Food

Philly’s ever-burgeoning dining scene boasts nationally-acclaimed chefs and restaurateurs (Jose Garces, Stephen Starr, Eric Ripert) in addition to the born-and-bred food trucks and farm-to-fork bistros that line the streets of our once-underappreciated city. Expect dining reviews, restaurant openings and closings, along with picks for our favorite Philly spots for brunch, lunch, dinner and drinks.

Lorenzo’s Pizza Rises from the Ashes

Lorenzo’s Pizza Rises from the Ashes

By Chris Lipczynski | Published: April 30, 2013

Behold, Lorenzo & Sons has been reborn! Hopefully without the shitty attitude this time! Back in June of last year, the famous Philadelphia establishment caught fire when an unmonitored exhaust tube… caught fire. The building’s design apparently made it difficult for firefighters to put out the blaze, as they were unable Continue reading »

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Guy Fieri’s Visit to Sidecar Bar Will Air April 29th

Guy Fieri’s Visit to Sidecar Bar Will Air April 29th

By Chris Lipczynski | Published: March 14, 2013

Brace yourselves, G-Hoers; Guy Fieri is about to blow up your go-to watering hole just in time for spring. The douche-soaked celebrity chef, whose newest restaurant in Times Square was absolutely skewered in one of the best NYT reviews ever, recently visited Philadelphia to shoot an episode of Diner, Drive-Ins, Continue reading »

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Philly’s Sugary Drinks are Safe… For Now

Philly’s Sugary Drinks are Safe… For Now

By Jennifer Migliarese | Published: March 13, 2013

You can continue enjoying your regular Big Gulp-induced sugar overdose, because it’s not going anywhere. This is according to Mayor Michael Nutter, who doesn’t plan on banning sugary drinks in Philadelphia anytime soon. However, Mayor Nutter did say he will be watching New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s soda war with Continue reading »

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This Just In: We Gots the Good P-I-Z-Z-A

This Just In: We Gots the Good P-I-Z-Z-A

By Chris Lipczynski | Published: March 1, 2013

Travel and Leisure Magazine has given us yet another unsolicited seal of approval, ranking Philly as the fourth best city in America for pizza, just behind Chicago, Providence and, of course, New York. The article heaps praise on the new and unabashedly wacky Pizza Brain in Kensington as well as Continue reading »

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Gov. Corbett Considers Privatizing PA Liquor Stores

Gov. Corbett Considers Privatizing PA Liquor Stores

By AroundPhilly Staff | Published: January 18, 2013

There may be an end in sight for Pennsylvania’s arcane and extremely out-dated method for regulating the sale of alcohol. Governor Corbett, who is apparently on a roll with the whole privatization idea, is getting ready to unveil a proposal that would effectually transfer all Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board’s operations Continue reading »

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The Most Dangerous Coffee Shop in Philadelphia

The Most Dangerous Coffee Shop in Philadelphia

By TJ Creedon | Published: November 5, 2012

OCF Coffee Shop is a danger to Philadelphia. At least, that’s what Concerned Citizens of Point Breeze wants you to believe. As Philadeliquency reports, Theresa McCormick and rest of the Concerned Citizens of Point Breeze have filed a lawsuit against the Philadelphia Zoning Board in regards to Point Breeze’s first coffee shop, the Continue reading »

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New Jersey Chef Wins Hell’s Kitchen

New Jersey Chef Wins Hell’s Kitchen

By TJ Creedon | Published: September 12, 2012

Christina Wilson, originally from Phillipsburg, NJ, has won the tenth season of Fox’s hit reality competition series, Hell’s Kitchen and a $250,000 gig as executive chef at Gordon Ramsay Steak in Las Vegas. The 32-year-old was the chef de cuisine of Mercato, located at Spruce and 13th streets, but she Continue reading »

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