“Feastival” is back! KYW Newsradio’s Hadas Kuznits chats with Joanne Marder of Fringe Arts about their culinary fundraiser of the year — and the changes they’ve made to it because of COVID-19. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The FringeArts' fundraiser "Feastival" has returned

There’s a new Italian restaurant in the former Wahlburgers space in Northern Liberties. KYW Newsradio’s Hadas Kuznits chats with Derek Gibbons of Glu Hospitality and Kris Kennedy of the Northern Liberties Business Improvement district about all the development happening in the neighborhood, and how they’re coping through COVID-19. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new Italian restaurant and more is coming to NoLibs

A new Center City restaurant has tailored their menu based on ancient Ayurvedic practices. KYW Newsradio’s Hadas Kuznits speaks with Syam Namballa and Chris Tavares, the owner and chef of Ancient Spirits and Grille at 1726 Chestnut Street about the questionnaire they use to customize tasting menus according to body type; and how they incorporate healthful herbs into the food and drink. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new Center City restaurant takes a holistic approach to dining and drinking

DanDan, the popular Philadelphia area noodle restaurant opens a new location in Ardmore. KYW Newsradio’s Hadas Kuznits chats with Co-owners Cat and Kevin Huang about traditional Chinese food versus Americanized Chinese food... as well as the lion dances they’ll be hosting this weekend in celebration of their grand opening in Suburban Square. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A popular noodle restaurant comes to Ardmore

A new Japanese restaurant comes to Fishtown. KYW Newsradio’s Hadas Kuznits chats with chef Kevin Yanaga about his casual spot... that will soon also have a more formal chef’s table in the back. Also, he explains how Japanese fried chicken differs from American fried chicken. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Japanese comfort food restaurant comes to Fishtown

The former Capogiro Gelato is now occupied once again in Midtown Village after two and a half years. KYW Newsradio’s Hadas Kuznits chats with Van Leeuwen Ice Cream co-owner Laura O’Neill about their vegan and full dairy options, how they survived through COVID-19 — and their two new Philadelphia stores coming this year and next. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An ice cream shop with vegan options opens in Midtown Village

Pizza Jawn at 4330 Main Street in Manayunk celebrates one year in business. KYW Newsradio’s Hadas Kuznits chats with owner David Lee about how he made the jump from being a CrossFit trainer to baking pies... and how he thinks the pandemic impacted the pizza business. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A popular pizza shop in Manayunk celebrates its one-year anniversary

A South Street staple is now a cocktail bar. KYW Newsradio’s Hadas Kuznits speaks with Heather Annechiarico and Chris Fetfatzes, the married owners of Sonny's Cocktail Joint (formerly The Cambridge). They chat about balancing family and work during a pandemic, double-filtering their water for their cocktails... and what has changed for good about the restaurant industry, thanks to COVID-19 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A South Street staple re-opens as a cocktail bar

Over the last 15 years, Nelson Perez has worked practically every job in the pizza industry. This week, he took on the role of “owner.” KYW Newsradio’s Hadas Kuznits spoke with him at his newly opened Rock Hill Pizza in Bala Cynwyd about his draw to the industry and how he feels his Guatemalan roots connect him to the ingredients. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Montco pizzeria specializes in Sicilian, Chicago and New York-style pizzas

It’s Christmas in July on Germantown Avenue this weekend, July 24th and 25th. KYW Newsradio’s Hadas Kuznits chats with Phillip Dawson, executive director of the Chestnut Hill Business Improvement District about recovering from a coronavirus economy and why getting a very early jump on your holiday shopping is a win for everyone. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chestnut Hill restaurants serve winter favorites for Christmas in July

The Lawn at Loveluck is now open on a stretch of greenery in LOVE Park, behind the former Welcome Center that will soon be Loveluck restaurant. KYW Newsradio’s Hadas Kuznits spoke with co-owner Marcie Turney of Safran Turney Hospitality about the project, the delays and the future of restaurant culture. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Summer pop-up debuts in LOVE Park with drinks, food truck

Main Line Today launches a brand new restaurant week in the western suburbs in celebration of the magazine’s 25th anniversary. It runs August 23rd through September 5th. KYW Newsradio’s Hadas Kuznits chats with associate publisher Marie Edwards about the impact the past year has had on the industry... and how some restaurant groups have actually expanded during the COVID-19 pandemic; but it hasn’t been easy, and she says restaurant week promotions can help. Edwards tells us who’s participating and how COVID-19 has impacted the restaurant experience.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A restaurant week comes to the western suburbs this August

After a year off for COVID-19, Diner en Blanc, an elegant pop-up picnic returns to a secret location in Philadelphia this August. KYW Newsradio’s Hadas Kuznits speaks with event Co-host Natanya DiBona about what it is and how to register. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Diner en Blanc Returns to Philly this August

Uptown Beer Garden officially opens for the season during the Fourth of July weekend, but there are lots of changes, inspired by the pandemic. KYW’s Hadas Kuznits chats with owner Teddy Sourias about the new space across from Love Park, the new bathrooms, plans for future expansion into the Septa concourse, and a new restaurant in the adjacent former 7-11 building that will be coming in the Fall. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Uptown Beer Garden to reopen with some big changes

The nonprofit organization known as Everybody Eats Philly celebrates its one-year anniversary on Saturday with a Juneteenth celebration in Malcolm X Park. KYW Newsradio’s Hadas Kuznits speaks with Everybody Eats co-founders Stephanie Willis and Aziza Young about the food, the mission, and the connection of southern American soul food with slavery. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coalition of Philly chefs celebrates 1 year of feeding the hungry on Juneteenth

Philadelphia's food scene is filled with bistros, brewpubs, food trucks, and steakhouses. KYW Newsradio's Hadas Kuznits is on a mission to tell the story of all of them.

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