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14 great Philadelphia restaurants for a first date

The gluten-free fried chicken, a milder “Alicha” (left) and the spicy red “Awaze” at Doro Bet, 4533 Baltimore Ave. in Philadelphia.

Philadelphia’s essential gluten-free restaurants

The Strip Steak for Two served with farro miso jus and a side of caraflex cabbage, fermented onions and mustard seeds from River Twice along East Passyunk Avenue.

$100 at a steak house? Go to these Philly restaurants for the best steak splurge.

Chef and co-owner Jesse Ito prepares nigiri for the nightly omakase at Royal Sushi & Izakaya, 780 S. Second Street.

The best sushi in Philly

Wellfleet oysters on the half shell are pictured at Oyster House in Center City Philadelphia on Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2018. TIM TAI / Staff Photographer

Here's where to find the best oysters in Philly

From contemporary Thai cuisine to Japanese fare and beyond, there are many eateries throughout Philadelphia that have been nominated for or won James Beard Awards throughout Philadelphia.

The best restaurants in Philly, according to the James Beard Awards

The summertime afterwork Center City District SIPS kicks off every Wednesday from 5 p.m.-7 p.m.

Center City SIPS, Philly’s summer-long happy hour, kicks off its 20th-year anniversary in June

The roof deck at Mas in West Chester is a popular spot for margaritas and Mexican food.

Where to find outdoor dining in the Pennsylvania suburbs

Dining with a view of Lake Wallenpaupack in the Poconos at Silver Birches Resort's The Dock on Wallenpaupack.

7 suburban restaurants with waterfront views, just outside Philly

Philadelphians enjoying a summer evening at Parks on Tap at the Fairmount Water Works.

Philly’s traveling beer garden Parks on Tap kicks off 24-stop tour on April 17

Sign for parking garage on North Broad Street with Philadelphia City Hall in background Mar. 14, 2022.

The ultimate guide to parking near Philly’s biggest attractions

17 of the best wine bars in the Philly region

14 great Philadelphia restaurants for a first date

Food love.

Philadelphia’s essential gluten-free restaurants

The gluten-free fried chicken, a milder “Alicha” (left) and the spicy red “Awaze” at Doro Bet, 4533 Baltimore Ave. in Philadelphia.

$100 at a steak house? Go to these Philly restaurants for the best steak splurge.

The Strip Steak for Two served with farro miso jus and a side of caraflex cabbage, fermented onions and mustard seeds from River Twice along East Passyunk Avenue.

The best sushi in Philly

Chef and co-owner Jesse Ito prepares nigiri for the nightly omakase at Royal Sushi & Izakaya, 780 S. Second Street.

Here's where to find the best oysters in Philly

Wellfleet oysters on the half shell are pictured at Oyster House in Center City Philadelphia on Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2018. TIM TAI / Staff Photographer

The best restaurants in Philly, according to the James Beard Awards

From contemporary Thai cuisine to Japanese fare and beyond, there are many eateries throughout Philadelphia that have been nominated for or won James Beard Awards throughout Philadelphia.

Center City SIPS, Philly’s summer-long happy hour, kicks off its 20th-year anniversary in June

The summertime afterwork Center City District SIPS kicks off every Wednesday from 5 p.m.-7 p.m.

Where to find outdoor dining in the Pennsylvania suburbs

The roof deck at Mas in West Chester is a popular spot for margaritas and Mexican food.

7 suburban restaurants with waterfront views, just outside Philly

Dining with a view of Lake Wallenpaupack in the Poconos at Silver Birches Resort's The Dock on Wallenpaupack.

Philly’s traveling beer garden Parks on Tap kicks off 24-stop tour on April 17

Philadelphians enjoying a summer evening at Parks on Tap at the Fairmount Water Works.

The ultimate guide to parking near Philly’s biggest attractions

Sign for parking garage on North Broad Street with Philadelphia City Hall in background Mar. 14, 2022.

17 of the best wine bars in the Philly region