
Food & Drink
How can Philly better spotlight and support Black chefs? Eli Kulp’s podcast opens the discussion
At issue: culinary stereotypes, lack of access to capital and uneven press coverage.
5 years ago
COVID forced a reckoning in Philly’s restaurant scene
The pandemic has exposed inequities in Philly's restaurant industry. Workers are speaking out and some restaurants are making changes. Here's what it could it mean for diners.
Air Date: September 10, 2020
Listen 15:57Mari-Sal’s offers the flavors of Puerto Rico, sourced from the island and born of Philly
With her popular new food biz, a North Philadelphia native is living her dream.
5 years ago
Indoor dining begins limited re-opening in Philadelphia
Philadelphia was the last locality in Pennsylvania to lift its ban on indoor dining Tuesday. But the re-opening comes with restrictions, including a 25% capacity limit.
5 years ago
You can order a ‘WAP’ at this Philly Starbucks
Move over PSL, there’s a new coffee drink in town.
5 years ago
Center City Restaurant Week returns with 33% fewer participants — and very little indoor dining
While some in the industry have expressed worry, others are looking forward to a welcome revenue boost.
5 years ago
‘Definitely ready’: N.J. restaurants eager to restart indoor dining as state lifts restrictions
Starting Friday, N.J. will allow restaurants to reopen for indoor service at 25% capacity, just in time to take advantage of the Labor Day weekend rush.
5 years ago
Tape measures, tapas on tap as N.J. indoor dining draws near
Thousands of New Jersey eateries are scrambling to prepare for indoor dining after Gov. Phil Murphy gave the go-ahead for the Friday change.
5 years ago
Chef Tyler Akin brings French brasserie to Wilmington’s Hotel DuPont Sept. 1
Coronavirus stay-at-home orders brought Le Cavalier’s debut to a halt. Delaware restaurants can do business now, but opening will still bring challenges.
5 years ago
Memphis Taproom trolled with analog ransom note over popular spaghetti hoagie
The Kensington bar took the vegan sandwich off the menu two years ago ¯\_(ツ)_/¯.
5 years ago
What the return of indoor dining means in Philadelphia
Indoor dining is back. As many celebrate the return of restaurant life, workers face new conflicts and questions.
5 years ago
Drinking and dining at Rose Garden, the new Black-owned hideaway on South Street West
The trio of first-time owners successfully pivoted their cocktail lounge so it works during the pandemic.
5 years ago
Honeysuckle chef Omar Tate has raised $50,000 for a ‘Black Trader Joe’s’ in West Philly
Tate’s vision for Honeysuckle Community Center includes a meat market, cafe library, a supper club, and grocery store.
5 years ago
Philly restaurant workers talk coronavirus, layoffs, stimulus and safety
It’s been a scary time for folks in food service. Here are some of their stories.
5 years ago
Public record or trade secret? Battle over number of liquor licenses could go to Pa. high court
The case comes as the PLCB navigates the relatively new landscape in Pennsylvania for buying and selling alcohol.
5 years ago