FEASTIVAL is one of Philly’s coolest food festivals! 🍽️ Incredible chefs, restaurants and live performers all coming together for a night celebrating food and art? This is definitely my kind of event. Some of my favorite bites came from Amy’s Pastelillos, South Philly Barbacoa and REUBY. I al

One of Philly’s most anticipated cheesesteak spots now has its own shop! 👀 After building a following with their pop-ups, Backyard Cravings has officially opened a brick-and-mortar location. I stopped by to try their cheesesteak, and that seeded roll was a highlight for me. There’s always ano

Did you know Philly has its own Triple Dipper now?! 👀 Bourbon & Branch in Northern Liberties has a new chef and a brand-new Southern-inspired menu, and the $19 appetizer trio is one of the coolest additions. You can pick three bar snacks, including fried pickles, BBQ ribs, gumbo egg rolls and mo

What does it take to win a $5,000 Philly cooking showdown? 🏆 At the inaugural Philly Chef Showdown, Ms. Minnie’s Kitchen took the crown, and I got to break down what the judges were looking for and why her plate stood out. It takes more than just flavor to bring home a win like this. One of t

Philly’s first-ever bakery run?! 🥐🏃🏾 I had such a great time running through the city and stopping at some of Philly’s best bakeries. A morning run with pastry stops along the way is definitely my kind of way to explore Philadelphia. There were both 5K and 10K options, giving people a fun way

Field Day is already one of my favorite new restaurants in Philly! 👀 I checked out this new restaurant and cocktail bar in Northern Liberties and was seriously blown away. James Beard Award winner Danny Childs is behind the project, with chef Melissa McGrath leading the kitchen. I tried four

Halloween weekend is your last chance to visit Philly’s Southeast Asian Market this season! 🍗 I headed to the market at FDR Park for Delicious City on the Street, and those stuffed wings are a good reason to make the trip before the season wraps up. If this has been sitting on your Philly food l

Great food can bring people together for something much bigger. 🍋 I joined Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation for a conversation straight from the Royce Quad at L.A. Loves Alex’s Lemonade. We talked about why food events like this matter for kids with cancer and the purpose behind bringing the cul

America’s best chefs. One incredible cause 🍋 I had the opportunity to attend L.A. Loves Alex’s Lemonade in Los Angeles, where some of the country’s most celebrated chefs came together to raise money for childhood cancer research. The food was incredible, but the reason everyone was there made th

Pat’s or Geno’s—or is the most Philly answer neither? 🥩 This South Philly cheesesteak debate has divided one intersection for decades. Some call them cheesesteak royalty, others call them tourist stops, and plenty of people have another neighborhood favorite entirely. Pick your side in the co

Brunch until 1 AM in Philly might be the late-night move you didn’t know you needed. 🥞🌯 Wine Dive serves its Sunday brunch menu until 1 AM, with a massive chicken-and-waffle sandwich, a Hot Cheeto breakfast burrito and nostalgic French toast sticks. It’s perfect for brunch after dark or anyone c

How do influencers stay authentic when influence becomes income? 🎤 Josh sat down at the Philly Influencer Mixer Conference to talk honestly about sponsored content, turning down the wrong partnerships and staying transparent with the audience that trusts his recommendations. Do you trust paid

One of the best sushi deals in Philly is happening in Fishtown right now. 🍣 Yuhiro is celebrating its third anniversary with a 15-course, 90-minute omakase featuring bluefin tuna, toro, uni, yellowtail and more. The special runs through November 16, so there’s still time to reserve a seat. 📍

If you’re looking for great tacos in Philly, save these seven taquerias for your next taco crawl. 🌮 The list includes El Chingon, El Mictlan, Casa Mexico, Blue Corn, Casa Oui, Cantina Dos Segundos and Cantina Los Caballitos. From birria and al pastor to creative takes, each spot brings something

Passyunk is getting spooky—and Cantina Los Caballitos might be the neighborhood’s most festive Halloween bar. 💀🎃 The restaurant, bar and patio are covered in skeletons, pumpkins, cobwebs and spooky details. Add margaritas, birria tacos and one of East Passyunk’s best patios, plus Halloween event

Philly has a new weekend pastry pop-up worth planning around. 🥐 Formosa is taking over Picnic every Saturday and Sunday through October 25 with sweet and savory fermented-sourdough pastries from James Beard Award-nominated pastry chef James Matty. I tried the prosciutto-and-fig sandwich and pine

Philly has opinions about food—and this new series is giving the city the mic. 🎤 I teamed up with the Delicious City Podcast for Delicious City on the Street, a weekly series asking the food questions guaranteed to start a debate. Is roast pork better than a cheesesteak? Who makes Philly’s best

Philly just got a completely different kind of dessert: blended cookie dough sundaes. 🍪 Scoop DeVille blends edible cookie dough with toppings until it has a soft, spoonable texture, then loads it up like a sundae. I tried Birthday Cake, S’mores and Pumpkin Cheesecake. Eat them with a spoon or u

This might be one of the biggest cinnamon rolls in Philadelphia—and it arrives on its own tableside cart. 🤯 Weekend brunch at Lacroix inside The Rittenhouse has pastries, breakfast classics, savory dishes, caviar, cocktails and desserts. The cinnamon roll was the standout: prepared right at the

Philly’s waterfront pumpkin patch is back—and you don’t have to leave the city for the full fall experience. 🎃 Cityside Pumpkin Patch at Liberty Point runs through November 2 with pumpkins, pumpkin smashing, Halloween photo ops, seasonal cocktails and fall activities. 📍 211 S Christopher Colu