Wow Bao is a fast-growing innovative Asian fast casual ghost kitchen focusing on hot Asian steamed buns, potstickers, and rice & noodle bowls. Headquartered in Chicago, Wow Bao has several locations in Philadelphia as well as in Plymouth Meeting, PA, and in Mount Laurel, NJ via UberEats, Grubhub, and DoorDash. There are now over 500 … Continue reading
This is a guest written article by Transport Delco, an Upper Darby Township native who has been active in transportation causes in Philadelphia and New England for the past decade. As an Upper Darby native, I am surprised at how few people know about the food mecca that is my hometown. None other than @Lennibug … Continue reading
Just in time for tonight’s Eagles home game, two new locally-owned food businesses are open and available for fans to enjoy in the concessions area. Owned by Brittany Tolliferreo and Kirk Hightower, Chick A Boom which has three existing brick & mortar locations throughout Philadelphia plus a food truck, offers fried chicken sandwiches, chicken and … Continue reading
If you follow the Philadelphia food scene closely, you’ll know the name Chef Nok or have at least heard of Kalaya Kitchen and Kalaya Thai Market. If not, please come out from under your rock. Kalaya is a James Beard Foundation Award nominee and was named Best New Restaurant by Esquire. Kind of a big … Continue reading
To celebrate its second anniversary, A Taste of Spain is honored to welcome master carver Raul Garrido from Cinco Jotas to its store in the Reading Terminal Market this Friday, December 17 from 12 pm to 2 pm.  Truly a carving artist, Raul will be slicing and serving samples of 100% Jamón Ibérico de Bellota, … Continue reading
Cake & Joe, the popular cake shop in Philadelphia’s Pennsport neighborhood, is celebrating its one-year anniversary by offering slices of their Matcha Light Cream Cake for only $1 to the first 100 guests who come through the door on Friday, December 17th. The Matcha Light Cream Cake, which usually costs $8, consists of mascarpone cheese … Continue reading
UPDATE 3/20/2022: Apparently, The Fin is fin. Sources close to the restaurant have confirmed that this location is already closed after only THREE months!! They say “temporarily closed” on Google and IG, but the phone is disconnected. Goodness, that location truly is cursed. Perhaps an official announcement will be made at some point. As far … Continue reading
Did you know that SOFT, gluten-free, soy-fee, GMO-free, no high fructose corn syrup cookies exist? They do! I recently tried the new Naked Cookies by Naked Nutrition and I was blown away by how good they are. Most gluten-free cookies are dry, crumbly, and taste like cardboard. I’m happy to say that these are the … Continue reading
Thank you to Metro Philly and the voters who voted for Marilyn Johnson of Philly Grub as Best Philly Blogger! Such an honor. I’ve been keeping this blog and writing about the Philly Food Scene for over 13 years and this is my first award! It’s still something I do on the side, but it … Continue reading
Betsy Ross House and American Heritage Chocolates, a unique colonial chocolate recipe, has teamed up with Old City neighbor CJ Cheyne, who is the chef/owner of Oui Pastries, to showcase the chocolate this holiday season. CJ has created a delicious chocolate fudge pecan oat bar that will be sold in the shop located at 160 … Continue reading
