South Philly has always been bustling with new cultures. With new immigrants, traditions and families, different types of restaurants have been introduced to the community. For those who wish to try something different, there are [continue reading…]
“If you’re going to want a piece of cake, you are going to want a good piece of cake, and that is what we do here at Bredenbeck’s,” said Karen Boyd Rhode (above), owner of [continue reading…]
Food diversity is a part of the Chinese culture due to the abundance of local resources in the different areas of China. When Chinese immigrants came to America, they brought their cooking styles along with [continue reading…]
It isn’t always easy to find places to eat that offer vegetarian, vegan or gluten-free options, but the cafés around Baltimore Avenue in West Philadelphia offer plenty of choices. Although some may not expect this neighborhood to [continue reading…]
Philadelphia civilization began along the waterfront. The Delaware River helped grow and sustain the city over the years. Right along the waterfront is where some of Philadelphia’s best cheesesteak shops are located, which are, arguably, also [continue reading…]
Spruce Hill has access to farm-fresh fruits and vegetables at Clark Park. Takia McClendon is the manager of the area Farmers’ Market. How has the turnout been? This market on average brings in about 5oo [continue reading…]
Face to Face is a non-profit organization where anyone is welcome to a hot meal, legal advice and an array of social services, all free of charge. What originally began as a soup kitchen in [continue reading…]
Aside from the numerous franchise grocery stores and fast-food restaurants, Kensington is home to some of the city’s most interesting food storefronts. Vivero Saba Halal Live Poultry In the middle of an urban jungle, the [continue reading…]
The smell of fresh coffee emits from the second floor of Circle of Hope, located on Frankford Avenue and Norris Street, as the Kensington Community Food Co-op (KCFC) sets up for their Tuesday market place. [continue reading…]
While most Irish pubs throughout the country take pride in their vast beer selection, loud disposition and flamboyant pageantry, St. Declan’s Well, on the 3100 block of Walnut Street, focuses their charm in their modesty [continue reading…]
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