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A West Philly food-and-culture writer's honest, neighborhood-by-neighborhood map of the landmarks, museums, parks, and food that actually earn a visitor's time here.
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A Perfect Philly Weekend: Fishtown Mornings and Rittenhouse Nights
Where to eat, what to do, and where Philly locals actually go this weekend — starting in Fishtown and Rittenhouse.
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Food & DrinkBest Coffee Shops in Philadelphia, Tried and Tested
Forget the rankings and the reviews with five stars from people who visited once. Here's how to actually find good coffee in this city, neighborhood by neighborhood.
Food & DrinkWhere to Eat in Old City: A Local's Guide
The historic district runs on wine you carry in yourself, and that one fact explains almost everything about how to eat well here.
Food & DrinkBest Italian Restaurants in Old City, Tried and Tested
Old City's Italian scene runs on cobblestone charm and BYOB math, and the good rooms know the difference between a tourist crowd and a resident one.
Food & DrinkBest Italian in Old City, Tried and Tested
Old City's cobblestones and colonial brick hide a different kind of Italian dining than Ninth Street ever promised, and most of the tourists wandering past Elfreth's Alley have no idea how to tell a serious kitchen from a candlelit trap.
Food & DrinkBest Mexican Restaurants in Philadelphia: A Local's Guide
On 9th Street, the Italian Market didn't get replaced by Puebla-rooted taquerias and panaderias. It got extended. Here's how to actually eat well there.
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10 Things to Do in Philly This Week
- Live music in FishtownThursday–Sunday
- Saturday market in RittenhouseMorning, rain or shine
- Gallery night downtownFriday evening, free
- A walk and a coffee in South PhillyAny clear morning
- Pop-up dinner from a local chefLimited seats — reserve ahead
- Street fair in FishtownSunday, family-friendly
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