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Bella Vista

  • Seafood platter of oysters, shrimp, and mollusks.
    Restaurants & Lodging

    Looking For the Best Seafood in Philly? Try These Spots

    March 26, 2025

    While Philadelphia has had a relatively tumultuous relationship with seafood over the years, the city isn’t short on delicious seafood restaurants that are sure to…

  • Inside Vetri Cucina restaurant.
    Restaurants & Lodging

    Phillies Personnel Reveal Their Favorite Philadelphia Restaurants 

    March 11, 2025

    The Philadelphia Phillies are just like the rest of us when it comes to their favorite Philly food spots, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia…

  • An assortment of chocolates from Mueller’s Chocolate Company.
    Food and Drink

    Discover Philadelphia’s Top Spots for Chocolate Lovers

    February 13, 2025

    Philadelphia is packed with must-visit spots for chocolate lovers, offering everything from timeless favorites to inventive, decadent treats, write Maddy Sweitzer-Lammé, Alexandra Jones, and Laura…

  • People at JFK Plaza.
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    Philadelphia Named Among the Cheapest Places to Travel in 2025

    January 28, 2025

    While travel can be expensive, the demand continues to boom with around 5.2 billion people expected to fly this year. For those looking to book…

  • Ice cream cups and a cone.
    Food and Drink

    Irv’s Ice Cream to Expand from Cherry Street Pier Trolley to Bella Vista Storefront

    January 10, 2025

    Irv’s Ice Cream, which has been serving up delicious scoops out of a Cherry Street Pier trolley, is planning to open a new brick-and-mortar storefront…

  • A table of food from Buddakan.
    Restaurants & Lodging

    13 Philadelphia Restaurants Named to OpenTable’s Inaugural ‘Icons’ List

    October 29, 2024

    OpenTable has put together its inaugural ‘Icons,’ list of the hottest restaurants in the nation and 13 Philadelphia restaurants found it ways onto the list,…

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    Restaurants & Lodging

    These Eateries are Among 76 Best Restaurants Defining Philly’s Dining Scene

    October 25, 2024

    The Philadelphia Inquirer recently published its inaugural annual list of the 76 best restaurants in Philadelphia that are defining the region’s dining scene right now.…

  • A drink with an orange wedge in it.
    Beer, Wine & Spirits

    Here Are Some of the Best New Bars in Philadelphia

    September 10, 2024

    Philadelphia has become home to many new wine bars, cocktail spots, and breweries in recent months, making it easier than ever to find a great…

  • Plates of food.
    Restaurants & Lodging

    Philadelphia’s Thriving Food Scene Boasts This One Important Ingredient

    August 26, 2024

    Over the last few decades, Philadelphia’s food scene has shifted toward local talent to better reflect the people who live here, and the results have…

  • A hearty breakfast sandwich on a bagel.
    Food and Drink

    These Spots Offer Some of Best Breakfast Sandwiches in Philadelphia

    August 22, 2024

    If you want to start your day right, a tasty breakfast sandwich is always a good choice — and there are plenty of spots in…

  • Four hotdogs; two with ketchup and two with mustard.
    Food and Drink

    With More Options Available Than Ever, Philadelphia Might Be Coming Around on Hot Dogs

    August 9, 2024

    While Philadelphia is well known as a cheesesteak-and-hoagie town, it might be coming around on hot dogs, writes Jenn Ladd for The Philadelphia Inquirer. One…

  • Mexican food.
    Restaurants & Lodging

    Buena Vista to Bring Its Mexican Cuisine to Old City in 2025 as Newest Addition to Neighborhood’s Restaurant Row

    July 30, 2024

    Jorge and Jess Martinez, owners of Buena Vista, are bringing their Mexican restaurant to Old City, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. It will…

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    Restaurants & Lodging

    Check Out Some of Best BYOBs Philadelphia Has to Offer

    July 13, 2024

    The vibrant BYOB scene is a staple in Philadelphia’s culinary landscape and many have become neighborhood hot spots, writes Hira Qureshi for The Philadelphia Inquirer.…

  • Leadership

    Cheltenham’s Rue Landau Is First Openly Gay Person to Be Elected to Philadelphia City Council

    June 25, 2024

    Cheltenham native Rue Landau made history this November when she became the first openly gay person elected to Philadelphia City Council, writes Victor Fiorillo for…

  • A noodle dish with meat and greens from Mawn.
    Restaurants & Lodging

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

    March 31, 2024

    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…

  • Pastéis de nata and peri peri chicken at Gilda
    Restaurants & Lodging

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

    March 20, 2024

    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…

  • Cannolis
    Restaurants & Lodging

    Isgro Pastries is One of Philly’s Most Outstanding Bakeries, and It Isn’t Hard To See Why

    February 15, 2024

    Isgro Pastries, a 120-year-old Bella Vista bakery, is one of the 20 James Beard Foundation semifinalists for outstanding bakery for 2024, writes Michael Klein for…

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