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Philadelphia was last shut out in 2016. The next year, however, the city came roaring back with an impressive turnout of wins.

Shining a spotlight on local stories of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders making a difference around our region.

Chefs Harley Peet of Bas Rouge in Easton and Tony Conte of Inferno Pizzeria Napoletana in Darnestown are vying for Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic at the 2024 James Beard awards.

Fenwick Island restaurateur Matt Kern has joined the exclusive field of finalists for the James Beard Foundation’s annual awards. He is the first Delaware chef to do so.

Congratulations are in order to Jesse Ito, chef at Royal Sushi & Izakaya in Queen Village who is among five finalists in the running for the James Beard Foundation Awards's Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic category.

Philly has only one nominee for the James Beard Foundations Restaurant and Chef Awards, but three honorees in other categories.

In honor of the upcoming 50th anniversary of Best of Philly this August, we’re taking a monthly look back. This month: Chefs and restaurants!

Royal Izakaya's Jesse Ito discusses the power of apprenticeship, following in his father's footsteps, and creating a unique restaurant vibe. Opinions…

The James Beard Award Semifinalists list gives us a broader view of excellence in the Philadelphia dining scene.

From his "tiny little strip mall eatery," chef Matthew Kern was just named among the best chefs in the Mid-Atlantic by the James Beard Awards