Philly's Dining Scene Scores Major Media Praise In 2016

Philadelphia’s raved-about restaurants racked up loads of accolades and positive reviews from media heavy hitters such as Bon Appétit, Travel + Leisure and so many others in 2016. The city ranked #8 on Zagat’s “26 Hottest Food Cities of 2016,” took the #6 spot on The Washington Post’s “10 Best Food Cities in America Ranked” and claimed a place on De Travel + Leisure “America’s Best Cities for Foodies.” Philadelphia also starred in a major New York Times feature entitled “A Four-Day Feast in Philadelphia.”

Here’s a look at some of the more than 380 articles and accolades highlighting the city’s food and dining scene that VISIT PHILADELPHIA^® collected over the past year:

Food Accolades:

December 2016

• “The 27 Best Ramen Shops in America,” Thrillist – Cheu Noodle Bar (#5) and Ramen Terakawa (#16)

November 2016

• “The 26 Hottest Food Cities of 2016,” Zagat – Philadelphia is #8

September 2016

• “The Best Farm-to-Table Restaurant in Every State,” Travel + Leisure – Vedge
• “The 10 Best Pepperoni Pizzas in America,” The Daily Meal – Cerebro de pizza is #9

August 2016

• “The 12 Best Places for Pasta Around the U.S.,” AFAR – Modo Mio
• “America’s Best Cities for Foodies,” Travel + Leisure
• “America’s 50 Best New Restaurants 2016,” Bon Appétit – South Philly Barbacoa y Hijos de Wm. Mulherin
• “The 5 Best New Sandwiches in America,” Bon Appétit – Sandwich of the Year: The Classic Lox Sandwich from Bagels estilo Philly

June 2016

• “50 Iconic Foods Across America That Demand a Road Trip,” MSN Foods – Philly cheesesteak is #5

April 2016

• “10 foodie vacations for every price point,” Canadian Living online
• “The top 10 restaurants in America, according to OpenTable,” Business Insider – Vetri is #10

March 2016

• “11 of the Best US Cities for Vegans,” Matador Network – Philadelphia is #5
• “101 Best Restaurants in America 2016,” The Daily Meal – Zahav (#37) and Vetri (#82)
• “Best Airport Sitdown Dining,” USA Today’s 10 Best – Taberna local at Philadelphia International Airport is #7
• “5 Travel Destinations for Foodies,” Black Enterprise

February 2016

• 2016 Star Ratings, Forbes Travel Guide – Volvér named a five-star restaurant; Lacroix named a four-star restaurant

January 2016

• “The 50 foods that best represent the 50 states,” USA Today College – Cheesesteak is Pennsylvania’s
• “America’s 38 Essential Restaurants,” Eater – Zahav y Vedge

December 2015

• “The 10 Best Food Cities in America Ranked,” The Washington Post – Philly is #6
• “The 25 Best New Restaurants in America,” Gear Patrol – Neuf
• “These Are the 10 Best Restaurants in America,” Elle Decor online – Vetri is #10

Great Food Destination Stories:

• 50 Best Places to Travel in 2017
  Food & Wine, December 2016
  Food & Wine picked up the Travel + Leisure destination accolade.
• Drop the Cheesesteak: These Are the Regional Foods You Have to Eat in Philadelphia
  Bon Appétit, Alex Delany, December 13, 2016
  “We’ve praised Philadelphia’s restaurant scene for a while here at Bon Appétit. Whether it’s pizza, bagels, or tacos, Philly knows how to cook.”
• Eat This Now: Philadelphia’s 30 Essential Dishes
  Zagat, November 21, 2016
  “From decades-old sandwich institutions to bright newcomers making national headlines, Philadelphia’s dining scene is positively booming.”
• A Four-Day Feast in Philadelphia
  The New York Times, November 22, 2016
  “Even leaving aside its indigenous cheesesteak sandwiches and soft pretzels, Philly as a culinary destination feels like an organic accomplishment — the natural outcome of being itself.”
• Philadelphia Food Freedom
  Travel Industry Today (Canada), November 1, 2016
  “My food intake reached the maximum levels even though I just scratched the surface of the incredible culinary scene from food trucks to food emporiums to gourmet restaurants.”
• Great Restaurants in Philadelphia
  Travel + Leisure, October 21, 2016
  “Philadelphia isn’t some flashy food town easily swayed by passing trends. True to the spirit of its founding fathers, the city is a refuge for freethinking entrepreneurs who put their faith in community.”
• 11 Ideas For Your Next Weekend Getaway
  Black Enterprise, August 31, 2016
  “With over 200 BYOBs (bring your own whatever), it’s a perfect opportunity to taste test your way around the city.”
• The Perfect Three-Day Weekend in Philadelphia
  Travel + Leisure, August 23, 2016
  “Philly is home to world-class art museums, sprawling parks, and a buzzy restaurant scene that embraces everything from Israeli to specialties to funky vegan-meets-Mexican mash-ups.”
• How To Eat Fresh In Philly
  Paste Magazine, August 23, 2016
  “Philadelphia is a tinderbox of culinary creativity.”
• Philadelphia’s Culinary and Cultural Convention Bounce
  Boston Globe, August 9, 2016
  “The Democratic National Convention became much of the country’s excuse to visit the City of Brotherly Love, but Philly’s historical significance—and killer restaurant scene—will remain a worthy tourist destination well beyond this election cycle.”
• In Philly for the DNC? Dine Like a Political Power Player at These Restaurants
  Vogue, July 27, 2016
  Delegates and conventioneers will enjoy Philly’s “exceptional food scene.”
• 10 Great Places to Eat in Philadelphia, for Convention-goers and the Rest of Us
  The Washington Post, July 12, 2016
  “No contest. The clear winners in the 2016 presidential convention game are the Democrats.” (Thanks to Philly’s food scene.)
• Everything You Need to Know About Philly’s BYOB Scene
  AFAR, June 10, 2016
  “Only in Philly can you show up to dinner with a bottle of whiskey and be taken seriously.”
• In the City of the Cheese Steak, Vegans Feel at Home
  The New York Times, May 4, 2016
  “Philadelphia…has blossomed into a dynamic universe of vegan food.”
• 5 Travel Destinations For Foodies
  Black Enterprise, March 10, 2016
  “Philadelphia’s foodie scene is thriving with a new crop of restaurants, cafés and even food trucks.”

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