
Food & Drink
10 Philadelphia semifinalists named for the 2024 James Beard Awards
The finalists will be announced in April, with the award ceremony held in Chicago in June.
2 years ago
It’s a new start for the Barroso family, after emigrating from a Cuban hometown with links to Pennsylvania.
2 years ago
Bullying on the Rise, Disappearing Pay Phones, Why We Love (or Hate) Spicy Foods
Incidents of bullying and harassment are at an all-time high at schools across New Jersey. Also, where have all the pay phones gone? And, our differing tolerance for spice.
Air Date: January 24, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 49:30Black N Brew cafe facing relocation after 17 years on Passyunk Ave
Owners Colleen DeCesare and Jennifer Kaufman claim they’re being asked for rent they insist has been paid in full.
2 years ago
Boil water advisory lifted for parts of Montgomery County
Pennsylvania American Water reported that the issue was resolved and chlorine levels have returned to normal.
2 years ago
New Jersey governor eases restrictions on breweries in the state
Breweries, distilleries, and other companies can now also manufacture up to 300,000 barrels a year.
2 years ago
N.J. congressman wants the FDA to inspect baby food and infant formula
N.J. Congressman Frank Pallone unveils a plan to have mandatory testing and inspections of all baby food and formula.
2 years ago
Listen 1:03Starbucks finally moving forward with ‘community store’ in North Philly
The long-delayed plans for a different kind of cafe seem to be back on track after fizzling out during the pandemic.
2 years ago
Reinventing Yourself, A Visit From Weckerly’s Ice Cream, Eagles End in Disaster
What does it take to make the perfect ice cream flavor? Plus, why a change in career, life goals and priorities is possible at any age. And, Eagles' NFL season embarrassment.
Air Date: January 16, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 49:41North Philly gourmet corn maker dreams of Jersey Shore boardwalk business
One North Philly native decided to become a student in the culinary land of corn — and she’s not afraid to make corny jokes about it.
2 years ago
Listen 1:06Summer EBT program expands food assistance to students across the Delaware Valley
“The people we serve talk about having more month than money,” said Philabundance CEO, as USDA moves to make summer EBT program a permanent fixture.
2 years ago
Salvadoran food truck serves pupusas, tacos and baleadas by the busload
Grocery store owner and cook Jose Limus is expanding with an eye-catching enterprise on 12th and Spring Garden.
2 years ago
WellFed: the sister-owned service delivering healthy meals across Philly
Delivering healthy meals across Philadelphia, Adrianna Hecht and Laurenza Giosa are planning an expansion for their WellFed brand in 2024.
2 years ago
Hershey sued for $5M over missing ‘cute’ face on Reese’s Peanut Butter Pumpkins
The lawsuit claims the packaging shows "explicit carved out artistic designs" that the chocolate inside doesn't have.
2 years ago
Philly bakery prepping hundreds of Rosca de Reyes for Three Kings’ Day
Amigos Bakery’s five locations expect big crowds Saturday picking up the traditional sweet bread with a surprise inside.
2 years ago