DAY OF THE PUPPY: 24 Hours of Dog Friendly Bars & Restaurants In Philly With A Shelter Dog
Can you get me a dog to hang out with for a day that I can take drinking and grab some food with? And just like that, a somewhat flippant […]
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Talking Knife Sharpening & Selection With A Seasoned Philly Chef
Tuesday morning, Alex Garfinkel of AG Catering hosted a knife sharpening demo for several Philly chefs (and two food enthusiasts, including his friend Adam Elbaum) at Balboa, a row-home in Kensington […]
Philly Bar & Brewery Owner On Starting Local Chapter of National Women’s Beer Organization
I spoke with long-time Philly Beer Week board member Erin Wallace—owner of Old Eagle Tavern in Manayunk, Devil’s Den in South Philadelphia, and Barren Hill Tavern & Brewery in Lafayette […]
A Chef’s Journey: From El Salvador To Philadelphia With Jorge Chicas of Red Owl Tavern
I could break this interview up into two parts. The first half would be comprised of the success Chef Jorge Chicas has achieved in kitchens on both sides of the […]
Anatomy of a Taco: Braised Heirloom Baby Carrots & Mushrooms Over Savory Squash Purée
It all started with carrots. Tiny baby carrots that I was about to turn my nose up at the Rittenhouse farmers’ market. Thankfully, Dave Zaback of Z Food Farm saw […]
Justino Jimenez’s Spit-Roasted Tacos Al Pastor Return To South Philly & The Garage
About a year ago, I wrote about how Justino Jimenez preps for his al pastor tacos ahead of his first spot in the food cart at The Garage. At the […]
Talking Chicken & Waffle Pop-Ups, Cooking, & The Other Pursuits of Reuben “Big Rube” Harley
I spoke with Reuben “Big Rube” Harley about his fried chicken and waffle pop-ups—the latest of which is tonight, January 27th at Toast Philly cafe—and how his photography, work at […]
Anatomy of A Sandwich: The Pig Bomb & Pig Fillet at Prohibition Taproom
I stopped by Prohibition Taproom last Wednesday to check out the specials during Chef Val Stryjewki’s first week on the job and to talk about why, for a wondering chef, […]
An Ode To Haggis: A Robert Burns Day Dinner by Chef Brian Ricci of Brick and Mortar
I spoke with Chef Brian Ricci about this Thursday’s (1/21) Robert Burns Dinner at Brick and Mortar. Along with haggis and other specials that have been running since Tuesday, the […]
Chef Val Stryjewski Looks Set For Long Term Relationship After Landing At Prohibition Taproom
Last week, I spoke with Val Stryjewski a few days into his new role as head chef at Prohibition Taproom. We spoke about what both sides are bringing to the […]
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