RestaurantsThe Philly area nabs 13 James Beard Award semifinalists for 2026Among the 12 chefs and 4 restaurants are familiar names, as well as some surprises. Philly also has two bars in the running.Michael Klein What to order at restaurant week | Let’s EatMichael Klein 26 dishes we really love on Center City District Restaurant Week menusMichael Klein Rittenhouse Hotel to get a new, multimillion-dollar steakhouseMichael Klein Doughnuts, soft serve, and coffee come together at South Jersey’s latest cafeMichael Klein AdvertisementFrank P. Olivieri, longtime owner of Pat’s King of Steaks, has died at 87Mr. Olivieri, whose father and uncle invented the steak sandwich, ran the landmark South Philadelphia stand for nearly four decades before his retirement in 1996.Michael Klein Smaller portions, fewer second drinks: How restaurateurs are adapting to changing consumer trendsDiners’ preferences have changed in recent years, amid economic uncertainty and the rise of weight-loss drugs that curb appetites.Erin McCarthy Why is everyone so excited about University City’s new Taco Bell? Philadelphia Redditors couldn't hide their excitement for Philly's newest Taco Bell location at 3901 Chestnut Street. Why they cared so much remains a mystery.Beatrice Forman Center City District Restaurant Week, now once a year, debuts Sunday with 120 optionsThe Center City District has changed the schedule of its popular restaurant promotion to winter only. Michael Klein Mac Mart shrinks from a storefront to a kiosk, but expands its food offeringsNow operating as Mini Mac Mart, the mac-and-cheese specialist sells salads, sandwiches, drinks, and baked goods by other local food companies.Michael Klein The reservation racket | Let’s EatSlurping ramen in Tokyo, Dry January highlights, and a chef's audacious comeback in Kensington.Michael Klein OpenTable begins adding a 2% service fee to some transactions, including no-show feesRestaurants can pass the new 2% fees to the customers or pay it. Prepaid dining experiences are subject to the surcharge.Michael Klein Ena Widjojo, owner and longtime celebrated chef at Hardena in South Philadelphia, has died at 73She grew Hardena into a culinary and cultural connection for thousands of local Indonesians and other diners who enjoyed her homemade Southeast Asia cuisine.Gary Miles Bart’s Bagels is opening a third location, in Bala CynwydBala Cynwyd-bred brothers Brett and Kyle Frankel are bringing their popular kettle-boiled bagels to the Main Line this year. Denali Sagner A sale is in the works for Hollywood-famous Max’s Steaks in North Philly Max's Steaks, where Michael B. Jordan's character ate his first Philly cheesesteak in the film "Creed," is changing hands. New owner Rob LaScala owns dozens of local restaurants.Michael Klein Philly’s ramen power couple, now living in Tokyo, are thriving in noodle paradiseAs they wait to get their visas settled, the couple behind Philly noodle sensation Neighborhood Ramen have downed 80 bowls of ramen from 70 different shops. Craig LaBan Fleur’s brings ambitious French fare and a much-awaited chef comeback to KensingtonAfter years out of the limelight, chef George Sabatino is back with a take on French cuisine rooted in seasonality, fermentation, and his "most personal" investment since closing Aldine.Craig LaBan Donkey’s Place’s walrus bone was stolen from the bar. Staff want it back.The third-generation owner of Donkey's Place doesn't know where the walrus penis bone came from, but he said it's been with the bar since he was a kid.Ximena Conde Where are the hot, new restaurants? | Let’s EatPhilly’s 2026 dining trends, warm bowls of pozole, hot potatoes, and our guide to wintertime outdoor dining.Michael Klein Hot neighborhoods and big swings: Analyzing Philly’s 2026 dining forecastSome takeaways from the 2026 restaurant roster: There's a French cluster coming, Chestnut Hill seems to be getting some love, and you can't escape burgers and fried chicken.Michael Klein See more storiesAdvertisement
The Philly area nabs 13 James Beard Award semifinalists for 2026Among the 12 chefs and 4 restaurants are familiar names, as well as some surprises. Philly also has two bars in the running.Michael Klein
The Philly area nabs 13 James Beard Award semifinalists for 2026Among the 12 chefs and 4 restaurants are familiar names, as well as some surprises. Philly also has two bars in the running.Michael Klein
Frank P. Olivieri, longtime owner of Pat’s King of Steaks, has died at 87Mr. Olivieri, whose father and uncle invented the steak sandwich, ran the landmark South Philadelphia stand for nearly four decades before his retirement in 1996.Michael Klein
Frank P. Olivieri, longtime owner of Pat’s King of Steaks, has died at 87Mr. Olivieri, whose father and uncle invented the steak sandwich, ran the landmark South Philadelphia stand for nearly four decades before his retirement in 1996.Michael Klein
Smaller portions, fewer second drinks: How restaurateurs are adapting to changing consumer trendsDiners’ preferences have changed in recent years, amid economic uncertainty and the rise of weight-loss drugs that curb appetites.Erin McCarthy
Smaller portions, fewer second drinks: How restaurateurs are adapting to changing consumer trendsDiners’ preferences have changed in recent years, amid economic uncertainty and the rise of weight-loss drugs that curb appetites.Erin McCarthy
Why is everyone so excited about University City’s new Taco Bell? Philadelphia Redditors couldn't hide their excitement for Philly's newest Taco Bell location at 3901 Chestnut Street. Why they cared so much remains a mystery.Beatrice Forman
Why is everyone so excited about University City’s new Taco Bell? Philadelphia Redditors couldn't hide their excitement for Philly's newest Taco Bell location at 3901 Chestnut Street. Why they cared so much remains a mystery.Beatrice Forman
Center City District Restaurant Week, now once a year, debuts Sunday with 120 optionsThe Center City District has changed the schedule of its popular restaurant promotion to winter only. Michael Klein
Center City District Restaurant Week, now once a year, debuts Sunday with 120 optionsThe Center City District has changed the schedule of its popular restaurant promotion to winter only. Michael Klein
Mac Mart shrinks from a storefront to a kiosk, but expands its food offeringsNow operating as Mini Mac Mart, the mac-and-cheese specialist sells salads, sandwiches, drinks, and baked goods by other local food companies.Michael Klein
Mac Mart shrinks from a storefront to a kiosk, but expands its food offeringsNow operating as Mini Mac Mart, the mac-and-cheese specialist sells salads, sandwiches, drinks, and baked goods by other local food companies.Michael Klein
The reservation racket | Let’s EatSlurping ramen in Tokyo, Dry January highlights, and a chef's audacious comeback in Kensington.Michael Klein
The reservation racket | Let’s EatSlurping ramen in Tokyo, Dry January highlights, and a chef's audacious comeback in Kensington.Michael Klein
OpenTable begins adding a 2% service fee to some transactions, including no-show feesRestaurants can pass the new 2% fees to the customers or pay it. Prepaid dining experiences are subject to the surcharge.Michael Klein
OpenTable begins adding a 2% service fee to some transactions, including no-show feesRestaurants can pass the new 2% fees to the customers or pay it. Prepaid dining experiences are subject to the surcharge.Michael Klein
Ena Widjojo, owner and longtime celebrated chef at Hardena in South Philadelphia, has died at 73She grew Hardena into a culinary and cultural connection for thousands of local Indonesians and other diners who enjoyed her homemade Southeast Asia cuisine.Gary Miles
Ena Widjojo, owner and longtime celebrated chef at Hardena in South Philadelphia, has died at 73She grew Hardena into a culinary and cultural connection for thousands of local Indonesians and other diners who enjoyed her homemade Southeast Asia cuisine.Gary Miles
Bart’s Bagels is opening a third location, in Bala CynwydBala Cynwyd-bred brothers Brett and Kyle Frankel are bringing their popular kettle-boiled bagels to the Main Line this year. Denali Sagner
Bart’s Bagels is opening a third location, in Bala CynwydBala Cynwyd-bred brothers Brett and Kyle Frankel are bringing their popular kettle-boiled bagels to the Main Line this year. Denali Sagner
A sale is in the works for Hollywood-famous Max’s Steaks in North Philly Max's Steaks, where Michael B. Jordan's character ate his first Philly cheesesteak in the film "Creed," is changing hands. New owner Rob LaScala owns dozens of local restaurants.Michael Klein
A sale is in the works for Hollywood-famous Max’s Steaks in North Philly Max's Steaks, where Michael B. Jordan's character ate his first Philly cheesesteak in the film "Creed," is changing hands. New owner Rob LaScala owns dozens of local restaurants.Michael Klein
Philly’s ramen power couple, now living in Tokyo, are thriving in noodle paradiseAs they wait to get their visas settled, the couple behind Philly noodle sensation Neighborhood Ramen have downed 80 bowls of ramen from 70 different shops. Craig LaBan
Philly’s ramen power couple, now living in Tokyo, are thriving in noodle paradiseAs they wait to get their visas settled, the couple behind Philly noodle sensation Neighborhood Ramen have downed 80 bowls of ramen from 70 different shops. Craig LaBan
Fleur’s brings ambitious French fare and a much-awaited chef comeback to KensingtonAfter years out of the limelight, chef George Sabatino is back with a take on French cuisine rooted in seasonality, fermentation, and his "most personal" investment since closing Aldine.Craig LaBan
Fleur’s brings ambitious French fare and a much-awaited chef comeback to KensingtonAfter years out of the limelight, chef George Sabatino is back with a take on French cuisine rooted in seasonality, fermentation, and his "most personal" investment since closing Aldine.Craig LaBan
Donkey’s Place’s walrus bone was stolen from the bar. Staff want it back.The third-generation owner of Donkey's Place doesn't know where the walrus penis bone came from, but he said it's been with the bar since he was a kid.Ximena Conde
Donkey’s Place’s walrus bone was stolen from the bar. Staff want it back.The third-generation owner of Donkey's Place doesn't know where the walrus penis bone came from, but he said it's been with the bar since he was a kid.Ximena Conde
Where are the hot, new restaurants? | Let’s EatPhilly’s 2026 dining trends, warm bowls of pozole, hot potatoes, and our guide to wintertime outdoor dining.Michael Klein
Where are the hot, new restaurants? | Let’s EatPhilly’s 2026 dining trends, warm bowls of pozole, hot potatoes, and our guide to wintertime outdoor dining.Michael Klein
Hot neighborhoods and big swings: Analyzing Philly’s 2026 dining forecastSome takeaways from the 2026 restaurant roster: There's a French cluster coming, Chestnut Hill seems to be getting some love, and you can't escape burgers and fried chicken.Michael Klein
Hot neighborhoods and big swings: Analyzing Philly’s 2026 dining forecastSome takeaways from the 2026 restaurant roster: There's a French cluster coming, Chestnut Hill seems to be getting some love, and you can't escape burgers and fried chicken.Michael Klein
