Food & Drink
Tipsy Scoop is bringing the buzz to the Rittenhouse ice cream scene
Thanks to tough Pa. liquor laws, getting the store to Philly was no small feat.
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Can Philadelphia restaurants reduce overeating by offering small portions?
As more people take drugs to reduce their appetite and lose weight, including GLP-1s, some restaurants are beginning to offer smaller portions.
5 hours ago
Some Philly restaurants are prepping to add a mandatory 20% service charge during the World Cup
The Pennsylvania Restaurant & Lodging Association said businesses should consider a 20% hospitality fee as international tourism ramps up this summer.
1 week ago
It took 10 years for the children's museum to raise the money to replace its 19th-century marble floors.
1 week ago
Listen 1:49What’s the best free restaurant bread in Philly? We asked and you answered
After The Atlantic’s Caity Weaver dubbed Parc’s cranberry walnut loaf the best complimentary bread in America, we surveyed Philadelphians to see if she got it right.
2 weeks ago
‘A full sensory experience’: Reading Terminal crowned America’s Best Public Market, per USA Today
Philly’s historic market celebrated the victory with a visit from the mayor, a flash mob and free cookies.
2 weeks ago
A Warminster food bank is turning spoiled produce into farm-fresh eggs. Here’s how
Unfit for pantry shelves, hundreds of pounds of produce are redirected to a Jamison farm, where the chickens’ “salad bar” curbs waste, cuts costs and helps fight hunger.
2 weeks ago
Listen 2:40Pa. is considering $900K to fund meals tailored to people’s chronic diseases and medical needs
Medically tailored meals are informed by dietitians who evaluate recipes and match them to nutrition needs for diabetes, cancer and other diseases.
2 weeks ago
Listen 2:08Should governments regulate unhealthy food like tobacco? Some Penn researchers say yes
This comes as more researchers, and even some lawyers and public officials, are comparing the harmful effects of ultra-processed food and tobacco.
3 weeks ago
Listen 2:57We’re asking readers about their favorite complimentary bread in the city and why.
3 weeks ago
So Many Cravings, So Few Rewards: Understanding How Dopamine Works
A discussion with NPR’s Michaeleen Doucleff about dopamine, and escaping the vicious cycle of chasing pleasure.
Air Date: April 16, 2026
Listen 49:34Running a kitchen at 21: Ocho Supper Club’s RJ Smith talks his Rittenhouse Hotel residency
Philly’s culinary wunderkind reflects on the rise of Ocho Supper Club, gaining local fame and what the future holds.
3 weeks ago
Why making friends feels hard – and what Philadelphians do about it
Making friends as an adult can be awkward. Even if you get an introduction, busy schedules often get in the way of nurturing a new connection. Here is what you can do.
Air Date: April 9, 2026 12:00 pm
Listen 51:46The Southeast Asian Market has returned to FDR Park. Here’s what to know
The beloved market of food and goods is open for the season. Here’s information on its hours, offerings and South Philadelphia history.
1 month ago
Wawa recalls store-branded drinks at some Philadelphia-area locations
The recall affects store-branded iced tea lemon, iced tea diet lemon, diet lemonade and fruit punch 16-ounce pints.
1 month ago
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