Food & Drink
5-year Temple study aims to boost Philly students’ participation in free breakfast and lunch
To start the 5-year, NIH-funded study, researchers will collect feedback directly from students, something they say doesn’t usually happen.
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Aug. 31 - Sept. 3: Aerosmith in Philly, Sting in N.J., Arts and Jazz Fest in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.
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Listen 4:18James Patterson’s Philly Thriller, Making Your Harvest Last, User-Friendly Transit
We'll talk with James Patterson about his new release, Lion and Lamb. Plus, missing summertime already? How to preserve the bounty of your garden for months to come.
Air Date: August 29, 2023
Listen 50:03How students at Central High School are turning cafeteria food waste into mutual aid
Feeding Philly is going into its second year of helping North Philly teens and families fight food insecurity.
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New cafe American Grammar opens in Kensington, a thoughtfully-fashioned book-lover’s dream
For operators Terrance and Terri Wiley, building a coffee shop that encourages creativity and exploration has long been a goal.
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Aug. 24 - 27: Naked Bike Ride in Philly, Eric Church in N.J., and ‘70s Celebration in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.
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Listen 5:30Burlington County Restaurant Week summer edition underway
The event has twice as many participating eateries as the winter edition.
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54 taps and a laid-back vibe at Tapster, the new self-service bar in Rittenhouse
In addition to beer, by-the-ounce drinks include wine, cocktails, kombucha, and other non-alcoholic options.
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A Cool History of Ice, Memory Lab, The Perfect Cocktail
We'll talk about the invention and evolution of ice, the frozen stuff we take for granted. Then, cube that ice and add it to a glass for a cocktail on the rocks!
Air Date: August 22, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 50:02At Maido, it’s been 20 years of serving Japanese food, culture, and connection
The specialty shop offers a bridge not only to cuisine, but to a broader cultural community.
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Listen 1:29Cheesesteak dishes at the Indiana State Fair? We tried them
At least four vendors advertised it on the facades of their stands in capital letters. The bison cheesesteak egg rolls were a winner.
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People and families who rely on food stamps experienced a 21% increase in food insufficiency when pandemic-era benefits ended.
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New Jersey shutters 27 Boston Market restaurants over unpaid wages, related worker issues
There were citations for unpaid or late payment of wages, hindering the investigation, failure to pay minimum wage, records violations, and failure to pay earned sick leave.
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Expiration Dates and Food Waste, ‘Schooled’
Federal standards for food quality labels are lacking, causing tons of confusion for consumers and leading to billions of dollars in food waste across the country every year.
Air Date: August 17, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 50:03Aug. 17 - 20: Philly Taco Fest, Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes in N.J., and the Beer Bourbon & BBQ Fest in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.
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