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The 10 Most Exciting Dinner Spots In Philly Right Now - Philadelphia - The Infatuation

By CANDIS R. MCLEAN & ALISON B. KESSLER | December 20, 2022

Food & Drink

A night out at one of these 10 exciting dinner spots—whether it’s for a casual catch-up with a friend or an impressive date night—feels overwhelmingly of the moment….

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The Best Philly Restaurants For Date Night - Philadelphia - The Infatuation

By CANDIS R. MCLEAN & TEAM INFATUATION NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Food & Drink

You may think that after asking someone out and picking a day that doesn’t clash with the Eagles’ schedule, the hard part of date night is…..

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Dining news: Schulson opens Center City oyster bar; Ellen Yin brings hoagie concept to University City

By Emma Dooling | Nov 4, 2022

Food & Drink

A number of Philadelphia restaurateurs are growing their presence in Philadelphia with new openings this…..

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Looking to order a Thanksgiving feast? These Philly-area restaurants are here to help.

by Hira Qureshi Published Nov 3, 2022

Food & Drink

Thanksgiving is right around the corner and some of us are dreading the hassle of holiday cooking. But have no fear, the Philadelphia region has plenty of places willing to cook a feast……

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Michael Schulson’s Pearl & Mary oyster bar opens November 2nd

November 02, 2022

Food & Drink

Adding to his hitlist of restaurants flanking the corners of 13th and Sansom, Michael Schulson opens Pearl & Mary, a casual seafood house and oyster bar. The name is tribute to…

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12 Philly Coffee Shops Where You Can Pretend You Have an Office

By MADDY SWEITZER-LAMMÉ | October 24, 2022

Food & Drink

Sometimes you need to get out of your home for a couple of hours in order to be productive. Whether you’re running from your roommate…

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Philly’s Latest Restaurant and Bar Openings

By Jason Sheehan | October 10, 2022

Food & Drink

Philly’s dining scene never sits still. Restaurants and bars open, close, move, tinker with concepts, reinvent themselves and the way the game is…

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Where we’re eating in Philly and the suburbs, and what’s on the way

By Michael Klein | October 06, 2022

Food & Drink

Philly’s dining scene never sits still. Restaurants and bars open, close, move, tinker with concepts, reinvent themselves and the way the game is…

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Tickets to the MLB postseason too expensive?

By Henry Savage | October 25, 2022

Sports

It’s been over a decade since the city’s last Phillies playoff beer, and the fans are thirsty. After that…

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Prunella: Come for the Pizza, Stay for the Atmosphere

By Naima Small | September 29, 2022

Food & Drink

Prunella is Midtown Village’s new hot spot, serving up creative and tasteful twists on classic Italian and American fare. Amidst much anticipation, the restaurant opened in …

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Ask a Bartender: Where Should I Be Drinking Amaro in Philly?

By Pete Adams | September 09, 2022

Food & Drink

Amaro is one of those mysterious booze categories that many drinkers miss while touring the shelves of their liquor…

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The Philadelphia Happy Hour Directory - Philadelphia - The Infatuation

By Team Infatuation | September 17, 2022

Food & Drink

Every day, you show up to work and either accomplish a sufficient amount or look productive enough not to get fired. And when you’ve either crossed enough tasks off your to-do list or read every opinion piece on …

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The 19 Best Sushi Restaurants In Philly - Philadelphia - The Infatuation

By CANDIS R. MCLEAN | August 23, 2022

Food & Drink

Sushi restaurants can work for just about any meal, whether that's a quick lunch, date night, special occasion, or just when you want something…

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The Philadelphia Hit List: The Best New Restaurants In Philadelphia

By CANDIS R. MCLEAN & ALISON B. KESSLER | August 22, 2022

Food & Drink

The Hit List is where you’ll find our favorite new food and drink experiences in Philadelphia. We track new openings across the city, and then visit as many as we can. While this is by no means…

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The 25 Best Restaurants In Philadelphia

By CANDIS R. MCLEAN | August 12, 2022

Food & Drink

Have you ever woken up and thought, “Gosh, I’d love to eat at a second-best restaurant today?” Of course you haven’t. Whether you’ve lived here your entire life or are visiting for the first time, it’s human nature to want to experience…

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The ultimate guide to soft-serve ice cream | Let’s Eat

By Michael Klein | August 10, 2022

Food & Drink

Here’s the twist in our ice cream coverage: We’re focusing on the best in soft serve. Also this week: Craig LaBan finds a solid Italian restaurant in Montgomery County, we explain what’s being…

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Michael Schulson, Guy Fieri. Create new restaurants in Philadelphia, Jersey Shore – NBC10 Philadelphia

August 08, 2022

Food & Drink

A long-awaited venture by Michael Shulson will open Wednesday at 1525 Sansom St. Samuel’s, an all-night dining spot, takes its inspiration from Schulson’s grandparents’ kosher butcher shop in…

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New Restaurant "Samuel's" is Opening on Sansom Street Featuring All-Day Dining - Wooder Ice

By Hec | August 08, 2022

Food & Drink

The 1500 block of Sansom is getting a new restaurant this week. Samuel’s will open on August 10th and will be located at 1525 Sansom. Featuring a modern take on all-day-dining, Samuel’s will serve comfort…

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Conveyor-belt sushi, a dumpling ‘Automat,’ and 22 other Philly restaurants expected to open soon

By Michael Klein | July 27, 2022

Food & Drink

Conveyor-belt sushi near Rittenhouse Square, an edgy BYOB in the Italian Market, a splashy sports bar in Center City, a dumpling “Automat” in University City, and the long-awaited opening…

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The Top 10 Spots for Asian-Inspired Cocktails in Philadelphia

By Nichi Pandey | June 17, 2022

Food & Drink Feature Cocktail

From highballs to litchitinis, these local eateries are shaking up the cocktail game with creative, Asian-inspired sips…

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Michael Schulson Is Bringing Double Knot to Wynwood

By Laine Doss | June 14, 2022

NEW OPENINGS

Philadelphia-based chef and restaurateur Michael Schulson is opening a sushi restaurant in one of Miami's most sought-after locations…

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Wynwood Walls is finally getting a new restaurant

By Virginia Gil | June 10, 2022

The popular outdoor museum needed snacks.

There’s not a ton to complain about Wynwood’s only outdoor museum, Wynwood Walls. The popular attraction exhibits murals from some of the world’s most famous…

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Schulson Collective to Open Double Knot Location in Wynwood

By Mark Hallum | June 06, 2022

NEW OPENING

This landlord and tenant are tying the knot. Philadelphia-based celebrity chef Michael Schulson is planning…

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A Fun Philly Festival This Weekend and More To Explore in May

By Nichi Pandey | May 18, 2022

HOME & REAL ESTATE FOOD & DRINK ART

Rejoice in the glory of this month with extravagant outdoor festivals, chic new furniture and more.

Interior design lovers and art aficionados alike will stand in awe at the Bouroullec brothers’ dynamic pieces on view at the Philadelphia Museum of Art

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Exclusive: Michael Schulson opening new speakeasy in Center City, expanding Double Knot to Miami, and more

By Laura Smythe | May 13, 2022

MICHAEL SCHULSON

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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A guide to Philly’s beer gardens for 2022

May 09, 2022

CHEERS TO OUTDOOR DRINKING SEASON

Now that we’re finally on the path to summer, solo strolls and group romps through Philly are on the rise…

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8 Must-Visit New Restaurants in Philadelphia

By Maddy Sweitzer-Lamme | April 27, 2022

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Trendy fried chicken outposts, bagel shops attracting lines down the block, and more. As warmer weather rolls around, Philadelphians are emerging from winter hibernations….

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The 12 Best Japanese Restaurants In Philadelphia

By Nichi Pandey and Emily Pellini | April 22, 2022

Food & Drink

From tuna crispy rice to wasabi soy ribeye, these local Japanese restaurants are sure to curb your cravings…

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The No-B.S. Guide to Getting Into Philly’s Busiest Restaurants

By Hannah Albertine | April 08, 2022

Food & Drink

People in Philly can smell bullshit from a football field away, and if someone tells you they possess a foolproof way to…

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Schulson Collective's New Eatery and More To Explore in Philly This Month

By Emily Pellini | April 07, 2022

Food & Drink

From crystal-inspired collections to opulent restaurant openings, these Philly happenings are headlining the season in …

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Easter Brunch ideas in Philadelphia!

April 03, 2022

Food & Drink

Still looking for an Easter brunch spot? Here are a few mouthwatering ideas. Grab your family and book…

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A block of Sansom Street reopens to traffic, and restaurant owners are not too happy

By Michael Klein | April 29, 2022

Food & Drink

Traffic on the 1500 block of Sansom Street began flowing again full time last week for the first time since August 2020, when the city set up a pilot program to grant…

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9 Essential Steakhouses in Philadelphia

By Dan McKay, and Maddy Sweitzer-Lamme | March 26, 2022

Food & Drink

A classic rib eye or filet mignon may not be Philly’s most famous steak (our famous cheesesteaks cover that), but the city’s rich…

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Italian restaurant, American style: Upscale pizza spot opening in Midtown Village

By Hadas Kuznits | March 25, 2022

Food & Drink

PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — A new Michael Schulson pizza restaurant is opening this weekend in Philadelphia’s Midtown…

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Italian restaurant, American style: Upscale pizza spot opening in Midtown Village

By Hadas Kuznits, KYW Newsradio | March 25, 2022

Food & Drink

Culinary director Ed Pinello said they refurbished the building that used to be Zavino, another pizza restaurant at 13th…

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Large-Format, Shareable Cocktails to Get the Party Started

Mar 22, 2022

Food & Drink

Try one of these eight restaurants for everything from margs to scorpion bowls.…

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Prunella adds more pizza and small bites to the restaurant mix in Center City

By Michael Klein | Mar 23, 2022

Food & Drink

The area around 13th and Sansom Streets in Washington Square West has a lot of pizza and a lot of Michael Schulson…

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The ultimate search for the best hoagie | Let’s Eat

By Michael Klein | Mar 23, 2022

Food & Drink

Roast pork and cheesesteaks tend to overshadow the venerable hoagie in today’s Philly sandwich scene, but we love them…

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Where to Dine Solo in Philly

By Dayna Evans | Mar 23, 2022

Food & Drink

There are few nicer things in life than taking yourself out to dinner. Why? First of all, you don’t have to make plans. You can just decide to go…

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Rittenhouse Gets “Wilder” With Three-Story Restaurant, Bar and Private-Event Space

By JASON SHEEHAN | Mar 22, 2022

Food & Drink

All the news on Bluebird’s coffee, Schulson’s Prunella, restaurant reopenings, local James Beard Award…

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This week in restaurants: Michael Schulson opening Prunella restaurant, Ardmore is getting a board game cafe, and more

By Laura Smythe | Mar 20, 2022

Food & Drink

Welcome to spring, Philadelphia diners. The local hospitality industry has navigated its way through the second pandemic winter and business owners are looking to appeal to pent-up…

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Where to Book a Private Dining Room in Philly

By HANNAH ALBERTINE and MADDY SWEITZER-LAMMÉ | MAr 22, 2022

Food & Drink

Whether you’re planning a seated meal for a small group or an office holiday party for 50, try these Philly restaurants with…

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Cozy up at these 70-plus Philadelphia area spots offering heated outdoor dining

By Hira Qureshi | Feb 10, 2022

Food & Drink

The dip into 60-degree weather (and below) means it’s time for chunky sweaters, hot drinks, and cozy…

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Eateries that took a bite out of Philly in 2022

By Molly Given | Jan 26, 2022

Food & Drink

It’s no secret that Philadelphia is a foodie city, and in 2022 there were a few new additions to the ever-evolving list of impressive eateries…

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