As the winter sets in, grab Philly's newest bowl of ramen at Maple Japanese Ramen in Rittenhouse Square. The recently opened Maple Japanese Ramen sits at the corner of 21st and Chestnut. They offer a diverse menu of basic, spicy, and special ramen bowls as well as Japanese appetizers like pork buns and gyoza. Check …
Not long after the unfortunate closure of the not-for-profit The Rooster, a luncheonette that worked closely with the Broad Street Ministry, comes K'Far Cafe, an Israeli bakery and cafe with James Beard Award winning baker Camille Cogswell at the helm. They offer traditional Israeli favorites such as chocolate rugelach and Jerusalem bagels. Within the first …
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Owners John and Angelina Branca strive to bring authentic flavors of Malaysia to the vibrant neighborhood of East Passyunk in their first ever restaurant venture, Saté Kampar, located at 1837 E Passyunk Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19148. Kerabu Saté Kampar is no stranger to the prestigious James Beard Awards. Among many other Philadelphia restaurants of years …
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Devil's Acre Tavern is located at 5691 Easton Road in Plumsteadville, PA and can be easily reached from Philly via Route 611 (Broad St./York Rd./Easton Rd.) North. Just follow Route 611 from North Broad Street in Philadelphia all the way up past the Doylestown exit of the bypass. Devil's Acre Tavern is the second restaurant …
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From the creative minds of chef Ben Puchowitz and Shawn Darragh is Bing Bing Dim Sum is an Asian Jewish fusion restaurant located at 1648 East Passyunk Avenue in Philadelphia. CHeU Noodle Bar in Washington Square West and CHeU Fishtown and nunu bar in Fishtown are their sister restaurants. They all have traditional Asian cuisine …
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Glory Beer Bar & Kitchen opened in September 2018 at 126 Chestnut Street. They pride themselves in being a "beer bar" with over 30 selections on tap and more than 20 bottles. Glory is a haven for beer aficionados, but don't let the name fool you! The food is as mouthwatering as the beer! The …
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The winner of the Best of Philly Fried Chicken 2018 award sits at 1100 North Front Street in between the lively neighborhoods of Fishtown and Northern Liberties. There's a subtle sweetness in the breading that pairs perfectly with the spices. The sweet and creamy honey butter compliments the gritty texture of the cornbread muffins. The …
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Zahav takes diners on a journey across cultures. The meal starts with the Salatim, an assortment of six daily vegetable salads. These small dishes foreshadowed what was to come later in the meal. The next course in the meal is the infamous hummus. You can't go wrong with any of the three varieties: the Tehina, …
Sandler's brings upscale comfort food to a casual dining setting in the Franklin, located at 834 Chestnut Street. They opened about a month ago on the corner of 9th and Chestnut. They recently obtained a liquor license and will begin serving alcohol in the coming weeks. The staff is personable and inviting. Not just our …
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