sleeper-hit dining scene.
Is Freelance Pizza Making a Comeback?
Plus: Boodle Fight Night, Bloomsday is open for lunch again, and cheers to these Girl Scout cookie-themed beers.
Meet the Chef Duo Creating Seafood Synergy at Oyster House
Chefs Joe Campoli and James Waters have held many roles within Oyster House’s kitchen — including being each other’s bosses.
Here’s what’s new and cool — or chaotic but fun — in Philly’s drinking world right now.
The Openings (and Closings) You Need to Pay Attention to in 2024
Plus: Details on what is moving into the old Primal Supply, Farm and Fisherman Tavern’s cheesesteak series, and the dance party you won’t want to miss during Philly Loves Bowie Week.
6 Restaurant Reviews That Sum Up Philly Dining in 2023
Our Restaurant Critic, Jason Sheehan, reflects on some of his favorite restaurant moments, including that time he showed up to My Loup without his wallet.
Fitler Square Says “No” to Bringing Back Jezabel’s Cafe
Jezabel Careaga had a plan to bring a cafe back to Fitler Square after years away. But the neighbors had other ideas.
For $900 Million, La Colombe Adds Value to Chobani’s “Core Yogurt Portfolio”
Plus: There’s a new sushi omakase and it’s booking up fast, Continental Midtown drops a glittery new cocktail, and Victory joins forces with Tastykake to make the beer no one asked for but we obviously need.
