Chrysanthos and Peter Georgiou grew up in the food business. Their father, George, started The Chef’s Market on South Street in 1984 with partner Ed Barranco. As the small gourmet shop grew, it evolved into a thriving catering business. So much so, when the market closed in 2009, they moved to a facility in Grays … 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
As you know, 2020 has been extremely tough on the food industry. However, you don’t get to be America’s Oldest Ice Cream Company without persevering through challenging times. Bassett’s Ice Cream will be celebrating its 160th Anniversary next year! Knowing that some customers still don’t feel comfortable going inside, Bassett’s built a Pick-up Window on … Continue reading
Rosati Ice owner Rich Trotter asks for the public’s help to get through unprecedented times and give back to veterans. The 108-year-old Clifton Heights, PA-based company recently launched a GoFundMe seeking to raise $300,000, supporting furloughed Rosati Ice employees and providing free Italian ice to veterans and their caregivers. The company depends on its wholesale … Continue reading
This article was submitted by Dr. Larry Caplin, CEO of Bucks County-based DOCS.health. I felt it raised intriguing points as restaurants begin to allow outside dining and, eventually, inside dining during the coronavirus pandemic. As restaurants open up across the country, patrons should be paying close attention to the way restaurants are handling their staff … 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
Tork, the global leading professional hygiene brand of Essity, today announced a $100,000 donation to support restaurants and hospitals in Philadelphia, the headquarters for Essity’s global professional hygiene business, and the hardest-hit region in Pennsylvania with more than 19,000 COVID-19 cases. In partnership with Off Their Plate, a grassroots organization that funds local restaurants to provide … Continue reading
One of my favorite places to eat is the Silver Diner in Cherry Hill, which is not too far from my house. The reason I like it so much is that while they call it a diner, it’s elevated diner fare. It offers a nice variety of dishes, including many plant-based items, which is great. … Continue reading
Since the COVID-19 pandemic began and with many restaurants closed or providing limited service, it’s a known fact that an unprecedented number of service industry workers are out of work. There have been so many heroic efforts put forth to provide for these workers in their time of need. Some are small, community endeavors, while … Continue reading
Restaurants in our area continue to be closed to dine-in customers which is impacting restaurant sales and the livelihood of restaurant workers. I connected with Sam Zietz, CEO of GRUBBRR, a restaurant business automation platform, on what’s next for the industry and how restaurants can take advantage of technology in order to survive. Philly Grub: … Continue reading
