The Rooster is closing for good: Why CookNSolo is shutting down the charitable diner
After two and a half years, the restaurant was *costing* money instead of making it.
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Meet The Rooster, the CookNSolo Jewish deli Philly’s been waiting for
Philanthropic restaurant Rooster Soup Co. is being envisioned anew.
Perspective from Miami: Why Federal Donuts fizzled in Florida
Along with sister shop Dizengoff, the Philly-born spot only lasted six months.
Why chef George Sabatino is a perfect fit for Rooster Soup Co.
The former Aldine chef will lead the philanthropic CookNSolo restaurant.
FedNuts chef on Rooster Soup, Miami and his expanding role: ‘The idea is to not stop’
Who’s Next Catch Up: Matt Fein is now also CookNSolo's "commissary chef," making food for Rooster, Dizengoff and Goldie.
Philly’s best-kept secret: The amazing Saturday dinner at Dizengoff
The weekly evening meal at the CookNSolo hummusiya always sells out in advance.
Mike Solomonov’s Dizengoff is expanding to Miami
The Florida outpost marks the third city and fourth location for the CookNSolo hummusiya.
Two Philly chefs will punch each other in the face for charity
Mike Solomonov and Brad Spence battle in the boxing ring at Night at the Fights.
The story behind Goldie, Center City Philly’s hot new falafel shop
The founding partners reveal new details about the project's roots, which stretch back almost a decade.
Philly restaurant owners on the soda tax: Thank God it’s not on meat
Bottled water outsells soda at Jim's Steaks four to one, so...