1. On Thursday, February 19, 2026 Philadelphia magazine  invited the public to Philadelphia Magazine’s Wine and Dine. The event allows guests to taste dishes from top local restaurants hand-selected by Philadelphia magazine editors and highlighted on the 50 Best Restaurants list. This year’s event was held at the Kimmel Center and a portion of proceeds will benefit Philabundance.  Philly Mag team Lauren Molino, Danielle Gorenmeyer, Kris Flynn, Alexandra Campanaro and TV Host and Style Expert Jen Su paused for a photo during the event.

2. Karen Cox paused for a photo with the ”Meet and Great” girls!

3.  Pan and Kevin Mahoney attended the event.

4. Nikki Fox, Debbie Kenney, Bev Carrano and Brenda Heffelfinger had a ”Girls Night Out” at the Philly Mag event. 

5. Specializing in medical-grade treatments for anyone who wants to look and feel their best. Ari Blanc’s team of highly-trained aesthetic experts help you prioritize yourself through prevention, maintenance and a whole lot of self-care. Ari Blanc Medical Spa of Philadelphia’s treatment products were on display during the event.

7. Barry and Crystal Turner and Vince and Roberta Pipito attended the event. 

8. Jamie Shenker, Jordan Price and Laura Swartz shared a moment at the event. 

9. Jenn Mikos and Michelle Bach, General Manager, Restaurant Associates at Longwood Gardens,  enjoyed visiting the Editors Table!

10. Early access benefits included the ability to taste of a selection of wines from around the world not offered during general admission, the chance to be amongst the first to sample dishes from top local chefs and restaurants, and access to the private VIP Lounge featuring premium samplings and an exclusive chef’s tasting experience.  Philadelphia Magazine editorial editors Shaunice  Ajiwe, Kristen Schott,  Bradford Pearson and Kris Flynn gathered for a photo at the entrance to the VIP  Lounge.

11. Samantha Buchen, Brittany Moshen, Rachel Gendelman and Samantha Schwartz toasted the event.

12, Kyle Abella and Samantha Schwartz

13.Brian Bernick and Caidu Sakmo gave a ”thumbs Up” to the products and food at the event!

14. George Duffield brought Tyler Prime as his guest to the event.

15. Stacy Ruderman, Nicole Belevich and Alexandra Lahurd enjoyed the food and drink at the event.

16. Laura Wiliams and Eva Fay loved the Philly Mag food scene!

On Thursday, February 19, 2026 Philadelphia magazine editor Christy Lejeune and Food Editor Kae Lani Palmisano invited the public to Philadelphia Magazine’s Wine and Dine. The event allows guests to taste dishes from top local restaurants hand-selected by Philadelphia magazine editors and highlighted on the 50 Best Restaurants list. This year’s event was held at the Kimmel Center. A portion of proceeds will benefit Philabundance.

ldMore than 1,200 people attend the event annually

WHEN

Thursday, February 19, 2026

6:00-9:00 p.m. with a general admission ticket

5:00-9:00 p.m. with a VIP ticket

WHERE

Ensemble Arts Philly – Kimmel Center

Located at 300 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102

Commonwealth Plaza

DETAILS

The event takes place from 6 to 9 p.m. for general admission ticket holders, with VIP ticket holders entering at 5 p.m. The VIP Lounge is presented by Land Rover Cherry Hill. Benefits include early access to the event while receiving a more intimate experience with the winemakers and chefs, the ability to taste of a selection of wines from around the world not offered during general admission, the chance to be amongst the first to sample dishes from top local chefs and restaurants, and access to the private VIP Lounge featuring premium samplings and an exclusive chef’s tasting experience. VIP tickets also come with complimentary valet parking.

Participating restaurants and purveyors include: 1906 at Longwood Gardens, Amy’s Pastelillos, Attico Rooftop Bar & Restaurant, Banshee, Bolo, The Cake Vault, Center City Pretzel, Classic Cake, Cloud Cups, Di Bruno Bros., El Chignon Philly, El Merkury, Forsythia, Giuseppe & Sons, June BYOB, Korea Taqueria, La Baja by Chef Dionicio Jimenez, Little Walter’s, Loch Bar, Midnight Pasta by Natalia, The Prime Rib at Live Casino Philadelphia, Prunella, Randall’s Restaurant at The Legacy Club, REUBY, Rhythm & Spirits, Sahbyy Food, Sang Kee Peking Duck House, South Philly Barbacoa/Casa Mexico, Square 1682, Sri’s Company, Stina, Tavern on Camac, Via Locusta, White Yak and Wine Dive Rittenhouse.

Wine participants include: 1852 Vineyards, Angels Ink, Auburn Road Vineyards, Avia, Barone Fini, Black Stallion, Blanchard Perez, Bogle, Bread + Butter, Cantina Zaccagnini, Chaddsford, The Crossings, Double Diamonds, Duckhorn, Decoy, Famille Perrin, Fess Parker, Francis Ford Coppola Diamond, Josh, Josh Reserve,  Juggernaut, Kerr Cellars, La Vieille Ferme, Lingua Franca Avni, Marques de Caceres Crianza, Mazza Wines, Mural City Cellars, Miraval, Napa, Paolo Saracco, Prisoner, Ravel & Stitch, Robert Mondavi, Ruggeri, Saldo, Studio by Miraval, Unshackled, Varvaglione, Villadoria, Wente and more.

Attico Rooftop, conveniently located across Broad Street, will host an after-party for all attendees.

The event is presented by Philadelphia magazine and sponsored by PNC Private Bank, Ari Blanc Medical Spa, Attico Rooftop, DiBruno Bros., Land Rover Cherry Hill, Martin County Florida, Polar, Randall’s, Visit Montgomery, Wagyu Sommelier.

Guests will enjoy live entertainment from BVT Live and On It Productions and product giveaways while strolling through the iconic Kimmel Center space.

A portion of proceeds will benefit Philabundance.