Beatrice Forman
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non-practicing intellectual covering food (and other things) for the philadelphia inquirer.
I present to you: Friday Saturday Sunday (Lego edition).
Lovers Bar regular Gene Gualtieri loves the Michelin-starred restaurant so much that his son Leo designed a Lego replica for him. It took 3,233 legos, $1,500, and a lot of finger calluses.
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Lovers Bar regular Gene Gualtieri loves the Michelin-starred restaurant so much that his son Leo designed a Lego replica for him. It took 3,233 legos, $1,500, and a lot of finger calluses.
🎁 for the full story: share.inquirer.com/PL7Uwg
February 11, 2026 at 7:09 PM
I present to you: Friday Saturday Sunday (Lego edition).
Lovers Bar regular Gene Gualtieri loves the Michelin-starred restaurant so much that his son Leo designed a Lego replica for him. It took 3,233 legos, $1,500, and a lot of finger calluses.
🎁 for the full story: share.inquirer.com/PL7Uwg
Lovers Bar regular Gene Gualtieri loves the Michelin-starred restaurant so much that his son Leo designed a Lego replica for him. It took 3,233 legos, $1,500, and a lot of finger calluses.
🎁 for the full story: share.inquirer.com/PL7Uwg
NEW: Lou Capozzoli, the owner of beloved South Philly dive Ray's Happy Birthday Bar, has died at 86.
Lou was a "showman's showman," friends said, with an infectious personality that made for illustrious career in entertainment. Owning Ray's, they said, was the cherry on top.
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Lou was a "showman's showman," friends said, with an infectious personality that made for illustrious career in entertainment. Owning Ray's, they said, was the cherry on top.
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Lou Capozzoli, steward of Ray’s Happy Birthday Bar in South Philly, has died at 86
He was an accomplished singer and saxophonist who performed for Sophia Loren and opened for Diana Ross before taking over his father's bar and transforming it into a top-notch dive.
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February 6, 2026 at 6:02 PM
NEW: Lou Capozzoli, the owner of beloved South Philly dive Ray's Happy Birthday Bar, has died at 86.
Lou was a "showman's showman," friends said, with an infectious personality that made for illustrious career in entertainment. Owning Ray's, they said, was the cherry on top.
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Lou was a "showman's showman," friends said, with an infectious personality that made for illustrious career in entertainment. Owning Ray's, they said, was the cherry on top.
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The streets are telling me that you haven't made your Valentine's Day resy yet ... which is why the team @inquirer.com put together this map of sneakily romantic restaurants in Philly + burbs.
And yes, some of them still have tables available. Full list ⬇️
And yes, some of them still have tables available. Full list ⬇️
12 romantic, under-the-radar restaurants in Philly and the suburbs
Skip the struggle to get into the oversubscribed hotspots and book a Valentine's Day table at one of these charmers instead.
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February 3, 2026 at 8:19 PM
The streets are telling me that you haven't made your Valentine's Day resy yet ... which is why the team @inquirer.com put together this map of sneakily romantic restaurants in Philly + burbs.
And yes, some of them still have tables available. Full list ⬇️
And yes, some of them still have tables available. Full list ⬇️
Philly's dive bars are a dying breed, but they're also the last bastions of a rare type of a community feel, where you can come as you are, make a friend, and get a cheap beer.
@inquirer.com mapped Philly's best dives, according to our readers (and bar regulars!).
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@inquirer.com mapped Philly's best dives, according to our readers (and bar regulars!).
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Philly’s ultimate dive bar map
Hundreds of Philadelphians submitted recommendations for their favorite dive bars. These 20 spots, from Center City to Northwest Philly and Kensington, are tried-and-true bests.
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January 27, 2026 at 7:05 PM
Philly's dive bars are a dying breed, but they're also the last bastions of a rare type of a community feel, where you can come as you are, make a friend, and get a cheap beer.
@inquirer.com mapped Philly's best dives, according to our readers (and bar regulars!).
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@inquirer.com mapped Philly's best dives, according to our readers (and bar regulars!).
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Earlier this month, the internet discovered a Philly gem: The bushes outside of Southwest Philly strip club Sin City that look like — well — two bears having sex.
For @inquirer.com: I wrote the official history of the Sin City bears, which cost $18K and were designed by an ex-Disney employee.
For @inquirer.com: I wrote the official history of the Sin City bears, which cost $18K and were designed by an ex-Disney employee.
Fourth base or football? The story behind the viral naughty bears outside a Southwest Philly strip club.
A video of a lost driver discovering Sin City Cabaret Nightclub's naughty bear topiaries went viral earlier this month. The club's owner claims the sex is in the eye of the beholder.
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January 27, 2026 at 3:34 PM
Earlier this month, the internet discovered a Philly gem: The bushes outside of Southwest Philly strip club Sin City that look like — well — two bears having sex.
For @inquirer.com: I wrote the official history of the Sin City bears, which cost $18K and were designed by an ex-Disney employee.
For @inquirer.com: I wrote the official history of the Sin City bears, which cost $18K and were designed by an ex-Disney employee.
Last month, I kept seeing posts in the 95K-member strong r/philly subreddit about a new Taco Bell in University City. It was the kind of word-of-mouth marketing every restaurant dreams of.
I wanted to know: Is this Taco Bell actually worth all the excitement?
The answer: Not by a long shot.
I wanted to know: Is this Taco Bell actually worth all the excitement?
The answer: Not by a long shot.
Why is everyone so excited about University City’s new Taco Bell?
Philadelphia Redditors couldn't hide their excitement for Philly's newest Taco Bell location at 3901 Chestnut Street. Why they cared so much remains a mystery.
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January 20, 2026 at 3:13 PM
Last month, I kept seeing posts in the 95K-member strong r/philly subreddit about a new Taco Bell in University City. It was the kind of word-of-mouth marketing every restaurant dreams of.
I wanted to know: Is this Taco Bell actually worth all the excitement?
The answer: Not by a long shot.
I wanted to know: Is this Taco Bell actually worth all the excitement?
The answer: Not by a long shot.
Reservation scalping has made it to Philly — and some restaurant owners say they feel "powerless" to stopping them.
I found tables for sale at Pine Street Grill, Kalaya, and Barclay Prime on Appointment Trader, where some were selling for $200+.
🎁 link courtesy @phillyinqfood.bsky.social
I found tables for sale at Pine Street Grill, Kalaya, and Barclay Prime on Appointment Trader, where some were selling for $200+.
🎁 link courtesy @phillyinqfood.bsky.social
Reservation scalpers are headed for Philly. Can restaurants clap back?
After a customer tried to auction off multiple Mawn reservations, its owners say they'd like to ban the seller from making future reservations — but they don't know how.
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January 13, 2026 at 2:32 PM
Reservation scalping has made it to Philly — and some restaurant owners say they feel "powerless" to stopping them.
I found tables for sale at Pine Street Grill, Kalaya, and Barclay Prime on Appointment Trader, where some were selling for $200+.
🎁 link courtesy @phillyinqfood.bsky.social
I found tables for sale at Pine Street Grill, Kalaya, and Barclay Prime on Appointment Trader, where some were selling for $200+.
🎁 link courtesy @phillyinqfood.bsky.social
Crust Vegan Bakery has officially moved to East Falls after 5 years on Main Street in Manayunk.
The larger space means there's (finally) coffee and tea, plus more space for fan favorites: pop-tart dupes, vegan soft serve, and dairy-free cheesecake.
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The larger space means there's (finally) coffee and tea, plus more space for fan favorites: pop-tart dupes, vegan soft serve, and dairy-free cheesecake.
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January 9, 2026 at 5:52 PM
Crust Vegan Bakery has officially moved to East Falls after 5 years on Main Street in Manayunk.
The larger space means there's (finally) coffee and tea, plus more space for fan favorites: pop-tart dupes, vegan soft serve, and dairy-free cheesecake.
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The larger space means there's (finally) coffee and tea, plus more space for fan favorites: pop-tart dupes, vegan soft serve, and dairy-free cheesecake.
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big news for the gluten free in philly: acclaimed GF bakery flakely is moving from its manayunk takeout window to a full-fledged storefront in bryn mawr.
opening is set for feb. 2026. for more details on how to get your hands on fresh gluten-free croissants ⬇️
opening is set for feb. 2026. for more details on how to get your hands on fresh gluten-free croissants ⬇️
Gluten-free bakery Flakely levels up with a new and bigger storefront in Bryn Mawr
Lila Colello's acclaimed gluten free bakery will move from an industrial kitchen in Manayunk to a fully functional storefront at 1007 W. Lancaster Ave. by February 2026.
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December 30, 2025 at 8:01 PM
big news for the gluten free in philly: acclaimed GF bakery flakely is moving from its manayunk takeout window to a full-fledged storefront in bryn mawr.
opening is set for feb. 2026. for more details on how to get your hands on fresh gluten-free croissants ⬇️
opening is set for feb. 2026. for more details on how to get your hands on fresh gluten-free croissants ⬇️
south philly has a new shoppy shop — and at this one, you can customize a hat with with patches on the spot.
welcome inside east passyunk ave.'s red gravy goods, where you can also find unofficial eagles merch and pasta-shaped candles.
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welcome inside east passyunk ave.'s red gravy goods, where you can also find unofficial eagles merch and pasta-shaped candles.
🎁 link from @inquirer.com: share.inquirer.com/3yrnZ8
December 23, 2025 at 8:07 PM
south philly has a new shoppy shop — and at this one, you can customize a hat with with patches on the spot.
welcome inside east passyunk ave.'s red gravy goods, where you can also find unofficial eagles merch and pasta-shaped candles.
🎁 link from @inquirer.com: share.inquirer.com/3yrnZ8
welcome inside east passyunk ave.'s red gravy goods, where you can also find unofficial eagles merch and pasta-shaped candles.
🎁 link from @inquirer.com: share.inquirer.com/3yrnZ8
All of Philly's Michelin-starred restaurants get their caviar from one guy: A dude named Gary, an ex-night club owner who delivers thousands of dollars of fish eggs like the milkman.
“It’s about the way you make them feel," he said. "Chefs like when you hold their hand."
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“It’s about the way you make them feel," he said. "Chefs like when you hold their hand."
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Does your restaurant need caviar? Philly’s got a guy named Gary
CaviarXS supplies thousands of dollars of caviar to 50 Philly restaurants, including all of its Michelin-starred spots, Its owner delivers door-to-door, like an old-school milkman.
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December 22, 2025 at 4:07 PM
All of Philly's Michelin-starred restaurants get their caviar from one guy: A dude named Gary, an ex-night club owner who delivers thousands of dollars of fish eggs like the milkman.
“It’s about the way you make them feel," he said. "Chefs like when you hold their hand."
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“It’s about the way you make them feel," he said. "Chefs like when you hold their hand."
🖊️ for @inquirer.com
The Emo Christmas bar beneath the Divine Lorraine put me off all other holiday bars, perhaps for good.
Why? It strips away the whimsy and up-charges for something nefarious: A holiday bar that preys on nostalgia with thoughtless (misspelled) decor, watered down drinks, and a skinny Santa.
Why? It strips away the whimsy and up-charges for something nefarious: A holiday bar that preys on nostalgia with thoughtless (misspelled) decor, watered down drinks, and a skinny Santa.
Enough with the holiday bars
There’s no sentiment behind the displays of miniature nutcrackers and colorfully wrapped (empty) gift boxes, just profit motive.
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December 15, 2025 at 5:20 PM
The Emo Christmas bar beneath the Divine Lorraine put me off all other holiday bars, perhaps for good.
Why? It strips away the whimsy and up-charges for something nefarious: A holiday bar that preys on nostalgia with thoughtless (misspelled) decor, watered down drinks, and a skinny Santa.
Why? It strips away the whimsy and up-charges for something nefarious: A holiday bar that preys on nostalgia with thoughtless (misspelled) decor, watered down drinks, and a skinny Santa.
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December 9, 2025 at 7:47 PM
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NEW: The largest U.S. location of Vietnamese coffee giant Trung Nguyên is in South Philly.
The 5K sq ft. franchise spans 2 floors and a roof deck, and is open until 8:30 p.m. daily. Lots of space to WFH, and the DIY coffee services have first date activity potential.
The 5K sq ft. franchise spans 2 floors and a roof deck, and is open until 8:30 p.m. daily. Lots of space to WFH, and the DIY coffee services have first date activity potential.
December 9, 2025 at 7:46 PM
NEW: The largest U.S. location of Vietnamese coffee giant Trung Nguyên is in South Philly.
The 5K sq ft. franchise spans 2 floors and a roof deck, and is open until 8:30 p.m. daily. Lots of space to WFH, and the DIY coffee services have first date activity potential.
The 5K sq ft. franchise spans 2 floors and a roof deck, and is open until 8:30 p.m. daily. Lots of space to WFH, and the DIY coffee services have first date activity potential.
Philly: What's your favorite dive bar in the city, and why?
For @inquirer.com: I'm helping map the city's most special dive bars, as told in the words of some of their most dedicated customers (aka you — hopefully!).
to nominate a dive: fill out this form ⬇️ or reply below!
For @inquirer.com: I'm helping map the city's most special dive bars, as told in the words of some of their most dedicated customers (aka you — hopefully!).
to nominate a dive: fill out this form ⬇️ or reply below!
Tell us your favorite dive bars in Philly
As some of Philly’s most enduring dives disappear, we want to celebrate the ones that have stuck around.
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December 5, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Philly: What's your favorite dive bar in the city, and why?
For @inquirer.com: I'm helping map the city's most special dive bars, as told in the words of some of their most dedicated customers (aka you — hopefully!).
to nominate a dive: fill out this form ⬇️ or reply below!
For @inquirer.com: I'm helping map the city's most special dive bars, as told in the words of some of their most dedicated customers (aka you — hopefully!).
to nominate a dive: fill out this form ⬇️ or reply below!
🚨EXCLUSIVE for @inquirer.com: The NLRB is pursuing charges against Stephen Starr over union-busting allegations at his D.C steakhouse St. Anselm.
The charges allege Starr interrogated an employee about their union involvement and promised improved benefits in exchange for votes against the union.
The charges allege Starr interrogated an employee about their union involvement and promised improved benefits in exchange for votes against the union.
Stephen Starr to face union-busting charges brought by the National Labor Relations Board
The investigation covers a set of complaints union Unite Here Local 25 filed on behalf of St. Anselm workers, who alleged Starr himself made promises and threats that muddied that organizing efforts.
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December 3, 2025 at 11:27 PM
🚨EXCLUSIVE for @inquirer.com: The NLRB is pursuing charges against Stephen Starr over union-busting allegations at his D.C steakhouse St. Anselm.
The charges allege Starr interrogated an employee about their union involvement and promised improved benefits in exchange for votes against the union.
The charges allege Starr interrogated an employee about their union involvement and promised improved benefits in exchange for votes against the union.
the holiday bars are hitting philly — and this year’s include a decked out mini golf course, throwback movies inside a casino, and a swanky hotel lobby bar from high street.
i rounded up all the ones worth going to for @inquirer.com:
i rounded up all the ones worth going to for @inquirer.com:
Philly is in festive mode: The holiday bars are here.
18 holiday pop-up bars, from mini-golf courses with greased North Poles to private cabins and a Christmas tree cocktail tower.
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November 25, 2025 at 5:48 PM
the holiday bars are hitting philly — and this year’s include a decked out mini golf course, throwback movies inside a casino, and a swanky hotel lobby bar from high street.
i rounded up all the ones worth going to for @inquirer.com:
i rounded up all the ones worth going to for @inquirer.com:
Want to set up some tables and chairs on the sidewalk outside of your restaurant in Philly? It could take years, an architect, and a lot of $$$.
New legislation proposed in City Council could remove one step from the already messy process and add significantly more space primed for outdoor dining.
New legislation proposed in City Council could remove one step from the already messy process and add significantly more space primed for outdoor dining.
It can take two years for a restaurant to get approved for outdoor dining. One Philly councilmember is trying to make it easier
Councilmember Rue Landau introduced legislation to expand areas where sidewalk cafes can exist without a special zoning ordinance.
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November 20, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Want to set up some tables and chairs on the sidewalk outside of your restaurant in Philly? It could take years, an architect, and a lot of $$$.
New legislation proposed in City Council could remove one step from the already messy process and add significantly more space primed for outdoor dining.
New legislation proposed in City Council could remove one step from the already messy process and add significantly more space primed for outdoor dining.
tired: letting philly mag call declare your business "philly's most disappointing new restaurant."
wired: rebranding as an all-day diner, lowering your prices, serving pancakes 'til 9 p.m.
welcome to the new percy, for @phillyinqfood.bsky.social
wired: rebranding as an all-day diner, lowering your prices, serving pancakes 'til 9 p.m.
welcome to the new percy, for @phillyinqfood.bsky.social
Percy rebrands to all-day diner after mixed reviews
The switch-up comes after spate of mixed reviews for the Forín's team's first restaurant, which will now serve pancakes, club sandwiches, and other diner classics until 9 p.m.
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November 17, 2025 at 8:26 PM
tired: letting philly mag call declare your business "philly's most disappointing new restaurant."
wired: rebranding as an all-day diner, lowering your prices, serving pancakes 'til 9 p.m.
welcome to the new percy, for @phillyinqfood.bsky.social
wired: rebranding as an all-day diner, lowering your prices, serving pancakes 'til 9 p.m.
welcome to the new percy, for @phillyinqfood.bsky.social
🚨 the la colombe cafes in philly have wifi now🚨
all locations except for the OG one in rittenhouse have internet, and it will NOT be turned off on weekends. big win for the WFH and little treat crowd.
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all locations except for the OG one in rittenhouse have internet, and it will NOT be turned off on weekends. big win for the WFH and little treat crowd.
full deets for @phillyinqfood.bsky.social here: share.inquirer.com/TTchDx
November 4, 2025 at 6:01 PM
🚨 the la colombe cafes in philly have wifi now🚨
all locations except for the OG one in rittenhouse have internet, and it will NOT be turned off on weekends. big win for the WFH and little treat crowd.
full deets for @phillyinqfood.bsky.social here: share.inquirer.com/TTchDx
all locations except for the OG one in rittenhouse have internet, and it will NOT be turned off on weekends. big win for the WFH and little treat crowd.
full deets for @phillyinqfood.bsky.social here: share.inquirer.com/TTchDx
Happy Halloween — and the end of pumpking season at the Philadelphia Zoo!
For @inquirer.com: I went behind the scenes of the zoo's iconic hippo and tortoise feedings, which involve organic restaurant-grade gourds from Riverwards Produce, naturally.
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For @inquirer.com: I went behind the scenes of the zoo's iconic hippo and tortoise feedings, which involve organic restaurant-grade gourds from Riverwards Produce, naturally.
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For the Philadelphia Zoo’s animals, pumpkin-feeding season is special
The Philadelphia Zoo doled out roughly 150 pumpkins to hippos, tortoises, primates, and vultures, among other animals.
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October 31, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Happy Halloween — and the end of pumpking season at the Philadelphia Zoo!
For @inquirer.com: I went behind the scenes of the zoo's iconic hippo and tortoise feedings, which involve organic restaurant-grade gourds from Riverwards Produce, naturally.
🎁 link:
For @inquirer.com: I went behind the scenes of the zoo's iconic hippo and tortoise feedings, which involve organic restaurant-grade gourds from Riverwards Produce, naturally.
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Tanghulu has hit the Philly area thanks to the Chums, a cat-themed yogurt shop (!!!) in Ardmore that sells the TikTok-famous Chinese street snacks for $5 a pop.
I tried Chums for @phillyinqfood.bsky.social, which also sells "dry yogurt" (yes, another trend) and excellent smoothies.
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I tried Chums for @phillyinqfood.bsky.social, which also sells "dry yogurt" (yes, another trend) and excellent smoothies.
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Inside Chums, a new Ardmore dessert shop that sells tanghulu and TikTok-inspired dry yogurt bowls
The cat-themed store draws students from the surrounding colleges and invokes a touch of froyo shop nostalgia.
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October 29, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Tanghulu has hit the Philly area thanks to the Chums, a cat-themed yogurt shop (!!!) in Ardmore that sells the TikTok-famous Chinese street snacks for $5 a pop.
I tried Chums for @phillyinqfood.bsky.social, which also sells "dry yogurt" (yes, another trend) and excellent smoothies.
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I tried Chums for @phillyinqfood.bsky.social, which also sells "dry yogurt" (yes, another trend) and excellent smoothies.
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Will the real pub burger please stand up?
I looked into r/philly's burgergate, where a flyer claiming Two Robbers was responsible for the nastiest burger known to man went viral. Turns out, it was a ketchup-coated smear campaign.
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I looked into r/philly's burgergate, where a flyer claiming Two Robbers was responsible for the nastiest burger known to man went viral. Turns out, it was a ketchup-coated smear campaign.
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![A photo of a reddit post in the R/Philly subreddit where a user posted a photo of a flyer with a photo of a crumbly, disintegrating burger patty on a unseeded bun. "Two Robbers pub burger," it reads. "This is literally the burger that came out on [on] Oct. 10, 2025."](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:m6bbvbbkigjfyu5deer2tfou/bafkreiazaeqcjo2nhaogfvfcobcoqjsfg5e2xsyuzx5da2tumxt2xvtkfy@jpeg)
October 27, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Will the real pub burger please stand up?
I looked into r/philly's burgergate, where a flyer claiming Two Robbers was responsible for the nastiest burger known to man went viral. Turns out, it was a ketchup-coated smear campaign.
🎁 link:
share.inquirer.com/waTpMD
I looked into r/philly's burgergate, where a flyer claiming Two Robbers was responsible for the nastiest burger known to man went viral. Turns out, it was a ketchup-coated smear campaign.
🎁 link:
share.inquirer.com/waTpMD
philly's first ever vampire beauty pageant was held at a heavy metal bar, naturally.
for @inquirer.com: meet Miss American Vampire, the only pageant to combine bloodsucking with the competitive spirit of Miss USA.
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for @inquirer.com: meet Miss American Vampire, the only pageant to combine bloodsucking with the competitive spirit of Miss USA.
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At Philly’s first and only vampire beauty pageant, contestants compete for cash and a chance to feel immortal
Held at Doom, 13 contestants donned their best vampiric drag as they waded through an interview and talent portion not unlike the one at Miss America.
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October 25, 2025 at 6:17 PM
philly's first ever vampire beauty pageant was held at a heavy metal bar, naturally.
for @inquirer.com: meet Miss American Vampire, the only pageant to combine bloodsucking with the competitive spirit of Miss USA.
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for @inquirer.com: meet Miss American Vampire, the only pageant to combine bloodsucking with the competitive spirit of Miss USA.
🎁 link: share.inquirer.com/xL01lY
For @inquirer.com: I chatted with Yun Fuentes — the chef behind Philly’s James Beard nominated Puerto Rican restaurant Bolo — about how he would spend a perfect day off in the city.
It involves lining up for Amy’s Pastellilos, buying comic books, and grocery shopping.
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It involves lining up for Amy’s Pastellilos, buying comic books, and grocery shopping.
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How to have a Perfect Philly Day according to Yun Fuentes, the James Beard Award-nominated chef behind Bolo
The acclaimed chef spends a rare Thursday off grocery shopping in the Italian Market, buying comics, and trying to beat crowds for his favorite pastelillos.
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October 18, 2025 at 5:31 PM
For @inquirer.com: I chatted with Yun Fuentes — the chef behind Philly’s James Beard nominated Puerto Rican restaurant Bolo — about how he would spend a perfect day off in the city.
It involves lining up for Amy’s Pastellilos, buying comic books, and grocery shopping.
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It involves lining up for Amy’s Pastellilos, buying comic books, and grocery shopping.
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