Butter Baby Yoda, Ruth ‘Butter’ Ginsburg: Vote for your favorite DIY sculpture at the PA Farm Show
They're no Butter Gritty, but some entries are pretty sweet.
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Royal Izakaya’s $1,000 nigiri plate is basically art
Chef Jesse Ito usually turns down requests because the dish is so time intensive.
Catering workers describe maskless parties and high-risk gigs, as biz owners hope for a safer spring
Once alcohol starts flowing, COVID mitigation rules often go out the window, staffers said.
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Ange Branca of Sate Kampar is opening a ‘chef incubator’ in the Bok
The take-out kitchen with a rotating roster of cuisines officially launches in January, but it's soft open now.
Give the gift of Philly food: How to ship snacks, sandwiches and treats to friends and fam around the U.S.
Options include iconic brands and newcomers on the scene.
Chickenjoy! Filipino cult fave Jollibee is opening a Philly location
Known for its fried chicken and spaghetti meals, the chain is on a U.S. expansion tear.
‘There is no bar business anyway’: Thanksgiving Eve booze ban disappoints, confuses Philly restaurant owners
Pa. suspended on-site alcohol sales for the pre-holiday party night — but to-go cocktails are allowed.
Temple University shutters largest dining hall as campus residency drops 60%
Students were surprised about the closure, and some are asking about meal plan refunds.
12 different Philly streets swap cars for outdoor dining this weekend
A pair of bills in City Council would extend these options through the end of 2021.
Wawa’s new branding replaces ‘plain and beige’ with bright, cheery colors
New red coffee cups and single-color Sizzli boxes now feature a prominent goose.
How can Philly better spotlight and support Black chefs? Eli Kulp’s podcast opens the discussion
At issue: culinary stereotypes, lack of access to capital and uneven press coverage.
Mari-Sal’s offers the flavors of Puerto Rico, sourced from the island and born of Philly
With her popular new food biz, a North Philadelphia native is living her dream.
Center City Restaurant Week returns with 33% fewer participants — and little indoor dining
While some in the industry have expressed worry, others are looking forward to a welcome revenue boost.
Memphis Taproom trolled with analog ransom note over popular spaghetti hoagie
The Kensington bar took the vegan sandwich off the menu two years ago ¯\_(ツ)_/¯.
Drinking and dining at Rose Garden, the new Black-owned hideaway on South Street West
The trio of first-time owners successfully pivoted their cocktail lounge so it works during the pandemic.
Philly restaurant owners on tropical storm: ‘It’ll only get worse’ as seasons grow cold
Open for outdoor dining and risk the elements, or stay closed and lose essential revenue?
This rose ice cream with 24k gold is the perfect summer 2020 escape
Vannah Banana's vegan treats are available at pop-ups and via Instagram.
Note to other cities: We’re so sorry about your cheesesteaks
What about the sandwich is hard to understand?
13 new Philly restaurants that opened despite the pandemic
If you're looking for seafood or sweets, you're in luck.
This map of 150+ Black-owned Philly restaurants was sourced from the community
Volunteers are curating the database of locations, which is being constantly updated.