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.

Little Bar May be Closed for Good

Little Bar May be Closed for Good

By AroundPhilly Staff | Published: February 21, 2012

We spotted this news earlier today on Reddit and now Philebrity posted about it, so we’re just going to go ahead and assume that Little Bar has closed for good… maybe. It’s been just under one year since Little Bar took over for the previous bar and restaurant Vesuvio, and Continue reading »

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Good Karma at the Good Karma Café: Q&A with Owner David Arrell

Good Karma at the Good Karma Café: Q&A with Owner David Arrell

By Michelle Mass | Published: February 17, 2012

It’s hard keeping track of all eco-friendly eateries popping up around Philadelphia. While we’re definitely down with lessening our carbon footprint, the trend is starting to reach the point of oversaturation — so much so that it’s probably easier to find a vegan panini than a real cheesesteak in certain Continue reading »

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Is Geno’s Really Up For Sale?

Is Geno’s Really Up For Sale?

By AroundPhilly Staff | Published: February 13, 2012

No, seriously, can someone confirm this for us? Philadelphia Daily News and now Philly Mag are reporting rumors that Joey Vento’s son, Geno, may be looking to sell off the famous Philadelphia establishment. Geno hasn’t responded to reporters’ phone calls, so all of this is still unsubstantiated, but we can’t Continue reading »

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Old City (Finally) Gets A Steakhouse

Old City (Finally) Gets A Steakhouse

By Alex Torban | Published: February 3, 2012

Old City’s proverbial aha moment happened somewhere between the rebrand of Khyber Pass Pub, the opening of PBR and the realization that 2nd and Chestnut really needed one thing to make the neighborhood worthy of some serious foodie patronage: a steakhouse. Occupying the space at 123 Chestnut Street (remember Cebu?), Continue reading »

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Six Philly Bars Make Draft Magazine’s Top 100

Six Philly Bars Make Draft Magazine’s Top 100

By Arielle Hontscharik | Published: February 1, 2012

Philly is constantly showing up on national Top 10 lists, most of which tend to rank our city for its many negative features. From being the 11th rudest city, to the number one sports crazed city, those irrepressible rundowns just love to hate on us. But sometimes, they do manage Continue reading »

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Philly Bars May Stay Open Until 3 AM to Increase Revenue

Philly Bars May Stay Open Until 3 AM to Increase Revenue

By Michelle Mass | Published: January 27, 2012

For all of you out there who hope that our bars could stay open just a tiny bit longer; your prayers may finally be answered. In an attempt to generate money for the Philadelphia School District, City Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown is proposing a bill that would allow all bars Continue reading »

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Presenting the Worst “Philly Cheesesteak” Incarnation We’ve Seen Yet

Presenting the Worst “Philly Cheesesteak” Incarnation We’ve Seen Yet

By AroundPhilly Staff | Published: January 18, 2012

All Philadelphians know just how good a Philly Cheesesteak can be. But across the country there are a slew of dreadful imitators attempting to replicate our beloved sandwich without fully understanding its nuance. Unfortunately, their inexperience results in some of the most putrid and blasphemous concoctions that even a South Continue reading »

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