Food
Breaking Bread For Citizenship
The Welcoming Center’s 2026 dinner series will bring immigrants and native-born Philadelphians together to explore the themes of neighborliness and good citizenship while bonding over the most human of activities: eating
By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy
The Best Ways To Not Drink in Philly for Dry January
Planning to hop on the wagon for the next 31 days, more or less? Check out these non-alcoholic bars, mocktails and bottle shops in Philadelphia
By Courtney DuChene
Can this New Food Hall Solve College Hunger?
University City’s Gather stands alone for its commitment to community, small local restaurants and fighting hunger — though you can just go for the tasty food
By Malcolm Burnley
Lemons, Lemonade … and Lemon Rind
The two-time Super Bowl champ admires Food Network Star Robert Irvine’s work with our military and first responders as much as he lauds his attitude on life
By Lane Johnson
20+ Black-Owned Businesses That Do Good
Shops, cafés, pizza and water ice joints, beauty boutiques, bookstores, and even an auto mechanic whose Black owners are committed to making our city better
By Amber Burns and Charissa Howard
The Michelin Guide is a Good Thing for Philly … and the World
There's been a lot of talk about why Michelin would be bad for Philly's food scene. But it's not the existential threat you think it is.
By Kae Lani Palmisano
What Does Freedom Taste Like?
Herr's "Flavored by Philly" chip contest returns with a patriotic twist.
By Jason Sheehan
How to Fight Food Insecurity in Philly
Donate peanut butter! Organize a food drive! Sort cans! Here are 15 simple things you can do now to help food insecure citizens of Philadelphia.
By Christine Speer Lejeune
Building Community Through … Babka
In a sea of bakery pop-ups in Philly, Queen Village’s Rougarou Baking is a window into what makes this city so special
By Ellen Miller
How Much Is That Cheesesteak In the Window?
A supplier of meat to local cheesesteak brands knows we don’t want to pay more for our iconic Philly sandwich. But what are restaurants to do with rising food prices?
By Zafeiris Akranis