Foodizen

Why Is Ravioli Worth More Than Pierogi?

How Mom-Mom’s Kitchen is working to spread the good word on Polish food in Philadelphia. Their latest venture on South Street is set to open this winter.

By Jason Wilson
Foodizen

A Year of Eating Intentionally

In 2019, our Nowak Fellow explored the intersection of food and culture in Philly. He discovered a city rich in both

By Jason Wilson

A Woman’s Place …

… is running the kitchen, despite restaurants still being mostly male-dominated. Philly proves that’s true at an event with influential food magazine Cherry Bombe.

By Jason Wilson
Foodizen

Global is Local

Dining around the world on the “Ethnic Food Tour” of North 5th Street, where revitalization means something unexpected

By Jason Wilson
Foodizen

Bee the Change

Protecting bees is critical to preserving our food supply. Some 50,000 rooftop bees, including ones in the evolving Spring Arts District, are doing a small part of what Philly needs

By Jason Wilson
Foodizen

Beyond BBQ

Is Chris Cho’s Center City Seorabol the start of a Korean food empire?

By Jason Wilson
Foodizen

Generation Urban Farmers

W.B. Saul, the largest agricultural school in the country, trains students in the art of farming. Yes, even in the city

By Jason Wilson
Foodizen

Hail, Cider

In an excerpt from his new book, The Citizen’s Foodizen columnist celebrates the burgeoning world of apple ciders. They are not what you think they are

By Jason Wilson
Foodizen

Meditations on Meat

Michael Schulson’s fabulous new Alpen Rose puts steak back on the menu. Can we find a way to make peace with meat?

By Jason Wilson
Foodizen

When Celery Was the Avocado Toast of Its Day

A Fishtown restaurant takes us on a culinary journey into Pennsylvania’s past. Waffles and catfish, anyone?

By Jason Wilson