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Composer Nolan Williams Jr. shares his favorite Black-owned restaurants in the Philadelphia area

Composer Nolan Williams Jr. shares his favorite Black-owned restaurants in the Philadelphia area

February 26
His selections for EatOkra include Corinne's Place in Camden and South Jazz Kitchen in Spring Garden.
Philly Chef Michael Solomonov makes doughnuts and talks business on Rachael Ray’s TV show

Philly Chef Michael Solomonov makes doughnuts and talks business on Rachael Ray’s TV show

February 25
The description of the doughnuts alone — “flavored with orange zest and topped with honey plus ground pistachios” — elicited a “yum” from Ray.
Vegan food saved her health, and got Brennah Lambert into the restaurant business at 23

Vegan food saved her health, and got Brennah Lambert into the restaurant business at 23

February 25
Brennah Lambert fell into the meal-prep business while cooking for herself. Her new restaurant in South Jersey is the next step.
Three great new pizzerias | Let’s Eat

Three great new pizzerias | Let’s Eat

February 24
Also: Philly's best vegan mac and cheese, food delivery options, new restaurants, and a cheap dinner idea.
Five wines from Black-owned wineries, in one flight

Five wines from Black-owned wineries, in one flight

February 24
Ristorante Panorama in Old City, which has an enviable number of wines by the glass, is offering this flight for a limited time.
Want restaurant-quality food delivered to your door? These businesses do that.

Want restaurant-quality food delivered to your door? These businesses do that.

February 23
Quality meats, seafood, cheeses. If you're a bulk buyer with a freezer, or have a big family, these businesses can serve.
Eat delicious food, support restaurants, and fight waste. Too Good To Go is a game-changing app.

Eat delicious food, support restaurants, and fight waste. Too Good To Go is a game-changing app.

February 22
Restaurants and other food businesses list their daily leftovers on the Too Good To Go app. Customers can snap up a meal deal for $5.
Temple bar Draught House will close Sunday, and an auction is on tap so you can buy a piece of it

Temple bar Draught House will close Sunday, and an auction is on tap so you can buy a piece of it

February 18
An online auction will sell the equipment and the memories of the 20-year-old destination.
Restaurants, as grocery stores | Let’s Eat

Restaurants, as grocery stores | Let’s Eat

February 17
Also: Philly says goodbye to two longtime food craftsman; recipe and tradition for Lunar New Year.
Your neighborhood restaurant is now your grocery store, due to the pandemic

Your neighborhood restaurant is now your grocery store, due to the pandemic

February 17
By necessity, some restaurants have shifted to groceries to serve their customers.