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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Jean-Georges
Jean-Georges is an expensive French restaurant on the top floor of the Four Seasons with panoramic views of the city.
The Best Restaurant Patios In Philadelphia
Our 20 favorite patios to eat, drink, and worship the sun.
Càphê Roasters
Càphê Roasters is a Vietnamese cafe in Kensington that makes strong egg coffee and delicious bánh mì.
Philadelphia’s New Restaurant Openings
All the new restaurant openings in Philly you should know about.
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.
The Best Philadelphia Rooftops For Eating & Drinking
The best rooftop restaurants and bars in Philly.
Gabriella’s Vietnam
Gabriella’s Vietnam serves up hot pots, whole fish, and other Vietnamese dishes in East Passyunk. It’s perfect for a weeknight comfort meal.
The Hit List: New Philadelphia Restaurants To Try Right Now
We checked out these new restaurants and loved them.
Cosmi's Deli
Cosmi's Deli is a Dickinson Narrows fast and casual spot that's perfect for juicy cheesesteaks, deli sandwiches, and a few other things that are great for a quick lunch.
Bistro La Baia
Bistro La Baia is a Center City Italian restaurant that’s small, dimly lit, and where you can bring a group of friends for endless plates of pasta and some sharable plates.
Pizza Richmond
Pizza Richmond is a casual pizza shop from the team behind Pizzeria Shackamaxon where the slices are just as good, and you can actually have a seat.
The Best Places To Eat Vegetarian Food In Philly
When you want to go meatless, head to these 18 places.
Where To Eat In Chestnut Hill & Roxborough
14 great restaurants to check out after a day of gardens and hikes.
The Best Sushi Restaurants In Philly
From neighborhood staples to omakase spots worth planning your financial quarter around, these are our favorite sushi places in Philly.
The Philly Break-Up Guide: Where To Eat When Your World Ends
When you finally stop crying to “Kissing You” and need to eat.
Essen Bakery
This Jewish bakery in East Passyunk makes great apple cake, bagels, babka, and chocolate rugelach.
The 11 Best Bagels In Philly
When your alarm goes off and you’ve got bagels on the brain, head to these 11 spots.
Darnel’s Cakes
Darnel’s Cakes is a Black-owned bakery in Northern Liberties that makes pastries we love and one of our favorite breakfast sandwiches.
The Bagel Place
The Bagel Place is a Queen Village staple with perfectly balanced bagels that you can top with house-made schmears and spreads.
Rowhome Coffee
Rowhome Coffee in Kensington is a quick, casual place to get a morning brew and a soft pretzel breakfast sandwich.
The Best Restaurants In South Philly
The 20 best sandwich shops, taquerias, Italian restaurants, and pho spots in South Philadelphia.
Dalessandro’s Steaks and Hoagies
In a town where cheesesteaks are acceptable for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, Dalessandro’s in Roxborough always has a line around the corner. Unfortunately, it no longer lives up to the hype.
Vernick Fish
Located on the bottom floor of the newest Comcast Tower, a meal at seafood restaurant Vernick Fish is a perfect choice for almost any situation.