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November 7, 2014
- The Barnes Foundation Debuts William Glackens, The First Major Survey On The Philadelphia-Born Painter In More Than 40 Years, Opening Saturday, November 8
- The Byers’ Choice Christmas Market Brings A Traditional German Christmas Shopping Experience To Bucks County, Through December 31
- The Philly Bike Expo Returns This Weekend, November 8-9, With Group Rides, Hundreds Of Exhibitors, Cyclist Yoga, Food Trucks And More
- Weekend Picks: First Friday In Philadelphia, Art Star Craft Bazaar, Opening Weekend Of William Glackens at The Barnes, Craft Beer Express, First Person Arts Festival, PMA Contemporary Craft Show And More
- Old City Toy Boutique Momo’s Tree House Debuts Today, November 7, With Grand Opening Festivities All Weekend Long
- Philly PHLASH Unveils Daily Service And A New Holiday Evening Route From November 28 Through December 31
- Manita Burrito Takes Over Mugshots Coffeehouse Every Weekend Night In November, Starting This Weekend
November 6, 2014
- Tonight Picks: Philadelphia Museum Of Art Contemporary Craft Show, First Person Arts Festival, Philadelphia Improv Festival, First Thursday At North Bowl, Wired Fest At The Electric Factory And More
- The 2014 Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day Parade Set For Thursday, November 27 With Massive Balloons, Huge Floats, Marching Bands, Special Guests And Much More
- Roundup: A Guide To Commemorating Veterans Day In The Philadelphia Area, Tuesday, November 11
- The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society Opens Its Seasonal Holiday Pop-Up Shop In Chestnut Hill This Friday, November 7
- City Tap House Marks The Release Of DuClaw Brewery’s Rare Colossus Beer With A Brew-Filled Brunch This Sunday, November 9
- Our Top Picks For First Friday In Philadelphia With Vaudeville At The Barnes, Bubbles At Joan Shepp, Late Night At FringeArts And More, This Friday, November 7
- Celebrate Philly’s Food Producers, Musicians And Artists At Cultivate: A Farm And Food Event At Gravy Studio And Gallery On November 8
November 5, 2014
- Tonight Picks: Pay-What-You-Wish Wednesday At The PMA, Philadelphia Improv Festival, Philadelphia Jewish Film Festival, Happy Hour At Abe Fisher And More
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Laurel
Laurel, an East Passyunk BYOB by Top Chef winner Nicolas Elmi. Credit: M. Fischetti for Visit Philadelphia
Those who think ‘cheesesteak’ when thinking Philly food: Think again. Philadelphia — long known for American history, passionate sports fans and, yes, cheesesteaks — continues to emerge as one of the country’s finest culinary destinations.
More than a decade of development has transformed the region’s dining scene from merely memorable to absolutely abundant. Explore this section to find a restaurant (or a few) for your next visit.
Don’t miss these hotspots
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Spotlight
- Main Street Manayunk
- a.kitchen + a. bar
- Art Star Craft Bazaar
- Day of The Dead Festival and Parade
- Dilworth Park
- Lovash Indian Cuisine
- Wishbone
- Sassafras Bar
- Sly Fox Brewery
- Victory Brewing Company
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- The Barnes Foundation Debuts William Glackens, The First Major Survey On The Philadelphia-Born Painter In More Than 40 Years, Opening Saturday, November 8
- The Byers’ Choice Christmas Market Brings A Traditional German Christmas Shopping Experience To Bucks County, Through December 31
- The Philly Bike Expo Returns This Weekend, November 8-9, With Group Rides, Hundreds Of Exhibitors, Cyclist Yoga, Food Trucks And More
- Weekend Picks: First Friday In Philadelphia, Art Star Craft Bazaar, Opening Weekend Of William Glackens at The Barnes, Craft Beer Express, First Person Arts Festival, PMA Contemporary Craft Show And More
- Old City Toy Boutique Momo’s Tree House Debuts Today, November 7, With Grand Opening Festivities All Weekend Long
- Philly PHLASH Unveils Daily Service And A New Holiday Evening Route From November 28 Through December 31
- Manita Burrito Takes Over Mugshots Coffeehouse Every Weekend Night In November, Starting This Weekend
- Tonight Picks: Philadelphia Museum Of Art Contemporary Craft Show, First Person Arts Festival, Philadelphia Improv Festival, First Thursday At North Bowl, Wired Fest At The Electric Factory And More
- The 2014 Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day Parade Set For Thursday, November 27 With Massive Balloons, Huge Floats, Marching Bands, Special Guests And Much More
- Roundup: A Guide To Commemorating Veterans Day In The Philadelphia Area, Tuesday, November 11
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What’s New
- Main Street Manayunk
- a.kitchen + a. bar
- Art Star Craft Bazaar
- Day of The Dead Festival and Parade
- Dilworth Park
- Lovash Indian Cuisine
- Wishbone
- Sassafras Bar
- Sly Fox Brewery
- Victory Brewing Company
Featured Listings
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Reading Terminal Market
America’s oldest farmers’ market
Established in 1892 at 12th and Arch Streets, Reading Terminal is the nation’s oldest continuously operating farmers’ market. Today, this indoor foodie paradise is a one-stop shop for everything from local produce and meats to artisanal cheeses and incredibly delicious desserts and baked goods. It’s also home to the “best sandwich in America.”
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Laurel
Intimate East Passyunk location for Top Chef winner
Philadelphia’s East Passyunk neighborhood is proud to welcome a Top Chef to the neighborhood. Chef Nicholas Elmi, winner of Top Chef New Orleans, continues his winning-streak with the modern French-influenced American BYOB Laurel.
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Independence Beer Garden
Outdoor retreat just steps from Independence Mall
Independence Beer Garden (IBG) is a 20,000-square-foot outdoor retreat overlooking the Liberty Bell Center and Independence National Historical Park.
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Di Bruno Bros.
A glistening specialty food emporium providing a veritable feast for the senses
The Di Bruno Bros. specialty store on Chestnut Street is an absolute must-see if you appreciate food. At all. Seriously. This place is very close to a boutique foodies heaven.
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Pub & Kitchen
Quality pub fare and cold craft beers since 2008
For more than six years, Pub & Kitchen one of Philadelphia’s quintessential restaurants for quality dishes, craft beers and elevated brunch offerings.
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Zahav
The critical favorite brings Israeli cuisine to Society Hill
A modern Israeli restaurant, Zahav — which means gold in Hebrew — offers authentic Middle Eastern fare in a family-style dining setting typical of the region.
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Morimoto
The Iron Chef’s first American restaurant
The restaurant’s namesake and head chef, Morimoto (of Food Network’s Iron Chef fame), has created a menu offering the very best in contemporary Japanese cusine. While regulars flock here for the exquisitely prepared sushi, Morimoto offers diners a broad spectrum of flavors that delve beyond nigiri and sashimi.
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Amada
Iron Chef Jose Garces’ first Philadelphia restaurant
At Old City’s Amada, chef Jose Garces has created the city’s grandest tapas restaurant, complete with a wall of wooden sangria casks, cured hams and cheeses hanging over the main bar and a menu that ranges from traditional — tortilla espanola, Spanish olives, warm fava bean salad — to edgy — foie gras flatbreads and artichoke and spinach empanadas.
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Vetri
One of the nation’s most acclaimed Italian restaurants
Star chef Marc Vetri’s titular restaurant is considered one of America’s finest Italian restaurants. If you find yourself at a table here, consider yourself very lucky.