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Interview: Gene Smirnov on Capturing Philly Dive Bars for a Gallery Show At Gravy Studio.

September 23, 2017by Brion Shreffler Leave a comment

How did this project come about? About a year and half ago I was approached by Philadelphia Magazine to photograph a variety of dive bars around the city. It was […]

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Philly’s Bright Yellow Creamery Naturally Draws From Experience & Two Special Ladies

July 3, 2017by Brion Shreffler 1 Comment

In a way reminiscent of how the bright orange of Josh Kim’s Spot Burgers food cart called to me in March of 2012 at 34th and Race (he now has […]

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Farmers Market, Ice Cream, Philadelphia, Uncategorized

An American Story: Apolinar Sanchez of Le Virtù

May 29, 2017by Brion Shreffler Leave a comment

Apolinar “Poli” Sanchez of South Philly’s Le Virtù shares his immigrant tale. Among other points, his story is notable in how it relates a very simple fact about immigration today—that […]

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Chefs, Cooking, Immigration, Philadelphia

Flow State CoffeeBar Finds A Home In Kensington

May 9, 2017by Brion Shreffler Leave a comment

  A September/October opening date is being targeted, as well as the addition of a coworking space in a year’s time. Back in July, I wrote about how the pastries […]

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Baking, Bar Food, Bars, Craft Coffee

Interview: How Han Chiang of Han Dynasty is Just Being Himself While Playing a Mob Boss

March 23, 2017by Brion Shreffler Leave a comment

I spoke with Han Chiang on how his daily “performance” as the outspoken owner of eight Han Dynasty locations has helped him slide seamlessly into the role of a mob […]

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Chefs, Philadelphia, Restaurants

New Dinner Series Supports Restaurants Who Stand In Solidarity With Undocumented Immigrants

February 27, 2017by Brion Shreffler Leave a comment

Returning The Support Dinners Start This Tuesday, February 28th at 7:30pm at American Sardine Bar. [UPDATE: Dates & locations for upcoming dinners will be posted at the end of this […]

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Bars, Chefs, Immigration, Philadelphia, Uncategorized

Back To The Old School–Sides of Dry Hanging Beef Return To Cappuccio’s Meats In South Philly

January 31, 2017by Brion Shreffler Leave a comment

Domenick Crimi, the GM of Cappuccio’s Meats in Philadelphia’s Italian Market, discusses how his parent’s shop recently returned to a practice they left 25 years ago. Having focused entirely on […]

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Butcher shop, Farm to table, Food, Uncategorized
Flow State CoffeeBar

Snacks To Be Taken Lightly? Not At This Proposed Fishtown Coffee Bar. Here’s Your Chance To Preview.

July 6, 2016by Brion Shreffler Leave a comment

A pastry chef with Michelin star cred wants you coming back for more than just the coffee. It’s hard to fault anyone for not getting overly excited upon hearing of […]

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Baking, Bar Food, Chefs

Breaking Down The Lao New Year Pop-Up Dinner Happening This Saturday At Asian Arts Initiative

May 6, 2016by Brion Shreffler Leave a comment

I spoke with Catzie Vilayphonh about her upcoming ‘Blessed’ Laos New Year Pop-Up dinner that she’s doing this Saturday with the duo [Chef Manila Southammazong and Chris Walkes], I Eat Lao Food, […]

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Food, Immigration, Pop-Ups

Interview With The Chef/Guide And The Director of Food Documentary, In Search Of Israeli Cuisine

March 25, 2016by Brion Shreffler Leave a comment

Ahead of the screening of the eye-opening documentary, In Search Of Israeli Cuisine, this Monday, March 28th at The Gershman Y as part of The Jewish Film Festival, I spoke with […]

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