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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

DAY OF THE PUPPY: 24 Hours of Dog Friendly Bars & Restaurants In Philly With A Shelter Dog

March 24, 2016by Brion Shreffler Leave a comment

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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Bars, Dogs, Restaurants

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

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

An Ode To Haggis: A Robert Burns Day Dinner by Chef Brian Ricci of Brick and Mortar

January 20, 2016by Brion Shreffler Leave a comment

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 […]

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Chefs, Cooking, Restaurants

Chef Val Stryjewski Looks Set For Long Term Relationship After Landing At Prohibition Taproom

January 19, 2016by Brion Shreffler Leave a comment

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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Bar Food, Chefs, Restaurants

The Very Best of Food in Face in Philly (and Beyond) in 2015.

December 31, 2015by Brion Shreffler Leave a comment

Among the many things we have to be thankful for—not being homeless, our health, and the people in our lives who make getting out of bed worthwhile—there’s having the luxury […]

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Food, Restaurants

Michael Strauss, Co-owner of Taproom on 19th, Eyes A Barbecue Dream On The Horizon

December 30, 2015by Brion Shreffler 1 Comment

During a visit to Taproom on 19th, I spoke with Michael Strauss about the BBQ joint he plans on opening, his passion for BBQ, and the GoFundMe campaign he launched […]

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Cooking, Restaurants

The Drop-Off: Z Food Farm & Nomad Pizza On 7th St. In Philadelphia

November 27, 2015by Brion Shreffler Leave a comment

I stopped by Nomad Pizza on the last Thursday in October to meet up with Alan Zaback of Z Food Farms as he dropped off produce to Nomad pizzaiola Dan […]

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Farm to table, Restaurants

Philly Chef Tom McDonough Has Taken His Sandwich Talents To Florida With Soon-to-Open Flavor Palette

November 14, 2015by Brion Shreffler Leave a comment

Tom McDonough got his start in restaurants at the age of 18 working at Tony Luke’s in his native Northeast Philly. He worked there for a few years starting in […]

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Chefs, Cooking, Restaurants

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