Restaurants & Lodging
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Langhorne Hospital Embraces High-Quality Food, Opens Borscht Belt Deli Inside Medical Center
The Borscht Belt Deli, a popular New York-style Jewish deli, is expanding in Bucks County with a new location at St. Mary Medical Center in Langhorne, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Suzette Cunicelli, VP of professional and support services at St. Mary Medical Center, emphasized the importance of high-quality food in…
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Visit Some of Philadelphia’s Essential Restaurants For a Variety of Standout Meals
There are a plethora of great dining options in Philadelphia, including a number of essential restaurants that should not be missed if you would like to try a variety of standout meals, writes Ernest Owens for Eater Philly. Down North Pizza in Strawberry Mansion offers delicious Detroit-style square pies, spicy chicken wings, and flavored lemonades.…
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How Chef Dionicio Jiménez Created A Remarkable Restaurant in One of Philly’s Most Challenging Neighborhoods
Chef Dionicio Jiménez is the creator of Cantina La Martina, a restaurant on Kensington that exists near the epicenter of the city’s opioid epidemic. Despite it being relatively new to the scene, Cantina La Martina has received noteworthy praise as it just recently celebrated its second anniversary, writes Jason Sheehan for Philadelphia Magazine. In Cantina…
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New Mexican Restaurant from James Beard-Nominated Chef Dionicio Jiménez Coming to Ambler
James Beard-nominated chef Dionicio Jiménez, of Kensington’s Cantina La Martina, is coming to Ambler with his second restaurant, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Jiménez and his wife, Mariangeli Alicea Saez, are preparing to open La Baja, a moderately upscale BYOB that will offer the northern Mexican border cuisine of Baja featuring Mediterranean and…
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A New Restaurant and Speakeasy is Coming to Northern Liberties in the Next Few Months
A new speakeasy and restaurant is coming to Northern Liberties as New York-based Rose Hospitality plans to enter the Philadelphia market, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Rose Hospitality is planning to open its second location of The Newsroom in Philly after debuting the concept in Long Island last fall. Michael Kanevsky, managing…
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After Almost Decade on Local Restaurant Scene, Young Chef Fulfills His Dream By Opening La Sera Italiana on South Street
Newly opened La Sera Italiana on South Street is the fulfillment of a longstanding dream of a young chef, writes Ali Mohsen for Billy Penn at WHYY. The 27-year-old Albert Murraku was inspired from a young age to “open and manage my own place” by a combination of working at a traditional Albanian restaurant owned…
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These 2 Philadelphia Restaurants Are the Most Expensive in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania is rich with a multitude of high-quality dining establishments that make the state well-regarded for its culinary scene. Among the countless restaurants throughout the Commonwealth, two in Philadelphia have consistently stood out as the most expensive — Barclay Prime and Vetri Cucina, writes the PureCountry1067 team. Barclay Prime, located in Rittenhouse Square, is known…
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In addition to Delicious Steaks, Joey Chops in Malvern Has Much More to Offer
Joey Chops in Malvern is a boutique steakhouse that goes beyond steaks with offerings such as lobster dumplings and salmon Wellington, writes Jason Sheehan for Philadelphia Magazine. Brought to life by the Stove & Tap crew a year ago, the eatery elevates the steakhouse game but still does everything it can to please those who…
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Playa Bowls Brings Its Signature Acai, Pitaya, and Coconut Bowls to Bensalem
The new Playa Bowls location in Bensalem made its delightful entrance, perfectly timed for National Acai Day, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. Known for its delightful array of acai, pitaya, and coconut bowls, along with smoothies, the eatery opened its doors on Saturday, April 6, 2024. Nestled in the Street…
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New Polish Restaurant and Bar is Coming Soon To East Kensington
Little Walter’s, a new bar and restaurant that puts a modern spin to classic Polish cuisine, is set to open its doors in East Kensington later this spring, writes Michael Tanenbaum for PhillyVoice. The upcoming restaurant will be led by chef Michael Brenfleck, who will bring recipes inspired by family tradition to the neighborhood. He…
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Queen Village Vegan Spot Places Focus on Food Truck Service After Shutting Down Brick-and-Mortar
Algorithm Vegan Grill has scaled back its operations to food truck services after closing its Queen Village brick-and-mortar location, writes Ali Mohsen for Billy Penn at WHYY. Matt Rafferty, owner of Algorithm Vegan Grill, noted that the lease on the storefront was no longer affordable. Rafferty opened the storefront in November 2022, a little over…
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Oltremare, A New Italian Restaurant, Opens in Rittenhouse
Oltremare, a new Italian eatery, has just opened its doors in the Rittenhouse Square neighborhood, writes Franki Rudnesky for Phillyvoice. The new eatery is located on the 2100 block of Walnut Street. “Oltremare combines my love of Italian food and the sea,” said chef, restaurateur, and owner Townsend Wentz. “The vision for this restaurant is…
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Royal Izakaya’s Chef Jesse Ito is a Finalist For a 2024 James Beard Foundation Award
The James Beard Foundation has announced its finalists for the prestigious culinary awards, and one Philadelphia chef is on that list, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Chef Jesse Ito of Royal Izakaya has been named one of five finalists for the Best Chef in the Mid-Atlantic category. This marks the third consecutive…
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Philadelphia’s First Hawaiian Restaurant Will Transport You To the Aloha State
Mahalo Hawaiian BBQ, Philadelphia’s first Hawaiian restaurant, will make you feel like you are in the Aloha State, reports Bob Kelly for FOX 29. The new spot is located at 250 South Street. The owner, Ivy Cheng, has been living with her family in the South Philadelphia neighborhood for eight years. “We love this community,”…
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A Restaurant in Tokyo Goes Viral For Owners’ Quest To Create the Perfect Philly Cheesesteak
Nihonbashi Philly, a restaurant and sports bar in Tokyo could make some tourists and Philadelphia residents feel like they are right at home due to its Philly-themed mementos and menu items, writes Jenn Ladd for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The owners, husband-and-wife duo Kosuke and Tomomi Chujo, have long admired Philadelphia’s culture and history from afar.…
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Bryn Mawr College Graduate Runs Barbetta, Manhattan’s Oldest Family-Owned Italian Restaurant
Laura Maioglio, a Bryn Mawr College graduate, is at the helm of Barbetta, Manhattan’s oldest family-owned Italian restaurant, writes Denice Flores Almendares for W42ST. Barbetta was started in 1906 by Maioglio’s father, Sebastian, and to this day it still stands as a timeless testament to both culinary excellence and enduring tradition. When she took over…
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Glen Mills’ Taste & Sea Brings Old-School Hospitality to Fine Dining
A new fine dining experience with old fashioned hospitality is available now in Glen Mills, with the opening of John and Christina Talbot ‘s Taste & Sea Seafood Steaks & Libations, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. The Glen Mills couple opened the restaurant at the former Pescatores on Wilmington Pike. “We call it…
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Cathryn’s Cake Salon in West Oak Lane is About Family As Much As Desserts
In West Oak Lane, customers can indulge in fresh cakes, pastries, and desserts, but one element that shines just as bright is the power of family, writes PIDC. The family-owned bakery is powered by mother Cheryl Foat and her daughters Judeah and Vaniah Foat. Cheryl learned to bake from her mother, Cathryn, the family matriarch,…
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