One man, one oven, amazing pizza. Joe Beddia is the face of Philly's high-end pizza renaissance, and everyone in town agrees it's the best. A must-visit for out-of-towners. [Eater 38 Member]
Great Italian food from chef Joey Baldino, who spent much of his career with Vetri, and it's BYOB. [Eater 38 Member]
Tai Lake scares off some people with their giant frog tank in the window. They have the best seafood in Chinatown and are open really late night. [Eater 38 Member]
What started out as a place we hoped would have good ramen, Cheu Noodle Bar is Philly's home for truly creative Asian snacks and small bites, as well as noodles. [Eater 38 Member]
Chef Pitsillides keeps beaks and feet on squab whether you like it or not. His flavors and presentation are bold, and his veggie cooking is just as good as the omnivore stuff. [Eater 38 Member]
Sells Sabretts grilled up & topped w/ crazy combos of ingredients. Check out the Saigon or the Grunge. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
Chef Gene Giuffi's pig talents are some of the best in Philly, and that's really saying something. Get the crispy chicken livers and short ribs, too. Read more.
Mike Solomonov's fried chicken and doughnuts have become legendary in very short order. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
Homestyle heartiness with a sophisticated touch is the concept here, and Mike Santoro proves that he can handle more than tweezer food. [Eater 38 Member]
Usually only open for lunch during the week, John's recently announced Saturday hours starting next weekend. For your out-of-town friends, this is a must-stop to impress. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
Robert Marzinsky has been turning out great stuff since they opened up six months ago, and the critics have been throwing praise at them left and right. Don't miss it. [Eater 38 Member]
Sure, they're on the cusp of the 6 month Eater 38 cutoff, but Joncarl Lachman's Noord is so unique for Philly and so fantastic that they earn a spot on our illustrious list. [Eater 38 Member]
Expect modern French and American cuisine expertly executed and great service. BYOB! [Eater 38 Member]
Christopher Kearse's Will has been a huge hit with the critics and the neighbors. The menu is stacked with creative takes on classic dishes and some of the most beautiful plates in the city.
The fairly recent chef change brought Joe Cicala to the kitchen, and the menu has gone from excellent to superior in quality. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
The best grilled cheese in Philly, and amazing fried chicken. Head here for a great brunch and one of the best taplists in the city, too. [Eater 38 Member]
