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Best of Philly 2026: Food & Drink

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Mother and daughter Pica's pizza fans grabbing an afternoon snack at the new Pica's Broomall location on Tuesday
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Tina Fey’s Favorite Pizza Shop Pica’s Reopens in Delco

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Oyster Shuckers! Pastry Chefs! These Are the Unsung Heroes Behind Philly’s Best Restaurants

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Best of Philly Bars: Here’s Where to Drink Right Now

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The Nourishing Force of Honeysuckle Provisions

The Afrocentric cafe is putting out some of the most thoughtful dishes in the whole city right now.

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At El Chingon, the Cemita Is King

After 20-plus years of working for other people, veteran baker Juan Carlos Aparicio is making Pueblan food on his terms. The results are outstanding.

Q&A

Lauren Biederman on Her Lox-Slicing Pet Peeves and the Power of Noodle Kugel

Lauren Biederman has built a devoted following of fish-inclined Philadelphians. Three years after opening Biederman’s Specialty Foods, here’s what she’s learned.

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Just One Dish: Chuck Rice and Gravy from Kings and Queens Liberian Cuisine

The story behind this staple dish at Kings and Queens Liberian Cuisine in Upper Darby, how it’s made, and why you’ll love it.

Guides

How to Celebrate Valentine’s Day if Prix-Fixe Dining Isn’t Your Thing

Tell someone how special they are with these Valentine’s Day meal alternatives to a Romantic Night Out™.

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Eagles Super Bowl Food Specials for Last-Minute Fans

Green cannoli, green beer, football-shaped pizzas, and much more.


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50 Best Restaurants in Philadelphia

50 Best Restaurants in Philadelphia

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.

The Philly 15: Philadelphia’s Best New Restaurants

The Philly 15: Philadelphia’s Best New Restaurants

Everything you need to know about what’s new and what’s next in Philadelphia's dining scene.

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25 Essential Hoagie Shops

In a city of endless hoagie choices, these are the spots you can always count on.

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All Hail the Hoagie

Our all-you-can-eat guide to the true king of Philadelphia sandwiches. 

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Secrets to the Perfect Hoagie Roll

Hoagies are perfect when the bread is perfect. In Philly, that perfection is achieved via a few dedicated families.

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We Honored My Late Father-in-Law by Eating Hoagies

For a food-obsessed father and Philadelphian, our feast was an ideal tribute and a new tradition.

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Just One Dish: Poppe’s Sandwich at Heavy Metal Sausage Co.

The story behind Heavy Metal Sausage’s zungenblutwurst sandwich, how it’s made, and why you should be going out of your way to eat it.

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Where We’re Drinking Right Now: The Best New Bars in Philly

Where We’re Drinking Right Now: The Best New Bars in Philly

Here’s what’s new and cool — or chaotic but fun — in Philly’s drinking world right now.

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Q&A

Omar Tate Has Seen Enough of Your Butter Boards on TikTok

Esquire’s Chef of the Year for 2020 and the owner West Philly cafe Honeysuckle Provisions talks about viral food trends, fatherhood, and why you really shouldn’t buy a toaster.

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The Thai BYOB Serving Some of Philly’s Finest Meatballs

At Grandma’s on Walnut Street, Donrutai “Chef Locket” Jainon draws inspiration from her Chiang Mai upbringing and her grandmother’s recipes. You’ll want to be a regular.

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What’s the Future of Dessert in Philly Restaurants?

Amidst pandemic-era staffing cuts and rising costs of food and labor, Philly businesses are adapting their pastry programs to keep sweets on the menu.

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Game-Day Specials for Your Eagles Watch Party

Just like the rest of us, Philly bakeries, restaurants, and bars are all in on the Eagles’ playoffs run.

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