The Philadelphia Inquirer is taking a major leap forward in its live journalism this fall with the inaugural Inquirer Food Festival coming to The Fillmore on Nov. 15.
The full day of programming — a celebration of Philly’s bold flavors, live music and culinary culture — includes exclusive dishes from top restaurants and chefs, hands-on demos, discussions between journalists and food personalities, live bands, podcasts, and other one-of-a-kind performances.
The Inquirer Food Festival is the latest in a number of enhancements The Inquirer has made to its food coverage, according to Food Editor Margaret Eby.
“We’re about to publish the second edition of The 76, our annual guide to Philly’s essential restaurants,” Eby said. “We also recently brought on a new food writer, former chef Kiki Aranita; we debuted a new Instagram account, @phillyinqfood, and we revamped our Food home page to highlight our team’s most important stories, food maps, social videos, and our restaurant finder. And we’re continuing to grow. Philadelphia has one of the most vibrant, creative culinary scenes in the country, and we’re thrilled to cover it all.”
The Inquirer Food Fest Restaurants
…with more being added soon!
The Inquirer Food Fest brings together top Philadelphia chefs for exclusive collaborations and off-menu dishes.
- a.kitchen: Chef Eli Collins
- Amá: Chef Frankie Ramirez
- Baby’s Kusina + Market: Chefs Tam Dang and Raquel Villanueva Dang
- Bastia: Chef Tyler Akin
- Black Dragon Takeout: Chef Kurt Evans
- Bolo: Chef Yun Fuentes
- Càphê Roasters: Chef Kevin Huynh
- Doro Bet: Chefs Mebruka Kane and Hayat Ali
- El Chingón: Chef Carlos Aparicio
- Fiorella: Chef Matt Rodrigue
- Friday Saturday Sunday: Chef Chad Williams and Hanna Williams
- Gabriella’s Vietnam: Chef Thanh Nguyen
- Habibi Supper Club: Chef Miled Finianos
- Honeysuckle: Chefs Omar Tate and Cybille St.Aude-Tate
- Kampar: Chef Ange Branca
- Mawn: Chef Phila Lorn
- My Loup: Chef Alex Kemp
- Pietramala: Chef Ian Graye
- Rice & Sambal: Chef Diana Widjojo
- Scampi: Chef Liz Grothe
- Ulé: Chef Timothy Dearing
Food Fest Bakeries
From flaky, savory croissants to glittery, tiered cakes, taste what star pastry chefs are baking up just for The Inquirer Food Fest.
- Downtime Bakery: Chef Dayna Evans and Sam Carmichael
- Dreamworld Bakes: Chef Ashley Huston
- Feels Like Sunday: Chef Siobhan McKenna
- Flakely: Chef Lila Colello
- Majdal Bakery: Chef Kenan Rabah
- Mighty Bread: Chef Chris DiPiazza
- Party Girl Bake Club: Chef Mallory Valvano
Connect with The Inquirer Food Fest
To learn more about The Inquirer Food Festival and to buy tickets, visit foodfest.inquirer.com/.
Nov. 15, 2025, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
The Fillmore | 29 E Allen St, Philadelphia, PA 19123
Info: foodfest@inquirer.com