More than 1 in 10 jobs in Philly are food-related — and the industry is still growing
A new report quantified the city's booming scene for the first time.
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These bite-size pretzel cheesesteaks are brilliant and in stores now
Two signature Philly foods combine for a solid party snack.
Vetri, Le Bec-Fin, La Panetière: The illustrious culinary history of 1312 Spruce Street
As far as restaurants go, this might be Philadelphia’s most charmed address
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Historic Northern Savings Fund building is now a gorgeous Di Bruno catering space
The Frank Furness-designed bank on Spring Garden has new life as "Banca."
This Parisian all-day cafe on North Broad is like a diner in France
Gabi is now serving lunch and dinner, with breakfast coming soon.
10 delicious soups in Philly to seek out this fall
From Korean soondubu to Jewish chicken noodle, culinary comfort awaits.
Night Markets to end as Philly’s Food Trust makes layoffs amid financial crisis
The nonprofit’s many farmers markets around the region are expected to continue as usual.
Philly has more restaurants per capita than New York City
For the first time, Philadelphia has an official count of how many places you can go out to eat.
19th Street is Center City’s new lunchtime hot spot
What to seek out between Walnut and Arch.
Breakfast tacos land in Center City at the new El Cafe — and they’re worth seeking out
Don't sleep on the Mexican pastries, either.
Is the best fried chicken brunch in Philly at a dance club?
Plus, an Indonesian hoagie, West African comfort and a breakfast sandwich worth seeking out.
Center City Restaurant Week guide: 9 tips for how to do it right
Be flexible, tip well and go out for steak.
Things to Eat: Bangin’ beef ribs, soul food chicken, rose Greek pie
Our new weekly series on the tastiest food in town.
South Philly pizzeria to make national splash on Action Bronson’s Vice TV show
More capacity is being added, because Angelo's Pizzeria already sells out regularly.
One of Philly’s best chefs is selling Bourdain paintings at ‘7 Parms’ feast
The Upstairs at Angelo's dinner will feature artwork and food by former Amis partner Brad Spence.
Summer road trip: PA’s official Ice Cream Trails
Gov. Wolf wants you to eat ice cream to support the commonwealth's dairy industry.
This famous Philly dim sum restaurant is embroiled in a legal battle — again
Dumplings are apparently a cutthroat business.
After protests and staff walkout, two West Philly restaurants close for bias training
Clarkville and Local 44 owners deny the charges of racism, and say they want to use this as a learning opportunity.
Why this bright pink ice cream is the most-searched flavor in PA
Teaberry's taste is surprisingly intense.
Eat Philly’s best BBQ with impressive young first responders — and no lines
Our June 12 Who's Next party features delicious Mike's BBQ.