This week, Bon Appétit released its annual Best New Restaurant list, with shout-outs ranging from Texas barbecue to a prix-fixe spot in Columbus, Ohio. The list is ranked in no particular order, but suffice it to say, Philadelphia made an impression on the magazine as not one but two (!) local restaurants were selected. Philadelphia tied with Portland, Oregon, and Charleston, South Carolina, for the most restaurant accolades on the 2024 list, which also included spots in Miami, D.C. and Chicago.
BA critics describe Meetinghouse as a “neighborhood pub with fine dining finesse,” and we couldn’t agree more. The former Memphis Taproom space was at risk of leaving its local legend status empty in Olde Richmond once its doors closed in 2023. But a crew from Tired Hands Brewing teamed up with an ex-Amis chef to ensure the corner bar at Cumberland and Memphis Streets lived on. Owners Keith Shore, Marty West, Colin McFadden and chef Drew DiTomo are elevating the quintessential Philadelphia neighborhood bar experience, punching well above its weight with food and drink offerings in collaboration with the city’s finest hospitality talent. House beers, mystery wines, mussels and frites (Wednesdays), burgers (Thursdays), and fried fish (Fridays) are all simple and perfect.
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Anyone who has spent time in Philadelphia knows how big a Francophile this city is. And diners can’t get enough of newcomers like My Loup, which brings Québécois aka French-Canadian fare to Rittenhouse. Dining here feels reminiscent of luxurious, fun-filled nights eating côte de boeuf, raw oysters and foie gras concoctions at Joe Beef back in Montreal, where chef-partners Alex Kemp and Amanda Schulman both spent time cooking. The husband and wife duo aren’t afraid to go above and beyond on generous plate portions and toppings (peep their whole stuffed rabbit with speck, chestnuts and white truffles). That generosity is spread throughout their team’s hospitality approach, where everyone is guaranteed to leave extremely full and with a smile on their face. So it’s no wonder My Loup continues to win over industry folk, locals, and destination diners alike.