Philly’s Bright Yellow Creamery Naturally Draws From Experience & Two Special Ladies
In a way reminiscent of how the bright orange of Josh Kim’s Spot Burgers food cart called to me in March of 2012 at 34th and Race (he now has […]
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Flow State CoffeeBar Finds A Home In Kensington
A September/October opening date is being targeted, as well as the addition of a coworking space in a year’s time. Back in July, I wrote about how the pastries […]
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 […]
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 […]
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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