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A Farm Grows in South Philly

June 19, 2020June 19, 2020 Jeannette Armstrong Mifflin Square, Novick Urban Farm, SEAMAAC min read

In the shadow of the stadiums, an urban farm is growing and selling produce that caters to local needs and tastes. What do you think of when you hear the word “farm”? A place that you have to drive to

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The Pies That Bind

June 15, 2020June 15, 2020 Joseph Myers Mercer Cafe min read

Mercer Café at The Navy Yard will host a virtual pizza-making workshop. Having recently reopened their establishment following an 11-week, Coronavirus-induced pause, the powers that be who helm Mercer Café at The Navy Yard, 4920 S. 15th St., have been

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Resources for Vegans in South Philly

June 11, 2020June 15, 2020 Jeannette Armstrong Vegan dining min read

Not so long ago, there were very limited options for vegans in Philadelphia. But in recent years, the vegan scene has exploded as people are becoming more aware of the environmental and health benefits of this lifestyle. As a result,

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East Passyunk’s Sate Kampar Has Closed

May 21, 2020May 25, 2020 Jeannette Armstrong Ange Branca, John Branca, Sate Kampar min read

As reported in Philly Mag, East Passyunk Avenue’s Saté Kampar closed on May 17th due to a dispute with their landlord over a recent rent hike. They were unable to renegotiate the terms of their five year lease despite the

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Victor Cafe: Singing a Song of Hope

May 20, 2020May 20, 2020 Jeannette Armstrong COVID-19, Greg DiStefano, Victor Cafe min read

South Philly’s music lovers’ rendezvous sings a new verse: YouTube video, opera from the balcony, and takeout! A family-run neighborhood fixture for over 100 years, Victor Cafe at 1303 Dickinson Street has long provided its customers with a truly memorable

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Food Bites

May 12, 2020May 13, 2020 Jeannette Armstrong Fiorella, ITV, James Beard award, Kalaya Thai Kitchen, Laurel, South Philly Barbacoa, Termini Bros Bakery min read

South Philly Award Nominees The finalists for the 2020 James Beard Awards, “the Oscars of the food world,” were announced last week, and South Philly chefs and restaurants were among those that were recognized. Marc Vetri, who just recently opened