Do you love arancini AKA Italian riceballs? I’ve got a great deal for you. But first, let me introduce you to The Little Sicilian food truck. In 2016, The Little Sicilian launched its food truck onto the food festival circuit to much acclaim. Since then, its become a mini food truck empire expanding to three …
Want to support Black Lives Matter in Philadelphia and South Jersey? You can start by ordering food from black-owned restaurants, cafes, and pop-ups that are open for take-out and/or delivery. Kae Lani Palmisano (host of WHYY’s Check, Please) was inspired by folks in other cities who compiled lists to get the word out about black-owned …
From time to time, I like to feature Philadelphia-based products that aren’t specifically food-related, rather food-adjacent. The product in this feature relates to the digestion of food and gut health. As someone who suffers from a digestive disorder, I need to be mindful of the foods I eat, but it’s not always easy. So when …
Local Chef Georgeann Leaming is featured on a new cooking competition show called Man vs. Master hosted by Celebrity Chef Richard Blais. She is no stranger to cooking competition shows. She’s competed on Food Network’s Chopped twice and became a Chopped Champion. Most recently, she was Chef de Cuisine at R2L in Liberty Two which … Continue reading
Hudson Table, an interactive culinary space at The Piazza in the Northern Liberties, opened just before the COVID-19 pandemic shut everything down. That means they haven’t been able to do any hands-on cooking classes, chef’s tables, live chef competitions, or other interactive culinary-focused events since March. They announced on their new Instagram account today that … Continue reading
Let’s face it, even as restaurants open up outdoor dining, times continue to be tough. Restaurants need to get creative about drumming up business. Revolution Taco, located at 2015 Walnut Street, isn’t beating around the bush. They know what will bring customers in — FREE BOOZE! On Tuesdays through the summer, they’ll be offering ONE … Continue reading
Hustino Mitchell, whose family owns Mi Cumbia Nail Spa (closed, but reopening soon) in Rittenhouse Square, was in Colombia on business when everything shut down due to the Covid-19 pandemic. He and his family (his wife Karina and their two children who were with him on the trip to their ancestral home) couldn’t get home to Philadelphia due to the … Continue reading
You can now order fresh, gluten-free bread and pastry online. Main Line-based Flakely has launched its web store allowing customers to conveniently order gluten-free brioche bread, gluten-free brioche buns, and gluten-free croissants at flakelygf.com. For the month of July, they are offering my readers 10% off any order. Use code “PGRUB7” at checkout. Orders can … Continue reading
Buffet restaurants are primarily for dining indoors. When the coronavirus stuck shutting down all restaurants, it seemed like buffets would be the first to close permanently. Converting a buffet-style restaurant to a take-out or delivery business model would be nearly impossible in order to continue operating profitably. Ruby Buffet with locations in Philadelphia, Cherry Hill, … Continue reading
NOBODY: ABSOLUTELY NOBODY: PIZZA DA’ACTION: HOME OF THE ONE-STOP PHILLY TACO. There’s no question, Philadelphia’s food scene has blossomed in recent years with world-class restaurants, but even as we take one step forward culinarily, corny food gimmicks endure. South Street is arguably one of Philly’s most famous streets, but for some reason, it can’t get … Continue reading
Four breweries located in the Spring Arts District have come together to open the Spring Arts Beer Garden in a revitalized parking lot at 1006 Buttonwood Street. Participating breweries are Love City Brewing, Roy Pitz Brewing, Triple Bottom Brewing, and Yards Brewing Co. The outdoor beer garden will be open on the weekends. Saturday hours … Continue reading
In case you missed it last month, Chef Joe Cicala and his wife Angela of Cicala at the Divine Lorraine (699 N. Broad St.) started selling back alley pizzas from their South Philly rowhome. When people asked to buy the pizzas, they decided ‘what the heck’ and began selling them speakeasy-style without the requisite licensing … Continue reading
Playa Bowls is now open at 1804 Chestnut Street. This is the first Playa Bowls in Center City, but there are several in the suburbs and South Jersey. I’ve been a fan ever since they opened one in Cherry Hill in 2018. If you like açaí bowls, you will love Playa Bowls. In addition to … Continue reading
