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James Beard Award

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    Restaurants & Lodging

    Here Are the Philadelphia Finalists for 2026 James Beard Awards

    April 6, 2026

    The finalists for the 2026 James Beard Award ceremony has been announced are several Philadelphia restaurants, chefs, and restaurateurs are in the running, writes Alicia…

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    Restaurants & Lodging

    Two Chester County Restaurants Rank Among Pennsylvania’s Best

    February 21, 2026

    Two truly can’t-miss restaurants across Pennsylvania are local to Chester County, writes Nikelle Murphy for The Takeout. Andiario in West Chester and East Earl’s Shady…

  • Andiario owner and chef Anthony Andiario.
    Restaurants & Lodging

    Andiario Offers One-Of-A-Kind Seasonal Dining in West Chester

    November 25, 2025

    West Chester’s Andiario offers a truly exceptional dining experience perfect for any Chester County foodie, writes Emma Larkin for Fast Food Club. Fast Food Club…

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    Restaurants & Lodging

    Rittenhouse Square’s James Beard Award-Winning Friday Saturday Sunday is Expanding

    June 10, 2025

    The husband and wife duo behind Friday Saturday Sunday, the James Beard Award-winning Rittenhouse Square restaurant, has spent years searching for a space to expand.…

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    Community

    Fishtown Bucks Post-Pandemic National Trend, Solidifies Status Among Hottest Urban Neighborhoods

    May 17, 2025

    While countless urban neighborhoods across the country stalled during the pandemic, with halted development and closed down businesses, Fishtown has defied the odds, largely due…

  • Yun Fuentes smiles at camera holding a drink.
    Restaurants & Lodging

    James Beard Foundation Names Philadelphia Chef As One of 20 to Watch Across the Nation

    May 13, 2025

    Yun Fuentes, the chef-owner of Bolo, has been named to the James Beard Foundation’s most recent TasteTwenty list of restaurateurs to watch, writes Ryan Sharrow…

  • Dish from My Loup at restaurant.
    Restaurants & Lodging

    Food & Wine Names Rittenhouse Square Restaurant Among Top 15 in the Nation

    April 12, 2025

    Food & Wine is handing out its third annual Global Tastemakers awards, compiling a list of the top 15 restaurants worth visiting in the United…

  • Plowing the field at FarmerJawn property.
    Legal

    West Chester’s FarmerJawn Receives Cease-and-Desist for Failing to Register as Nonprofit 

    April 5, 2025

    Christa Barfield, the owner of James Beard Award-winning FarmerJawn, who runs a 123-acre organic farm in West Chester, has been hit with a cease-and-desist for…

  • Silver James Beard Award.
    Restaurants & Lodging

    West Chester’s Andiario Receives Its Second James Beard Semifinalist Nod

    February 15, 2025

    Andiario, Anthony Andiario’s renowned West Chester establishment, has received a semifinalist nomination for the James Beard Foundation’s 2025 Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic Award, writes Ben Silver…

  • Man holding leather purse from Atelier 56.
    Retail

    Celebrate Black History Month by Supporting These Chester County Black-Owned Businesses 

    February 15, 2025

    Black History Month is the perfect time to celebrate and support Chester County’s Black-owned businesses, which offer a diverse range of products and services, write…

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    Philadelphia

    Philadelphia Named Among the Cheapest Places to Travel in 2025

    January 28, 2025

    While travel can be expensive, the demand continues to boom with around 5.2 billion people expected to fly this year. For those looking to book…

  • Chef Bryan Sikora
    Restaurants & Lodging

    Noble Goat Kitchen and Bar Opens in Downingtown

    October 18, 2024

    Restaurateurs Chef Bryan and Andrea Sikora have opened their latest venture, the Noble Goat, located at 200 River Station Blvd. in Downingtown. The globally-inspired menu…

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    Agriculture

    ‘No Room for Hate’ in Chester County After FarmerJawn’s Barn in Westtown Was Vandalized 

    August 15, 2024

    In May, Christa Barfield, a Black farmer who decided to give up her city lifestyle and open FarmerJawn in semirural Westtown, found her space vandalized…

  • food
    Restaurants & Lodging

    Here Are Some Black-Owned Restaurants in Philadelphia You Must Try

    June 26, 2024

    Philadelphia has a number of Black-owned businesses that feed both your soul and your belly, writes Jasmine Osby for Travel Noire. Friday Saturday Sunday, a…

  • christa barfield with fruits and veggies
    Agriculture

    FarmerJawn Continues to Make Major Strides in Several Agricultural Initiatives

    May 28, 2024

    Christa Barfield, founder of FarmerJawn, is continuing to make major strides in several agricultural initiatives, including  Westtown market, FarmerJawn CSA production, Kensington CornerJawn store, and…

  • Caesar salad
    Restaurants & Lodging

    These Are Some of the Best Philadelphia Restaurants To Visit Right Now

    April 10, 2024

    Philadelphia’s culinary landscape is vibrant, making it one of the most exciting dining destinations today, writes Alisha Miranda for Time Out. The list of must-try…

  • food on plate
    Restaurants & Lodging

    See Which Local Eateries Earned Their Spot on the Prestigious ‘Best Restaurants in Philadelphia’ List

    February 5, 2024

    Philadelphia Magazine has published its latest 50 Best Restaurants in Philadelphia list that highlights the most intriguing, clever, unconventional, and groundbreaking local dining experiences, write…

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    Restaurants

    The Comcast Center Has Sights on Becoming a Culinary Hub, and 5 James Beard Award Winners Are Leading the Charge

    December 1, 2023

    The Comcast Center in Center City features a nice selection of restaurants, and it’s part of a grand vision for the corporation, writes Emma Dooling…

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