Alison B. Kessler
Philadelphia Senior Editor
Alison is Philadelphia’s Senior Editor, and joins the company after working with food-adjacent organizations for over a decade. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Communications from Boston University, a Master’s degree in Journalism from Northwestern University, and an obsession with pizza as the ultimate vehicle for ranch dressing.
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The Best Restaurant Patios In Philadelphia
Our 20 favorite patios to eat, drink, and worship the sun.
Philadelphia’s New Restaurant Openings
All the new restaurant openings in Philly you should know about.
The Best Philadelphia Rooftops For Eating & Drinking
The best rooftop restaurants and bars in Philly.
Trattoria Carina
Head to Trattoria Carina in Fitler Square for some good outdoor seating and even better pasta.
Where To Eat In Chestnut Hill & Roxborough
14 great restaurants to check out after a day of gardens and hikes.
The 9 Best French Restaurants In Philly
Bistros, brasseries, and upscale restaurants for eating butter-based food by candlelight. Oui oui.
The Best Restaurants In South Philly
The 20 best sandwich shops, taquerias, Italian restaurants, and pho spots in South Philadelphia.
Gilda
Gilda in Fishtown is a Portuguese-inspired café and market in with great sandwiches and housemade pastries.
June BYOB
June BYOB is an excellent French restaurant in Collingswood. It feels like dining inside a faberge egg.
Ambra
Ambra in Queen Village serves a tasting menu of thoughtful and delicious Italian food that's worth the price point.
Where To Eat When You're Visiting Philly
Yes, you’re going to have a cheesesteak. But there’s so much more to eat and drink in Philadelphia.
Bistrot la Minette
Bistrot La Minette is the closest you can get to dinner in Paris without leaving Philly.
The Best Italian Restaurants In Philadelphia
Where to eat Italian food in Philly when you aren’t willing to settle.
The Best Things To Eat At Citizens Bank Park
Fried chicken, Italian sausage, and everything else you should be eating while the Phanatic gyrates.
Farina Di Vita
Farina Di Vita in Queen Village makes some of Philly’s best hoagies and chicken cutlet sandwiches.
The Most Fun Dinner Spots In Philadelphia
A night out at one of these restaurants will never be boring.
The Best Restaurants In Center City
The 20 best restaurants in Rittenhouse, Midtown Village, Logan Square, and beyond.
Where To Eat And Drink On South Street
South Street’s a weird place, but it’s got some great restaurants and bars. These are the 14 best spots.
Where To Eat In Reading Terminal Market
There are a lot of food stands in Reading Terminal Market. These are the 19 best.