HipCityVeg, known for its plant-based takes on American favorites, introduces two new Buffalo menu items this week, the Crispy Buffalo Bleu Sandwich, and Crispy Buffalo Chick’n Salad. The new Crispy Buffalo Bleu Sandwich has Crispy Chick’n tossed in buffalo sauce, with bleu cheese, iceberg lettuce, celery slaw, and tomato, on a potato bun. The Crispy Buffalo Chick’n Salad features Romaine lettuce, Crispy Chick’n, celery slaw, buffalo … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: January 2022
A Taste of Bangladesh in Center City West at Abiha Kitchen
Abiha Kitchen officially opened on January 1st at 2101 Chestnut Street in Center City West by Chef Hasan Ahammad and his partner Fahim Mollah serving south Asian dishes that are most popular in India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. Family is the inspiration of this halal restaurant in Philadelphia. Abiha, the Arabic word for “her father,” is … Continue reading
Openings, Closings, and Philly Food News – January 2022
Hard to believe we’re already halfway through January. The continued frustration of COVID, hanging over our heads, impacting every part of our lives, has carried into 2022. There’s still so much uncertainty, especially in the restaurant industry and food business. There’s no rhyme or reason, and I’ve learned to expect the unexpected. But, let’s face … Continue reading
The Pathfinder Hemp and Root Launches in Philadelphia
The hottest spirit of 2022 just happens to be non-alcoholic. The Pathfinder Hemp and Root, the brand-new zero-proof elixir made from fermented and distilled hemp serving up spirit-lifting cocktails with all of the botanical flavor and none of the booze, hits shelves this month in Philadelphia – exclusively at Art in the Age, Old City’s premier bar and … Continue reading
Wild Fork Now Open in Willow Grove
Wild Fork, a South Florida based grocery concept known for its high-quality meat and seafood is now open at 159 N York Road in Willow Grove, PA. The company’s formula for success, The Wild Fork Way, controls their value chain from farm to fork, working with farmers, ranchers, and fisherman to secure the highest quality product, … Continue reading
My Eat Like a Writer Interview
In December 2020, I was interviewed by Liz Barrett Foster on her Eat Like a Writer website. Unfortunately, she is discontinuing her website so she can focus on her writing so I’m reposting this here for posterity. Follow Liz on her website and LinkedIn to learn more about her writing and upcoming projects. Marilyn Johnson is a freelance food … Continue reading