
Lifestyle
Food, sports, and things to do in the Philadelphia region
I swiped right on 4,000 people to discover how Philly dated in the year of COVID
Dates at Walmart, peeing in bushes and fetishes on Zoom.
4 weeks ago
2020 in the kitchen: The year we spent making, baking, frying and trying
Whether it was discovering new uses for pantry staples or learning to bake bread at home, many people got acquainted with their kitchens during the pandemic.
1 month ago
Kampar Kitchen is a new restaurant incubator that aims to elevate chefs from diverse backgrounds
The venture from Saté Kampar chef Ange Branca officially launches at the Bok in January.
1 month ago
New map lets you track Philly restaurant closings — and hopefully reopenings, too
“It hits a nerve to see it all in one place visually.”
2 months ago
We talk with Dr. Daniel Monti about the stresses caused by the pandemic, the impact on our bodies and minds, and healthful ways of coping.
Air Date: November 25, 2020 10:00 am
Listen 49:18Families and friends mourn loss of Thanksgiving traditions, seek new ones
Thanksgiving usually means gatherings and celebrating abundance. As the pandemic rules out crowded tables, Americans mourn missed traditions and build new ones.
2 months ago
Small turkeys are in demand as Americans downsize at Thanksgiving
As families across the U.S. scale back on how they celebrate the holiday, it's been a challenge for turkey producers as they figure out how to adapt to the changing market.
2 months ago
Grey Lodge and Bridgewater’s Pub closing for good as COVID restrictions strike key Philly beer bars
For both venues, the final blow was Philly’s latest ban on indoor dining.
2 months ago
A conversation with food writer John Birdsall about his new biography of culinary giant James Beard.
Air Date: October 20, 2020 10:00 am
Listen 49:46Center City restaurant Harper’s Garden grows outdoor dining setup with private greenhouses
With its 10 heated, individual greenhouses, Harper’s hopes to be able to keep their outdoor dining afloat through the wintry weather.
3 months ago
Rethinking the holidays: Traditions, change are on the table
If ever there were a year when people could use the comfort of a big holiday dinner, this is it. Yet in 2020, a joyful meal around a crowded table is a high risk situation.
3 months ago
Philly Orchestra’s first Black player’s final curtain call
Booker Rowe, the first African American to play with the Philly Orchestra, on his historic career and why the traditionally white world of classical music still has work to do
Air Date: October 15, 2020
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