🚌 Is new Center City Greyhound station getting enough love?

🚌 Does Greyhound Need a Bigger Glow-Up?

The Philadelphia Parking Authority says it’s spending over $1 million to renovate and reopen the old Greyhound bus station in Center City, but a group of architects and planners say that’s not nearly enough. The Design Advocacy Group is urging the city to spend more to make the interior and surrounding block inviting, adding that “a fresh coat of paint, new ceiling tiles, and a sign that says ‘BUS’ won’t cut it.” [Billy Penn]

• Related: We asked Philadelphians how they commute around the city. [🎧 City Cast Philly]

💼 Housing Authority Cutting 20% of Workforce

The Philadelphia Housing Authority plans to lay off 260 workers beginning in January 2026 as it shifts to hiring contractors for maintenance work, rather than employing full-time trades union members. CEO Kelvin Jeremiah says the cuts won’t affect the agency’s $6.3 billion plan to aggressively expand its housing portfolio. [🔒 The Inquirer]

🫸 Should Councilmembers Have to Quit Before Running for Higher Office?

Voters have twice rejected a repeal of a city law requiring elected officials to quit before running for a different office, so Councilmember Isaiah Thomas is trying to hit the sweet spot by sponsoring a bill that would only drop the requirement for those running for state and federal positions. (Sen. John Fetterman may want to keep an eye on this proposal.) [Billy Penn, 🎧 City Cast Philly]

🏆 The Winners (and Losers) of the Philly Michelin Guide

The International Michelin Guide rated Philadelphia restaurants for the first time, handing a single golden star to three spots, a “bang for your buck” distinction for 10 restaurants, and general recommendations to 21 others. So, who won, who got snubbed, and what does the inaugural Michelin Guide mean for Philly’s food scene? [🎧 City Cast Philly]

Philadelphia has one of the hottest food scenes in the country — just ask The New York Times, which included not one but two Philly restaurants (Mawn and Meetinghouse) on its list of top 50 best restaurants in the U.S. this year. Plus, dozens of local spots are now part of the International Michelin Guide.

Since our culinary landscape is constantly growing and changing, we’re here to help you stay on top of it all. Here’s a recap of some of the Philly restaurants, bars, cafés, and other food spots that have recently opened.

November 2025

Uchi | 1620 Sansom St. (Rittenhouse)

"Uchi" is the Japanese word for home, and that sentiment is at the center of James Beard Award-winning chef Tyson Cole’s upscale restaurant. Cole opened the first location in Austin in 2003 and has since expanded to eight cities — with three more Uchi locations planned for 2026. The new Philly spot, led by Chef Ford Sonnenberg, is cozy and full of non-traditional Japanese dishes like Hama Chili in addition to some locally-inspired meals.

WineDive | 1534 Sansom St. (Rittenhouse)

A fateful fire soured the grapes at the original Wine Dive in 2022, along with sister restaurants owned by what was then Hawthorne’s Restaurant Group. Fast forwarding through delays and headaches, the group has evolved into Happy Monday Hospitality and brings back the wine-centric concept in a smaller space with an “old Hollywood meets Atlantic City” vibe and a killer lineup of accessible wines. There are daily specials, sweet treats, and the kitchen is open until 1 a.m.

Cerveau | 990 Spring Garden St. (Spring Arts District)

Recently opened inside a mixed-used building on Spring Garden Street, this casual bar and restaurant calls itself the grownup cousin of the now-closed Pizza Brain in Fishtown — ”cerveau” means brain in French. The space is modern and the menu touts creative takes on pizza, pasta, and tramezzini. There’s also a decent nonalcoholic lineup alongside bold wines and craft beer.

Chai Nashta | 4520 Baltimore Ave. (West Philly)

Like many of the businesses along Baltimore Avenue, the arrival of this Indian café had been delayed since last year. Thankfully, Chai Nashta is finally in soft launch mode with limited hours posted on its Instagram.

Fluffy Fluffy Dessert Cafe | 2201 Cottman Ave., Suite 113 (Northeast Philly)

The latest iteration of the Toronto-based restaurant is bringing its soufflé desserts (plus other breakfast and dinner options) to Northeast Philly. It features just about every sweet or savory breakfast dish you could ever want, and it all starts with the house-made soufflés available in 15 flavors.