The Jaffa Paradox: A Buzzy, Bright Space That Feels Surprisingly Hollow
Kensington’s towering new restaurant gives diners high hopes, but those lofty aspirations fall short.
Oyster House Gets a Swanky New Look
Plus: Fairmount gets a new-ish sushi spot, a recap of the Glu Hospitality fallout, and Weckerly’s plans to open a cafe and scoop shop.
John’s Water Ice to Open in Deep South Philly
Plus: Korea Taqueria expands into Kensington, Brunchaholics gets a rebrand, and the Kalaya and Fish Cheeks collaboration dinner you can’t miss.
Tequilas Is Reopening … Today!
Two years after a fire forced it to close, Rittenhouse’s favorite Mexican restaurant is back, and with a few new surprises.
The Ultimate Guide to Seafood in Philly
Looking for somewhere to get crabs, lobster, fried shrimp, or fresh fish? You’ve come to the right place.
The City’s Newest Hyped Cheesesteak Is Completely Overrated
Our critic visits Uncle Gus’ Steaks in the Reading Terminal Market. It doesn’t go great.
A Look at Ember & Ash’s Gastropub Glow-Up
Plus: Little Walter’s introduces brunch, details about the Chef’s Conference, and Philly’s first-ever Stouts & Snouts event.
New Sports Bar Celebrates Opening with $100,000 Giveaway
Plus: The Ground in Rittenhouse reopens its kitchen after a small fire, a cocktail pop-up that’s cuckoo for Cocoa Puffs, and Kampar’s Muhibbah dinner finds a new home.
La Baja Is Chef Dionicio Jiménez’s Best Cooking Yet
Scallops and chorizo meet Thai curry; hibiscus-braised short rib mingles with risotto — the menu at La Baja is a chimera of culinary influences.
Mulherin’s Pizzeria Is Closing, According to WARN Notice
Plus: Kampar moves forward with Muhibbah dinner after this weekend’s fire, Pod’s quarter-century of spaced-out retro-’80s dining comes to an end, and Kismet’s bagel empire continues to expand.
Is This the Future of Food? Wonder’s 10 Philly Hubs Have Us Worried
Plus: Meet Fork’s new chef, the Great Migration dinner you shouldn’t miss, and a new American Vietnamese comfort food spot opens in Point Breeze.
Grika Dreams of Fusion: Inside East Passyunk’s New Italian-Asian Restaurant
How a trip to Rome inspired Marc Grika to close Flannel and open DaVinci & Yu.
Fishtown Is About to Get a Taste of El Chingon
Plus: An Italian-Asian fusion spot is coming to East Passyunk, there’s a hot new happy hour in Rittenhouse, and Mangia Mobile goes brick-and-mortar.
FCM Hospitality’s New Club is a “Blank Canvas for Nightlife”
Plus: Liberty Kitchen comes to Chestnut Hill, the team behind Bardea opens Casa Nonna, and where to celebrate the Super Bowl and Mardi Gras at the same time.