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From Underground Dinner Parties to a Michelin Star: The Rise of Philadelphia Chef Amanda Shulman

There was a period when some of the most exciting food in Philadelphia wasn’t being served in any restaurant. It was being served by a college student who hadn’t opened one yet. As a University of Pennsylvania student, Amanda Shulman was quietly hosting underground dinner parties, building a...

Philadelphia, PA · 3d
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Cake & Joe Team Brings Japanese BYOB Restaurant to Fishtown

A Japanese BYOB restaurant will bring traditional Japanese dining to Fishtown when it opens this fall. Nomu Nomu Don, from the team behind Cake & Joe, will debut at 2026 Frankford Ave., Wooderice.com reported. Cake & Joe is a Philadelphia-based bakery and cafe known for its handcrafted mousse cakes, pastries,...

Philadelphia, PA · 4d
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Meet John Gerlach and Michael Coleman: New co-owners of New Rising Sun Cafe at the Ardsley Train Station

New Rising Sun Cafe, located at the Ardsley Train Station (2617 Jenkintown Road in Glenside), has been under new ownership since April. John Gerlach, a Roslyn resident and a Northeast Philly native (above left), said he purchased the eatery with his partner, Michael Coleman (above right), after joining the cafe’s staff in December. Since last October, New Rising Sun had been owned by Glenside native Rob Mooney who took over after On The Right Track Cafe departed.

Glenside, PA · 5d
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Pennsylvania’s Oldest Italian Restaurant Still Serves Pasta With Classic Old-School Flavor

A plate of pasta can tell a story, especially at Dante & Luigi’s in Philadelphia. Serving Southern Italian food since 1899, this historic restaurant brings generations of tradition to the dinner table, giving diners a chance to experience a piece of the city’s culinary history with every meal. Its long history puts it at the heart of conversations about Pennsylvania’s oldest Italian restaurants, while its red sauce keeps diners talking and coming back for more.

Philadelphia, PA · 6d
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Philadelphia anti-Israel groups to stage ‘boycott ride’ past Jewish-owned restaurants on eve of Kristallnacht anniversary

Philadelphia anti-Israel groups are planning a bicycle ride targeting Jewish-owned businesses on the eve of the anniversary of Kristallnacht, the 1938 Nazi-orchestrated pogrom against Jews in Germany and Austria. The “Boycott Ride,” organized by Philly Bike On Your Left in collaboration with Philly Writers Against the War on Gaza, Boycott...

Philadelphia, PA · 4d

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7 Feast of the Seven Fishes Dishes from New Jersey, Philadelphia, and Brooklyn

I use AI to help draft these articles. Every recipe and every fact in them is checked before publishing. Christmas Eve in Italian-American households across New Jersey, Philadelphia, and Brooklyn meant a table loaded with fish and nothing else. The practice comes from the Roman Catholic observance of abstaining from meat on the vigil of Christmas. In Southern Italian families, that abstinence became an occasion, and those families carried it to South Philly, Bensonhurst, and Newark's First Ward. In Italy the meal was La Vigilia; in America it picked up a new name, the Feast of the Seven Fishes.

Philadelphia, PA · 5d

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Hiway Theater in Jenkintown announces special showings in November

The Hiway Theater in Jenkintown will host a series of special events in November. A Seventies Sundays screening of “Shampoo” will take place on Sunday, November 8, followed by a Horror at the Hiway screening of “Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday” on Friday, November 13 and a $5 family matinee screening of “Babe: Pig in the City” (free for members) on Saturday, November 14.

Jenkintown, PA · 5d

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Philadelphia's Cathedral Basilica to add Christmas lights and music to immersive show Nov. 19

The immersive light show that debuted at Philadelphia's Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in June is getting a Christmas update. Beginning Nov. 19, LUMINISCENCE will add a 15-minute Christmas finale featuring holiday music and new projections. The seasonal edition, called LUMINISCENCE: Christmas Wonder, will run on select dates through Jan. 2, 2027.

Philadelphia, PA · 5d

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12 Restaurants Across The USA Known For Next-Level Hoagies

Explore 12 restaurants across the USA known for next-level hoagies, from Philadelphia classics to Italian subs worth seeking out.

Philadelphia, PA · 8d

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Alex & Jason Taste Diner Creations From The Soup King

Fox 29's Alex Holley & Jason Martinez taste the Soup King's creations served at the Piston Diner in Westville, NJ.

Westville, NJ · 4d

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Carolyn's Modern Vietnamese honors chef's family and combines global influences

Carolyn's Modern Vietnamese has only been open for a month, but the namesake owner-chef Carolyn Hien Nguyen is excited for her new entry on the Rittenhouse cuisine scene.

Philadelphia, PA · 5d

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8 Pennsylvania restaurants named among OpenTable’s Top 100 in America for 2026

PHILADELPHIA (WPHL) — Eight Philadelphia restaurants are earning national recognition after being named among OpenTable’s Top 100 Restaurants in America for 2026. The annual list, released by OpenTable, highlights restaurants across the country that diners sought out and loved over the past year. The Philadelphia restaurants making this year’s list are Fiorella, Friday Saturday Sunday, […]

Philadelphia, PA · 3d

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Cherry Hill Mall Lands New Carter's Concept Store With Free Tote Bags, Ribbon-Cutting

A new Carter's concept store is opening its doors at Cherry Hill Mall this Thursday at 10 a.m., bringing a refreshed take on the popular baby and children's clothing chain to South Jersey shoppers. The store will carry merchandise from both the namesake Carter's label and sibling brand OshKosh B'gosh, giving families a one-stop shop for infant and kids' apparel in the mall's Suite 1600 space.

Cherry Hill, NJ · 5d

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New Philly School District breakfast policy has more kids eating

A new policy in the Philadelphia School District has breakfast being served after the morning bell rings. According to the district, more kids are eating as a result.

Philadelphia, PA · 5d

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Philadelphia Zoning Board Approves Dining, Retail Plans for Wanamaker Building

A new vision is taking shape for one of Philadelphia's most recognizable structures. On Wednesday, Oct. 29, Philadelphia's zoning board approved new food, beverage, and retail concepts for the Grand Court, which has largely sat empty since Macy's closure last year. According to an NBC10 Philadelphia report, the project envisions...

Philadelphia, PA · 5d

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Goldie’s Brings ‘Nostalgic Neighborhood Pub’ to Williamstown in 2027

Something new is brewing in Williamstown. Dave Goldman and his wife, Tara, plan to open Goldie’s at 306 S. Main St. “Cheers to the beginning of something special. We’re just getting started!” the duo shared in an Instagram announcement. The Goldmans are no strangers to the industry,...

Philadelphia, PA · 9d

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Graduate Hospital Gets Takeout Spot From Ardmore's DePaul's Table Steakhouse

The owner of Ardmore's DePaul's Table steakhouse is bringing a scaled-down, takeout-only version of the restaurant to Philadelphia, setting up shop in Graduate Hospital at the former home of Southside Pizza. DePaul's Pronto is planned for 917 S. 20th St., at Carpenter Street, and is targeting a late-November opening, though the exact date has not been finalized.

Philadelphia, PA · 5d

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PMA Craft Show celebrates 50 Years of handmade art

The Philadelphia Museum of Art Craft Show returns to the Pennsylvania Convention Center November 6-8 to celebrate its 50th anniversary, featuring 195 artists from across the country.

Philadelphia, PA · 5d

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LumiNature returns to Philadelphia Zoo with 1 million holiday lights and new interactive displays

A giant illuminated penguin and a tree made from about 1,500 pink lawn flamingos will be back at Philadelphia Zoo when LumiNature opens Nov. 19, joining new displays spread across a holiday walk with 1 million lights. The evening attraction runs select nights through Jan. 9, 2027, from 5 to...

Philadelphia, PA · 3d

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Stateside Vodka Ushers In The Next Era With "The New American Classic"

The Award-Winning Philadelphia-Born Brand Brings a New Point-of-View to Its Original Spirit. PHILADELPHIA, PA (NOVEMBER 2, 2026) – Stateside Brands, the Philadelphia-based innovative spirits and beverage company, today announced the launch of “The New American Classic” campaign for its foundational spirit, Stateside Vodka. Timed just ahead of the holiday season to usher the brand into a defining next era, “The New American Classic” brings Stateside Vodka’s homegrown aesthetic and voice to life through a refreshed brand identity built on timeless style, easy confidence and the moments worth raising a glass. The brand is a challenger to giants in the premium American-made vodka category, bringing top-shelf quality with a point-of-view that’s rooted in ambition, authenticity and modern culture.

Philadelphia, PA · 5d