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.
The Philly sisters behind Zahav’s favorite tahini are launching a new ingredient
Get ready to hear chefs talking up Soom silan, a Middle Eastern date syrup.
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.
‘We knew nothing about donuts’ and other stories in the new Federal Donuts book
Bluffing, missed turns, underwear-stashed cash and other key points in FedNuts' march to world domination.
Philly chef Erin O’Shea on why she left Rooster Soup Co.
...and whether she's coming back to Philadelphia.
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.
What happened with Rooster Soup Co.? Inside the soon-to-open space
No, it’s not open yet. But there's progress.
The long journey of Federal Donuts’ unlikely point person
Tom Henneman tried rehab three times before it stuck. Now the success of Philly's white-hot chicken/donut/coffee shop depends on him.