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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

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
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

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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Chefs, Cooking

Talking Knife Sharpening & Selection With A Seasoned Philly Chef

March 16, 2016by Brion Shreffler Leave a comment

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 […]

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Chefs

A Chef’s Journey: From El Salvador To Philadelphia With Jorge Chicas of Red Owl Tavern

February 19, 2016by Brion Shreffler Leave a comment

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 […]

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Chefs, Immigration, Restaurants

Justino Jimenez’s Spit-Roasted Tacos Al Pastor Return To South Philly & The Garage

January 29, 2016by Brion Shreffler 1 Comment

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 […]

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Chefs, Food, Pop-Ups

Talking Chicken & Waffle Pop-Ups, Cooking, & The Other Pursuits of Reuben “Big Rube” Harley

January 27, 2016by Brion Shreffler Leave a comment

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 […]

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Chefs, Food, Pop-Ups

Anatomy of A Sandwich: The Pig Bomb & Pig Fillet at Prohibition Taproom

January 23, 2016by Brion Shreffler Leave a comment

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, […]

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Chefs, Restaurants, Sandwiches

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