PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — Joey Baldino took over Bomb Bomb Bar and Grill in the fall of 2025. A year later, it was honored by the New York Times as one of the best restaurants of 2026.
The South Philadelphia corner bar has a long history and Baldino is keeping those traditions alive while adding his elevated cuisine to the storied location.
Bomb Bomb got its name from the restaurant being bombed twice. The story dates back to its earliest days in the 1930s when a rival restaurant blew up the facade twice.
The history is documented on the walls with newspaper clippings of the events. As Baldino puts it, “blown up twice and still here.”
Joey Baldino has received accolades for his work with Collingswood BYO Zeppoli and his revitalization of the Palizzi Social Club. This latest project features his elevated Italian American cuisine in a an unassuming location.
The bar area features comfort staples like pork sandwiches and ribs.
In the back the chef team has created a seafood menu that continues the long traditions of Italian eateries of South Philadelphia’s past.
Baldino grew up in the neighborhood and is determined to keep that slice of history alive at Bomb Bomb Bar and Grill.
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