From family recipes to global influences, a new generation of Philadelphia chefs is reshaping Italian cuisine — one unexpected, deeply personal dish at a time.
Marc Vetri: The Godfather of Philly’s New Italian American Cuisine
In the ’90s, red gravy flowed through every Italian restaurant in Philly. Then came Marc Vetri.
The Corio Team’s New Wood-Fired Restaurant Opens Tonight
Corte Oven & Bar debuts in the old Mulherin’s Pizzeria. Plus: Honeysuckle’s new cafe concept, Kampar shows signs of life, and a look at the bar coming to Ballers.
Can’t Get Into Mawn? Here’s How to Get It at Home
Phila Lorn’s limited-time collaboration with Home Appétit brings the flavors of the celebrated Cambodian restaurant to your door and supports his former South Philly school.
A Loathed AI Spokesperson, iPhone Duo, and Trump vs. LeBron
A data–driven look at your week in review – and the week that is to come.
Increased library funding, additional public green space, and more are on the general election ballot in the collar counties.
Former UArts Building Gets a Second Act
Music Theatre Philly has signed a 10-year lease at Arts Bank.
All the candidates — including PA governor and U.S. reps — on the ballot on November 3rd.
Our highly anticipated guide to the most exciting, compelling, and provocative restaurants in Philly
You Can Now Get Married at the Former UArts
The Village of Industry & Art will host ceremonies and receptions in the Great Hall beginning in April — and booking will open today.
Meet the Philly Fishmonger Bringing Underrated Seafood to Your Door
Robert Amar’s traveling fishmonger business, Small World Seafood, supplies over 1,200 weekly customers with top-tier options from sushi-grade salmon to skate wing.
Inside the Collapse of the Academy of Natural Sciences
Can anything still save the beloved Philadelphia institution?
Ten Years Before You Can See Everything, Elizabeth Holmes Came to Philly
This 2016 video offers a very different look at the Theranos CEO.
Dancerobot Overhauls Its Menu
Plus: A new owner for an old space, saying goodbye to a South Street sports bar, and a brand-new breakfast spot in Point Breeze.
Mark your calendars to celebrate, eat, and explore your way through Philly.
Please give a warm welcome to Best of Philly 2026: Everything you want, didn’t know you needed, and should check out in Philadelphia right now.
James Beard Award Winner Danny Childs Is Opening His First Bar This Week
Field Day brings foraged cocktails, a fermentation lab, and Sweet Amalia chef Melissa McGrath to Northern Liberties.
Ask Dr. Mike: Jalen’s Hurt! What the Hell Is Going on With This Blood Clot Thing?
The Penn doc weighs in on the controversy surrounding the Eagles quarterback.
The Best Things You Can Possibly Do in Philly This Weekend
This week in Philly: the Sixers season begins, The Great Gatsby on stage, a meaty Rocky celebration, lots of spooky stuff, and much more.
