Pizzeria Beddia in Fishtown landed No. 13 on 50 Top Pizza’s global list, joining elite pizzerias while owner Joe Beddia expands his reach overseas. The recognition highlights Philly’s growing culinary clout.

Two brothers plan Liguria Pizzeria, a New York‑style spot, on Frankford Avenue in Fishtown. Company filings list 1826 Frankford Ave as the future home.

Val's Lesbian Bar opened in Queen Village, returning a dedicated lesbian space to Philadelphia for the first time since 2021.

Tops has issued a Class I recall of Christopher Ranch 6‑ounce peeled garlic over refrigeration concerns. Customers can return affected bags for a full refund.

Chef Denise Gesek’s Insatiable blends refined coastal‑American plates with a neighborhood bar program in Point Breeze. Expect rotating seasonal dishes and a women‑focused cocktail list.

Viral PopUp Bagels opened Friday at Suburban Square in Ardmore, serving hot unsliced bagels and rotating schmears. Local franchisees say this is the start of a regional rollout.

7th Street Burger has leased 1518 Chestnut in Rittenhouse Square, taking over the former Amma's. The New York smash‑burger chain also has a Fishtown shop slated to open April 1.

Cookie Plug is opening a Bradford Plaza shop in West Chester with a March 28 grand opening, bringing oversized "thicc" cookies and ice‑cream sandwiches to the borough.

Aldi is recalling limited lots of Simply Nature frozen spinach bites after an FDA notice flagged possible rodent hair. The action affects select boxes sold in Maryland and Pennsylvania; customers are advised not to eat the product and can return it for a refund.

Sekela Kitchen, led by Marta Kebede, is joining Reading Terminal Market with Ethiopian breakfast staples and build-your-own bowls. An exact opening date is still TBA.

Forest & Main's Fishtown taproom now hosts Snack Shack, a chef collaboration with Dane DeMarco serving elevated snack food beside a rotating beer list.

Germantown restaurateurs behind A King’s Cafe will open Two Street Crab House on South Street, taking over the former Amazing Crab House space.

A former pro surfer turned pizzaiolo, Mason Lesser opened Marina's Pizza in Fishtown and is fermenting dough for two days and cooking pies at 600 degrees.