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Philly’s Coolest Wine Bar Is Inside a Vintage Shop

       Listen to the audio edition here: A little after 6 p.m. on a Friday night last September, I’m sitting amid a sea […]

Food and drink at Sonny's Cocktail Joint in Philadelphia, which already has an auto-gratuity policy. Will more Philadelphia restaurants add an auto-gratuity to all checks during the World Cup in Philadelphia?
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Should Philly Restaurants Add Auto-Gratuity During the World Cup?

       Listen to the audio edition here: Over the course of 39 days in June and July, amid all of our semiquincentennial festivities, more […]

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Inside Stephen Starr’s $20 Million Roman Holiday

Editor’s note: This story went to press before the 100-layer lasagna was removed from Borromini’s menu. First, we have to talk about the lasagna at […]

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Hallmark’s “Temu Cheesesteaks” Spark Outrage in Philly

       Listen to the audio edition here: Sorry, folks. I do not have the time nor the interest to watch Hallmark’s new romance/mystery/alt-history […]

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Sake Shots and Steel Blades: Inside Philly’s Wild Sushi Spectacle

On a recent Sunday afternoon, over 100 sushi fans piled into Starbolt to watch a Japanese tradition that goes way beyond any dining experience you’ll […]

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Is Roxanne Closed for Good? Here’s What Chef Alexandra Holt Told Us

For those of you who haven’t already heard, chef Alexandra Holt’s Roxanne is closed. But she says it’s only closed for now. “We’re not shutting […]

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Dunkin’ Benches Boston Kreme for the Sixers-Celtics Playoff Series

Dunkin’ is picking a side — and in Philly, that means there’s no room for Boston. The Sixers are in the thick of their playoff […]

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Where Philly’s 2026 James Beard Nominees Like to Eat (and Drink)

       Listen to the interview edition here: When the James Beard Award nominees for 2026 were announced, Philly had a strong showing with […]

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Requiem for Fleur’s: A Great Restaurant You’ll Never Eat at Again

       Listen to the audio edition here: By the time you read this, Fleur’s will be closed. And that sucks. It sucks for […]

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Philly’s Outdoor Drinking Spots That Are Already Open for the Season

Spring is here, so despite the erratic weather, outdoor drinking season in Philly has officially begun! As with nature, the thaw is gradual; we’re waiting […]