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PHILADELPHIA - Fishtown Pickle Project is getting into the holiday spirit by putting an original spin on an age-old holiday tradition (Feast of the Seven Fishes), hosting their first-ever Feast of the Seven Pickles holiday cocktail party at Fishtown Social, located at 1525 Frankford Avenue, on Tuesday, December 21st beginning at 5 p.m.
PHILADELPHIA - Iannelli’s Brick Oven Bakery, South Philly’s famous tomato pie and gravy shop which opened in 1910 at 1155 E. Passyunk Ave has begun shipping its products nationwide, as third-generation owner Vincent Iannelli, whose great uncle founded the business, is looking to expand the century-plus old business beyond Philadelphia.
PHILADEPHIA - Philadelphia plans to require vaccine proof for indoor dining establishments in response to the sharp increase in COVID cases across the city. The city's public health director said the decision is necessary to prevent closing all of its indoor dining establishments. However, it will also make it more difficult for businesses to stay in business.
PHILADELPHIA - While Philadelphia's food banks struggle to meet increasing demand, prices skyrocket, street vendors also feel the struggle. The city's food banks report that more than 16% of people are food insecure. With inflation at a 30-year high and supply chain issues, prices are also rising across the country. Last month's meat index was 11.9% higher than the previous year.
PHILADELPHIA - Spataro’s Cheesesteaks has been cranking out cheesesteaks at the Reading Terminal Market for 75 years. Just a hop and a skip away is Fox & Son Fair Foods, which specializes in hand-dipped fancy corn dogs. Now, the two brands have joined forces to create a limited-run “Corn Dog Cheesesteak,” which will only be available at Spataro’s starting Wednesday, February 2nd and through the month of February.
