
Food & Drink
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
Without federal protections, farm workers risk coronavirus infection to harvest crops
Labor advocates say the lack of enforceable federal standards to ward off the coronavirus allows farmers to prioritize the harvest over worker safety.
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‘The watermelon man’: Southwest Philly merchants have been selling popular fruit for 35 years
The popular watermelon stand on the corner of 83rd Street and Lindbergh Boulevard, across from St. Paul’s AME Church, is a staple in the community.
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Food is growing more plentiful, so why do people keep warning of shortages?
Some researchers say the main reason that millions of people are malnourished globally is that people lack the money to buy food, or because of war and political oppression.
5 years ago
Philly restaurant owners on tropical storm: ‘It’ll only get worse’ as seasons grow cold
Open for outdoor dining and risk the elements, or stay closed and lose essential revenue?
5 years ago
Popular Broad and Walnut streets Wawa permanently closes
The Broad and Walnut streets Wawa, once the Delco-based convenience store chain's flagship when it opened in 2015, is permanently closing as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
5 years ago
Uncle Bobbie’s opened to build community. Now that community is helping it reopen
Marc Lamont Hill’s Germantown coffee shop and bookstore, which was designed to build community in the largely Black neighborhood, is set to reopen after multiple break-ins.
5 years ago
Listen 2:12Jersey Shore freeholder to Murphy: Reopen indoor dining
Murphy has expressed worry that a rising number of COVID-19 cases are being traced to indoor house parties, adding that they endanger the restart of other indoor activities.
5 years ago
Justice Dept says Tony Luke’s owners hid $8 million from IRS
Prosecutors are charging the iconic cheesesteak restaurant’s owners with underreporting income and falsifying tax documents.
5 years ago
Beer gardens pop up on the waterfront for Philly River Stroll
The Delaware River Waterfront Corporation brings back summertime food and drink, with COVID restrictions.
5 years ago
This rose ice cream with 24k gold is the perfect antidote to summer 2020
Vannah Banana’s vegan treats are available at pop-ups and via Instagram.
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