Philadelphia is about as close to the definition of a foodie city as it can get. While soft pretzels and cheesesteaks may be among the first images to come to mind when you think of grabbing a bite in Philly (and trust us, those are good, too), the city’s fine dining smorgasbord is actually one of the most vibrant in the entire country.
Here you’ll find a stacked lineup of chefs and restaurateurs who have garnered national and international attention. In fact, in 2022, Travel + Leisure declared Philly “one of the best food cities on the East Coast.” And each year, 2023 included, Philly racks up an extensive list of nominations and accolades from the prestigious James Beard Foundation. Among Philadelphia’s star-studded culinary crew: Michael Solomonov (Zahav), Ellen Yin (Fork), Stephen Starr (Parc) and Chutatip “Nok” Suntaranon (Kalaya), among many, many…
