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We publish one print issue each semester and have a blog that's updated daily. To inquire about advertising, collaborating, or getting involved, send an email to [email protected]. We are always looking for new contributors in writing, photo, layout, and business.
Operating as usual
Happy last week of classes! If you ever find yourself in New York City during the summer, you must visit @ilcorallotrattoria! This restaurant in soho offers an amazing Italian cuisine. We ordered the Fettuccine pescatore and braised lamb shank with spinach on the side.
#pasta #lamb #dinner #italian #nycfood
The perfect birthday dinner for two at @vernickphilly with their tasting menu! Go give it a try! #food #phillyeats #tastingmenu
@renatas_kitchen shakshuka is my new favorite thing!😍😍 #phillyeats #brunch
For my fellow seafood lovers, the risotto al frutti di mare from La Viola is a must try! The arborio rice with seafood works perfectly with the light marinara sauce.
#risotto #seafood #italian #dinner #marinara
Rosy’s Taco Bar is perfect for a night out with friends! The nachos, tacos, and margaritas are delicious. Can’t wait to go back!
#tacos #philly #margarita #mexicanfood
Mark’s Off Madison offers the best smoked salmon and breakfast cocktails in NYC
#nyc #brunch #eats #nycfoodie #foodie #eggsbenedict
Enjoying the amazing rainbow trout from @louielouiephl ❤️ The salty smoked trout tastes perfectly with the sweet beetroot spaetzle!
#lunch #smokedtrout #beetroot #seafood
The best modern Indian brunch spot in Philly! @vedaphilly 🍸
#food #brunch #modernindian #bottomlessmimosas
Summer is just around the corner, so here is some snack board inspo for your summer picnics. What are you putting on your board?
#picnic #snackboard #charcuterieboard #fruit #summer
Missing Miami right about now. #phillyeats
Enjoying the amazing seafood paella from @boqueria in New York City! This classic is the perfect dish for sharing at gatherings with family and friends.
#paella #spanishfood #seafood #lunch #dinner
We love a @louielouiephl brunch moment. Still thinking about the Crème Brûlée French Toast and the Louie Burger
#brunch #cremebrulee #philly #bacon #burger
The best appetizers @citytapucity 😍😍 #phillyfoodscene #goodeats
If you ever find yourself in Carmel by the Sea, stop by @labicyclette_carmel for some melt-in-your-mouth gnocchi! 🫒🍸
If you’re a seafood and pasta lover, you have to try the Linguine alla Pescatore from @lafontanadellacitta. The white wine sauce with mussels, clams, shrimp, and calamari tastes amazing!
#philadelphia #pasta #dinner #seafood
A mini food dump from spring break! Enjoyed some yummy food in Cancun
#springbreak #cancun #dinner #fruit
Red beet hummus with pita @walnutstcafe Have u ever seen something prettier?!😍😍 #happyhour #goodeats #phillyfoodblogger
If you ever find yourself in San Juan… head to El Huevo Santurce for their “El Mañanero Clasico,” parcha mimosas, and dominos!
#brunch #puertoricobrunch #foodie #sanjuan #puertorico #eats
If you ever find yourself in London, remember to check out @gymkhanalondon for the best Indian food in town! We ordered the mango lassi, garlic naan, aloo chat, and duck egg bhurji. Everything was seasoned perfectly and tasted amazing!
#indianfood #naan #lassi #londoneats #lunch
Don’t we all love a little Renata’s brunch action?
#foodie #phillyeats #upenn #eats #brunch #waffles #breakfast
The best baos in town! Make sure to try @southgatephilly for some awesome Korean food! #bao #phillyeats #korean #koreanfood
Amazing lunch at @mareanyc in New York City 🍝 The red wine braised octopus and bone marrow fusilli was perfectly seasoned, and the manila clam, calamari, baby leek, garlic, and pepperoncino spaghetti was incredibly refreshing. Pasta is the absolute best here!
#pasta #fusilli #spaghetti #marea #lunch #nycfood
Little Nonna’s is the perfect dinner spot for pasta! The Campanelle Nero is a yummy mix of shrimp and capers with squid ink noodles🍝
#pastalover #dinnertime #seafood #phillyeats
The desserts at Gran Caffe L'Aquila do not disappoint. The gelato and cannoli were amazing
#philly #cannoli #dessert #gelato
Tacos are ALWAYS a good idea. If you are not @rosystacobar for dinner tonight what r u doing?😍😍 #tacoseveryday #phillyeats #goodeats
K’far’s Avocado Kubaneh Toast is the perfect brunch on sunny days that call for walks to Rittenhouse
#kfar #rittenhouse #foodie #phillyfoodie #upennfoodie #upenn #eats
The best gnocchi in town! @ambrosiabyob
The famous Spicy Rigatoni from Carbone will leave you thinking about it for months. The Dover Sole and Chocolate Praline Terrine are also amazing. If you’re in New York or Miami you must try.
#carbone #spicyrigatoni #pasta #italian #dinner
Enjoying the perfect brunch at @elephante in sunny Los Angeles. We ordered the ricotta hotcakes, vodka sauce pasta, and breakfast sandwich. If you ever need a go to spot for brunch/lunch, this is definitely the place to go!
#brunch #losangeles #pasta #vodkasauce #sandwich
A pitruco sausage pizza is the ultimate comfort meal this Valentine’s Day.
#pizza #foodie #phillyfoodie #pitruco #upenn #eats
Hi Penn students! To celebrate the re-opening of @kpodrestaurant, formerly known as Pod, we’ve teamed up with @starrrestaurants to give away a $100 gift card! To enter the raffle:
1. Like and re-share this post to your story
2. Tag three friends in the comments you’d share the gift card with
3: Follow @kpodrestaurant
The winner will be announced this Thursday, February 10th, but reservations for @kpodrestaurant are available now! Be one of the first to experience their new vibrant space, color changing K-Pop themed ‘pods’, creative twists on Korean American dishes, and a fun & unique beverage menu! (Did someone say Soju?)
Late night, date night, any night. You’re going to love it. #kpodrestaurant #pennappetit
For the perfect brunch, go to @sabrinascafe ! The pumpkin french toast, chocolate chip pancakes, and bacon were super tasty.
#pancakes #brunch #frenchtoast #cafe #bacon #breakfastfood #philly
Craving some pho because of the cold weather? Make your way to @nam.philly for a warm bowl of pho! #pho #vietnamesefood #food #phillyfoodie
If you ever find yourself in New York City, remember to go to @wokuni_nyc 🍣Enjoying the restaurant’s amazing Japanese cuisine, we got the Agedofu & Avocado Salad, Sake Hitsumabushi (King Salmon Don), and Kaisen Hitsumabushi (Assorted Seafood Sashimi Don).
#japanese #don #sashimi #dinner #seafood
Going to @neighborhoodramen should definitely be on your bucket list. The Old School Shoyu and Tantan ramen are excellent. You must check it out!
#ramen #noodles #dinner #philly #food #yummy
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