From oyster bars to pizza and ice cream, dozens of new restaurants are due to open in Philadelphia and its Pennsylvania and New Jersey suburbs this spring.
When David Suro and his children realized that their Mexican restaurant would be closed for a while, they decided to reinvent it. La Jefa, an all-day cafe in the back, is a tribute to Guadalajara.
His career stretched from his native Paris to the Caribbean, Hawaii, Washington, D.C., and Baltimore. He cut a dashing figure at Chanterelles and Philippe at the Locust Club in Philadelphia.
Chloe Grigri and Vincent Stipo, the couple behind such French-inspired spots as the Good King Tavern, have come to South Philadelphia with a shop that combines dine-in, bar, and grocery store.
Stephen Starr's Borromini is due to open this summer on Rittenhouse Square. He is now eyeing the former Devon Seafood Grill for another new restaurant, expected to open in late 2026.
The Center City ramen bar's closure comes a month after The Inquirer discovered it had been serving alcohol with an expired liquor license. The upstairs Bagels & Co. is also closing.
The annual chef gathering features a slate of big names, including Tom Colicchio, Andrew Zimmern, and Eric Adjepong, as well as dining events from high-profile restaurants around the country.
Chef Carlos Aparicio is turning a side yard at the new El Chingón Fishtown into a flower-festooned outdoor dining area that he calls a margarita garden.
Kampar scrambles after a fire, Craig LaBan finds two winning restaurants in the suburbs, you can score rare booze, and Love & Honey Fried Chicken is on the move.