Bringing Women Together is hosted by Les Dames d’Escoffier Philly Chapter celebrating Women’s History Month with a focus on women in food, beverage, and hospitality on Tuesday, March 28th from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. The theme is “Stories of Dynamic Women in Hospitality” and how women can help other women. The panel event featuring Philly … Continue reading
Stratus Rooftop Lounge, Philadelphia’s premier rooftop experience and night spot located on the 11th floor of the Kimpton Hotel Monaco in the heart of Old City, is continuing its Women’s History Monthcelebrations with the fourth installment of Women’s Way Wednesdays, a series of weekly pop-ups held in collaboration with Sisterly Love Collective, slated for Wednesday, March 22 from 5:30 – 8pm. This latest event … Continue reading
Women’s History Monthcelebrations continue at Stratus Rooftop Lounge, Philadelphia’s premier rooftop experience and night spot located on the 11th floor of the Kimpton Hotel Monaco in the heart of Old City, with the latest installment of their Women’s Way Wednesdays series of weekly pop-ups held in collaboration with Sisterly Love Collective. This time the attention is on Chef Jennifer Zavala of Juana Tamale, who … Continue reading
To celebrate women-owned businesses in Philadelphia, The Logan Hotel will host a robust female-owned market in honor of Women’s History Month. For the second year, the hotel is excited to host the annual free Sister Sunday event on Sunday, March 12th from 11am-2pm in the hotel’s outdoor courtyard. With 30+ vendors confirmed, all women-owned and local to the Philadelphia area, the … Continue reading
Women’s History Month is over, but I have decided to keep this series going because there are so many still relatively unknown and unsung women chefs/cooks/food entrepreneurs in the Philadelphia food scene. I feel like they could use more attention and you should know about them. So, if you or someone you know should be … Continue reading
The Sisterly Love Collective (part of Les Dames d’Escoffier Philadelphia), chaired by local luminaries Jezabel Careaga, Jennifer Carroll, Jill Weber, Ellen Yin, and Executive Director, Robin Broughton Smith, is hosting “Sisterly Love Work / Shop” in partnership with The Deacon in recognition of Women’s History Month. The summit and reception, a first of its kind … Continue reading
Candace McQueen didn’t set out to be in the food business. But cooking was her late husband Jarredd’s passion. One day early in the pandemic, he decided to try his hand at making a cheesecake. It turned out so good; they knew it was something special. Then, he posted a picture of it on social … Continue reading
Today, I’m featuring yet another accomplished, award-winning chef in Philadelphia you should know. Anna Lee-Lendvay has worked in the culinary arts and hospitality industry for a long time, but you might not have heard her name before. I’m happy to shine a light on her culinary history and current projects so that you can get … Continue reading
Georgeann Leaming should need no introduction, as I have written about her a few times in the past, but guess what? I’m going to write about her again! Chef Leaming is no stranger to the Philly Food Scene, where she co-owned two acclaimed Philadelphia eateries, Suppa in Northern Liberties and Samwich in South Philly. The latter earned Best … Continue reading
Chef Tonii Hicks is a busy lady! This enterprising young chef is making bold moves and is a name you’ll likely hear more in the future. Chef Tonii got her start through the C-CAP program in Philadelphia. C-CAP (Careers through Culinary Arts Program) is a workforce development nonprofit that provides underserved teens a pathway to success. She … Continue reading
