restaurants
Lauren Biederman on Her Lox-Slicing Pet Peeves and the Power of Noodle Kugel
Behind the Line is Foobooz’s interview series with the people who make up Philly’s dynamic bar and restaurant scene. For the complete archives, go here. Biederman’s Specialty […]
Where to Eat Vegan Food in Philly
Whether you’re cutting back on meat after watching a devastating Polish film about a runaway donkey or you genuinely can’t remember the last time you […]
How to Celebrate Valentine’s Day if Prix-Fixe Dining Isn’t Your Thing
Valentine’s Day is full of tired clichés: fixed-price menus, heart-shaped boxes of waxy chocolates, red roses that will soon wilt and die. It’s easy to […]
Where to Have a Blowout Birthday Dinner in Philly
Diners in Philly can be divided into two categories: those who celebrate their birthdays by pretending it doesn’t exist and those who prefer to honor […]
Just One Dish: Poppe’s Sandwich at Heavy Metal Sausage Co.
Welcome to Just One Dish, the Foobooz series chronicling an outstanding menu item at a Philly restaurant — the story behind the dish, how it’s […]
What’s the Future of Dessert in Philly Restaurants?
The best moment of dinner out, for me, is when the dessert menu lands on the table. I pore over each description, sometimes even delegating […]
Essen Bakery Heads to Fishtown
East Passyunk’s Essen Bakery is expanding to 110 West Berks Street on the Fishtown and Kensington border. James Beard-nominated pastry chef Tova du Plessis will […]
Where to Go on a First Date With Someone You’re Only Sorta Into
I recently heard about a woman who goes on dates in Philadelphia and, if she knows within the first 10 minutes that the dynamic isn’t […]
Our City Chose Illegal Parking Over Its Vibrant Dining Scene
I love Philadelphia, I love Philadelphia restaurants, I love the people who operate them and work in them. I always have. For 25 years, I’ve […]
Where to Eat Around Rittenhouse Square
There are a million reasons why you might be in search of a meal near Rittenhouse Square. Maybe it’s to meet your picky parents who […]
The Myth of the Authentic Chef
“I’m missing a connection to you. … ” “[I don’t see] her Korean American roots. … ” “She was scared. … ” These were the […]
The No-B.S. Guide to Getting Into Philly’s Busiest Restaurants
People in Philly can smell bullshit from a football field away, and if someone tells you they possess a foolproof way to get their butt […]
Forget Presents, Gift These Philly Food and Drink Classes for the Holidays
Let’s face it, the pressure to nail thoughtful, creative gifts becomes harder every year. But what if instead of focusing on things to buy, you […]
Tabachoy’s Chance Anies Is Ready To Show Philly Who He Is
On a rainy Friday in November, Chance Anies is chopping pork shoulder underneath a neon sign shaped like a pig. The porky connection isn’t lost […]
Why Is it So Hard for Philly Restaurants to Offer Health Insurance?
When Sarah Myers was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in March of 2021 after working in the restaurant industry for more than a decade, they wondered […]