Food & Drink
An initial assessment by the state Department of Agriculture finds at least $300 million in crop losses reported by farmers.
2 months ago
The Chujos picked up over 100 items of Philadelphia swag to take home to Japan. These are some of their favorites and where you can get them.
2 months ago
At Penn’s DumoLab, researchers work to solve multiple problems: how to keep food waste out of landfills, make healthier building materials and tackle climate change.
2 months ago
Listen 6:37Don’t miss this century-old Chestnut Hill tavern and its famous cheesesteak with a twist
McNally’s Tavern and its Schmitters have become so iconic that some locals even stop by in their wedding dresses.
2 months ago
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.
2 months ago
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.
2 months ago
Listen 4:37Some 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.
2 months ago
It took 10 years for the children's museum to raise the money to replace its 19th-century marble floors.
2 months 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.
3 months 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.
3 months 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.
3 months 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.
3 months 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 months ago
Listen 2:57We’re asking readers about their favorite complimentary bread in the city and why.
3 months 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
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