• Meet the Tacony High School Chef Helping Address Food Insecurity in Philadelphia

    Meet the Tacony High School Chef Helping Address Food Insecurity in Philadelphia

    Chef Javier Ramirez at Tacony Academy Charter High School serves hundreds of students every day and is helping tackle food insecurity in the process, writes Wakisha Bailey for CBS News Philadelphia. Ramirez makes sure that everything is made fresh. He even mixes in his own recipes within some of the meals. “As soon as they…

  • Looking to Spend $20 Or Less? Try These Affordable Meals in Philadelphia

    Looking to Spend $20 Or Less? Try These Affordable Meals in Philadelphia

    It’s getting harder to find great meals for under $20, but Philadelphia still has places with incredible food at affordable prices, write Maddy Sweitzer-Lammé and Kae Lani Palmisano for Philadelphia Magazine. At Amy’s Pastelillos in Fishtown, every pastelillo is just $5, so you can grab three and still have enough for tax and a tip.…

  • Philadelphia Named Among Top 10 U.S. Cities for Food and Drinks

    Philadelphia Named Among Top 10 U.S. Cities for Food and Drinks

    Great meals are aplenty across the entire United States with supremely talented and gifted chefs gracing just about every major city. Food & Wine has compiled a list of the top 10 U.S. cities for food and drink, and Philadelphia is one of those on the list, writes Regan Stephens for Food & Wine. Philadelphia…

  • People Magazine Writer Compiles List of Best Places to Eat If You Had Just 24 Hours in Philadelphia

    People Magazine Writer Compiles List of Best Places to Eat If You Had Just 24 Hours in Philadelphia

    As someone who grew up in Philadelphia, Regan Stephens is quite familiar with Philly’s dynamic food scene, she writes for People. While it’s impossible to eat from all the restaurants that makes the local food scene so great, Stephens has compiled a list of the best places to get a true taste of Philly’s top-tier…

  • Langhorne Shop Known for Best Cheesesteaks Outside Philadelphia

    Langhorne Shop Known for Best Cheesesteaks Outside Philadelphia

    Philadelphia may be known for its cheesesteaks, but you don’t have to leave Bucks County to try some of the best in Pennsylvania, writes Graham Harrington for The Keystone. One local eatery has earned a spot on the list of eight great cheesesteak places outside Philadelphia. Jay’s Steak and Hoagie Joint in Langhorne is a…

  • Savor Every Bite As You Discover Philadelphia’s Best Tasting Menus

    Savor Every Bite As You Discover Philadelphia’s Best Tasting Menus

    For adventurous diners, Philadelphia offers a variety of delicious tasting menu experiences that will have you savoring every bite, write Maddy Sweitzer-Lammé and Kae Lani Palmisano for Philadelphia Magazine. Chef Even Snyder of Emmett is known for taking bold culinary risks, which made his new Fishtown eatery one of the strongest restaurant openings so far…

  • This Fishtown Eatery Features Some of the Best New York-Style Pizzas Outside The Big Apple

    This Fishtown Eatery Features Some of the Best New York-Style Pizzas Outside The Big Apple

    New York’s dining scene is vast, but one particular element that is often discussed throughout the country is its pizza. For those who crave or want to try a New York-style pizza but can’t travel to New York, there are some pizzerias elsewhere in the country that have their own delicious versions, writes Sanjay Surana…

  • Upgrade Your Culinary Skills at These Philly Cooking Classes

    Upgrade Your Culinary Skills at These Philly Cooking Classes

    If you’re looking to upgrade your culinary skills, Philadelphia offers several cooking classes, whether you prefer online options or in-person instruction, writes Ashlee Woods for Billy Penn at WHYY. Old City Kitchen offers a variety of classes, covering everything from Italian to Indian and Asian cuisine, for over three years. Classes are available almost every…

  • Montco Chef Zack Wannawong Rebuilds Life After Amputation, Eyes Culinary Comeback

    Montco Chef Zack Wannawong Rebuilds Life After Amputation, Eyes Culinary Comeback

    Few people wake up expecting their lives to change forever. But that’s exactly what happened to Zack Wannawong on April 8, 2024, write Kylee Steiglelman and Ben Silver for Main Line Today. The chef, known for his work at Conshohocken’s Hotel West & Main, woke with unbearable pain in his right foot. Suspecting a blood…

  • Ardmore’s Tired Hands Rebrands Original Brewpub with New Name & Cocktails

    Ardmore’s Tired Hands Rebrands Original Brewpub with New Name & Cocktails

    Big changes are brewing in Ardmore’s Tired Hands, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The brewing company has reimagined its original BrewCafé, now operating as Ardmore Brewing Co. The new name comes with a refreshed interior, an expanded food and cocktail menu, and a streamlined beer list. Founder Jean Broillet IV says the…

  • Langhorne Welcomes Bucks County’s First MaGerk’s Pub & Grill

    Langhorne Welcomes Bucks County’s First MaGerk’s Pub & Grill

    MaGerk’s Pub & Grill, a popular spot for bar-style food with several locations in Montgomery County, opened its first Bucks County eatery in Langhorne last week, writes Dino Ciliberti for the Patch. MaGerk’s, located at the Summit Square Shopping Center, just off of the Newtown Bypass in Middletown Township, occupies a 6,000-square-foot space that was…

  • Check Out the New Additions to Citizens Bank Park’s Menu

    Check Out the New Additions to Citizens Bank Park’s Menu

    When you go to a Philadelphia Phillies game this upcoming season, you’ll likely notice a number of new menu items being offered at Citizens Bank Park, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Aramark Sports + Entertainment, the concessionaire for Citizens Bank Park, announced a number of these additions, such as a new sandwich…

  • Burgers Enjoying Moment in Philadelphia As More Chefs Craft Unique Versions of Classic Food Item

    Burgers Enjoying Moment in Philadelphia As More Chefs Craft Unique Versions of Classic Food Item

    Burgers are enjoying a moment in Philadelphia, with local chefs from even the most upscale restaurants crafting elevated takes on the popular American classic, writes Kae Lani Palmisano for Philadelphia Magazine. “One of the cool things about this proliferation of burgers is that it’s sort of a lens to filter your own cuisine and culinary…

  • Which Philly Food Spots Have Best ‘Delivery Cheesesteaks?’ Inquirer’s Food Staff Provide Answers

    Which Philly Food Spots Have Best ‘Delivery Cheesesteaks?’ Inquirer’s Food Staff Provide Answers

    A cheesesteak that is delivered is quite different from one fresh off the grill, with time, handling, and distance traveled among the determinants, writes the Inquirer Food Staff. A delivered cheesesteak from Angelo’s Pizzeria isn’t quite the same as one fresh from the shop, but the meat and cheese in the roll aren’t far off.…

  • Rising Egg Costs Are Taking Toll On Philadelphia’s Breakfast Scene

    Rising Egg Costs Are Taking Toll On Philadelphia’s Breakfast Scene

    With egg prices rising nationwide, many local food spots have been forced to increase costs for some of their egg-based dishes, write Mike D’Onofrio, Kelly Tyko, and Nathan Borney for AXIOS Philadelphia. Middle Child announced on social media earlier this week that it is increasing its egg-based dishes by 50 cents, depending on the dish.…

  • Chester County Ice Cream Shop Draws Crowds for First Glimpses of Spring

    Chester County Ice Cream Shop Draws Crowds for First Glimpses of Spring

    Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream, with various locations across Chester County, has seen an uptick in customers since the warmer weather has arrived, reports Adam Joseph for 6ABC.   A large group gathered outside of the Handel’s location in Berwyn, ready to celebrate the early arrival of spring.   Handel’s has 48 rotating flavors each month, with each…

  • Hatboro Pizza Celebrates 25 Years of Serving Up Tradition and Community

    Hatboro Pizza Celebrates 25 Years of Serving Up Tradition and Community

    Hatboro Pizza has been a local favorite for 25 years, but its roots go even deeper, writes Dino Ciliberti for the Patch. Owners John and Monica Katelas have been in the pizza business since the 1970s, starting in Philadelphia before making their way to Hatboro, where they’ve built a true community staple. Since opening on…

  • Aluminum Tariffs Could Force Small Philadelphia Breweries to Raise Prices

    Aluminum Tariffs Could Force Small Philadelphia Breweries to Raise Prices

    The Trump administration’s new aluminum tariffs could lead to financial strain for small breweries, resulting in increased costs for customers, writes Eva Andersen for CBS News Philadelphia. The president announced the 25 percent tariffs back in February with the goal of boosting domestic manufacturing. However, Jake Atkinson, owner of Human Robot Brewery in Kensington, noted…