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Dear Daphni is a splashy Mediterranean skewer spot from Michael Schulson

By Michael Klein | December 11, 2024

Food & Drink Feature

Rohe Creative leaned into "residential comfort" for the Schulson Collective's upscale Mediterranean …

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Dear Daphni Opens This Week With Za’atar Cocktails and Sun-Drenched Vibes

By Jason Sheehan | December 10, 2024

Food & Drink Feature

Oyster House celebrates the holidays with 12 Days of Caviar, a hot chocolate crawl down …

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Prunella Restaurant in Midtown Village

By Marilyn Sanders | November 10, 2024

Food & Drink Feature

Guests can enjoy a drink at the stylish lounge or relax with a cocktail on the spacious terrace …

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Following Starr and Solomonov, a Philly Restaurateur Is Opening His First NYC Spot

By Melissa McCart | March 11, 2024

Food & Drink Feature

Following prolific Philadelphia restaurateurs, Stephen Starr and Michael Solomonov, who have taken on the …

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Where To Eat Sushi in Philadelphia

By Nichi Pandey | December 6, 2023

Food & Drink Feature

From creative rolls to omakase, these local sushi spots are serving up innovative twists on classic Japanese favorites.…

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New French Eatery: Bar Lesieur Opens in Center City Philadelphia

By Jason Rathman | Nov 22, 2023

Food & Drink Feature

Philadelphia, PA Bar Lesieur Opens in Center City Philadelphia - Bar Lesieur occupies a prime location above Giuseppe & Sons on a bustling street in…

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Bar Lesieur, serving ‘refined’ food without the stuffy feeling, opens in Rittenhouse

By Michael Klein | Nov 22, 2023

Food & Drink Feature

Bar Lesieur, on street level above Giuseppe & Sons, is the Schulson Collective's first French restaurant. The vintage pieces and deep color palette will…

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Bar Lesieur, a new French restaurant from Michael Schulson, to open in Center City this week

By Franki Rudnesky | Nov 13, 2023

Food & Drink Feature

The space above popular Center City Italian restaurant Giuseppe & Sons has been transformed into a French eatery that opens…

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A Sneak Peek at Bar Lesieur, Michael Schulson’s Gorgeous New French Spot

By Jason Sheean | Nov 10, 2023

Food & Drink Feature

The Schulson Collective is hoping that the third (or maybe fourth?) time’s the charm for the space above Giuseppe…

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First look: Michael Schulson's Bar Lesieur readies for Center City debut

By Emma Dooling | Nov 09, 2023

Food & Drink Feature

The bar and restaurant will open in mid-November in the former home of…

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The 8 Best Steakhouses in Philadelphia

By Lexi Baker | Sept 27, 2023

Food & Drink Feature

From classic fillets to innovative sides, these eight steakhouses are a feast for the senses…

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Pennsylvania: Philadelphia Restaurant Is One Of The Best For Chicken Parm

By Jeff Gorra | Sept 14, 2023

Food & Lifestyle

Chicken parmesan is one of the most popular dishes across the country. In its honor, Mashed recently highlighted the best…

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Michael Schulson closes Samuel's, plans to open French restaurant Bar Lesieur in space

By Emma Dooling | July 25, 2023

Food & Lifestyle

Giuseppe & Sons will remain open for regular service downstairs while work is done to transform Samuel's into…

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The 13 Best Sushi Restaurants In Philadelphia

By Nichi Pandey | July 24, 2023

RESTAURANTS

From spicy scallop rolls to omakase, these local sushi restaurants are sure to curb your…

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Checking out top steakhouses in Philadelphia

By Jessica Boyington | June 09, 2023

RESTAURANTS

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- If you're a meat and potatoes kind of person, this week's Top 6 is for you. We celebrate an American staple …

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Q&A: Michael Schulson on $5,000 Dinners and 95-Cent Pizza Slices

By Victor Fiorillo | March 29, 2023

RESTAURANTS

My full name is … Michael Jeffrey Schulson. Everybody in my family has a “J” name — my father, my brother, my boys. I grew up in …

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Philadelphia's Best New Restaurants for 2023

March 3, 2023

RESTAURANTS

Of the many, many spectacular things Philadelphia is known for, the city’s restaurant scene is usually near the top of the list. That stellar reputation has been known to attract a visitor…

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'Good Morning America' makes stop in Philadelphia in search of best pizza

By Katherine Scott | February 17, 2023

RESTAURANTS

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- "Good Morning America" took their search for the best pizza on the road Thursday, making a stop at Craft Hall in…

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Four Seasons Chefs Buy Octopus Frozen. Here's Why It's Better That Way

By Christine Barba | February 16, 2023

FACTS

If you've ever been lucky enough to have a lap tray placed on top of you while dining poolside, then you may have stayed at a Four Seasons hotel. The chain is known…

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Top new restaurants in Philadelphia: Chef Michael Schulson's 2 additions

By Jessica Boyington | January 27, 2023

RESTAURANTS

If you love the local food scene, you know the name Michael Schulson. Chef Schulson has numerous eateries throughout…

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Chef Michael Schulson Adds New Eateries To Philadelphia Portfolio

By Total Food Service | January 18, 2023

Chef News

Michael Schulson likes pizza with a bite. Toppings are essential – but for the New York native, dough is an equally delicate matter. So when he opened his first…

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Where to watch the Eagles playoff run in Philly: 10 sports bars

By Henry Savage | January 12, 2023

DRINKS

The Phils went to the World Series and the Union went to the MLS Cup Final. Now, Philadelphians are about to watch the No. 1 seeded Eagles try….

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Center City District Restaurant Week starts Sunday with 88 restaurants on board for 2023

By Michael Klein | January 11, 2023

RESTAURANTS

Eighty-eight restaurants are part of the winter 2023 edition of the Center City District Restaurant Week, which starts…

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The Philly Weekday Breakfast Guide

By Maddy Sweitzer-Lamme | January 11, 2023

Breakfast Guide

The local restaurateur is also bringing a Jewish deli concept to Philadelphia's Midtown Village alongside a couple other new Center City eateries…

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The Best Mocktails, Zero Proof, & Non-Alcoholic Drinks in Philadelphia

By Michelle Cassidy | January 11, 2023

Food & Drink

Not drinking alcohol tonight? These bars and restaurants have you covered with inventive, thoughtful, and downright delicious concoctions, no booze…

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Seafood lovers find paradise at Center City's Pearl & Mary

By Alexa Mencia | January 05, 2023

Food & Drink

I'm perpetually searching for the city’s best spots to share a plate of freshly shucked oysters. So I dragged the Axios Philly team to the new Center City oyster bar Pearl & Mary for our end-of-year dinner…

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9 Must-Try Best Steakhouses in Pennsylvania

By Philly Bite Magazines Staff | January 05, 2023

BEST OF STAFF

Choosing a steak from Pennsylvania's many steakhouses can be a fun experience.  In addition to choosing your meat by type, many top steakhouses allow you…

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Philadelphia’s New Restaurant Openings

By Candis R. Mclean & Alison B. Kessler | January 03, 2023

NEW OPENINGS

If you tried to keep track of every brand new restaurant in Philly, your head might spin. So just read this list instead. These are the new restaurant openings…

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