restaurants
Where to Eat If You’re Seeing “Hamilton” in Philadelphia
Okay, you’ve shelled out for tickets for Hamilton (or gotten lucky in the $10 lottery). We’re not sure that any meal could measure up to the performance, but […]
East Passyunk Is Getting a Seafood Restaurant and Raw Bar
Last night, Fond owner Lee Styer celebrated 10 years in business for the French-influenced East Passyunk bar and restaurant. Now, he’s announced his plans for […]
This Philly Program Is Trying to Help Restaurant Workers Take Better Care of Themselves
Naimah Rutling knew her career was having a negative impact on her health. As a line cook for five-plus years, at Loews Hotel and the […]
The Ultimate Guide to Middle Eastern and Mediterranean Restaurants in Philly
Cuisines are often defined by lines on a map, but from a cultural standpoint, the Middle East is more of a concept than it is […]
The Sudden, Spectacular Rise of Middle Eastern Cuisine in Philadelphia
Cuisines are often defined by lines on a map, but from a cultural standpoint, the Middle East is more of a concept than it is […]
19 Top-Notch Philly-Area Restaurants You Can Rent for Your Wedding
It’s no secret that the keys to a great wedding reception are great friends, great music, and, in our humble opinion, great food. And if […]
8 Ways to Use Tea as Self-Care, From a Philly Tea Consultant
To me, tea might be the most soothing thing on the planet. I have so many important memories associated with it that it’s difficult to […]
How to Pivot a Restaurant Concept in Philly’s Cutthroat Dining Scene
Restaurants can close for so many reasons. Mismanagement. Bad ideas. Landlords jacking up rents and cutting into already razor-thin margins. Unforeseen issues out of owners’ control, […]
20 Romantic Restaurants for Celebrating Special Occasions in Philly
We’ve been sharing magical engagements, adorable proposals, and beautiful rings all month long. To continue our celebration of December as Proposal Month, we’ve put together […]
Habitat: A Look Into Kate Rohrer’s Retro-Glam Design for Louie Louie
Nobody needs reminding that 2016 was weird; by year’s end, morale for some had hit a low. That same year, designer Kate Rohrer signed on […]
Even Philly’s Fanciest Restaurants Have Hardcore Regulars
By the 15th course, we all started looking pretty dumb — nine of us, slack-jawed, watching Jesse Ito push slivers of fatty bluefin tuna (flown […]
Georges Perrier Is the Face of the Restaurant School’s New Bistro
The Restaurant School has been a training ground for some of the city’s top culinary talents. Now, the culinary school is adding Bistro Perrier, a new student-run concept that’s […]
8 Things to Eat and Drink in Philly Right Now
1. Corned beef sandwich at the Rooster Michael Solomonov’s for-good-not-profit eatery Rooster Soup Co. has rebranded as the Jewish deli — with booze, l’chaim! — […]
Karma in Old City Is Picking Up the Check for One Random Table Each Night This Summer
An Old City restaurant is paying it forward by picking up the check for one table each night for the rest of the summer. Karma, which […]
Luxe Bistro Louie Louie Is About to Open in University City
Louie Louie, the long-awaited concept from Fearless Restaurants, opens this week with lunch, dinner, and brunch at the Hilton Inn at Penn. The European-inspired bistro and bar, […]