Food & Drink
The state agency that regulates alcohol beverage sales seeks to discourage dangerous and underage alcohol use as part of its mission.
8 months ago
Why Risky Play is Important, A ‘Chinese Menu’ for Lunar New Year
More speed, more heights, more tumbling, more fun? We discuss a new study about the importance of risky play and a new playground at FDR Park that puts it to the test.
Air Date: February 15, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 50:47Boyz II Men, Philly Beer Fest and ‘Zooman and the Sign’ in this week’s ‘Things To Do’
Feb. 16 - 18: James Baldwin celebration in Philly, Rowan Jazz Festival in N.J. and Oleta Adams in Del. are among the weekend’s highlights.
8 months ago
Listen 5:22It’s all in the family at Cilantro Mediterranean Cuisine
Traditional Egyptian flavors with a twist for American palates get top billing on S. 4th St.
8 months ago
Record cocoa prices heading into Valentines Day proves to be a headache for sweets king Hershey
Cocoa futures prices have doubled over the past year and hit an all-time high of $5,874 per metric ton on Friday.
8 months ago
The Chemistry of Tea, Lyla in the Loop, Morton Cranial Collection
Bryn Mawr chemistry professor Michelle Francl created an international stir when she suggested a few granules of salt to tea made for the perfect cup.
Air Date: February 1, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 50:00Feb. 1 - Feb 4: NoLibs Restaurant Week in Philly, “Escape to Margaritaville” in N.J. and Bob Marley's birthday celebration in Del. are among the weekend’s highlights.
8 months ago
Listen 5:30Death Penalty in America, Navigating the Vitamin Aisle
Why has Americans’ support for the death penalty shifted over the last few decades, and where do you land on the issue? We'll also talk about the the tricky vitamin aisle.
Air Date: January 31, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 49:59PA Abortion Ruling, ‘Ladysitting’ at Arden, Where to Eat in 2024
Lorene Cary's memoir Ladysitting is about caregiving and her grandmother’s 101 vibrant years of life. It's now at Arden Theatre. Plus, Philly Magazine's 50 Best Restaurants.
Air Date: January 30, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 49:59A Bryn Mawr professor has brewed up a storm by offering Britain advice on making tea
Bryn Mawr College chemistry professor Michelle Francl says one of the keys to a perfect cup of tea is a pinch of salt.
8 months ago
10 Philadelphia semifinalists named for the 2024 James Beard Awards
The finalists will be announced in April, with the award ceremony held in Chicago in June.
8 months ago
It’s a new start for the Barroso family, after emigrating from a Cuban hometown with links to Pennsylvania.
8 months ago
Bullying on the Rise, Disappearing Pay Phones, Why We Love (or Hate) Spicy Foods
Incidents of bullying and harassment are at an all-time high at schools across New Jersey. Also, where have all the pay phones gone? And, our differing tolerance for spice.
Air Date: January 24, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 49:30Black N Brew cafe facing relocation after 17 years on Passyunk Ave
Owners Colleen DeCesare and Jennifer Kaufman claim they’re being asked for rent they insist has been paid in full.
8 months ago
Boil water advisory lifted for parts of Montgomery County
Pennsylvania American Water reported that the issue was resolved and chlorine levels have returned to normal.
9 months ago