2012 Tasted Good: The Top New Restaurants That Opened In Philadelphia
With each new restaurant opening in 2012, the reputation of Philadelphia as a culinary destination continues to grow.
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With each new restaurant opening in 2012, the reputation of Philadelphia as a culinary destination continues to grow.
Anyone who visits Manhattan around the holidays knows the smell: food carts roasting chestnuts. It's a tradition of sorts in the Big Apple, but not so in Philadelphia.
Last Christmas, finding myself and the whole clan in New York City, Chinatown was the ticket for dinner! But a sudden change of plans was required.
This week on "What's Cooking," Hadas covers a new lounge in Old City and previews a couple of food-related holiday fundraisers.
Try one of these five recipes to tickle your taste buds and truly get you into the spirit of the season.
Rex 1516's Chef Regis Jansen has stepped down due to his fight with a deadly illness. Now, the restaurant is stepping up with a new cocktail to raise money for the organization that helps him.
Hadas Kuznits covers a seafood restaurant on South Street, a Christmas celebration at a Reading Terminal Market shop and an Italian feast in South Philadelphia.
If you're struggling with your holiday menu, don't fret! These Philadelphia chefs shared the holiday recipes they use at home.
If you're not sure what to get or want to make this year's gift more personal than the last, shop the best spots for edible holiday gifts in Philadelphia.
This week, "What's Cooking" gets you ready for the holidays with an upscale wine and spirits store on South Street, holiday shopping hints, and an elegant holiday tea at an elegant center city locale.
Philly's chefs have cooked up some pumpkin winners this year, and they're still on the menu, so drop by these area restaurants before it's too late.
Hadas Kuznits covers a bottle shop in Fishtown, a cocktail bar at the Piazza, and offers a cure for a Turkey hangover.
Ask a group of people what the best part of Thanksgiving is and half are likely to say leftovers. Here, some of Philly's brightest chefs offer their recipes and tips to make the most out of that turkey-day surplus.
Philadelphia is a city brimming with high quality steakhouses. To save you the time of sampling all of them, check out our list of the best in Philly.
While you're planning your Thanksgiving dinner menu, don't overlook a selection of wines to wash that turkey down, and complement the feast.
Richie Furino, General Manager at Del Frisco's in Center City says, when it comes to preparing the turkey for Thanksgiving, take your time.
Twinkie-maker Hostess only just announced its shutdown, but some people are already scrambling to make a buck on the remains of the dwindling supply.
In the food world, truffles are synonymous with wealth and luxury. But one Center City restaurant is taking that to a whole new level.
Hadas Kuznits covers a new gastro pub in center city, a restaurant celebrating high-end Italian truffles, and a West Philly bar marking Black Friday with dark beers.
Not everyone's vision of a perfect Thanksgiving is Norman Rockwell-esque; some people prefer to have others do the cooking and cleaning up for them so they can relax and enjoy their family (or their solitude). These are the top restaurants in Philly serving up delicious dishes for Thanksgiving this year.
This sleepy little tavern -- hidden from the crowds thronging to the Barnes Museum or shopping at Whole Foods -- is the latest creation by Chef Townsend Wentz and globe-trotting sommelier/GM Lauren Harris.
There's no need to pick up a frozen bowling-ball-style roaster when there are so many fresh, organic turkeys right here in Philly.
Have a milkshake, donate to disaster relief efforts. At Shake Shack this week, you can do both.
Check out these books on the city's edible landscape, and you'll see why Philly is quickly gaining recognition as a foodie paradise.
Cupcakes have spent the last few years in the spotlight, but are they are a trend or here to stay? Either way, they're delicious, and with so many cupcakeries here in Philadelphia, you have your pick!
A NEXT Weather Alert remains in effect through Sunday, mainly for the Jersey Shore, as a nor'easter continues to develop.
In a message to parents, the Jenkintown School District said it has suspended its varsity football season after one game.
Luis Arraez sprained his left ankle in the Philadelphia Phillies' 5-1 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday night.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is calling for her own lieutenant governor, Dale Caldwell, to resign.
Ciddianys Rodriguez's bakery, Ciddianys Bakery & Bistro, now has three thriving locations in Philadelphia.
A NEXT Weather Alert remains in effect through Sunday, mainly for the Jersey Shore, as a nor'easter continues to develop.
In a message to parents, the Jenkintown School District said it has suspended its varsity football season after one game.
Luis Arraez sprained his left ankle in the Philadelphia Phillies' 5-1 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday night.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is calling for her own lieutenant governor, Dale Caldwell, to resign.
A nor'easter developing off the East Coast will bring several days of rough conditions to the Jersey Shore and Delaware beaches this week.
A NEXT Weather Alert remains in effect through Sunday, mainly for the Jersey Shore, as a nor'easter continues to develop.
In a message to parents, the Jenkintown School District said it has suspended its varsity football season after one game.
Ciddianys Rodriguez's bakery, Ciddianys Bakery & Bistro, now has three thriving locations in Philadelphia.
Philadelphia City Council is calling on Pennsylvania to ban or regulate automatic license plate readers like Flock cameras.
With busing not an option, parents are concerned about how their children will get to the new Clifton Heights Middle School.
A NEXT Weather Alert remains in effect through Sunday, mainly for the Jersey Shore, as a nor'easter continues to develop.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is calling for her own lieutenant governor, Dale Caldwell, to resign.
Coastal flooding is already hitting Wildwood, New Jersey, and the nor'easter is affecting some weekend events.
We finally have a much clearer picture of the nor'easter, and it's good news for Philadelphia.
The Hard Rock Atlantic City hosted its seventh annual Out of the Darkness Walk benefiting the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.
A NEXT Weather Alert remains in effect through Sunday, mainly for the Jersey Shore, as a nor'easter continues to develop.
We finally have a much clearer picture of the nor'easter, and it's good news for Philadelphia.
A nor'easter developing off the East Coast will bring several days of rough conditions to the Jersey Shore and Delaware beaches this week.
A cat named Bessie saved a Norristown, Pennsylvania, family from a 1934 house fire, and her heroic story now teaches children about fire safety.
Friday will start on the humid side, but as temps climb into the low-mid 80s, the decreasing humidity will make for a nice day.
Patients increasingly need temporary housing while they receive medical treatment, and a nonprofit is filling the gap.
Health officials are warning of a possible measles exposure at Philadelphia International Airport, and it's not related to the case at CHOP.
Health officials in Philadelphia are warning about possible measles exposures in the CHOP NICU.
An 18-year-old from Mifflin County has died from measles-related complications, Pennsylvania health officials said.
The Philadelphia Eagles' cheerleading squad has nine new members, including a Jefferson Health cardiac ICU nurse and three other healthcare professionals.
Ciddianys Rodriguez's bakery, Ciddianys Bakery & Bistro, now has three thriving locations in Philadelphia.
New Jersey floral designer Alisha Simone Bell said she puts her "whole heart" into every arrangement and every detail.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
Thieves are smashing windows and targeting trading card stores looking for valuable Pokémon cards, police in South Jersey say.
Customers lined up to support Somerdale Cold Cuts as it reopened after a copper theft.
SEPTA's "Accelerate" plan would see upgrades across the system, including new train cars, shorter wait times and station updates.
Two people were taken to the hospital after a large tree fell onto three cars on Belmont Avenue in Bala Cynwyd on Friday.
A crash involving at least two cars is slowing traffic on I-95 South near Allegheny Avenue.
Drivers will start getting tickets for parking in Smart Loading Zones without registering.
A man on a motorcycle was launched from a highway overpass near 2nd and Callowhill streets on Monday night, police say.
In a message to parents, the Jenkintown School District said it has suspended its varsity football season after one game.
Luis Arraez sprained his left ankle in the Philadelphia Phillies' 5-1 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday night.
Phillies interim manager Don Mattingly did not rule out using Jesús Luzardo as a starter or a reliever in an NL Wild Card Series
Jordan Lucas was charged with DUI after police said he had a blood alcohol level of 0.236%, nearly three times the legal limit.
The Philadelphia Phillies clinching a playoff berth will have to wait at least another night.
Taylor Swift announced her new single "Patient Zero" earlier this week, saying she has been "impatiently waiting" to announce that it will be out on Friday.
An autopsy by the Greenville County Coroner's Office determined Hayden Panettiere's death was due to an accidental overdose of several drugs, including fentanyl.
Crews are setting up for Ed Sheeran's concert at Lincoln Financial Field this weekend amid a controversy over Macklemore's recent comments.
Aaron Rowe, Beoga, Lukas Graham and Finneas all released statements Tuesday on Instagram saying they were withdrawing from Ed Sheeran's tour.
Performer Macklemore is being dropped from Ed Sheeran's Loop tour after making on-stage statements that some found controversial.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
A NEXT Weather Alert remains in effect through Sunday, mainly for the Jersey Shore. Coastal flood warnings are in effect, as well as a wind advisory and high wind watch for portions of the coast. CBS News Philadelphia Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly has the Friday weather forecast.
Just weeks after Harriton High School cancelled its football program, another Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, school has cut its season short. CBS News Philadelphia's Alicia Roberts reports.
For Jersey Shore towns, a developing nor'easter could be a system that wears on them in a big way rather than blowing through. CBS News Philadelphia's Nikki DeMentri talked with residents in Strathmere about how they're preparing.
CBS News Philadelphia Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly has the latest on a developing nor'easter near the New Jersey shore.
Franchise legend Zach Ertz is back with the Eagles, but will he play Monday night in Chicago? What does his return to the Birds mean for the offense with Dallas Goedert out? And would CBS News Philadelphia contributor Eliot Shorr-Parks bail Pat Gallen out of jail? All that and more in this week's Eagles-Bears preview.