Food & Drink
Càphê Roasters highlights both Vietnamese and Philadelphia culture in Harrowgate
“We want people to spend time here,” said co-owner Thu Pham of the Kensington Avenue space. “We want them to talk to us and get to know our stories.”
4 years ago
Philly Parks & Rec to offer students free meals during winter break
Philadelphia’s Department of Parks & Recreation will offer free “school’s out” meals to students in need while class is out of session.
4 years ago
Philly Council passes bill to legalize ‘streeteries’ permanently in some areas
City Council approved a bill that makes streeteries permanently legal in certain areas, including Center City, University City, and East Passyunk.
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On food: family, community and history
Ahead of Thanksgiving, we talk with a three cooks about food, cooking and eating and how it connects us to family, community and history.
Air Date: November 24, 2021 10:00 am
Listen 49:29Juana Tamale brings cult-favorite birria tacos to Passyunk Avenue
Expect Mexican comfort food for the whole family from chef Jenn Zavala.
4 years ago
Regional Roundup – November 22nd
School funding lawsuits in PA could end up at the Supreme Court. And, worry about your own dinner plate! Anti-diet dietitians talk intuitive eating for Thanksgiving.
Air Date: November 22, 2021 10:00 am
Listen 49:30N.J. native Logan Ryan to offer free Thanksgiving meals, pet supplies to Camden families
Hundreds of Camden residents will be able to pick up free items at a pop-up community store at The Neighborhood Center.
4 years ago
One farm tried to make sustainable food affordable. Here’s what happened
At Sylvanaqua Farms, Chris Newman tried to address two big problems with U.S. agriculture. But as some workers saw it, he was a problem too.
4 years ago
Listen 17:57Expect to pay more this year to stage your Thanksgiving feast
The Farm Bureau reports that the cost of a Thanksgiving dinner for 10 people is up 14% over last year, averaging at $53.31.
4 years ago
Turkey-flavored whiskey? Bird of Courage is a Thanksgiving spirit from a Philly purveyor
Less gimmicky than it sounds, Art in the Age’s latest could be the perfect bottle for the 400th anniversary of a holiday with a complicated legacy.
4 years ago
The Wonton Project: How a pandemic pop-up turned into a delicious way to fight AAPI hate
Ellen Yin tapped a childhood recipe to create her mission-driven ghost kitchen.
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Run by high school students, a new Philly cafe wants to change lives with coffee
At the city’s newest coffee shop in West Philly, there aren’t any pumpkin spice lattes or many adults, because at Stomping Grounds, young people are in charge.
4 years ago
Listen 1:54How $6 billion from Elon Musk could feed millions on the brink of famine
The Twitter showdown between Elon Musk and the head of the World Food Programme has made headlines around the world.
4 years ago
Roxburgers food cart reeling, may have to move due to issues with high school students
The owner tried to intervene in a recent fight, and got beat up for his troubles.
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