Food & Drink
City of Philadelphia offers free meals for kids at over 500 sites this summer
The City of Philadelphia, along with partners, is supporting over 500 meal sites to give free and healthy meals to the city's children and youth.
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Veto-bound mixed-drink to-go bill passes Pennsylvania Senate
Pennsylvania's Senate is advancing legislation that substantially expands which outlets can sell bottles or cans of mixed hard-alcohol drinks to go.
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COVID expanded outdoor dining — and Philly officials say some changes may stay
City Council will hold hearings on how to adapt expanded outdoor dining rules for post-pandemic life. Some changes could be permanent.
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The North Philly corner bar that brings together Latino regulars and queer clientele
Upstairs Rainbow Eye was started as a separate spot, but now it’s just part of Sammy’s Place.
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Wilmington kicks off City Restaurant Week as COVID restrictions lift
After last year’s event was canceled, Wilmington restaurant owners are celebrating the return of the weeklong event, eager to welcome back customers.
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Wilmington Kitchen Collective connects religious and corporate backers to aid culinary entrepreneurs
A rare combination of religious and corporate groups hopes to use a commercial kitchen in a church basement to support Wilmington’s future restaurateurs.
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Listen 4:13Wawa honors ‘Mare of Easttown’ with spicy cheesesteak and new store dedication
The convenience chain didn’t realize it provided inspiration for the Kate Winslet HBO series until the show aired.
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Tacos, crab cakes, spiked desserts: What to eat and drink at the Philadelphia Flower Show
Maybe skip the veggie hoagie, but there are local food trucks, a beer garden, and seating that overlooks the lakes.
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There’s a new kind of donut at one of Center City’s oldest bakeries
Tiffany’s Bakery says it’s a “doyo,” but whatever you call them, the steamed cakes are pretty good.
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Oasis of fresh fruit, veggies sprouts in northeast Wilmington ‘food desert’
The gritty strip of Northeast Boulevard is targeted for comprehensive redevelopment. The Produce Spot emerged ‘organically’ when two sisters went into business.
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Listen 3:38Black women bakers team up with Philadelphia Flower Show for ‘Blooming Desserts’
The collaboration, called “Blooming Desserts,” will feature desserts from Jillian Bakes, KakeMi Cakes, and Sweet Nina’s.
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Philly debate: Was the 500-foot sandwich actually one giant cheesesteak?
Either way, the Italian Market world record attempt made a great excuse for a big street party.
5 years ago
In reversal, KeVen Parker’s Soul Food Café at Reading Terminal Market closes permanently
Although the market has expanded its number of Black-owned businesses in recent years to approximately 11, the booths are overwhelmingly white-owned businesses.
5 years ago
New Jersey restaurants and businesses can now welcome more people indoors
As long as they adhere to social-distancing guidelines, N.J. restaurants and other businesses can now function at full or almost-full capacity.
5 years ago
Pa. families set to receive $1 billion in relief due to missed school meals during virtual school
Fund amounts will vary based on the amount of time a student spent in virtual school The max benefit will be about $1,200 per child.
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