Lifestyle
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.
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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.
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New map lets you track Philly restaurant closings — and hopefully reopenings, too
“It hits a nerve to see it all in one place visually.”
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
Listen 17:23The Daily coffee shop opens in the Divine Lorraine on North Broad
The cafe is the first of several entertainment concepts planned for the iconic landmark.
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Philly City Council wants to keep expanded outdoor dining options through 2021
“We still don’t know where COVID-19 will take us,” the bill’s sponsor, Allan Domb, said.
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Love or hate? Wawa’s new Sizzli boxes channel 1970s vibes
The monochromatic designs are part of a rebrand that features bright colors and a prominent goose.
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11 different Philly streets swap cars for outdoor dining this weekend
If you follow all the safety rules and wear a comfy sweater, it’s the perfect time for an open-air meal.
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