My Loup
| Address | 1701 Locust Street |
|---|---|
| Map | View on Google Maps |
| Neighborhood | Rittenhouse Square |
| Website | Official site |
| Cuisine | French, French-Canadian |
| Price range | $$$ |
| Established | 2023 |
| Owner | Alex Kemp Roussy, Amanda Shulman |
My Loup is a French-Canadian restaurant at 1701 Locust Street near Rittenhouse Square, opened in May 2023 by chefs Alex Kemp Roussy and Amanda Shulman. Named one of the best new restaurants in America by The New York Times, Bon Appétit, and Eater, My Loup was ranked #8 on Food & Wine's list of the 15 best restaurants in the nation and was a James Beard Award semifinalist for Best New Restaurant.
History
[edit | edit source]My Loup opened in May 2023, quickly becoming one of Philadelphia's most celebrated new restaurants. The name comes from Amanda Shulman's nickname for her husband and co-chef Alex Kemp Roussy—"Loup," French for "wolf."
Chef Roussy's background in Quebec infuses the menu with French-Canadian influences rarely found in Philadelphia, while Shulman brings her experience running the popular Her Place Supper underground dining series.
Recognition
[edit | edit source]My Loup has earned remarkable acclaim in its short existence:
- #8 on Food & Wine's Top 15 Restaurants in the Nation (2025)
- James Beard Award semifinalist: Best New Restaurant (2024)
- The New York Times 50 Best Restaurants in the United States (2023)
- Eater: One of 12 Best New Restaurants in the Nation
- Bon Appétit: 20 Best New Restaurants of 2024
- Amanda Shulman: James Beard finalist for Emerging Chef
Menu & Approach
[edit | edit source]My Loup offers a distinctive take on French cuisine:
- French-Canadian influence — Quebec traditions inform the menu
- Lighter touch — Refined but not heavy
- Daily changes — Menu evolves based on ingredient availability
- Flexibility — Order small plates at the bar or commit to a full meal
- Plateau fruits de mer — The showstopping seafood tower
The atmosphere balances sophistication with warmth, reflecting the chef-owners' vision of hospitality.
Schedule
[edit | edit source]Unusually for a hot restaurant, My Loup is closed on weekends. Chefs Roussy and Shulman intentionally designed their schedule to maintain work-life balance—a rarity in the restaurant industry.
Key Details
[edit | edit source]| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Address | 1701 Locust Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103 |
| Neighborhood | Rittenhouse Square |
| Price Range | $$$ ($60–90 typical) |
| Reservations | Recommended; book via Resy |
| Note | Closed weekends |
| Good For | Date night, Food enthusiasts, Special occasions |
Getting There
[edit | edit source]- Walking — Corner of 17th and Locust, one block from Rittenhouse Square
- SEPTA Subway — Walnut-Locust Station (Broad Street Line)
- SEPTA Bus — Routes 9, 12, 21
See Also
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External Links
[edit | edit source]- Official Website
- Reservations (OpenTable)