August 2019 Issue
Featured
Presenting the Worst of Philly 2019: From Brian Sims to Geno’s Steaks and Beyond
Here are 14 losers, duds, disasters, and complete embarrassments from the year past.
Gritty Pays Tribute to 7 Iconic Philadelphians As Only Gritty Can
We asked our choice for this year’s Best Philadelphian to reflect on some other great Philadelphians (and to muse on overnight success).
Metropolis
Why You Really Need to Take Your Kid to Drag Queen Storytime
The pre-K set learns some invaluable lessons at Mister John’s Music.
11 Insider Tips for Making Your Next Trip Through PHL a Breeze
Our airport is only lame if you’re a lousy navigator.
The Audience Is the Real Draw at Philly’s Best Open-Mic Night
The masterminds of Glbl Vllg are turning spontaneity into art.
Scout
I Went Running With an Adoptable Dog — and I Can’t Tell Who Got More Out of It
Sometimes the right training partners have four legs, not two.
4 Gorgeous Plant Stores Where You Can Fill Your Home With Green
Take your first steps toward caring for another living thing.
Move Over, Marie Kondo: Janet Bernstein Is the Home Organizer We Need Now
If Kondo is all about discovering what sparks joy, then Bernstein is about what’s most practical.
The Philly Power Couple That’s Quietly Nurturing the City’s Creative Class
How Amy and Leo Voloshin are expanding their beloved brands into an empire.
Navigator
We Asked 5 French Philadelphians to Help Us Pick the Best Croissant in Town
Who knows croissants better than the French?
The 5 Best Handmade Pastas to Try in Philly Right Now
From smoked herring spaghetti to a not-to-be-missed shape that translates as “rooster’s crest.”
Here’s Exactly What Makes Philly’s Best Italian Hoagie So Damn Good
Hint: It involves (gasp!) mayonnaise.
Meet the Restaurant Group Behind Philly’s Hottest Restaurants
Defined Hospitality — a seemingly out-of-nowhere restaurant group — is poised for big things.
Yes, You Can Get Great Wine Made in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Here Are the 5 Best.
It’s time to start taking wines from our region seriously. Everyone else is.