Philadelphia, PA
- Four Philadelphia chefs, and one restaurant were nominated today for the 2020 James Beard Award. America’s most sought after honor for chefs, restaurants, journalists, authors, and other food and beverage professionals.
Philadelphia 2020 James Beard Foundation Nominees
Kalaya, Philadelphia, nominated for The Best New Restaurant.
Marc Vetri, Philadelphia, was selected for Outstanding Chef.
Three Philadelphia Chefs were nominated for Best Chef.
- Nicholas Elmi, Laurel, Philadelphia
- Rich Landau, Vedge, Philadelphia
- Cristina Martinez, South Philly Barbacoa, Philadelphia
Because of the devastation, COVID-19 continues to have on the food and beverage community, the Foundation has decided to delayed both the Media and Restaurant & Chef Awards Ceremonies. The Media Award winners will now be announced by way of a press release on Wednesday, May 27, and The Restaurant & Chef Award winners on Friday, September 25, 2020, from Chicago, via a live twitter feed.
Philadelphia Le Dîner en Blanc 2019 at Boathouse Row - More than 6,000 guests descended upon the iconic Philadelphia Boathouse Row for the 8th Philadelphia Le Dîner en Blanc 2019. Marking the eighth year in a row for The City of Brotherly Love and the largest Dîner en Blanc gathering in the country so far this year as guest explored one of the city's most iconic landmarks while mingling among fellow Philadelphians dining.
The Grande Salle at The Met Philadelphia 
- The Grande Salle at The Met Philadelphia is a magnificently renovated 3,400-square-foot trendy lounge area, opened on April 3 for pre-event and post-event socialization as well as private occasions. The Grande Salle consists of a 360-degree, marble, bar-top in the middle of the room, in addition to waiter/waitress service in which guests may dine on high top tables or even booths.
Jim Pappas - The Philadelphia Cheesesteak Guy - 
Hi, my name is Jim Pappas, and I have ingested Hundreds of completely different cheesesteaks in just one year. This past year, on May 16, 2018, I launched the website Philadelphia Cheesesteak Adventure to uncover the ultimate Philadelphia cheesesteak.
