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
Girls Nite In Online, a Philadelphia-based, national, free platform by women for women, will celebrate and honor fabulous Philadelphia women chefs with an online “Restaurant Week,” June 1-5. In addition to providing income for the women chefs who are presenting, Girls Nite In “Restaurant Week” online will encourage viewers to support their beloved local restaurants by ordering … Continue reading
You may remember Christina Pirello from her longtime PBS cooking show, Christina Cooks. The popular food show focused on the message of wellness and healthy eating before it was trendy. It went on hiatus six years ago but new shows are now available on WHYY. Check here for air times. I reached out to Christina … Continue reading
I’m fortunate enough to count many chefs as close friends. Some are more recognized than others. While some hold down traditional Executive Chef roles, others work as personal chefs or jack of all trades types. I admire and respect all of them for their work in the Philly area food scene. One chef often stands … Continue reading
Eli Kulp is already well-known in food circles as an acclaimed chef who’s been recognized by everyone from Bon Appetit to the James Beard Foundation. But with the April debut of The CHEF Radio Podcast, he’s expanding his horizons to include a heretofore unknown skill set as a deeply probing and insightful interviewer. On this new … Continue reading
If it’s one thing I’ve noticed during this crazy time, chefs are hustling out there. Not just grinding to make a buck and keep their restaurants open, but with a sense of renewed purpose and drive. Not just pivoting for survival, but demonstrating why they became chefs in the first place. I’ve seen so many … Continue reading
Chefcipes.com is a just-launched online platform and directory that helps chefs and restaurants create video and written cookbooks and sell them to foodies and home cooks. Users get recipes from some of their favorite chefs and restaurants as a means of supporting them, helping to provide revenue during a very challenging time for chefs and … Continue reading
Brian Oliveira and Brian Mattera, the chefs behind Happy Hour Hospitality, want to give one lucky couple a Valentine’s Day dinner they’ll never forget, offering to cook a completely complimentary gourmet dinner for two in their home. Those who would like to enter the giveaway should submit 50 words or less about their love story as a couple, and … Continue reading
I had a lot of free time this past Saturday, thanks to the long Memorial Day weekend. This is a rarity as weekends are usually reserved for house chores, errands, and other stuff I don’t get around to during the week after working 50+ hours at the old day job. I promised myself that I … Continue reading
USE CODE “PHILLYGRUB” fOR 20% OFF! CBD is gaining speed as a popular “ingredient” to add to food dishes on menus at area restaurants. Are you a chef or culinary professional looking to incorporate CBD into your cuisine and restaurant offerings? Then this event is for you! “Cooking with CBD” puts The Herbal Chef, Christopher … Continue reading
