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Best of Philly

Foobooz

50 Years of Best of Philly: Pizza

Jim Rolfing was late. The bus ride from Wildwood had taken two hours, and so there he was, standing in the middle of the Bourse, […]

City Life

50 Years of Best of Philly: The Covers

Just like every Best of Philly list itself, the annual cover is a frozen moment, a snapshot of time, place and taste. It’s where we, […]

Life & Style

50 Years of Best of Philly: Denim

1974 Eleven years after it debuts, King of Prussia Mall earns a nod as Best Suburban Shopping Center. Around that time, folks shopped at department […]

Be Well Philly

50 Years of Best of Philly: All Things Mystical

New Age healing has always been a vibe here in Philly. Here’s how it’s transformed from the ’70s to today. BOP50 Timeline: The Evolution of […]

City Life

50 Years of Best of Philly: The Phillies

The Phillies are 91 years older than Best of Philly, so we had to play catch-up for BOP50. Here are some of our favorite Phillies-related […]

City Life

50 Years of Best of Philly: A Look Back at the 1974 Winners

Fifty years ago, we had an idea. Was it a good idea? No one knew. But it was an idea. So one editor and four […]

City Life

50 Years of Best of Philly: The Suburbs

In honor of the upcoming 50th anniversary of Best of Philly this August, we’re taking a monthly look back. Last month, we looked back at […]

City Life

50 Years of Best of Philly: City Life

When you think of Philadelphia, what’s the first image that comes to mind? The Art Museum? Independence Hall? For many of us, it’s Boathouse Row, […]

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Life & Style

50 Years of Best of Philly: Shopping

In the spring of 1975, David Kendall owned a small company. The business model was simple: You bring him a t-shirt, a design, and, depending […]

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City Life

With New Liberty Bells Awards, Philly Has Officially Gone “Best Of” Crazy

Check phillymag.com each morning Monday through Thursday for the latest edition of Philly Today. And if you have a news tip for our hardworking Philly […]

City Life

Ryan Long on His Best of Philly Picks, His Wawa Order, and the Eagles

My parents named me … after my mom’s favorite soap opera: Ryan’s Hope. I was born in … Booth Maternity on City Line Avenue. It’s […]

Life & Style

Best of Philly Spotlight: 5 Hours Sourcing with Philly Vintage Bazaar

Located in Queen Village, this year’s Best of Philly winner for best vintage shop is run by Tracy Feldman, Jen Zimmerman and Abby Codrea, who have […]

Things to Do

Best of Philly Spotlight: 60 Minutes with 40+ Double Dutch Club

This year’s Best Pastime winner 40+ Double Dutch Club started from a 2016 gathering of friends in Chicago and is now a nationwide women’s fitness […]

Foobooz

50 Best Restaurants: Best of the ’Burbs

Two years ago this month, we launched our annual 50 Best Restaurants list. Two months later, COVID came along and shut down our city, our […]

Foobooz

50 Best Restaurants: The Innovators

Two years ago this month, we launched our annual 50 Best Restaurants list. Two months later, COVID came along and shut down our city, our […]