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The Ultimate Guide to Philly Dining

"Where should we eat in Philly right now?” That’s the question we get over and over, and you’ll likely hear it even more this April, when The Chef Conference descends upon The City of Brotherly Love. With so many incredible homegrown chefs and visiting ones arriving, it’ll be an incredible time to dine in Philly. But then again, when is it not? Here’s our guide to discovering Philly’s must-visit restaurants, hidden gems, date night favorites, BYOB treasures, and so much more.
Photos by Aaron Richter for Resy

Mulherin's pizza

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From Thursday, April 11 to Saturday, April 13, chefs from Philadelphia and across the globe are coming together for a unique dinner series you won’t want to miss.

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Palizzi Social Club x Don Angie

Palizzi Social Club
Thursday, April 11
Prepare yourself for a five-course Italian American feast from three masters of the genre: Philly’s own Joe Baldino and New York’s Angie Rito and Scott Tacinelli.
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Inside the dining room at Co-Op Restaurant & Bar

CO-OP x Dakar NOLA

CO-OP Restaurant & Bar
Saturday, April 13
Get ready for a family-style lunch from Philly chef Josh Quintana and New Orleans chef Serigne Mbaye you won’t soon forget.
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Irwin’s x Maty’s

Irwin’s
Saturday, April 13
Peruvian and Sicilian traditions combine for a one-night-only dinner with Val Chang of Maty’s in Miami.
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My Loup x Claud

My Loup
Saturday, April 13
Get ready for a four-course family-style meal from two beloved restaurants: Philly’s own My Loup and New York’s Claud.
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A chef puts the final touches on a dish from Friday Saturday Sunday

Friday Saturday Sunday x Ilis

Fitler Club
Saturday, April 13
Join acclaimed chefs Chad Williams (Friday Saturday Sunday) and Mads Refslund (Ilis) for a special communal chef’s tasting dinner unlike any other.
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Fiorella x Lita

Fiorella
Thursday, April 11
The best of Italy and Iberia combine when chefs Matt Rodrigue (Fiorella) and David Viana (Lita) converge.
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A cocktail from a.bar in Philadelphia
Photo courtesy of High Street Hospitality

a.bar x Mr.Lyan x Arielle Johnson

a.bar
Saturday, April 13
World-renowned bartender Mr. Lyan and Noma fermentation lab co-founder Arielle Johnson host a night of paired cocktails and bites.
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A cocktail from Middle Child Clubhouse
Photo courtesy of Middle Child Clubhouse

Middle Child Clubhouse x La Otra

Middle Child Clubhouse
Saturday, April 13
La Otra, the sister bar to N.J.’s Lita, joins forces with MidKid for a one-night-only cocktail collab from 5 to 9 p.m.
Note: This is a non-ticketed event.

The Chef Conference

Meet the Experts: Openings & Expansions

The Study at University City
Friday, April 12
Meet the pros behind restaurant openings and expansions.
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The Chef Conference Opening Event

The Study at University City
Sunday, April 14
Featuring conversations about “Sobriety in the Restaurant Industry,” with chefs Andrew Zimmern, Sean Brock, Ashley Christensen, Gregory Gourdet, and Michael Solomonov; and the “Evolution of Food TV” with Phil Rosenthal (“Somebody Feed Phil”) and journalist Jeff Gordinier.
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The Chef Conference Panel Day

The Study at University City
Monday, April 15
Join award-winning chefs and restaurateurs and some of the industry’s most notable media personalities for a full day of thought-provoking conversations about restaurants, how we dine, and so much more.
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A group of diners eats food from Middle Child Clubhouse in Philadelphia

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My Loup interior

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"Kalaya is about culture. It’s about authenticity. It’s about you coming to learn my cuisine." // Photo by Kae Lani Palmisano

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The tasting menu at Friday Saturday Sunday is chef Chad Williams' way of bouncing back from more casual pandemic cooking.

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