Restaurants & Lodging
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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”…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…











































