Food

The Philly-est Outdoor Dining in Philadelphia
Follow our guide to outdoor dining in Philly to discover spots around town for delicious food and drink in gardens, on tucked-away patios and other Insta-worthy surrounds
By The Philadelphia Citizen Staff
Bumi Fernandez-West
The iconic photographer, brand marketer and chef interviews the family woman behind Odunde — celebrating 50 years this Sunday
By Reuben Harley
LGBTQ-Owned Shops, Restaurants, More in Philadelphia
Brick-and-mortar LGBTQ-owned businesses span all of Philly. Here, some that strive not just to sell, but also to do good in and beyond our city
By The Philadelphia Citizen Staff
“Are You Open?”
In this excerpt from his memoir about life, family and baseball, Marc Vetri’s business partner looks back on the tentative early days of their legendary Philly restaurant — and the moment he got to share with his dad
By Jeff Benjamin with Greg Jones
Fight Food Insecurity With Free Hot Meals
Should PA become the tenth state to opt into the Restaurant Meals Program, offering SNAP beneficiaries access to pre-cooked food?
By Cristian Salazar
NFC Championship Game in Philadelphia
Plan to do a little Bird-watching this Sunday? Here’s a round up of the best things to do, eat and wear to celebrate our Eagles making it one step closer to the Super Bowl.
By Olivia Kram
Meals as Medicine
A new, first-of-its kind study affirms the power of one local nonprofit’s medically tailored meals to treat chronic illnesses
By Jessica Blatt Press
15+ Ways to Help Others this Thanksgiving
Before and after you hunker down for the big meal, take time to make the holiday more special for your fellow Philadelphians.
By Ethan Young
“Rescue” Food. Feed People.
A citywide pilot used nearly 3,000 meals headed to the landfill to feed over 700 needy families in Philadelphia. A sustainable business leader and City Councilperson want to make it permanent
By Devi Ramkissoon and Jamie Gauthier
Marcello Giordano
The iconic chef, brand marketer and photographer talks business, business ethics and blueberries with a local Italian-American produce scion turned high-end restaurant purveyor
By Reuben Harley