Seafood
Ask an Expert: 5 Things You Should Know When Buying Seafood
Navigating the seafood case at your local grocery store or seafood supplier can be a daunting task. How do you know if the fish is […]
Thank God for Softies
The focus on seasonality has become standard in many of our city’s restaurant kitchens, expected to a point of becoming somewhat of a cliche. The […]
Where to Shop for Seafood in the Philly Area
For a city surrounded by so much water (and so close to the ocean) it’s surprisingly tough to get your hands on the best fish […]
Philly Is Going Through a Seafood Revival
We are, without a doubt, in the midst of a seafood renaissance. Here are five ways to make the most of the moment. 1. Start […]
Philadelphia Used to Be a Seafood Town. What Happened?
Back in the 1800s, catfish-and-waffle houses lined the Schuylkill into the Wissahickon. Shad fishing was once so popular on the Delaware, legend has it you […]
Stock Rittenhouse Is Adding Seafood Takeout for the Rest of the Summer
Starting today, July 1st, Tyler Akin’s Rittenhouse Stock location will serve as a ghost kitchen for “Anchor Light,” a takeout- and delivery-only concept that will […]
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 […]
Seafood in Philly: The Ultimate Guide
This city has had a tricky relationship with seafood over the years. Back in the day, it basically lived on fish cakes and oysters. And […]
Philly’s Next Big Food Trend Is … Canned Fish
Philadelphia’s next big food trend isn’t fresh or local. What’s New You can think of canned fish as charcuterie 2.0, in that the once lowbrow […]
First Look: Aether’s Swank, Seafood-Centric Menu in Fishtown
Aether, a new concept from the owners of Princeton’s Elements and Mistral in Princeton and King of Prussia, will open for dinner this Thursday, February 7th at 1832 Frankford Avenue. […]
Port Richmond Seafood Spot Bait & Switch Will Close
We’re only a week into 2019, but restaurant closings are already starting to pop up around Philly. The latest casualty is Bait & Switch, the […]
13 Philadelphia Restaurants Serving the Feast of the Seven Fishes
If you celebrate Christmas, you’re familiar with some iconic holiday foods: candy canes, cookies and milk put out for Santa, eggnog, maybe oranges and nuts […]
The Nauti Mermaid Is Bringing Maryland-Style Crabs to Old City
Old City is getting a new Maryland-style seafood spot. The Nauti Mermaid Crab House & Piano Bar, a new concept from the folks behind Jolly’s […]
8 Spots to Get $1 Oysters in Philadelphia
Happy hour may have been invented to get butts in seats and sell more booze, but the concept was perfected when some enterprising fishmonger had the […]
3rd & Ferry Will Bring Seafood to The Bourse Marketplace
Another tenant for The Bourse Marketplace food hall has been announced: 3rd & Ferry, an Easton-based fish market and seafood spot. While the Philly location will […]