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