An American Story: Apolinar Sanchez of Le Virtù
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 […]
Category Archives: Chefs
Interview: How Han Chiang of Han Dynasty is Just Being Himself While Playing a Mob Boss
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 […]
New Dinner Series Supports Restaurants Who Stand In Solidarity With Undocumented Immigrants
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 […]
Snacks To Be Taken Lightly? Not At This Proposed Fishtown Coffee Bar. Here’s Your Chance To Preview.
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 […]
Interview With The Chef/Guide And The Director of Food Documentary, In Search Of Israeli Cuisine
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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