White pie
$, Pizza, Reservations, Port Richmond
"This is the best pizza in the city, by far. It doesn’t matter if it’s just sauce and cheese or loaded with toppings because the amazing thin crust is what makes the pie."
ChefChip Roman
Philadelphia
Accolades
- Nominee for Rising Star ChefJames Beard Foundation
- 10 Best New Restaurants (Mica)GQ Magazine
- Nominee for Best Chef: Mid-AtlanticJames Beard Foundation
- 50 Best Places to Eat Right Now (Blackfish)Philadelphia magazine
- 3-Bell Review (Blackfish)Philadelphia Inquirer
- ChefsFeed WinnerOne of the Best Things to Eat in Philly
Where I Go Out
Sweet onion crêpe w/ white truffle
$$, Full Bar, Italian, Center City
"This is such a simple dish, but it's so good that you'll want to eat it everyday. In fact, I used to eat it everyday when I worked there. The truffle fondue is a really indulgent part of the dish, but it really takes it to the next level."
Yosedofu
$$$$, Happy Hour, Sushi, Japanese, Full Bar, Center City East
"Your server literally makes the tofu at your table. They bring over this milky colored liquid then add nigari—a saltwater reduction rich in magnesium chloride that eventually causes the liquid to firm up—and you’re left with something delicious that has such a silky texture. Cool to eat, but even cooler to watch it being made."
Pizza steak
$$, Sandwiches, Passyunk Square
"The King of Steaks has the best in the city. I love their pizza steak smothered in marinara sauce, onions, and mushrooms, which is a twist on the usual whiz (wit or wit-out onions) that everyone always gets."
Sushi
$$$, Japanese, Sushi, Chestnut Hill
"Every fish Osaka serves is always super fresh, tasting like they just caught it and brought it in just for you. It’s such an underrated spot, and the people who run the place are great, too."
Phở chín nac
$, Vietnamese, Passyunk Square
"The crystal clear broth is so tasty, and the brisket is always tender. A bowl of it is under $7, too! You really can’t beat it."