Philadelphia: Interviews


Interviews

Portraits of Philly: Chef and Co-Owner Jesse Ito of Royal Sushi & Izakaya and Dancerobot

The co-owner of Royal Sushi Omakase & Izakaya and the forthcoming dancerobot, Jesse Ito has been on the national stage…

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Portraits of Philly: Chef and Partner Eddie Konrad of Messina Social Club

Eddie Konrad has been working in kitchens since high school, doing stints in New York, Maine, and abroad before returning…

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The Rundown

A Historic Philly Landmark Is Reborn with Rex at the Royal

Southern coastal cuisine from chef Angie Brown shines at this gem of a spot.

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Portraits of Philly: Chefs and Owners Omar Tate and Cybille St. Aude-Tate of Honeysuckle

Featured for years in national magazines and TV shows, Honeysuckle has been a pop-up, a residency, a grocery store, and…

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Portraits of Philly: Chefs Alex Kemp and Amanda Shulman of My Loup and Her Place Supper Club

The co-founders of Libbie Loup Hospitality, chef Alex Kemp (My Loup) and Amanda Shulman (Her Place Supper Club) have taken…

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Portraits of Philly: Executive Chef Edwin De La Rosa of Middle Child Clubhouse

Having cooked professionally for a decade, Edwin de la Rosa helped launch Honeysuckle Provisions in West Philly with Omar Tate…

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Portraits of Philly: Chef and Owner Andrew DiTomo of Meetinghouse

Heading up the kitchen Meetinghouse Bar and Beer Company, a modern local pub that chefs love dearly, is the latest…

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Portraits of Philly: Restaurant Operator James Smith

A consummate front-of-house professional, James Smith worked his way from bartender to server and eventually to general manager at Vernick…

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Portraits of Philly: Chef-Owner Alexander Yoon of Little Fish BYOB

Named a StarChefs Rising Star in 2019, Alexander Yoon jumped into the deep end when he purchased neighborhood seafood restaurant…

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Portraits of Philly: Executive Chef Jason Peabody of Condesa and El Techo

Coming from South South Philly (Chester, to be exact), chef Jason Peabody has been cooking for nearly 30 years, most…

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