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Craig LaBan

The toro bibimbap at Royal Sushi & Izakaya on May 31, 2024.

Craig LaBan’s favorite meals, dishes, and other food highlights of 2024

Here are more than 30 special dishes that defined Philly’s food story in 2024.

Craig LaBan | Columnist

Craig LaBan’s annual list of whiskeys to gift for the holidays, photographed at the Philadelphia Inquirer studio on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024 in Philadelphia.

The 17 best whiskeys to gift this holiday, from Islay smoke to Pennsylvania rye

Cemita clasica, remolacha (marinated golden beets), and al pastor tacos at El Chingón in Philadelphia. Food Styling by Emilie Fosnocht.

These are Philly’s 10 best restaurants of 2024

Steelhead trout “en croûte” with beurre cancalaise served at Provenance in Headhouse Square.

Provenance is Philly’s most ambitious French fine-dining project in years

Craig LaBan | Columnist

Esther Kim, of South Philadelphia, (right), and Diane Kim, of Old City, (left), take a selfie during a meal at Picnic.

With chicken, wine, and oysters, Picnic conjures joyful large-format casual dining from the rubble of Philly’s brewing past

Craig LaBan | Columnist

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