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Big Dean's Hot Chicken Opening at Franklin's Table Food Hall This Spring

Big Dean’s Hot Chicken to Franklin’s Table this Spring. The Nashville-style hot chicken destination joins Penn’s premier food hall, bringing its signature sandwiches, creative bowls, and house-made sauces to the community. This latest addition to Franklin’s Table further solidifies Shop Penn’s commitment to bringing an eclectic mix of high-quality dining options to University City. Big Dean’s…

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Italian Market Food Tour, Sicilian Dinner & Book Discussion with Author Victoria Granof of Sicily, My Sweet

A special Sicilian culinary adventure awaits in the Italian Market this March! Sicily, My Sweet Book Discussion & Signing On Wednesday, March 19th, immerse yourself in a custom culinary experience in one of Philadelphia’s most beloved neighborhoods. First, you’ll be whisked on a guided food tour of the Italian Market led by Chef Jacquie Kelly of StrEATs of Philly Food Tours. Then, you’ll be…

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Fork Restaurant in Old City Announces New Chef and New Look

New Chef and Renovation at Fork Restaurant in Old City JBFA-winning Restaurateur Ellen Yin’s beloved Fork, the flagship of High Street Hospitality Group and iconic Old City restaurant, has ushered in 2025 with updates to both the front and back of house. With the appointment of a new Executive Chef, and following a thoughtful renovation to the 27-year-old restaurant, Fork is poised to evolve and…

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Try Popeyes & Tequila Don Julio ‘Championship Lineup’ Menu at Philadelphia Location for One Day Only

For one-day-only on January 31st, Popeyes located at 1428 Old York Rd in Abington, PA, will offer the Popeyes x Tequila Don Julio Championship Lineup for customers 21+.  Popeyes x Tequila Don Julio Collab The menu features: A Popeyes x Tequila Don Julio Reposado Flavored Concha Chicken Sandwich Chicken breast fillet marinated in reposado tequila then fried in Popeyes crunchy buttermilk…

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Sweetgreen Opens in Fishtown on January 21

With a mission to connect more people to real food, Sweetgreen is opening its fifth location in Philadelphia on Frankford Ave in Fishtown on Tuesday, January 21. The highly anticipated restaurant is reimagining fast food for a new era, working with local farmers and partners to provide the freshest and highest quality ingredients for their customers.  Sweetgreen in Fishtown opening on January…

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A Night to Support Philadelphia's Chinatown

A Night to Support Philadelphia’s Chinatown is a food-focused fundraiser at High Street featuring six chefs from Chinatown Philly, national activist Grace Young, and more. A Night to Support Philadelphia’s Chinatown The event will take place on Feb 3 at High Street Restaurant and will be an evening of food, community, and advocacy in support of Philadelphia’s Chinatown. As we enter the Year of…

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Austin-Based Uchi Restaurant Opening in Center City

Austin, Texas based restaurant group, Hai Hospitality, announced today that they have signed a lease for suite 100 on the first floor of Josephine, a luxury residential tower located at 1620 Sansom Street developed by Nashville-based Southern Land Company. The space will be home to their celebrated sushi-focused concept, Uchi, founded by James Beard award-winning chef and sushi master Tyson…

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Paris Baguette Opening in Dresher

Paris Baguette, the bakery café concept with over 4,000 units worldwide, is growing quickly in the US & Canada. With over 200 bakery cafés open in North America and more in development, they are building a strong presence. Paris Baguette continues along an impressive growth trajectory with their upcoming bakery café opening at 1665 Limekiln Pike Dresher PA 19025 on January 18th. Paris Baguette…

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DreamWorld Bakes Opening in East Kensington

On January 2, 2025, the highly anticipated micro-bakery and pop-up sensation, DreamWorld Bakes, becomes a brick-and-mortar reality, officially opening its doors at 2400 Coral Street. DreamWorld Bakes creations The grand opening with feature a ribbon-cutting ceremony complete with giant scissors and will kick off promptly at 8 am. The first 100 patrons will be rewarded with complimentary Baby…

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Dara Thai Opens in Midtown Village

Dara Thai restaurant has opened at 1221 Walnut Street in Midtown Village. It officially opened on December 7th. Dara Thai is located at 1221 Walnut Street in Philadelphia. Owners are Ramzi Gunselman, Oramon Saeiab, and Wichattra Phansaeng. Gunselman is a long-time Philadelphia resident who attended Drexel University to become an engineer and currently works full-time as an engineer manager at…

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Asher’s Chocolates Collab with Conshohocken Brewing Company on Chocolate Imperial Stout

Asher’s Chocolates, the award-winning, family-owned chocolatier, and Conshohocken Brewing Company are thrilled to announce the release of their latest collaboration: Asher’s Chocolate Imperial Stout. This limited-edition beer, available starting Friday, December 20, celebrates the rich, indulgent flavors of chocolate in a silky stout, perfect for the winter season. Crafted with a harmonious…

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Neshaminy Creek Opening Harleysville Taproom

Neshaminy Creek Brewing Company will open the doors to its third taproom this Friday at their new location in Harleysville, PA. The 3,100 sq/ft space sits inside the former Harleysville National Bank that was originally built in 1929 and is the anchor of a larger 80,000 sq/ft campus called The Vault Town Center which features a number of other local businesses that provide a place where…

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The Kibitz Room Opening at Former Michael's Deli in King of Prussia

The Kibitz Room of Cherry Hill will open in the old Michael’s Deli location at 130 Town Center Road (Route 202) in King of Prussia. It had most recently been the KOP Grill & Tavern. Owner Brandon Parish confirmed the news to Philly Grub. He also said that a location at 104 Witchwood Drive (Unit 1) in Montgomeryville, PA, which was previously announced last year would not be moving…

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GIANT Opens on South Broad Street

The GIANT Company’s new 40,000 square foot store is now open at  1001-29 South Broad St. at corner of Washington Avenue in South Philadelphia. The new GIANT store in South Philly will operate from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., seven days a week and employ more than 100 full- and part-time team members. GIANT is now open 1001-29 South Broad Street in South Philly. South Broad customers will find GIANT’s…

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The Kitchen Consigliere Opening Italian Specialty Market in South Philadelphia

Angelo Jenaro Lutz of The Kitchen Consigliere in Collingswood is opening Jenaro’s Italian Specialties & Market at 3632 South 3rd Street in the shadow of the Sports Complex area. The market will specialize in “out-of-market” specialty products and offer Italian catering services for holidays, events, etc. It opens Friday, December 13th at 9am. View this post on Instagram A post shared by…

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Cava Opening Near Temple University

Cava at Temple University Just in time to fuel Temple University students for their final exams, Mediterranean fast-casual restaurant CAVA is opening its second Philadelphia location this Friday, December 13, just steps from campus at 1100 W. Montgomery Ave. On Thursday, December 12 from 10:45am – 1:45pm and 5:00pm – 8:00pm, Cava is giving its neighbors a free meal and matching guests’ monetary…

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Vibrant Coffee Roasters Opens Cafe in Society Hill

Vibrant Coffee Roasters & Bakery has opened a new cafe at 542 Lombard Street (a block from South Street) in Society Hill. First on the scene to report is Noah Webster, friend of Philly Grub. Photos used with permission. The new cafe will feature hot and cold coffee drinks (using their own roasts), pastries,avocado toast, bagels, and more. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Vibrant…