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How a South Philly chef almost lost his hand in a pasta machine
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Philly restaurant owners, concerned by Trump, start taking action
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Tasty Fakes 3: French Apple Pie with Angela Ranalli of Le Virtu
A recipe that's easy to make at home — and is much more delicious than the pre-packaged version.
This weekend only: South Philly’s Le Virtu serves a 49-ingredient minestrone
How much good stuff can you squeeze into a single bowl? At this East Passyunk spot, the answer is 49 ingredients — plus a healthy helping of ideology.