Check, Please! Philly Archive
Our guests try vegan in Jersey, a French BYO, and a Philly-style sandwich spot.
Air Date: October 17, 2024
Mawn, Chef Reeky, Chengdu Famous Food
This week, a Cambodian noodle spot, a quirky vegan joint, and a Szechuan hole-in-the-wall.
Air Date: October 10, 2024
Meetinghouse, Omegas, La Esperanza
Guests try a neighborhood pub, a jazzy soul food spot, and a Jersey Mexican joint.
Air Date: October 3, 2024
Bardea, Dim Sum Garden, Twisted Tail
Kae Lani Palmisano and three locals recommend their favorite Italian in Wilmington, dim sum in Chinatown, and live music bar in Philadelp ...
Air Date: November 9, 2023
El Mezcal Cantina, Momoyama, Mike’s BBQ
Kae Lani Palmisano and guests discuss ramen, barbecue, and Mexican pizza. ...
Air Date: November 2, 2023
Cry Baby Pasta, Cantina Feliz, The Ways Brewery
Kae Lani and guests chat about fresh pasta, fun tacos, and local beers. ...
Air Date: October 26, 2023
Tomo, Middle Child Clubhouse, Jerry’s Bar
Kae Lani and guests get together to discuss vegan sushi, inventive cocktails, and jazz brunch. ...
Air Date: October 19, 2023
Gabriella’s Vietnam, Irie Entree, Cake
Kae Lani Palmisano is joined by three guests discussing where to find the best Vietnamese, Jamaican, and brunch spots in Philadelphia.
Air Date: October 12, 2023
Blue Corn, Khyber Pass, Hymie’s
Kae Lani and guests chat about freshly made tortillas at Blue Corn, po boys and vegan sandwiches at Khyber Pass Pub, and the classic pick ...
Air Date: November 18, 2022
Tattooed Mom, Bar Bombon, Spice Finch
Kae Lani and guests talk about the loaded tater tots at Tattooed Mom, the vegan tacos at Bar Bombon, and the kebabs and Mediterranean-ins ...
Air Date: November 10, 2022
Kae Lani and guests talk about the Sichuan spice at EMei, the French classics at Parc, and the elevated comfort food at SOUTH Restaurant ...
Air Date: November 3, 2022
Murph’s Bar, Oyster House, Autana
Kae Lani and guests chat about the Italian classics hidden behind the walls of Murph’s Bar, the range of fresh seafood at Oyster House, ...
Air Date: October 27, 2022
Kae Lani and guests chat about the Turkish pride and octopus at Stina Pizzeria, the perfection of onions in the Senegalese dishes at Youm ...
Air Date: October 21, 2022
Check, Please! Special Roundtable
Join us for a special conversation with titans of Philadelphia’s food scene, focused on the shifting tides in the restaurant industry a ...
Air Date: October 13, 2022
Little Fish, Dana Mandi & Bomb Bomb BBQ
Kae Lani and her guests discuss fresh seafood, hidden naan, and bomb BBQ.
Air Date: April 16, 2020
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