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.
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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.
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Philly restaurant pros on the myth of the perfect location
What works for one concept could be the death knell for another, depending on everything from price point to reputation.