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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

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

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

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 Taco: Braised Heirloom Baby Carrots & Mushrooms Over Savory Squash Purée

February 9, 2016by Brion Shreffler Leave a comment

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 […]

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Cooking, Farm to table, Recipes

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

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