WEATHER ALERT
Governor rebukes Philadelphia protesters for chanting outside Israeli restaurant
Read full article: Governor rebukes Philadelphia protesters for chanting outside Israeli restaurantGov. Josh Shapiro is labeling a demonstration outside of an Israeli-owned restaurant “antisemitic” after protesters marched against the bombardment of Gaza.
Filipino American chefs come into their own with multiple James Beard award nods
Read full article: Filipino American chefs come into their own with multiple James Beard award nodsThree Filipino restaurants in three different parts of the U.S. are among the nominees at this year's James Beard Awards, the culinary world's equivalent of the Oscars.
Experience wine flights, craft cocktails, & more at Town Hall San Marco
Read full article: Experience wine flights, craft cocktails, & more at Town Hall San MarcoLed by two-time James Beard nominee Tom Gray, Town Hall is a community gathering spot for sharing good food and drink in good company. They opened in the spring of 2017 after extensive renovations of an existing space in the historic neighborhood of San Marco. Working with the design and architect team at Atlanta-based ai3, they brought a decidedly west-coast design aesthetic to the small restaurant to pair with our menu influenced by growing up and living in the west.
San Marco restaurant offers community vibe, food & cocktails
Read full article: San Marco restaurant offers community vibe, food & cocktailsLed by two-time James Beard nominee Tom Gray, Town Hall is a community gathering spot for sharing good food and drink in good company. They opened in the spring of 2017 after extensive renovations of an existing space in the historic neighborhood of San Marco. Working with the design and architect team at Atlanta-based ai3, they brought a decidedly west-coast design aesthetic to the small restaurant to pair with our menu influenced by growing up and living in the west.
Chefs leave restaurants to work in private homes
Read full article: Chefs leave restaurants to work in private homesMore restaurant chefs, from line cooks to the second in command in well-respected kitchens, are making the decision to work as personal chefs after the pandemic exposed their industry’s fragility.
Invasive species on menu: Floridians bite back to protect the environment
Read full article: Invasive species on menu: Floridians bite back to protect the environmentOne way to solve the problem of invasive species — or at least curtail it — is putting them on your personal menu, but most are inaccessible. Unless, of course, you’re willing to get a little blood on your hands.
How Beyoncé helped a Black-owned Miami hotel during COVID
Read full article: How Beyoncé helped a Black-owned Miami hotel during COVIDMIAMI – Jamila Ross and Akino West knew they would need a little luck if they were going to keep their Overtown hotel afloat during the pandemic. In August, after opening a pop-up restaurant while their hotel remained largely uninhabited because of coronavirus restrictions, the couple won $25,000 from Discover Card, which dedicated $5 million to helping Black-owned restaurants. Together with a small business loan, it has allowed the couple to reinvest in their business. It became a hit — especially after people started looking for ways to support Black-owned businesses amid the social justice movement. A pair of small businesses, Say Sukii florist and Golden Flowers MIA, designed an entryway for their outdoor dining area.