Food

United by Blue founders Mike Cangi (left) and Brian Linton at the retail store at Second and Race Streets in Old City in 2017.

United by Blue, the eco-friendly retailer and cafe, has closed its Philadelphia stores

The brand, launched in Philadelphia in 2010, will maintain its e-commerce as well as its wholesale sales to outlets such as REI, a founder said.

Masa Cooperativa member Carmen Guerrero (left), with Maria Roxana Amaya Lemus, making tortillas on the grill in the cooperative's kitchen at 1149 S. Ninth St. on March 19, 2023.

Restaurants

This Matzo Ball Soup Martini will give your Passover a boozy twist

For a fun, boozy twist on a classic Jewish comfort food dish, whip up this dill- and roast carrot-infused gin martini.

Recipes

Ube Hot Cross Buns bring subtle flavor and color to an Easter classic

Ube and pandan bring subtle sweetness, a plus texture, and a pleasing pastel palette to these not-so-traditional hot cross buns.

Recipes

A jewel-toned vegetable spread for Passover, or any occasion

Crunchy crudité and dip isn't the only way to get vegetables into the mix of starters at a get-together. This festive vegetable recipe offers the opposite sensory experience - a soft, savory-sweet, spreadable counterpoint.

Add these spring cookbooks to your reading list.

Food

9 must-read cookbooks coming this spring, including ‘Yogurt & Whey’ and ‘Mind Over Batter’

From flavors of sub-Saharan Africa to inventive Filipino American desserts, these spring cookbooks unlock adventure in your kitchen.

Recipes

A jewel-toned vegetable spread for Passover, or any occasion

Crunchy crudité and dip isn't the only way to get vegetables into the mix of starters at a get-together. This festive vegetable recipe offers the opposite sensory experience - a soft, savory-sweet, spreadable counterpoint.

Food

9 must-read cookbooks coming this spring, including ‘Yogurt & Whey’ and ‘Mind Over Batter’

From flavors of sub-Saharan Africa to inventive Filipino American desserts, these spring cookbooks unlock adventure in your kitchen.

People are still getting Swiss on cheesesteaks, disappointing survey says

Guys, Swiss? Really?

Becky Reith works in the food innovation lab at Perfect Day.

Business

Moooove over: How yeasts are doing the work of dairy cows

Dozens of companies have sprouted up in recent months to develop milk proteins made by yeasts or fungi.

Food

South Jersey chef Britt Rescigno to face Jose Garces in Food Network’s ‘Tournament of Champions’

Chef Britt Rescigno grew up working at Allen's Clam Bar in New Gretna, N.J. Soon she'll go head to head with Philly's own Jose Garces.

The Cheesesteak Bracket: Who makes the best cheesesteak in Philly? You decide.

Food

Who makes the best cheesesteak in Philly? You decide with The Inquirer’s cheesesteak bracket.

Knowing that the best cheesesteak in Philadelphia is a personal choice, it’s impossible to say which is best. But we’re here to do it anyway.

Actors Adam Shapiro and Katie Lowes with Shappy Philly pretzels at the Oscars red carpet.

Food

Abington native served Philly pretzels at the Oscars

Philly represented at the Oscars, thanks to Shappy Pretzel Co., created by a Philly native.

Reducing the amount of food discarded is the focus of the 2023 Heal the Planet grants. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal.

News

Giant supermarket, Keep PA Beautiful grant focuses on food waste prevention

The GIANT Company and Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful have teamed for the third year to offer their Healing the Planet grants. This year the focus is food waste prevention, a major pollution issue.

The Bifana sandwich as served at Grace & Proper in Queen Village.

Opinion

The best sandwich in Philly is the Bifana at Grace & Proper

I didn’t expect my favorite roast pork sandwich in the city to be at a Euro-style bar in Bella Vista, but here we are.

The first day of spring in the Philadelphia region always holds a special treat: free water ice.

Food

Rita’s water ice debuts a new flavor, plans expansion as its 39th season approaches

Rita’s locations opened March 1st, but the new candy-centric water ice flavor doesn’t premiere until the first day of spring.

Ashley Huston of Dreamworld Makes at home in West Philly. Her side hustle has become full-time.

Food

Ashley Huston’s Dreamworld Bakes is a standout West Philly micro-bakery

The popular Instagram-fueled bakery makes whimsical, floral-decorated cakes and sweets.

Rocco’s Italian Sausage expands services to Bucks County.

Food

Rocco’s Italian Sausage expands to Bucks County and New Jersey

Rocco's Italian Sausage is a Philly staple. Now, folks beyond the city limits will be able to enjoy it.

United by Blue, the eco-friendly retailer and cafe, has closed its Philadelphia stores

Masa Cooperativa, which sells its masa to chefs, opens its doors to the public

This Matzo Ball Soup Martini will give your Passover a boozy twist

FDR Park’s Southeast Asian Market reopens this weekend

John’s Water Ice and outdoor beer gardens mark Philly’s spring reopening

United by Blue, the eco-friendly retailer and cafe, has closed its Philadelphia stores

United by Blue, the eco-friendly retailer and cafe, has closed its Philadelphia stores

Masa Cooperativa, which sells its masa to chefs, opens its doors to the public

FDR Park’s Southeast Asian Market reopens this weekend

John’s Water Ice and outdoor beer gardens mark Philly’s spring reopening

How to dine out with the kids | Let’s Eat

The Inquirer’s 2022 Dining Guide

Have a drink: Philly’s latest crop of James Beard-nominated bars and restaurants

17 of the best wine bars in the Philly region

A blend of sangiovese and syrah makes this Tuscan red food-friendly

Two Robbers Fishtown, Philly’s first hard seltzer bar, is anything but bland

Have a drink: Philly’s latest crop of James Beard-nominated bars and restaurants

17 of the best wine bars in the Philly region

A blend of sangiovese and syrah makes this Tuscan red food-friendly

Two Robbers Fishtown, Philly’s first hard seltzer bar, is anything but bland

This Matzo Ball Soup Martini will give your Passover a boozy twist

Ube Hot Cross Buns bring subtle flavor and color to an Easter classic

A jewel-toned vegetable spread for Passover, or any occasion

9 must-read cookbooks coming this spring, including ‘Yogurt & Whey’ and ‘Mind Over Batter’

A jewel-toned vegetable spread for Passover, or any occasion

9 must-read cookbooks coming this spring, including ‘Yogurt & Whey’ and ‘Mind Over Batter’

People are still getting Swiss on cheesesteaks, disappointing survey says

Moooove over: How yeasts are doing the work of dairy cows

South Jersey chef Britt Rescigno to face Jose Garces in Food Network’s ‘Tournament of Champions’

Who makes the best cheesesteak in Philly? You decide with The Inquirer’s cheesesteak bracket.

Abington native served Philly pretzels at the Oscars

Giant supermarket, Keep PA Beautiful grant focuses on food waste prevention

The best sandwich in Philly is the Bifana at Grace & Proper

Rita’s water ice debuts a new flavor, plans expansion as its 39th season approaches

Ashley Huston’s Dreamworld Bakes is a standout West Philly micro-bakery

Rocco’s Italian Sausage expands to Bucks County and New Jersey