"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
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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. BOOK NOW
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. BOOK NOW
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. BOOK NOW
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. BOOK NOW
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. BOOK NOW
Fiorella x Lita
Fiorella
Thursday, April 11
The best of Italy and Iberia combine when chefs Matt Rodrigue (Fiorella) and David Viana (Lita) converge. BOOK NOW
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. BOOK NOW
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. BOOK NOW
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. BOOK NOW
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. BOOK NOW
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