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5 Best Italian Restaurants in Philadelphia that Will Make You Feel Like You’re in Rome

Philadelphia — a city of stoops and murals, of rowhomes pressed shoulder to shoulder, where the scent of garlic and simmering tomatoes drifts through open windows, and the clang of the trolley harmonizes with laughter spilling from corner trattorias. Here, the city’s soul is stitched by generations of Italian immigrants, by the rhythm of South Philly’s markets, by the swirl of languages and the warmth of neighbors who know your name. It’s a place where food isn’t just sustenance — it’s a celebration, a gathering, a memory passed from hand to hand, plate to plate.

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Cook and Shaker Triples Its Size in Old Richmond, Keeps $16 Sunday Deal

Cook and Shaker has tripled its footprint in Philadelphia's Old Richmond neighborhood, the result of a major renovation that stretched over the past year. The comfort-food bar, run by longtime chef-business partners Paul Quintieri and Laura Viegas, knocked down walls, installed new beams, built out a brand new kitchen and added a garage-style window wall to the space at 2301 E. Albert Street.

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BOOP! The Musical Makes Philadelphia Debut

Betty Boop has been a part of pop culture for almost a century, captivating fans with her signature voice, style and heart.

Philadelphia, PA · 22h

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Why Locals Line Up for Beiler’s Doughnuts at Philadelphia’s Reading Terminal Market

More than 50 doughnut varieties fill the counter at Beiler’s Doughnuts, and there’s plenty to catch your eye. From classic glazed rings to cream-filled favorites, the selection makes choosing just one a challenge. I love that kind of delicious dilemma. The dough is mixed from scratch and rolled...

Philadelphia, PA · 2d

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The Underrated Pennsylvania Seafood Shack That Most Tourists Completely Miss

Somewhere in Pennsylvania, a restaurant has served the same baked clams since 1962, finished with a tangy red dot nobody fully explains. They arrive roasted whole in a one-of-a-kind steel tray. That alone had me curious. The owner started there as a teenage dishwasher. Years later, he bought the whole...

Clifton Heights, PA · 1d

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Another Philly Pizza Shop Closes as &pizza Shuts Down Two in Center City

It seems like it’s rare that a pizza shop closes its doors in the City of Philadelphia. It’s probably even more rare when a pizza shop closes multiple locations in town because Philly is a city that definitely loves its pizza. But for one pizza chain, it’s the...

Philadelphia, PA · 23h

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UPDATE: ‘Rainbow Bright’ arrived at shelter with legs bandaged and tied now looking fine and ready for her new home

Nearly a month ago, at the Pennsylvania SPCA, Rainbow Bright’s condition when she arrived was both heartbreaking and shocking. She had been sent over from ACCT Philly, the city’s open intake shelter. All four of her legs had been wrapped in gauze and tied in place with knots....

Philadelphia, PA · 4d

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New UPenn exhibit spotlights Black comic book heroes and creators

A new exhibit at the University of Pennsylvania highlights Black comic book heroes and their history, creators and communities.

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Philadelphia security guard's artwork earns display in City Hall

Khaliik White, a security guard who draws intricate artwork during his breaks, now sees his work hanging on the walls of Philadelphia's City Hall.

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This Philadelphia Restaurant Serves Ethiopian Feasts, Then Turns Into a Late-Night Party

At one West Philadelphia restaurant, dinner arrives on a large platter of injera bread covered with Ethiopian and Eritrean stews. You tear off pieces of the bread to scoop up spicy beef, lentils, and vegetables, sharing the meal with everyone at your table. Dahlak has been serving the neighborhood for...

philadelphia.today

Wanamaker Building’s Grand Court Approved for Restaurants and Shops

The Eagle at the heart of Philadelphia’s Wanamaker Building may soon have plenty of company after the city’s Zoning Board of Adjustment cleared the way for restaurants, cafés, and shops inside the Center City landmark, writes Andrew Rowan for NBC10 Philadelphia. The Grand Court has sat largely...

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Upper Darby’s ‘King of Vinyl’ Val Shively Gets the Documentary Treatment

Inside his Garrett Road shop, stacked among millions of 45s, sits the life’s work of Val Shively, reports Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. R&B Records holds an estimated four to five million records, and collectors rank it among the world’s great record stores. Now its 82-year-old owner...

Upper Darby, PA · 3d

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Academy museum’s real deficit

When Philadelphia officials argue about what a museum costs the public, a single number can travel farther than the paperwork behind it. At a City Council hearing, speakers cited a $4.4 million shortfall for the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University. Documents later placed the 2025 gap at $960,000. That distance between a hearing figure and a ledger figure is the Academy museum deficit in its most political form: not only red ink, but a fight over which red ink the city is being asked to believe.

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When The Holidays Roll Around, Pennsylvanians Still Drive To These Seven Cookie Bakeries

Some families bake every holiday cookie at home, and some families know exactly which bakery does it better. Across Pennsylvania, December brings road trips that end at a bakery counter with a box of cookies in hand. This list covers seven bakeries from Erie to Philadelphia, each with its own...

Pennsylvania · 1d

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How This Brunch Spot Won Local Hearts With IRRESISTIBLE Pancakes and Skillets in Philadelphia, PA

Open Mon–Fri, 9 AM–3 PM | Sat–Sun, 9 AM–4 PM. Philadelphia takes brunch seriously, and Green Eggs Café gives the city plenty to talk about before anyone has finished their first plate of pancakes. At its Midtown Village outpost, breakfast favorites get the full celebration...

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Little Movie Store Brings Back the Video Rental Store in South Philly

Friday night at the video store is back in South Philadelphia, where a local couple is betting that movie lovers are ready to swap streaming algorithms for real shelves, writes John Semley for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Dylan and Keri Wise opened Little Movie Store on October 24 at 2001 S....

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Every Friday In Lent Isn’t Required To Enjoy These Seven Pennsylvania Church Pierogi Sales

Pennsylvania has a quiet food tradition that runs on church basements, rolling pins, and volunteers who know their way around a pot of potato filling. Many people think the best homemade pierogi only show up on Fridays during Lent, but plenty of parishes keep their kitchens busy well beyond those weeks.

Pittsburgh, PA · 1d

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Texas Has A Real Philly Cheesesteak Near San Antonio, With Bread From Philadelphia And Cheez Whiz

Finding a true Philly cheesesteak in Texas can feel like hunting for snow in July. Most places hand over a steak sandwich with some cheese and call it a day. Just outside San Antonio, though, one small counter does things the Philadelphia way, with rolls shipped from a Philly bakery and Cheez Whiz ready on request. It sits in a modest old building that many drivers pass for years before finally pulling over.

San Antonio, TX · 2d

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This Philadelphia Indian Restaurant Serves Garlic Naan, Curries, and Hakka Noodles

You can order chicken tikka masala, garlic naan, and Hakka noodles at the same Philadelphia restaurant. Manayunk Indian Grille brings traditional Indian dishes and Indo-Chinese favorites together at 4425 Main Street. The menu goes well beyond the usual curries. You’ll find vegetable samosas, saag paneer, gobi Manchurian, and mixed tandoori...