Food & DrinkBest Food Halls in Philadelphia: A Local's Guide
Philadelphia's food halls range from a nineteenth-century market to a handful of newer builds, and knowing the difference will save you a wasted trip and a mediocre lunch.
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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 Restaurants in Philadelphia with Kids, Tried and Tested
A West Philly parent's field-tested case for where a family meal actually works in this city, from food-hall chaos to a quiet BYOB table in South Philly.
Date NightBest Date Spots in Fishtown for Couples
Fishtown doesn't do single destination restaurants for date night. It does a corridor, and the couples who work it right know when to walk and when to sit.
Date NightDate Night Ideas in Philadelphia for Couples
Skip the prix fixe scavenger hunt — the city's best evenings out are usually a short walk, a full BYOB bag, and no reservation at all.
Things to DoThings to Do in Fishtown: The Local Guide
Frankford Avenue, the El overhead, and a neighborhood that turned from a fishing village into Philadelphia's music and beer capital without ever quite deciding how it feels about it.
NeighborhoodsBest Bars in Fishtown, Block by Block
There's no single strip that owns it. The best bars in Fishtown are scattered across a mile of Frankford Avenue, and the trick is knowing which block you're standing on.
Don't-Miss
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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