Kae Lani Palmisano

Kae Lani Palmisano is the food editor at Philadelphia magazine. She is also the Emmy Award-winning host of WHYY’s Check, Please! Philly and the writer and host of WHYY’s digital series Delishtory. Through her work, she shares her curiosity and appreciation for one of the country’s most vibrant culinary scenes with readers and viewers throughout the Philadelphia region. But for Kae Lani, a meal is more than just a review — it’s a story. Whether she’s reporting on local restaurants or documenting the journey food takes to get to the plate, Kae Lani is a storyteller at heart, dedicated to uncovering the history and humanity behind every bite.