Early on during the pandemic, Dan Berger started on a national dish cooking journey that would last over three years. “I got tired of my usual routine pretty quickly and started to venture out and explore some dishes I hadn’t seen before. After having Matoke, Uganda’s national dish, I decided I was going to do … Continue reading
The Cosmic Café is the only food place along Kelly Drive on Boathouse Row. Owner Peg Botto consciously creates a menu with produce from local farmers who use sustainable farming practices, she uses Bennett Composting to remove kitchen waste, chooses to only stock zero waste packaging, and Botto has always employed people with special needs … Continue reading
Cooks Who Care, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting the mental health and well-being of food and beverage industry workers, has partnered with The Pineapple Club, the informal community and platform helmed by River Twice Co-Owner Amanda Ruckerand Her Place Supper Club Chef/Owner Amanda Shulman, to hold an online fundraising raffle through Thursday, March 30 … Continue reading
For the first time, Metropolitan Area Neighborhood Nutrition Alliance (MANNA) has extended its annual Pie in the Sky sale to create a new fundraiser in honor of Pi(e) Day, which is celebrated on Tuesday, March 14. Funds raised will go directly towards MANNA’s services providing medically tailored meals and nutrition counseling for people suffering from critical illnesses such … Continue reading
Essen Bakery owner Tova du Plessis, who hails from South Africa, is launching a campaign to help women in her homeland who are dealing with the harsh realities of poverty, food insecurity, and rape. The initiative is called Babkas for Blankets (for Women in South Africa), and it launches on Wednesday, March 1 in commemoration of Women’s … Continue reading
Vince Iannelli, owner of Iannelli’s Brick Oven Bakery, South Philly’s famous tomato pie and gravy shop which opened in 1910 at 1155 E. Passyunk Ave, has gotten into the holiday spirit and organized a way to give back to a family in need this holiday season. With the help of a number of friends and … Continue reading
The Cooks Who Care Community Cookbook is a compilation of recipes shared by chefs, beverage professionals & health experts committed to supporting mental health advocacy in the Food & Beverage Industries. The book, organized to celebrate the four seasons, features drinks, dishes & ideas that celebrate seasonal ingredients and are perfect for home entertaining. It … Continue reading
In support of the Philadelphia restaurant working community, US Foods and Caring for Friends are supplying 10,000 prepared meals along with 1000 boxes of shelf-stable groceries for idled restaurant workers at this challenging time. You may recall the Serve Better relief efforts early on in the pandemic, but this time they are increasing the number … Continue reading
Jezabel Careaga of Jezabel’s Cafe is imploring folks to shop small for the next 120 days to help save independent businesses in the community. According to the #120Friendly campaign she started, the 120 days between December 1st and March 30th are crucial for the small businesses that make neighborhoods unique and vibrant. According to Yelp, … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
