Food & Drink

What’s replacing all these fast-food joints?

They’re squeezed by labor shortages and skyrocketing food costs and the omicron variant is looming.

The new rules take effect on Jan. 3. But business owners are wondering how to verify vaccine cards are legit and handle issues that arise.

The policy goes into effect Jan. 3, with a short grace period.

The mandate will start on Jan. 3, 2022. Restaurant employees will also have to show that they are vaccinated.

A platter that was once $6 might now set you back $8 — but that doesn’t reflect the reality of much higher wholesale costs.

After fire destroyed Wilmington’s only LGBTQ club, Crimson Moon Tavern owner Don Bischoff says he’s been overwhelmed by support from around the region.

Cities such as New York and San Francisco have required proof of vaccination to eat inside a restaurant for months.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, but shortages of everything from bottles to labels to machine parts have gummed up the booze works.

“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.”

Philadelphia’s Department of Parks & Recreation will offer free “school’s out” meals to students in need while class is out of session.

City Council approved a bill that makes streeteries permanently legal in certain areas, including Center City, University City, and East Passyunk.

Ahead of Thanksgiving, we talk with a three cooks about food, cooking and eating and how it connects us to family, community and history.

Expect Mexican comfort food for the whole family from chef Jenn Zavala.

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.