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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
The history is documented on the walls with newspaper clippings of the events. As Baldino puts it, “blown up twice and still here.”<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
The bar area features comfort staples like pork sandwiches and ribs.<\/p>\n
In the back the chef team has created a seafood menu that continues the long traditions of Italian eateries of South Philadelphia’s past.<\/p>\n
Baldino grew up in the neighborhood and is determined to keep that slice of history alive at Bomb Bomb Bar and Grill.<\/p>\n
Bomb Bomb Bar and Grill | Facebook | Instagram<\/p>\n
1026 Wolf Street, Philadelphia, PA 19148<\/p>\n
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