Big day for Philadelphians with very strong food opinions:
@inquirer.com is spending the week counting down Philly's most iconic foods.
#76 - #55 dropped today, and there are some deep cuts, oldies, and perhaps, a very controversial picks.
🎁 to the list:
11 weeks ago, a gas explosion blasted through a beloved Philly bagel shop.
On the day of its reopening 10 weeks later, owner Rayyan Kayyali found himself in the same position. Another explosion.
Now after visits from engineers & investigators, Kayyali is still confused — and resolved to reopen.
🚨 BREAKING: Only 17 Philly bars were approved to stay open until 4 a.m. for the World Cup starting tomorrow, according to PLCB records.
Just 65 establishment applied. More than half of those applications are still sitting in review.
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NEW from @inquirer.com: Here's your definitive guide to where to watch the World Cup in Philly, from bars open until 4 a.m. to rooftops, beer gardens, and even a bowling alley.
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Some fun Philly food trivia: Did you know that Dr. Zeke Emanuel (yes, of ACA fame) is an award-winning chocolatier?
Did you also know that he added a new course that's comprised only of chocolate bars to Vedge's vegan tasting menu?
A sweet story about how to take your hobbies to the moon ⬇️
👀 Roxanne is taking reservations for mid-June on Resy.
The Michelin-recommended Philly restaurant was shut down by the city in April after operating without a food license for several years across two locations.
Does this mean they're reopening? 🎁 from @inquirer.com
i toured the newly renovated Stateside Live!, which cost $20 million and includes an outdoor concert venue, a beer garden, and a rooftop bar with views of .... parking lots.
full preview (with a ton of photos!) in @inquirer.com ⬇️
This cheesesteak shop in South Korea was struggling until its owner took a trip home to Philly, studied under the masters at Angelo's and Del Rossi's, and started making its own hoagies rolls.
Meet Wiir Philadelphia, a cheesesteak underdog that Philadelphians abroad are calling the "real thing."
Yes, @inquirer.com is STILL counting down the 76 most iconic Philly foods.
#1 - #10 drop tomorrow, but you can catch up on the rest today, which may or may not include dollar dogs and surfsides. we keep it classy, duh.
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The Inquirer’s food team ranked the 76 most iconic Philadelphia dishes — the flavors, traditions, and restaurant creations that have shaped the city’s culinary scene.
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the wine school of philadelphia is allowed to call itself … the philly wine school, a judge ruled in a preliminary injunction decision wednesday.
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Owner Rayyan Kayyali faces another road back after a second explosion, on the day of his shop’s return from a first blast. Investigators are looking at the gas oven.
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Just 17 bars have received permission from the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board to stay open late starting Thursday. Even more are still waiting.
Here are 19 bars that are going above and beyond for Philly's World Cup matches, from beer gardens in the suburbs to bars staying open until 4 a.m. for late night matches.
The Affordable Care Act architect Zeke Emanuel pitched the idea for a course highlighting single origin dark chocolate to Vedge co-owners Rich Landau and Kate Jacoby last year after a talk at UPenn.
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The Michelin-recommended Queen Village restaurant has initiated the process to receive a food preparation and service license, according to the City of Philadelphia.
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Starting May 29, Stateside Live! will be home to the two-story rooftop lounge AVA, plus a 5,000-capacity concert venue, and a beer garden.
When Henry Jeong opened Wiir Philadelphia in Seoul in 2022, he said his cheesesteaks were "garbage." Now Jeong's restaurant is thriving, all thanks to traditional hoagie rolls.
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The countdown continues with Nos. 32-11 on The Inquirer’s list of Philadelphia’s most iconic dishes — the foods, traditions, and restaurant creations that have helped define the city.
The federal lawsuit alleged that the Wine School of Philadelphia had infringed on PhillyWine's trademark for "Philly Wine School." A new injunction ruling says otherwise.
