The 5'7" topiary made of green hay will be up through Halloween at the Sprouts Farmers Market at 1001 S. Broad St., according to the store's general manager.

"If you run by the river and put on Sade, you’ll feel like the hottest person in the universe."

A bill proposed by Councilmember Rue Landau would remove references to “male or female impersonators” in a part of the zoning code that regulates strip clubs, topless bars, and other adult venues.

The Dresher animal sanctuary's Coffee & Cow sessions enable guests to bottle feed, brush, and snuggle a duo of baby calves.

The Washington D.C.-based chain is known for loaded sandwiches, pink and teal storefronts, and a rapid expansion.

The South Philly butcher shop's acclaimed trattoria dinners are on pause after a health inspector found Heavy Metal Sausage Co.'s layout inadequate for indoor seating.

Before portraying Bourdain in the A24 biopic "Tony," Dominic Sessa used his paychecks from Cathy's 14th Street Bakery in Ocean City to buy booze. It was the perfect research.

James Beard Award-winning bartenders from New York City's Please Don't Tell have taken over the former Martha space with an agave-focused bar and restaurant.

Restaurants in North and South Philadelphia got a nod from the national food magazine, which grades on flavor, technique, hospitality, ambiance, and cultural significance, among other criteria.

Summer may be nearing its end, but hot dogs aren’t going anywhere.

Phillies fans have redefined what’s considered acceptable ballpark food, smells and food safety be damned.

Bar Cicci will bring Italy's slower-paced drinking culture to Rittenhouse Square with a menu of small plates, old-school Italian pastries, and spritzes.

The Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau said the James Beard Awards "aren’t fully aligned with" its mandate. Other argues its a mistake to lose our World Cup and America 250 momentum.

The Department of Licenses & Inspections ordered the iconic South Street bar to cease all events with music — including drag shows — in March. The only solution involves a zoning exception.

Evan Jaroff's pop-up turned brick-and-mortar imbues Cuban staples like pressed sandwiches, yucca fries, and croquetas with Chinese flavors.

The Inquirer's food critic spent two weeks at the beach rounding up this year's crop of restaurant recommendations, from LBI to Cape May.

Stella's Ice Cream, the fast-growing Idaho-based ice cream chain, opened its first East Coast location in Philly in June. It's surrounded by some steep competition.

The settlement requires Starr Restaurants to post a notice in St. Anselm asserting that it will not promise paid leave, benefits, or improved wages to dissuade workers from unionizing.

Invented by the current owner of John’s Water Ice, the cocktail has gone from South Philly secret to inspiring an array of boozy water ice in Philly and down the shore.

The East Passyunk bar's famous $6 burger is now $7.

Launched in January, Cult of Tree's alcohol-free aperitifs are already sold at Riverwards Produce and Herman's. Producing a single batch can take days.

The Michelin-recommended Queen Village restaurant was shut down for 10 weeks over licensing issues. Now it's back as a BYOB.

Kalaya won outstanding restaurant and Chef Jesse Ito of Royal Sushi & Izakaya won best chef, Mid-Atlantic at the 2026 James Beard Awards. Philly had seven total finalists across five categories.

Justine MacNeil is one of seven chefs representing Philly at the James Beard Awards.

The countdown continues with Nos. 32-11 on The Inquirer’s list of Philadelphia’s most iconic dishes — the foods, traditions, and restaurant creations that have helped define the city.

Just 17 bars have received permission from the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board to stay open late starting Thursday. Even more are still waiting.

Here are 19 bars that are going above and beyond for Philly's World Cup matches, from beer gardens in the suburbs to bars staying open until 4 a.m. for late night matches.

The Inquirer’s food team ranked the 76 most iconic Philadelphia dishes — the flavors, traditions, and restaurant creations that have shaped the city’s culinary scene.

The Affordable Care Act architect Zeke Emanuel pitched the idea for a course highlighting single origin dark chocolate to Vedge co-owners Rich Landau and Kate Jacoby last year after a talk at UPenn.

When Henry Jeong opened Wiir Philadelphia in Seoul in 2022, he said his cheesesteaks were "garbage." Now Jeong's restaurant is thriving, all thanks to traditional hoagie rolls.

The federal lawsuit alleged that the Wine School of Philadelphia had infringed on PhillyWine's trademark for "Philly Wine School." A new injunction ruling says otherwise.

The Michelin-recommended Queen Village restaurant has initiated the process to receive a food preparation and service license, according to the City of Philadelphia.

Starting May 29, Stateside Live! will be home to the two-story rooftop lounge AVA, plus a 5,000-capacity concert venue, and a beer garden.

Owner Rayyan Kayyali faces another road back after a second explosion, on the day of his shop’s return from a first blast. Investigators are looking at the gas oven.

The woman behind iconic restaurants such as Fork and High Street has another one on the way. Her Perfect Philly Day includes shopping for Japanese stationery and a ride on an Indigo bike.

A New York Post article highlighted several New York restaurants striking the word "Philly" from their menus, despite still serving cheesesteaks. We say: cope harder.

The NYC-based Tipsy Scoop will be scooping ice cream infused with alcohol from inside Rittenhouse Square's BOTLD.

The Water Ice Factory in N.J. has been selling multi-tiered birthday cakes out of water ice and gelati since 1987, and sells hundreds of gallons of water ice during the summer.

The Queen Village restaurant was shut down by the city for licensing issues earlier this month.

'Tis the season for Philly's quintessential sweet treats. We found 11 places that are transforming water ice into towering cakes, cocktails, pails for the beach, and so much more.

Fresh off opening his fourth restaurant Emilia, the James Beard award winner squeezes in dinner at Palizzi Social Club, a Phillies game, and time with his parents.

Roxanne, one of Philly's first restaurants to be honored by the Michelin Guide, was shut down after operating without a food license for more than a year.

The married restauranteurs behind Mawn and Sao don't get a lot of time off. When they do, they pack in a day of eating across Rittenhouse Square, South Philly, and Kensington.

Cooper Sharp has exploded in popularity as a pizza topping. In Philly, the trend is driven by the Pizazz — a little known hyperlocal pizza that uses American cheese.

The old school ice cream parlor will be releasing limited quantities of experimental ice cream pints and flights in flavors ranging from cherry wood to prickly pear through Aug. 22

Vibrant Coffee Roasters is now charging customers 25 cents more for using disposable cups at both its Rittenhouse Square and Lombard Street locations.

Kalaya, Emmett, and the Lovers Bar at Friday Saturday Sunday all scored nominations for Outstanding Restaurant, Best New Restaurant, and Outstanding Bar, respectively.

Citizens Bank Park allows spectators to bring their own food inside for Phillies games. We want to know what foods you're bringing in — and if they hold up for all nine innings.

Named after owner Roselyn Gonzalez's mother, this Glendora spot will pair Southern barbecue with classic Puerto Rican side dishes.

Philadelphia's best breakfast sandwiches have two things in a common: excellent bread and sense of whimsy. Our favorites conjure the flavors of ramen, sack lunches, and Italian dinners.