Restaurants & Lodging
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Guru’s Indian Cuisine in Newtown Reopens with Vegetarian Menu
A pop up at Guru’s Indian Cuisine in Newtown will feature a vegetarian menu, writes Marilyn Johnson for Philly Grub. Owners Ashni “Baba” Kumar and Priya Guru decided to open the limited engagement vegetarian pop up at the restaurant location.. The bar and 50-seat outdoor patio will be open to diners who order takeout, but…
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Palestinian Restaurant Chain, Ayat, Planned For Center City Philadelphia
Ayat, the New York-based Palestinian restaurant chain, is planning to open its first Philadelphia location in Center City, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The planned location is the former Roxy Theater on Sansom Street, three blocks from Rittenhouse Square. Once opened, it will be the only self-identified Palestinian restaurant in Center City, and…
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Federal Donuts & Chicken Continues Expansion With Plans to Open 3 New PA Locations
Federal Donuts & Chicken, a fast-casual franchise from James Beard award-winning chef Michael Solomonov, is continuing to expand in Pennsylvania with 3 new locations, writes Gary Stern for Forbes. Solomonov started Federal Donuts & Chicken with Steve Cook, a former investment banker turned restaurateur, in 2011. Since then, they have opened 10 locations around the…
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A New Sushi Speakeasy Opens in Fishtown, Replacing a Former Sushi Bar
Sushi By Bou, the Omakase sushi restaurant that first made a name for itself in New York City, is opening its first Philadelphia location in Fishtown, writes Jason Sheehan for Philadelphia Magazine. SimpleVenue and Glu Hospitality are joining forces to open the brand-new omakase sushi speakeasy in the same location they previously opened another sushi…
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Liz Grothe’s New Restaurant, Scampi, Will Open in Queen Village This Summer
Liz Grothe has served guests in her Northern Liberties apartment since she founded the popular supper club, Couch Cafe in 2022. But she will soon be welcoming guests to Queen Village upon the opening of her new restaurant, Scampi, this summer, writes Margaret Eby for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The new restaurant will take over the…
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Toska Restaurant in Mount Airy Provides Customers With Unique Albanian-Inspired Dishes
Pizza and beers are popular food and beverage options for many, but one Philadelphia restaurant, Toska, is giving those options a unique twist, says Aunyea Lachelle for NBC 10 Philadelphia. Toska Restaurant & Brewery is the latest entrepreneurial venture for brothers Leo, Pep, and Jim Osmanollaj, and is the only Albanian-inspired restaurant currently in the…
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These Philly Food Spots Are Perfect For a Mother’s Day Brunch
If you want to treat your mother to a nice brunch this Mother’s Day, Philadelphia has plenty of amazing restaurants where you can enjoy both delicious food and a great atmosphere, writes Maddy Sweitzer-Lammé for Philadelphia Magazine. Fiore Fine Foods in Kensington does some of the best breakfast sandwiches in the city. There is much…
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Vietnam Restaurant Has Built a 40-Year Legacy En Route To Becoming a James Beard Award Winner
Vietnam Restaurant, originally operated by husband and wife team Thuyen Luu and Nhu Lai, has been a staple in Chinatown since 1984. Their son, Benny Lai, took over the business at age 22 and helped maintain its significance to the community, culminating in the restaurant being named a recipient of a 2024 James Beard Award,…
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Collegeville’s Italian Bakery Pizzeria Goes Viral After Displaying Wholesome Autism Awareness Messages
The Italian Bakery Pizzeria Napoletana in Collegeville has gone viral after it shared heart-warming autism awareness messages on its billboard, according to a staff report from Local 21 News. Thousands online are praising the owners, Steve and Patrizia Carcarey, for the wholesome messages many could see as they were driving by the billboard. “Autism is…
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These Are Some of the New Restaurants Coming to Philadelphia in 2024
Philadelphia will soon see a large influx of new restaurants add their unique flavors to the local food scene, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Philadelphia area is expected to see at least 75 new restaurants in 2024. Baby’s Kusina & Market, a Filipino-inspired concept of Tam and Raquel Dang, will be upgrading…
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Jim’s Steaks Set To Reopen May 1, Nearly Two Years After Fire Forced It To Close
Jim’s Steaks on South Street is reopening in early May after a devastating fire forced the shop to shut its door in the summer of 2022, writes Rosie Leonard for KYW Newsradio. On July 29, 2022, a two-alarm fire broke out in the kitchen, leading firefighters to spend about five hours trying to put it…
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The Inn at Leola Village is A Fusion of History and Boutique Hospitality
Tucked away in the scenic heart of Lancaster County, The Inn at Leola Village is where rustic charm meets luxury, deserving its four-star Forbes rating. “To find a property with this level of award is pretty rare,” says Randy Howat, the Vice President of Sales at Leona Inn. Originally a derelict Amish tobacco farm, the…
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Ardmore’s Twenty One Pips Rolls Out New Dining and Gaming Options
Twenty One Pips in Ardmore is revamping its experience with exciting updates this spring, as announced by owner Matt Hendricks, writes Emma Minor for Main Line Today. The venue, known for combining food and gaming, is introducing a new food and drinks menu and adding a gaming parlor. This expansion aims to enhance the…
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BlackHen, A New Fried Chicken Restaurant, Opens in Old City
BlackHen, a new fried chicken restaurant and the latest food concept for Amina owner Felicia Wilson, has opened in Old City, writes Michael Tanenbaum for PhillyVoice. Its location is just a few doors down from Amina. At BlackHen, customers can expect a 40-seat BYOB that will offer table service and takeout. Menu highlights include chicken…
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Mamajuana Cafe, the New York-based Dominican Restaurant, Makes Philly Debut in Fishtown
The Dominican and Latino communities in Philadelphia have a new addition to its restaurant scene with the opening of Mamajuana Cafe in Fishtown. This marks the cafe’s 12th location overall and its first in Pennsylvania. Mamajuana Cafe’s new location in Philly can be credited in large part to two leaders of the local Latino community,…
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Wm. Mulherin’s Sons Brings New Pizzeria To Midtown Village With Opening of Sister Location
Wm. Mulherin’s Sons has opened a new sister location in Midtown Village in Center City to join its original location in Fishtown, writes Michael Tanenbaum for PhillyVoice. Called Mulherin’s Pizzeria, the eatery replicates much of the menu and casual ambiance of its original location. However, there is a greater emphasis on the restaurant’s wood-fired pizza…
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Since Leaving Her Financial Services Job to Attend Culinary School, Tanesha Trippett Now Owns A Restaurant
Tanesha Trippett has lived in West Oak Lane her whole life, but spent her summers as a girl with her mother’s family in Savannah, Georgia, where all women pride themselves on their cooking, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Trippett graduated from Martin Luther King Jr. High School and started building her career in…
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This Bowling Alley Was Voted the Best in Philadelphia
The Keystone recently did a voter’s choice survey on the top bowling alleys in Pennsylvania, and Harp & Crown was selected as the top one in Philadelphia, writes The Keystone staff. The Center City bowling alley embraces elegance, transcending the traditional alley experience and entering the realm of luxury. The historical building combines the fun…
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