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Savor Authentic Brazilian Delights at Picanha Steakhouse

A culinary journey to Brazil in the heart of Center City

by LUIZA LOUBACK

Putting a Vegan Twist on Classic Latin–American Dishes

Bar Bombón strikes the perfect culinary balance between tradition and innovation.

by CHLOE NORMAN

A College Student’s Guide to Grocery Shopping

Or, how to not look stupid after spending 30 minutes in Acme

by CALEB CRAIN

Pizza Meets Mexican at Tonalli

At this family–owned BYOB, Mexican dishes—and the unique pizzas they inspire—shine.

by ANNA O'NEILL–DIETEL

An Ice Cream Bike Tour with Philly Native

Film & TV beat Aaron Visser and DP photographer Ethan Young embark on an odyssey to uncover the city's best scoops.

by AARON VISSER

Fishtown’s Finest Kalaya Is The Thai Restaurant To Beat

This popular Thai kitchen still wows with a moody ambiance and consistent family–style dishes.

by MOLLIE BENN

Lean Into Your Hipster Side at University City’s Newest Cafe

Milkcrate Cafe’s new Baltimore Avenue location serves up local treats and creative brews—and a killer soundtrack to match.

by MAIA SAKS

Pedestaling Plants at Pietramala

Pietramala’s owner and staff are innovating new ways to think about the restaurant industry.

by LILA DUBOIS

Wilder: What is New American cuisine?

This restaurant in Rittenhouse tries to define it.

by KYUNGHWAN LIM

CHICHA San Chen is Bringing Tea Back into Boba

CHICHA San Chen, Chinatown’s newest boba shop, is the most authentic boba you’ll find in Philadelphia.

by JEAN PARK and NATASHA YAO

Homemade Polish Staples in the Heart of Philly

Mom Mom's Kitchen brings a cozy atmosphere to their Polish cuisine.

by MADELINE KOHN

The Art of Omakase

Choose the tasting menu at Zama, and its the only choice you'll have to make. 

by JEAN PARK and DYLAN GROSSMANN

Pho 75 is a Classic That Demands Your Attention

A bowl of delicious pho is a soothing remedy for hunger and homesickness.

by FIONA HERZOG

Anybody Can Cook, But How Do We Learn?

From tablets to Tiktok, follow Street’s deep dive into how we ended up with such high quality microwave skills.

by JULIA FISCHER

From Stars Hollow to Your Closet, the 'Gilmore Girls' Aesthetic Returns

The recent online craze surrounding the show's influence on fall fashion is a mark of the show’s enduring association with fall.

by ANNA O'NEILL–DIETEL

Rent, Ride, and Refresh

How Tulu is bringing a new age of convenience to Philadelphia

by ANNA O'NEILL–DIETEL

Call Me Ms. Andrist

How the Tumblr and TikTok femcel ‘aesthetics’ mold young women to romanticize the tragedy of womanhood

by ZAARA SHAFI

Ugly–Hot Versus the Instagram Face

Deciphering beauty with Professor Rita Copeland

by LILA DUBOIS

Take It to the Streets: What to Do in Philly This Month

This month: Wholesome fall festivals, rainy day activities, and after–hours affairs.

by 34TH STREET MAGAZINE

My Emotional Support Bad Habit

An ode to the little acts of rebellion that don’t put us anymore on the outs then we would like to be

by MADELINE KOHN

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