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Is The Continental Still Open? Update (Philadelphia, PA)

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As of September 2026, The Continental is listed open on continentalmidtown.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

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What the source shows: A direct check of continentalmidtown.com on 2026-09-08 showed a 2026-09-07 last-modified date, 2026 copyright, current hours, and a working ordering widget, indicating the restaurant was operating.

  • Season / episode Season 4, Episode 7
  • Address 1801 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
  • Current name The Continental Mid-Town

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What happened after Best Thing I Ever Ate?

Best Thing I Ever Ate featured The Continental in the episode 'With Chopsticks,' part of the show's look at dishes eaten by hand with chopsticks. The Continental Mid-Town is an eclectic small-plates restaurant at 1801 Chestnut Street in Philadelphia's Center City, spread across three distinct levels, according to the restaurant's own website. The site describes the concept as having delighted guests with an imaginative, playful menu for more than two decades. A check of continentalmidtown.com found the page last modified 2026-09-07, with a 2026 copyright notice, current hours listed -- including Friday brunch 11:30am-3pm and dinner Monday through Thursday 5-10pm -- and a working online ordering widget. Those details indicate The Continental Mid-Town was operating as of that check. No name change, relocation, or ownership change was found in the sources reviewed.

Featured on Best Thing I Ever Ate

Season / episode
Season 4, Episode 7
Original air date
Not confirmed
Episode title
With Chopsticks
What was featured
eclectic small-plates restaurant on three levels
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
The Continental

Frequently asked questions

Is The Continental still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, The Continental is listed open on continentalmidtown.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What happened to The Continental after Best Thing I Ever Ate?

Best Thing I Ever Ate featured The Continental in the episode 'With Chopsticks,' part of the show's look at dishes eaten by hand with chopsticks. As of September 2026, The Continental is listed open on continentalmidtown.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What is The Continental called now?

Now: The Continental Mid-Town (formerly The Continental). As of September 2026, The Continental is listed open on continentalmidtown.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Where is The Continental located?

1801 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Best Thing I Ever Ate featured The Continental?

Season 4, Episode 7 of Best Thing I Ever Ate. The episode is titled “With Chopsticks”.

What do reviews say since Best Thing I Ever Ate?

No name change, relocation, or ownership change was found in the sources reviewed. We summarise what dated sources report; we do not publish our own rating.

Is The Continental still using the Best Thing I Ever Ate menu or branding?

The site describes the concept as having delighted guests with an imaginative, playful menu for more than two decades. Anything newer than our last check on September 7, 2026 may not be reflected here.

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Visit info

Address
1801 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Venue type
restaurant
Official website
continentalmidtown.com

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