Philly Food & Drink Scene

James Beard Foundation moves seven Philly contenders to final round

James Beard Foundation moves seven Philly contenders to final round

Out of 12 Philly chefs, bars or restaurants in the semifinals, seven are now one step closer to one of the top prizes in all of the food world.

Restaurants & Dining

Will Valentine’s Day 2026 help Philly restaurants snap out of a winter slump?

A weekend blizzard could be a catastrophe for Philly restaurants – but some plan to be there for their customers regardless

Council passes bills on sidewalk cafes, Greyhound bus station and mobile care providers

Casa Borinqueña, Philly’s new vegan Puerto Rican restaurant, arrives in East Kensington

Philly Beer

Photos: The 17th Brauhaus Schmitz Oktoberfest brings beers and bratwurst to South Philly

Photos: The 17th Brauhaus Schmitz Oktoberfest brings beers and bratwurst to South Philly

Woman-owned Philly brewery celebrates 4 years of survival through collaboration

Woman-owned Philly brewery celebrates 4 years of survival through collaboration

Philadelphia’s scene is booming: 6 new breweries to seek out during Philly Beer Week and beyond

Philadelphia’s scene is booming: 6 new breweries to seek out during Philly Beer Week and beyond

Latest

Phillies baseball is back! What new food, merch and events to look out for at Citizens Bank Park

Phillies baseball is back! What new food, merch and events to look out for at Citizens Bank Park

Val’s brings Philly’s lesbian bar scene roaring back

Val’s brings Philly’s lesbian bar scene roaring back

Gluten-free night at Little Walter’s: one neighbor’s quest for a flourless pierogi

Gluten-free night at Little Walter’s: one neighbor’s quest for a flourless pierogi

The Butter Krak’s missing! Where are Zitner’s chocolate eggs this Easter?

The Butter Krak’s missing! Where are Zitner’s chocolate eggs this Easter?

Say it ain’t sourdough! Metropolitan Bakery has been sold, but its recipes will live on

Say it ain’t sourdough! Metropolitan Bakery has been sold, but its recipes will live on

‘Oysters are hot right now’: Inside Oyster House’s James Beard win

‘Oysters are hot right now’: Inside Oyster House’s James Beard win

Every taco tells a story. How Philly’s top chefs are teaming up for Amá’s new Taco Novela series

Every taco tells a story. How Philly’s top chefs are teaming up for Amá’s new Taco Novela series

Cookie Crisp sundae, anyone? Philly’s bringing fun and flavor to Ice Cream for Breakfast Day this Saturday

Cookie Crisp sundae, anyone? Philly’s bringing fun and flavor to Ice Cream for Breakfast Day this Saturday

Cheesesteaks & Sandwiches

Nihonbashi Philly’s Japanese-inspired cheesesteak is melt-in-your-mouth delicious

Nihonbashi Philly’s Japanese-inspired cheesesteak is melt-in-your-mouth delicious

Nihonbashi Philly’s Tomomi and Kosuke Chujo talk cheesesteaks ahead of their first-ever Philly pop-up

Nihonbashi Philly’s Tomomi and Kosuke Chujo talk cheesesteaks ahead of their first-ever Philly pop-up

Bradley Cooper brings ‘new’ Philly cheesesteak standard to NYC

Bradley Cooper brings ‘new’ Philly cheesesteak standard to NYC

Street Food Festival was chance to choose from 40-plus vendors in single event

Street Food Festival was chance to choose from 40-plus vendors in single event

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Secret Philly

Philadelphia and the demise of Uncle O’Grimacey, McDonald’s onetime Shamrock Shake mascot

Philadelphia and the demise of Uncle O’Grimacey, McDonald’s onetime Shamrock Shake mascot

The story of Zitner’s Butter Krak Eggs and Philly’s 100-year-old Easter tradition

The story of Zitner’s Butter Krak Eggs and Philly’s 100-year-old Easter tradition

The Philly story of creamy, flavorful Cooper Sharp cheese, as ‘American’ as the city it calls home

The Philly story of creamy, flavorful Cooper Sharp cheese, as ‘American’ as the city it calls home

Thin Mints or Caramel deLites? Girl Scout cookie season got its start in Philadelphia

Thin Mints or Caramel deLites? Girl Scout cookie season got its start in Philadelphia

More Food & Drink

‘It’s the straw that broke my friggin’ back’: Dirty Franks goes 25-and-older after someone tried to get in with a fake Ben Franklin ID

‘It’s the straw that broke my friggin’ back’: Dirty Franks goes 25-and-older after someone tried to get in with a fake Ben Franklin ID

Philly contenders among the 2026 James Beard Awards semifinalists

Philly contenders among the 2026 James Beard Awards semifinalists

Alcohol-free spaces to spend your nights out, long after Dry January ends

Alcohol-free spaces to spend your nights out, long after Dry January ends

A restaurant scalper tried to sell 11 tables at Mawn. The mayor just signed a bill making the practice illegal

A restaurant scalper tried to sell 11 tables at Mawn. The mayor just signed a bill making the practice illegal

The tick-borne red meat allergy that can really put a damper on dining out

The tick-borne red meat allergy that can really put a damper on dining out

Year in Review: Philly’s biggest food stories of 2025

Year in Review: Philly’s biggest food stories of 2025

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