Candis R. McLean
Philadelphia Staff Writer
Born in Philadelphia yet raised across the bridge, Candis is a Jersey girl with “wooder ice” roots. After moving back to the city in 2016, her reintroduction to Philly has taken her everywhere from beer gardens to booing on the Wells Fargo Center floor. After covering Philly social events, restaurants, and sports for years, she thought it was time to put her food training to good use and join The Infatuation. And by food training, she means playing Gordon Ramsay YouTube clips in the background while making pasta in her apartment.
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Philadelphia’s New Restaurant Openings
All the new restaurant openings in Philly you should know about.
Paffuto
Paffuto is an Italian cafe in Bella Vista that specializes in panzerotti and maritozzi you'll want to eat on a weekly basis.
Down North Pizza
Down North Pizza is a takeout spot in North Philly that serves Detroit-style pizza, wings, and fries perfect for game day.
Vetri Cucina
Vetri Cucina in Washington Square West is expensive, completely over the top, and one of the best restaurants in Philadelphia.
The Toughest Reservations In Philly Right Now (And How To Get Them)
The busiest restaurants in town—and advice on how to get in.
Mawn
Mawn in Bella Vista is BYOB perfect for a cozy date night or group dinner. Share fragrant bowls of crispy soft-shell shrimp, braised chicken curry, and noodles.
My Loup
My Loup is a French Restaurant in Rittenhouse that's an easy choice for an intimate date night, fun group dinner, or martini-fueled catch-up with friends.
Hiroki
Stop by Hiroki in Fishtown for an intimate omakase experience for $155 and a long sake list to pair the 20 plates with.
Chika Ramen Bar
Chika is a Japanese restaurant in Center City serving mediocre ramen in a neon setting.
The Best Indian Restaurants In Philadelphia
11 great options for dosas, piping hot aloo gobi, and tandoori meats.
The Fancy Dinner Guide
Philly restaurants for birthdays, anniversaries, or eating agnolotti that received more care in its upbringing than you did.
Shiso Noodles and Sushi Bar
Shiso is a scene-y Japanese restaurant on South Street with good sushi and average ramen, but it’s not about the food. Everyone is just coming to be seen.
The Best Restaurants In Queen Village
There are a ton of restaurants around Queen Village. Here are our 15 favorites.
The Hit List: New Philadelphia Restaurants To Try Right Now
We checked out these new restaurants and loved them.
The 7 Best BBQ Spots In Philly
When you’re in the mood for smoked meats and BBQ sides, these are the only places to go.
Mr. Martino’s Trattoria
Mr. Martino’s Trattoria is a cash-only Italian BYOB that’s only open three days a week.
Ralph’s Italian Restaurant
Ralph's is the oldest Italian restaurant in the city, and while there are usually a lot of tourists, the scene is worth the trip.
Villa Di Roma
Villa di Roma is an old-school Italian restaurant in the Italian Market that still feels like it’s in the 1960s.
L’Angolo Ristorante
L’Angolo is an old school Italian BYOB in South Philly with private rooms and all the pastas you hoped they would have.