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.
‘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.
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...
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.