Recognizing Friday Saturday Sunday, a Philadelphia culinary gem specializing in new American cuisine, for being ranked sixteenth on North America's 50 Best Restaurants List.

Recognizing Friday Saturday Sunday, a Philadelphia culinary gem specializing in new American cuisine, for being ranked sixteenth on North America’s 50 Best Restaurants List. WHEREAS, The inaugural North America’s 50 Best Restaurants list was released, celebrating culinary excellence across Canada, the Caribbean, and the United States, showcasing the region’s diversity, creativity, and innovation in dining; and WHEREAS, A group of 300 chefs, restauranteurs, journalists, educators and experienced diners anonymously ranked the restaurants to highlight the most outstanding restaurants on the continent; and WHEREAS, The award ceremony took place on September 25, 2025, at Wynn Las Vegas, where the honorees were distinguished with red scarves and recognized for their remarkable contribution to the culinary arts; and WHEREAS, Philadelphia had three restaurants featured on the list, a testament to the City’s dynamic culinary landscape and rich cultural fabric. This kind of recognition comes at a pivotal moment, as Philadelphia prepares to take center stage for the nation’s Semi quincentennial celebration; and WHEREAS, Friday Saturday Sunday first opened its doors in 1973 as a weekend-only restaurant, beloved by the neighborhood; and WHEREAS, Chad and Hanna Williams purchased Friday Saturday Sunday in 2015 and renovated the space and the menu, offering expanded hours and an elevated and innovative culinary experience that combines French techniques with ingredients and ideas from the A…