Food & Drink
A conversation with food writer John Birdsall about his new biography of culinary giant James Beard.
Air Date: October 20, 2020 10:00 am
Listen 49:46Court vacates Trump administration rule that sought to kick thousands off food stamps
A federal judge has vacated the Trump administration's rule that would have forced hundreds of thousands of Americans off food stamps.
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Center City restaurant Harper’s Garden grows outdoor dining setup with private greenhouses
With its 10 heated, individual greenhouses, Harper’s hopes to be able to keep their outdoor dining afloat through the wintry weather.
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Igloos allowed, fires in a barrel banned: Philly rules on winter outdoor dining
Winterized outdoor dining must be in compliance with existing coronavirus safety measures, such as maintaining six feet of distance between tables.
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‘Fuel the Vote’: Philly restaurants team up to feed voters at satellite election offices
Chef Michael Solomonov and Stephen Starr are among the Philly restaurateurs working together to feed voters at the city’s satellite election offices on Thursday.
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As weather turns colder, Delaware restaurants get help to add heaters for outdoor dining
Restaurants in New Castle County can apply for up to $5,000 in grant money to make their outdoor dining areas warmer as the weather turns colder.
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Philabundance is training chefs in a $12-million facility built on a vacant city lot
Philabundance Community Kitchen’s $12M new facility in North Philadelphia allows the 20-year-old free culinary training program to expand beyond their creator’s dreams.
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Temple University shutters largest dining hall as campus residency drops 60%
Students were surprised about the closure, and some are asking about meal plan refunds.
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Coronavirus leads two prime Atlantic City restaurants to close
The two eateries combined employed more than 100 people. Employees were notified late Monday that the businesses would not reopen.
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Americans are drinking 14% more often during pandemic, study finds
Perhaps it's no surprise, but people are drinking more during the pandemic. In some cases, by a lot.
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Street food: Cities turn parking spaces into dining spots and no one seems to mind
Parking is usually a hot-button issue in crowded cities. But restaurants are taking over spaces once reserved for cars, and to the surprise of owners, few are complaining.
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The Daily coffee shop opens in the Divine Lorraine on North Broad
The cafe is the first of several entertainment concepts planned for the iconic landmark.
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Will synthetic alcohol mean the end of hangovers?
A compound called Alcarelle, now being developed, may promise a buzz without the buzzkill.
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Listen 6:34Wolf administration to begin enforcing new restaurant dine-in rules on Monday
Restaurant owners have to agree to abide by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and state health guidelines, and require mask-wearing and limit seating.
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Indoor dining in Philly increases to 50% capacity: 10 things to know
No more than four per table, and no bar seating.
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