Something New: Scampi, aka pasta heaven, has arrived on Resy just as chef-owner Liz Grothe rolls out an à la carte menu, cocktails, and the Scampi Garden patio. Also new this month: W. Passyunk favorite La Llorona Cocina & Mezcaleria, home to one of the city’s longest mezcal and Tequila lists. In Conshohocken, Baan Atelier brings French technique to herbaceous Thai cooking with a wellness-minded approach.
Bring the Kids: It’s September, so let’s go back to school with some of our favorite kid-friendly restaurants. Pizza and pasta are always winners with the littles, and Philly is rich in options, including Cry Baby Pasta in Queen Village and Pizzeria Stella in Headhouse. For diner vibes, Middle Child Clubhouse has DIY kid-wiches, while Percy Diner & Bar wins fans with disco fries and French toast sticks. With a big space and an easygoing menu, Picnicis another spot the whole family can get into.
Bourbon, Hoagies, and Dinner Under the Stars: On Sept. 10, Bank & Bourbon’s annual Bourbon Bash supports school supplies for local classrooms with a whiskey-and-steak party, complete with live music. One of our new Hit List additions, Other Half Brewing in Fishtown, hosts Delicious City Philly Podcast’s wrestling-themed Hoagie Throwdown on Sept. 27, with at least 20 hoagies to sample. Another newcomer to the Hit List, Beach Plum Farm in West Cape May, offers special farm-to-table dinners a few nights each week. These sunset BYOB dinners, set on a string-lit, flower-filled farm, are an iconic down-the-shore experience. Find more to do around town here.
New to the Hit List (Sept. 2026) Beach Plum Farm, The Buttery, Gabriella’s Vietnam, Other Half Brewing, Scampi, The Snarky Tea House, Terra Grill.
