Food & Drink
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More Than Coffee: 9 Philadelphia Cafés That Double As Neighborhood Living Rooms
Philadelphia’s best cafés are more than places to grab coffee. They are neighborhood living rooms. In a city where every block has its own rhythm, the right café can become a place to work, read, meet a friend, sit alone, or feel connected without having to spend the night at a bar or commit to…
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Two Chester County Creameries Join PA’s 2026 Scooped Ice Cream Trail
The Shapiro Administration is serving up a sweet start to summer across Pennsylvania. Department of Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding and PA Tourism Office Executive Director Kaitie Burger visited Lapp Valley Creamery in Lancaster County to officially launch the 2026 Scooped Ice Cream Trail. Now in its ninth year and bigger than ever, this 2026 program includes 59 PA Preferred creameries,…
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Let Freedom Ring with the Sounds of Herr’s ‘Flavored by Philly’ Competition Winners
Nottingham-based Herr’s has once again put the power into the hands and taste buds of its hometown fans with its iconic Flavored by Philly campaign. This year, the competition honors America’s 250th birthday with flavors to honor freedom, liberty, and unity that define both Philadelphia and the nation with a special Flavored by Philly: Taste the…
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Philadelphia’s Most Iconic Dishes: Hoagies, Cheesesteaks, and More Must-Tries
Philadelphia’s most iconic dishes tell the story of a city that argues about food the way other places argue about politics: passionately, constantly, and with deep personal stakes, writes staff contributors at The Philadelphia Inquirer. They set out to rank the dishes that define Philly’s culinary identity, rooted in tradition, immigration, neighborhood pride, and the…
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Punch Buggy Brewing Brings Craft Beer to Spring City with New Main Street Taproom
A Philadelphia craft brewery is putting roots in Chester County, and owner Patrick Coyne already calls the borough home, writes Brooke Schultz at The Philadelphia Inquirer. Punch Buggy Brewing Company opens its second taproom in Spring City on Saturday, June 13 after a year-long renovation of the former Main Street hardware store. Coyne, 42, moved…
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Popular Ice Cream in Philadelphia, One Neighborhood at a Time
Philadelphia takes its ice cream seriously. Not in a pretentious way. In the way that matters most: the city has its own style, its own history, and its own shops that generations of families have refused to give up. Philadelphia-style ice cream is made without eggs, producing a lighter, cleaner flavor that lets the ingredients…
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Philadelphia Mexican Restaurants Are Having Their Greatest Moment Ever
Philadelphia’s Mexican restaurant scene has moved far beyond the familiar taco-and-margarita formula, according to Alisha Miranda for Condé Nast Traveler. The opening of Amá in Fishtown earlier this year and the return of Rittenhouse Square landmark Tequilas Restaurant after a two-year fire closure have energized a scene already deep in talent and ambition. Across the…
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Dining Under the Stars in Media: Ten Unforgettable Restaurants to Try on State Street
For five months a year, Wednesday night in Media doesn’t look like a Wednesday night anywhere else. The cars disappear, the tables come out, and State Street becomes one long open-air dining room under the early-evening light. Now in its 19th season, Dining Under the Stars kicked off in early May and runs every Wednesday through September 30, from around 5…
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How a Ben Affleck Lunch Visit Transformed Luna’s Mexican Grill in Swarthmore Overnight
On March 27, Ben Affleck walked into a small Mexican restaurant in Swarthmore for a bite and changed everything for the woman behind the counter. Affleck had stopped by Luna’s Mexican Grill while touring Swarthmore College with his teenager, Fin, a prospective student. When photos of the Hollywood actor enjoying his meal spread across social media,…
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Philadelphia Man Is Collecting a Beer From All 48 World Cup 2026 Countries, And Drinking Them When Each Team Is Eliminated
Garrett Albert is turning his longtime passion for soccer and beer into an ambitious collecting challenge ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Philadelphia resident has set himself a tournament-sized challenge: track down a beer from each of the 48 countries competing in the expanded World Cup field, writes Chilekasi Adele for CBS News…
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Cheesesteak Shop in Seoul Is Winning Over Koreans, and Philly Natives Too
A Philadelphia cheesesteak shop is quietly winning over Seoul, one seeded roll at a time. Wiir Philadelphia, tucked along a side street in the South Korean capital, has become an unlikely destination for one of America’s most iconic sandwiches, writes Adam Davidson for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The story behind it is equal parts perseverance and…
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A Chestnut Hill Cidery Named Top 5 Cidery in the Nation by USA Today
There are more than 1,000 hard cideries in the United States, according to the American Cider Association. As more people have looked for beer alternatives, it has effectively grown the popularity of cider across the country, writes USA Today 10Best. An expert panel has produced a list of the 10 best cideries in the country…
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Alexis Ortega of Philadelphia’s Static Bar Wins U.S. Bartender of the Year Competition, Heading to World Finals in Scotland
Philadelphia bartender Alexis Ortega has spent years perfecting his craft, and in 2026 his journey reached a historic milestone when he became the first Philadelphian to win the World Class U.S. Bartender of the Year competition, according to FOX 29. Ortega didn’t arrive at the national title overnight. With nearly two decades in hospitality and…
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How Dock Street Brewing Continues To Break Barriers For Women in the Male-Dominated Industry
Since 1985, Dock Street Brewery has been home to one of the country’s first craft breweries and one of the few led by a woman, reports Howard Monroe, Scott Hezlep, and Mike Spatocco for CBS News Philadelphia. That barrier-breaking woman is Rosemarie Certo. “When we started craft brewing 39 years ago, there was no such…
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New Wine Bar Stays True to Pennsylvania Wines Ahead of Unionville Debut
Proximity Wine Bar is bringing hyper-local food and wine to Chester County with its forthcoming Unionville location, writes Brooke Schultz for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Owner Corey Krejcik envisioned a community-focused wine bar highlighting Pennsylvania winemakers. With the upcoming Unionville bottle shop and tasting room, located at the former Catherine’s Restaurant space, guests will soon be…
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An Irishman’s Journey to Bring Authentic Pub Experience to Downingtown
Coming soon to Downingtown, Dublin Brewing Company is the years-long dream of Brendan FitzGerald that is finally coming to life, writes Brooke Schultz for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The idea came from FitzGerald’s deep-seated interest in brewing, which started as boy growing up in Ireland, sampling home brews from his neighbor. As a teen, he moved…
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Fishtown’s Evil Genius Beer Co. Acquires Recently Shuttered San Francisco-Based National Beer Brand
Evil Genius Beer. Co. out of Fishtown has acquired 21st Amendment Brewery as it aims to revive the recently-shuttered San Francisco-based national brand, writes Michael Tanenbaum for PhillyVoice. 21st Amendment Brewery had been one of the pioneers of the craft beer movement in the United States over the last couple decades. However, after years of…
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Skip the State Store: Philadelphia’s Independent Bottle Shops Are Stocking Wines Worth Seeking Out
Philadelphia’s retail wine scene has undergone a renaissance since 2016, when Act 39 — which allowed businesses other than Fine Wine & Good Spirits to sell wine to go — was passed. Since then, a number of strong, vibrant, and diverse bottle shops have started popping up throughout the region, writes Sande Friedman for The…
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