• Center City Pretzel Reopens 18 Months After Fire

    Center City Pretzel Reopens 18 Months After Fire

    A year-and-a-half after a devastating fire forced it to shut down, Center City Pretzel has finally reopened to its pretzel-loving customers, writes Maggie Kent for 6abc. Prior to its forced closure in 2022, Center City Pretzel had been a South Philadelphia staple for over 40 years. Its giant oven, which is responsible for turning the…

  • Coatesville Could Be On Its Way to Becoming Culinary Hotspot

    Coatesville Could Be On Its Way to Becoming Culinary Hotspot

    Coatesville seems to be in the midst of a restaurant renaissance and is well on its way to becoming the next culinary hotspot in the Philadelphia region, writes Gina Lizzo for The Hunt. One of the more recent additions to the city’s growing restaurant scene is Kings Tavern. Owners Phil and Kate Ferro have transformed…

  • Indulge in Hand-crafted, Locally-sourced Ice Cream At Owowcow Creamery

    Indulge in Hand-crafted, Locally-sourced Ice Cream At Owowcow Creamery

    At Owowcow Creamery in Chalfont, customers can enjoy delicious ice cream from local farmers, reports Bob Kelly for FOX 29.  The Owowcow takes all-natural ice cream made from scratch, puts it in the freezer, and the lines are out the door.  “All of our ice cream is made from scratch, so we use local eggs,…

  • New Filipino Kitchen & Market is Opening Soon in Brewerytown

    New Filipino Kitchen & Market is Opening Soon in Brewerytown

    Baby’s Kusina + Market, a new kitchen and market, will soon open its doors in Brewerytown, writes Wendy Daughenbaugh for 6abc. For owner Raquel Dang, it’s an homage to her mother – whose nickname is “Baby” – and a celebration of her Filipino culture. The all-day casual kitchen in Brewerytown will serve breakfast, lunch, and…

  • TikTok, Instagram Users Swear By New Chicken Restaurant in Bucks County

    TikTok, Instagram Users Swear By New Chicken Restaurant in Bucks County

    According to TikTok and Instagram users, the must-visit restaurant in Bucks County is Asad’s Hot Chicken in Bensalem, writes Gianna for 94.5 PST. The restaurant originally opened in the middle of Philadelphia. Once it became known to people and it stopped being a hidden gem, the owners opened two more locations, including the one in…

  • These Are 10 New Restaurants in Philadelphia You Should Try, According to Philadelphia Magazine

    These Are 10 New Restaurants in Philadelphia You Should Try, According to Philadelphia Magazine

    Philadelphia has a rich dining scene and each year, more new restaurants bring its own unique flavors to the scene, writes Kae Lani Palmisano and Jason Sheehan for Philadelphia Magazine. Upon visiting many new food spots across the region, Philadelphia Magazine has come up with a list of the “Philly 15.” Among the 15 new…

  • Here Are 2 Cozy Bars and Restaurants in Philadelphia

    Here Are 2 Cozy Bars and Restaurants in Philadelphia

    The qualities that make a restaurant feel warm and cozy can range from dim flattering lights and a great playlist to strong cocktails and welcoming hospitality and service, writes Emily Kovach for PA Eats.  Philadelphia has a few restaurants that fit that description. One is The Ranstead Room. Located in Center City behind the Mexican-inspired…

  • Fresh Face of Conshy-based Daniel’s Restaurant and Bar Unveils New Menu and Upscale Ambiance

    Fresh Face of Conshy-based Daniel’s Restaurant and Bar Unveils New Menu and Upscale Ambiance

    New leadership is taking the reins in Daniel’s Restaurant and Cocktail Bar in Conshohocken, with updated menus and an enhanced ambiance, writes Ed Williams for Main Line Today.   The restaurant’s namesake, chef Daniel Brodeur, is no longer with the company. But the new owners, Kurt Benkurt and Annalise Long, with their several years of…

  • Here Are Some of the Best Spots in Philly For Your Weekday Lunch

    Here Are Some of the Best Spots in Philly For Your Weekday Lunch

    Philadelphia is home to a thriving dining scene with an abundance of amazing restaurants where you can grab a delicious weekday lunch, write Maddy Sweitzer-Lammé and Sarah Maiellano for the Philadelphia Magazine. If you are in the mood for a great hoagie, then Liberty Kitchen with locations in Fishtown and University City is the place…

  • Kismet Bagels Gives Us Grilled Cheese With a British Twist

    Kismet Bagels Gives Us Grilled Cheese With a British Twist

    Alexandra and Jacob Cohen brought more than happy memories back from their trip to London a few years ago. They also brought back a great grilled cheese recipe, writes Alicia Vitarelli for 6abc. The couple own the Kismet Bagels Luncheonette in Penn Valley, which just opened this past Valentine’s Day. “They have this unbelievable grilled…

  • How Nico’s Pizza in New Britain Serves Up Italian Favorites with a Twist

    How Nico’s Pizza in New Britain Serves Up Italian Favorites with a Twist

    Nico’s Pizza in New Britain offers a menu filled with delicious Italian dishes, such as their signature pizza and popular spaghetti balls, reports Bob Kelly for FOX 29 Philadelphia. For the owner Marco Morabito, there was little doubt about what he would be doing for a living from a young age. “I was born into”…

  • 3 Philadelphia Restaurants Land on Esquire’s ‘Best New Restaurants in America’ List

    3 Philadelphia Restaurants Land on Esquire’s ‘Best New Restaurants in America’ List

    When going to different dining establishments across the country, one can find that radical authenticity has seen a major surge, reports Kevin Sintumuang for Esquire. After a staff of Esquire reporters made visits to various restaurants in the U.S. — each unique in its own way  — the team put together the 41st edition of…

  • Former Phillies Shortstop Jimmy Rollins is Opening a Restaurant in Old City

    Former Phillies Shortstop Jimmy Rollins is Opening a Restaurant in Old City

    Jimmy Rollins, the former Philadelphia Phillies All-Star, is partnering with a veteran restaurateur to open a new restaurant in Old City, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Rollins and Matt DeLima are looking to open an American cuisine restaurant, called Eleven Social. It will be located in the former space of 2nd Story…

  • Jean-Georges Philadelphia Hires Colin Henderson As New Chef de Cuisine

    Jean-Georges Philadelphia Hires Colin Henderson As New Chef de Cuisine

    Celebrity chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s restaurant, Jean-Georges Philadelphia has hired a new chef de cuisine, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The new chef is Colin Henderson, who is an acolyte of the multi-Michelin-starred chef Daniel Boulud. After being born and raised in Canada, Henderson eventually gained culinary experience in the United States. This includes…

  • These Are Some of New Spring Additions To Philadelphia’s Restaurant Scene

    These Are Some of New Spring Additions To Philadelphia’s Restaurant Scene

    With the spring season just around the corner, some new restaurants are anticipating their imminent openings, adding to an already-robust food scene in Philadelphia, writes Ernest Owens for Eater Philly. Felicia Wilson and her chef partner Darryl Harmon will be launching BlackHen, a fried chicken BYOB, in the same Old City neighborhood where they previously…

  • 12-Year-Old Coatesville Hotel Headed to Auction Block

    12-Year-Old Coatesville Hotel Headed to Auction Block

    Recap PA Holdings has decided to put the Courtyard by Marriott Philadelphia Coatesville/Exton up for auction, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The starting bid is $2.55 million. The online auction will be held from April 8 through April 10 on the real estate platform RI Marketplace. The 12-year-old, 125-room hotel is located…

  • Kelces Entertain Fans With Guinness and Irish Dancing at Towne House in Media

    Kelces Entertain Fans With Guinness and Irish Dancing at Towne House in Media

    Jason and Kylie Kelce put a celebrity shine on the St. Patrick’s Day weekend festivities at Media’s Towne House, run by Irishmen from Co Donegal and Co Tyrone, writes Fionnuala Boyle for the Irish Star. The couple turned up Saturday to drink pints of Guinness and pose with “adoring” fans. At one point, Kylie did…

  • Philadelphia Magazine’s Best New, Not-to-be-Missed Philadelphia Restaurants

    Philadelphia Magazine’s Best New, Not-to-be-Missed Philadelphia Restaurants

    If you are looking to try something new and delicious, Philadelphia’s dining scene has several excellent fresh options that stand out among the throng of newcomers to the city, writes Kae Lani Palmisano, Jason Sheehan, and Hannah Albertine for Philadelphia Magazine. Gilda on E Girard Avenue in Fishtown offers a casual vibe with amazing sandwiches…