Michael Solomonov
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Philadelphia Has Two Representatives On the Time100 List of Most Influential People in 2025
The annual Time100 list, which recognizes individuals across a variety of different sectors changing the world, has been released and two Philadelphia representatives are on…
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Upper Black Eddy Artisanal Knife Maker Steve Pellegrino Dies at 34
Steve Pellegrino, an artisanal knife maker from Upper Black Eddy whose custom knives were a staple in many restaurant kitchens throughout Philadelphia, died on February…
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Firstrust Bank Helps Iconic Philadelphia Food Brand Expand Its Presence in the Suburbs
Fried chicken and donuts may not have the longstanding history of a perfect pairing like, say, peanut butter and jelly. Or milk and cookies. However,…
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New Cookbook ‘Zahav Home’ is Your Guide to Elevating Your Cooking Skills
The new cookbook “Zahav Home” aims to help you make food at home that tastes like it was prepared by a James Beard Award-winning chef,…
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Chefs Behind Israeli Cuisine Restaurant Zahav in Society Hill to Release New Cookbook in September
Michael Solomonov and Steve Cook, the chefs behind Zahav are releasing a new cookbook, writes Michaela Althouse for PhillyVoice. With the new book, “Zahav Home,”…
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Federal Donuts & Chicken Continues Expansion With Plans to Open 3 New PA Locations
Federal Donuts & Chicken, a fast-casual franchise from James Beard award-winning chef Michael Solomonov, is continuing to expand in Pennsylvania with 3 new locations, writes…
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Federal Donuts Arrives in Radnor With a Push for National Expansion
Federal Donuts is getting ready to go national, and its starting with three new stores in Radnor, Conshohocken and Willow Grove, writes Michael Tanenbaum for…
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Inside Federal Donuts & Chicken’s Newest and Largest Location in South Philadelphia
Federal Donuts & Chicken recently opened its newest location in South Philadelphia, and it’s the largest to date, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. …
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Federal Donuts is Changing its Name, and Expanding to Las Vegas
As it embarks on a new period of growth, Philadelphia-based Federal Donuts will be opening its first location outside the region in 2024, writes Michael…


































