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Kohlrabi is another member of the brassica or cruciferous family, like cabbage and broccoli. Its root-like bulb develops above the dirt, unlike the root vegetables it resembles.
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by Kieran McCourt, Weavers Way Shuttle contributor
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10/1/26
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I can still remember going to Jake’s restaurant in Manayunk when it opened on Oct. 19, 1987, because that same day the stock market crashed, losing about 500 points.
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by Len Lear
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10/1/26
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When we embarked on our readers’ poll for favorite sandwiches, we didn’t expect to be drawn into the age-old foodie debate of the definition of a sandwich.
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by the Local Foodie Team
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9/24/26
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Ooka, which means “cherry blossom” in Japanese, was founded by brothers Ben and Lenny Huang to be an authentic sushi and hibachi restaurant.
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by Len Lear
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9/17/26
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Now that summer is winding down, you might be feeling a bit melancholy about not being able to enjoy all of the wonderful seafood you had at the shore this summer. Well, fear not!
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by the Local Foodie Team
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9/10/26
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In March of 1978, David Braverman parked a school bus dubbed “Max” on Sansom Street on the University of Pennsylvania’s campus. LeBus was an immediate hit.
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by Len Lear
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9/3/26
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Summer is winding down, but there’s still time for at least one more heat wave. We asked our readers to recommend their favorite spots for a sweet summer treat.
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9/3/26
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Foodies will take over Main Street from Sept. 14-20 at more than 20 locations, with special menus and prices as Manayunk Restaurant Week returns with old favorites as well as some newly opened hot spots.
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9/3/26
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No doubt about it: Northwest residents are a well-caffeinated bunch! And they are passionate about their favorite spots.
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by The Local Foodie Team
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8/27/26
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Jerk Squad Philly planted the foundations of its first-ever location at 5301 Germantown Ave. in June.
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by Julianna Musser
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8/20/26
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Few things besides a heat wave signal the arrival of summer like a perfect peach. Nothing beats eating one out of hand. Honestly, that’s what you should do. Seriously.
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by Kieran McCourt, Weavers Way Shuttle contributor
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8/13/26
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In Indian religious thought, nirvana is the ultimate state of enlightenment. It is considered the highest form of spiritual achievement and is often characterized as an absolute truth that is difficult to describe.
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by Len Lear
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8/13/26
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Don’t get Keith Wallace started about pretentious sommeliers who expound on the balance and complexity of a wine while ignoring the finish on the casual drinker’s wallet.
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by Robert Calandra
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8/6/26
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So, let me tell you about my love affair with circus peanuts.
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by Jeff Meade
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7/23/26
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Since Jansen closed its doors in West Mt. Airy last September, some local foodies have lamented the paucity of fine dining options in Northwest Philadelphia.
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by Len Lear
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7/2/26
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The annual Manayunk Arts Festival, known as the tri-state’s largest outdoor juried arts festival, returns to Main Street for its 37th year on Saturday, June 27, and Sunday, June 28.
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6/25/26
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Herb (great name for a chef) Scott, whose Mt. Airy firm, Herb Scott Catering, has been one of the area’s top catering firms for 27 years, is hanging up his utensils, pots and pans and other cooking paraphernalia.
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by Len Lear
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6/25/26
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For Sam Markow, the path to his new stand at Chestnut Hill’s Market at the Fareway began when he was a kid, baking alongside his mom, Peg.
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by Jeff Meade
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6/18/26
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Summer brings with it a bounty of seasonal produce — bright red strawberries, tender peaches and juicy tomatoes.
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by Kieran McCourt, Weavers Way Shuttle contributor
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6/11/26
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Vegetables are vital components of a healthy diets. Unfortunately, people do not often consume enough servings of vegetables to meet the recommended daily values.
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6/4/26
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