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1227 Walnut St., Philadelphia 19107
215-923-8208

Walnut Street Supper Club

Ralph Berarducci's 38-year-old theater district mainstay, Portofino, changes face into post-war era supper club, fully-equipped with white tablecloths, a baby grand piano, perfo... read more

727 N. 25th St., Philadelphia 19130
215-232-2299

The esteemed food and drink teams of Supper and Franklin Mortgage and Investment Co. debut their first full-menu collab restaurant in the short-lived Lucky 7 spot. Wrapped in exposed bric... read more

2025 Fairmount Ave., Philadelphia 19130
215-769-2420

Hickory Lane

Chef Matt Zagorski, previously of Rouge and 500º, takes up residence in a cozy corner space of the Art Museum area—one that most recently reached fanfare status as L'Oca. ... read more

8707 Germantown Ave., Philadelphia 19118
215-242-2700

Heirloom

Seasoned Philly chef Al Paris goes back to the basics with his 50-seat BYOB, re-establishing America’s collective cuisine with the use of old-world recipes and techniques—those seen far... read more

4116 Ridge Ave., Philadelphia 19129
215-438-4848

In Riva

Philly food scene vet Arthur Cavaliere, a Starr and Garces protege, debuts a Southern Italian resto along the banks of the Schuylkill River—one that celebrates contempo an... read more

110 Market St., Philadelphia 19106
215-922-1048

Shane Confectionery

Eric and Ryan Berley, the brotherly duo behind the equally-iconic Franklin Fountain, reopen a Philadelphia candy institution, the 148-year-old Shane family sweets' shop. Rocking all thing... read more

200 E. Girard Ave., Philadelphia 19125
267-751-9343

East Girard Gastropub

Mike Stollenwerk, former Fathom Seafood House chef/owner, hands off the Girard Avenue corner bar to his Fish sous-chef vet, Rob Holloway. The reinvented haunt, now ide... read more

1801 Federal St., Philadelphia 19146
215-215 -2152

American Sardine Bar

After overhauling a Point Breeze eyesore—the Wander Inn—for over a year's time, South Philly Tap Room's owner John Longacre and chef Scott Schroeder u... read more

1536 East Passyunk Ave., Philadelphia 19147
215-551-2500

Stateside

The Green Eggs' Cafe crew debuts a 28-seat small-plater featuring ex- Barbuzzo chef de cuisine George Sabatino. Cozy up in the petite East Passyunk spot... read more

600 N. Broad St., Philadelphia 19130
215-391-4600

Route 6

Stephen Starr's "sea-to-table" concept that celebrates eastern coastal seafood from Maine to Maryland. Styled after an upscale crab shack (with a white-washed wooden exterior, distressed ... read more

700 S. 5th St., Philadelphia 19147
215-923-1620

Tapestry

Tapestry owner and former Adsum co-founder Kar Vivekananthan teams up with Belvedere Business Group’s Rich Rivera to recreate the bistro into an accessible beer-... read more

1221 Locust St., Philadelphia 19107
215-923-6117

Vedge

The charmed historical property of Locust, last seen as Deux Cheminees, comes to life with the help of former Horizons' owners Rich Landau and Kate Jacoby. A refined m... read more

769 E. Passyunk Ave., Philadelphia 19147
215-351-1550

Ulivo

A 50-seat, refined bistro packing neighborhood-friendly prices comes to life across the street from Cochon, courtesy of former Sovalo chef Joseph Scarpone. With menu options max... read more

627 S. 3rd St., Philadelphia 19147
267-687-8512

Ela

Chef Jason Cichonski deserves all the culinary cred he receives, as he–in year's time–welded through Lacroix's kitchen, opened Chestnut Hill's Mica&nb... read more

1722 Walnut St., Philadelphia 19103
215-732-1983

Athleta

The former home to The Children's Place becomes reinvented as Athleta, the Gap Inc. retailer that promotes feminine-focused athletic apparel. Previously an online-only shop, the 4,000 squ... read more

2025 Sansom St., Philadelphia 19103
215-391-4900

Il Pittore

The 19th Stephen Starr venture refreshes the former Noble American Cookery space, joining the highly-trafficked restaurant square of Rittenhouse–a spot still fully equipped with a functi... read more

1517 Walnut St., Philadelphia 19115
215-255-8420

Barbour

Fifth generation, family-owned British output debuts second Philly location, with the first in Ardmore's Suburban Square. But, this Center City spot is only the second of the UK... read more

339 N. 11th St., Philadelphia 19107
267-239-0290

Trestle Inn

The once down-and-dirty go-go bar on the southwest corner of 11th and Callowhill Streets receives a tasteful facelift, throwing back to the eras where Barbarella-clad dancers took stage o... read more

440 S. Broad St., Philadelphia 19147
215-735-1913

Sbraga

Top Chef: Season Seven champ debuts his 65-seat eponymous eatery in the Symphony House, with a dining room hosting a four-course, $45 prix fixe-only arrangement. Eight- to ten-course chef... read more

1219 S. 2nd St., Philadelphia 19147
267-687-8258

Federal Donuts

The most marvelous marriage–donuts and coffee–is maximized in this food lovers' paradise. They're capitalizing on the Korean fried chicken trend too. The incredible take-out enterprise ... read more