Check, Please! Philly Archive
Comfort and Floyd, El Chingon, Southwark
This week on Check, Please! Philly we talk diner pancakes, sourdough tortillas, and Italian amuse bouche.
Air Date: November 20, 2025
Cafe Nhan, A Truck Called Sandoz, The Mercury Cafe
This week we try a contender for Philly’s best bowl of pho, a super casual, super flavorful West Philly sandwich truck, and a homey Delaware teahouse and cafe.
Air Date: November 13, 2025
Pizza by Elizabeths, Mom-Mom’s, The Dandelion
Three Check, Please! guests talk thin crust pizza in Delaware, perogies in Port Richmond, and British pub food in Rittenhouse.
Air Date: November 6, 2025
Vanilya, Harry’s Savoy Grill, Prime Fusion
We try fresh bagels, surf and turf, and panafrican flavors on this week's Studio 2/You Oughta Know crossover episode.
Air Date: October 30, 2025
White Yak, Casa Mexico, Nunzio
Kae Lani talks to three guests about Tibetan momos, Mexican barbacoa, and an elevated Jersey red sauce joint.
Air Date: October 23, 2025
Doro Bet, Dog and Bull, Enswell
Three Philly foodies try a chicken joint with a cult following, a bombastic brewpub, and an all-day coffee and cocktails spot.
Air Date: October 16, 2025
Sky Cafe, Under the Moon, Chabaa Thai Bistro
Three guests try Indonesian comfort classics in South Philly, globally-inspired tapas in Lambertville, and a modern Thai kitchen in Manayunk.
Air Date: May 1, 2025
Carbon Copy, Tuna Bar, Snuff Mill
This week, our Check, Please! guests try Carbon Copy, Tuna Bar, and Snuff Mill!
Air Date: April 24, 2025
Sofi’s Corner Cafe, Sorrentino’s Pasta + Provisions, DuBu
Our Check, Please! guests sit down at the table with Kae Lani to talk about Sofi’s Corner Cafe, a super cozy French-Moroccan cafe in Ce ...
Air Date: April 17, 2025
Fiore, Abyssinia, Cafe Carmela
Three locals sit down with host Kae Lani Palmisano and talk about their favorite restaurants in the Philly area. First up, Fiore is a cas ...
Air Date: April 10, 2025
The Clam Tavern, Le Cavalier, Terakawa
This week, our Check, Please! guests try The Clam Tavern, a beloved neighborhood seafood bar in Clifton Heights; Le Cavalier, a showstopp ...
Air Date: April 3, 2025
Sulimay’s, Mish Mish, Stargazy
Three guests try a Fishtown diner, a breezy wine bar, and a British pie shop.
Air Date: November 15, 2024
Sophie’s Kitchen, Flannel, The Pub
Guests try a family-run Cambodian spot, a southern brunch spot, and a retro steakhouse.
Air Date: November 7, 2024
Primary Plant Based, Le Virtu, La Carreta
Three guests try vegan global flavors, an Abruzzi date-night spot, and a Jersey taco truck.
Air Date: October 31, 2024
Jay’s Steak, Rosemary, Suya Suya
Three locals talk cheesesteaks, suburban date-nights, and Nigerian street food.
Air Date: October 24, 2024
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