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Why settle for a quiet table when you can get a front-row seat to the action in the kitchen and accidentally become best friends with a stranger?
Why the Best Seat in a Restaurant Is at the Bar
Why settle for a quiet table when you can get a front-row seat to the action in the kitchen and accidentally become best friends with a stranger?
A Look at Philly’s Newest Unstuffy Food Awards
The Tasties — a first-of-its-kind culinary awards ceremony for Philly and the city’s “biggest night in food” — just got bigger.
The James Beard Semifinalists List Is Out, and the Newcomers Are Stealing the Show
The usual suspects are in the running, but the wave of newcomers says a lot about where Philly’s dining scene is headed.
The Robot Wawa Was Always a Bad Idea. And Now It’s Closing
The soulless, dystopian all-digital Wawa of the future completely missed the point of why we go to Wawa in the first place.
Podcast: How We Decide Who Makes Philly Mag’s 50 Best Restaurants
Peek behind the curtain at how we come up with our annual list of the most exciting restaurants in Philly.
The Central New York Pasta That’s Winning Over Philly
Chicken riggies has become a surprise top-seller at University City’s Corio.
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.
Inside Eataly: The Most Chaotic (and Compelling) Store at the KOP Mall
It’s been three months since the doors opened, and the crowds haven’t let up. Is Eataly KOP a culinary destination or a very expensive amusement park?
How NOT to Get a Reservation at Mawn
One scalper thought they’d hit the reservation jackpot — until Phila and Rachel Lorn found out.
The Best Non-Alcoholic Cocktails on Philly Menus Right Now
These aren’t “mocktails.” They’re classy, well-thought-out, crafted cocktails that just so happen to be alcohol-free.
Philly’s Most Exciting New Bars and Restaurants to Watch in 2026
A Thai/Filipino/Mexican/Chinese spot, a reality show restaurant, and a new cocktail bar from the WineDive team. Here’s what critic Jason Sheehan is looking forward to this year.
The Cure For Loneliness? Dining Out Alone
What if a table for one isn’t a sign of isolation, but its antidote?
Here’s what’s new and cool — or chaotic but fun — in Philly’s drinking world right now.
Philly Mag’s Most Memorable Meals of 2025
We may have 1,000 food photos saved on our phones from this year, but these are the best bites from 2025 that mattered the most.
7 Reviews That Defined Philly Dining in 2025
This was the year when Philly’s restaurant scene found its soul.
Love & Honey Reveals Plans to Open Six New Locations
The fried-chicken empire is expanding to the burbs. Plus: Where to celebrate the New Year, and the soup subscription service you need.
Can This New Food Hall Solve College Hunger?
University City’s Gather stands alone for its commitment to community, small local restaurants and fighting hunger.
