Voice: Reuben Harley
Big Rube’s Philly: Marc Jackson
The chef and photographer catches up with the former NBA player and current Sixers TV analyst, world traveler, fitness devotee and fashion plate
By Reuben HarleyBig Rube’s Philly: Deborah Mayfield of Admirations Hair It Iz
The chef and photographer pays a visit to a longtime friend, a salon owner reestablishing South Street as a Black mecca — one woman at a time
By Reuben HarleyBig Rube’s Philly: Big Nick’s and Lil’ Nicks
The iconic brand-maker, photographer, chef and Philadelphian talks to an Italian American father and son with side-by-side market and hoagie shops
By Reuben HarleyBig Rube’s Philly: Brielle Kimmins, AKA AprilFoolChild
The chef / photographer reconnects with an old muse, and finds a kindred spirit — a fellow artist and polymath with deep Philly roots and an eye for what’s next
By Reuben HarleyBig Rube’s Philly: Babe on 52nd Street
Ted Hall opened his women’s boutique in 1972. Today, a legendary chef and photographer honors one of the last Black-owned businesses on the Strip
By Reuben HarleyBig Rube’s Philly: Thanksgiving with Nan
The legendary photographer and chef recalls how his families gatherings went down — and offers a couple of tips for making your turkey tastier
By Reuben HarleyBig Rube’s Philly: Hug the Block
The legendary photographer and chef sees old friends and appreciates a new paradigm for keeping Philly safe
By Reuben HarleyBig Rube’s Philly: Mal’s Barber Shop
Mal Robinson, whose one-man shop in Southwest Philly is an enclave of respect, conversation and relaxation for Black men and boys, talks about choices with the iconic Philly photographer, chef and style icon
By Reuben Harley