Celebrating the vibrant local food culture of Philadelphia and the greater Delaware Valley. Email us at [email protected] for more information.
Celebrating the vibrant, local food culture of Philadelphia and the surrounding Delaware and Lehigh Valley regions, Edible Philly will focus on the people and the stories energizing one of the nation’s most dynamic food communities. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram:
It’s here! Our Summer Issue of Edible Philly is currently swimming towards mailboxes and our distribution partners. We’re so excited to present this beautiful cover image of shaba shioyaki, salt grilled mackerel, at Royal Izakaya by . Find a pickup location near you at https://ediblephilly.ediblecommunities.com/about-us/find-copy-edible-philly
Here’s a sneak peek at our Summer issue which will be out next week! In this issue you’ll find our annual Philly Farmers Market Guide, dive into the rise of seafood dining, explore a 60-year old tradition starring elderberries and learn about local jams worth seeking out.
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We’ve all been there - snacking late at night and grabbing a handful of shredded cheese to satiate your hunger. But what if those late-night cheese cravings could be satisfied with ‘s award winning cheese? Just a few weeks ago, Perrystead Dairy opened up a 24/7, cashless, cheese vending machine outside of their Fishtown/Kensington creamery. To go along with their award winning cheese, the vending machine has a changing assortment of crackers, jams, charcuterie, and more. Cheesy late-night cravings will never be the same.🧀
The family behind from Norway has been farming salmon for 3 generations. Through their farming, Kvarøy Arctic is a champion of sustainable farming practices to create a better life for everyone (and high-quality salmon!). Interested in purchasing their salmon? Visit kvaroyarctic.com to find a location near you and lots of great recipes.
Join us for a screening tomorrow, 6/5 at 6pm, join , , and for the Philadelphia premier of Common Ground at Landmark Ritz Five. Make sure you stick around for the post screening Q&A with Drew Smith of Rodale Institute, Drew Oberholtzer of Lunaria Farm, Erik Oberholtzer of Cohere, and Erika Johnson of Black + Planted.
Purchase tickets at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/common-ground-philadelphia-screening-tickets-888587538247
The season has officially started ☀️ there's still time to sign up for weekly or bi-weekly shares of high quality, nutrient dense certified organic and biodynamic vegetables! Visit the link on their page (kimbertoncsa.org) to find out more 🌱
On Saturday, June 15th from 11am-3pm, invites you to their Annual Open House. During this time, you can sample and purchase goods from vendors, build your own bouquet with locally grown flowers, meet your farmers, and more! The event is free (other than onsite purchases), but a suggested donation of $10 is appreciated to help cover food and staffing. Be sure to register at the link in our bio!
After a career as a war correspondent that brought him to Argentina, Charles Eisandrath and his family moved to Ann Arbor, Michigan. One thing sorely missing in his new life were the parilla grills he came to love in Buenos Aires. Eisandrath decided to start prototyping a grill using the traditional parrillas of Argentina as the model, but shooting for more ease of cooking over a whole wood fire rather than only over coals, known as The Grillery. Presently, under the leadership of Charles’ son, , Grillworks has expanded to selling grills for home cooking, as well as professional cooking. Learn more on their website grillworksusa.com
Lansdale Farmers' Market is OPEN! Check out Kimberton CSA for their 10th season at Lansdale Farmers' Market every Saturday 9 AM - 12:30 PM from May 11 - December 21! With more than 40 vendors, Lansdale Farmers Market has been a top market in Montgomery County for over 15 years. New this year, SNAP EBT cards are now accepted, and market vendors will provide more hot, ready-to-eat breakfast and lunch foods, including fresh crepes, breakfast buns, egg and cheese “biscuit bombs”, and more!
Our Spring Issue’s “Last Bite” is a love letter to the by Marisol Villamil. Villamil says, “I was the market manager here for ten years until October 2023. I love this market so much that I continue to be a dedicated, weekly, all-weather shopper. And I am not alone. This market has hardcore regulars. It’s set up for socializing and connection—sharing recipes, learning from each other, and chatting. It’s a happy place...”
Stay tuned for more farmers’ market content in our Summer Issue - it’ll be here before you know it!☀️
Though springtime is abundant with delicious fruits and vegetables, one thing we miss is a ripe summer tomato. fills the tomato-shaped hole in your heart year-round by picking and canning Jersey tomatoes at peak ripeness. If your mouth isn’t watering yet, head on over to our website and read more about First Field and where to buy their products.🍅
Chef and preserves expert April McGreger from our “Pantry Power” piece is sharing her recipe for Lacto Beets & Fennel with Orange. Find the recipe in our Spring Issue, link in bio.
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Frank Kurylo has owned and operated Pennsylvania’s first CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) Kimberton CSA for the past 8 years, providing fresh, organic, and biodynamic produce to over 400 members each season. The CSA, started in 1987!, grows over 90 varieties of crops and has an expansive selection of u-pick options for members. Weekly or bi-weekly shares are still available for 2024. Check out their website for more details about the farm and how to sign up!🥕
http://kimbertoncsa.org
Chef April McGreger has transformed the dishes that come out of with her fermentation prowess. Under McGreger’s guidance, ingredients ranging from bananas, to date syrup, to fish bones, can become nourshing and delicious ingredients for the kitchen’s thrice-weekly meals. McGreger’s expertise has been a game changer for the meals that come out of the kitchen - preserving and fermenting food catches it while it’s still nutrient dense. These processes cut back on food waste, while providing those eating the meals with foods that are both nutritious and delicious. Read more about Chef April McGreger’s work with fermentation and preservation at The People’s Kitchen in our Spring Issue!
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and its network of over 600 independent farmers and ranchers raise livestock humanely and sustainably to produce the finest tasting meat in the world. With strict animal welfare protocols, and a rule that all animals are never given antibiotics or hormones, you can be sure that each cut of meat tastes great and natural. Visit their page to find out where you can purchase their products.
This Rhubarb & Rose Petal Tart recipe from Stephanie Cameron and pairs tart and vibrant rhubarb with rose and cardamom to create a dessert that is sweet and sour with light floral notes and depth. This beautiful dessert would look great on a brunch table. Read the full recipe on our website, link in bio!
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Melissa Lynn Torre didn’t set out to become a soap maker. While operating her former bakery, Cookie Confidential, she decided to step away and focus on autoimmune issues that plagued her for years. These health issues included eczema, and Torre began making her own soap with beef tallow to soothe her skin. This homemade soap soon landed her a meeting with Whole Foods, and thus was born. Since its inception, Torre has made it a mission to source her products from local businesses - even the beef tallow. This helps restaurants offload their waste and keep it out of landfills, all while moisturizing her customers’ skin. Check out the “Local Heroes” piece in our Spring Issue to read more about Melissa Torre and Vellum Street - and check out that cover model!
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Danielle Ruttenberg and her partners opened with a vision of a glass-blowing studio with sustainability at its center. Instead of using raw materials that are in short supply, like glass and silica, Remark Glass repurposes used glass through to give it a new life. Not only are their products sustainable, but they can be special keepsakes, too. Remark can turn the champagne bottle from the night of your engagement into a serving bowl, so you can tell the story of the proposal every time company comes over. Learn more about Ruttenberg’s work with Remark Glass in the “Local Heroes” section of our Spring Issue. Link in bio to read the article!
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Marisa McClellan of describes this Rhubarb Cake as “just barely sweet, moist from the fruit and hearty enough to feel like you could eat it for breakfast.” This Rhubarb Cake is a perfect addition to a springtime brunch spread. Pick up a copy of our Spring issue or visit our website to find the recipe.
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It’s almost Cinco de Mayo! This year, we’re taking inspiration from across .communities for delicious Mexican recipes that are sure to please both meat lovers and vegetarians alike. Check out the recipes in our Linktree!
On Saturday, June 22 and Saturday, September 21, at 5pm, join for a farm-to-table dinner at their historic Founders Farm in Allentown, PA. Treat yourself to a magical evening at the birthplace of the modern-day organic farming movement in America timed with the equinox, marking the beginning and end of summer. Dinner will feature organic vegetables, proteins and floral arrangements harvested from their fields. Cocktails will be served in the Sculpture Garden, dinner presented al fresco in the heart of their 40-acre farm.
$175/person, all inclusive.
Seating is limited to 48 guests. Sign up via our Linktree, link in bio!
We’re putting the finishing touches our next issue and I’m so excited to celebrate the best of Summer with you. Come June, you’ll be able to read all about local jams, seafood dining trends and peruse our annual farmers market guide. We have lots of recipes to share and some really stunning photography on the way.
Come be part of the Edible Philly community and advertise in our pages. Your support helps bring this magazine to life - printed on real paper featuring work by local contributing writers and photographers.
The deadline to be included is Fri 5/10 - reach out to me at [email protected] for more info or to reserve your spot.
- Jen Honovic Herczeg, Publisher
Love this guide from our friends at Edible Lehigh Valley!
Backyard Gardening in Small Spaces: A Rough Guide and Advice from one Lehigh Valley Gardener's Successes and Failures
Meet our next Local Heroes, Robert and Arielle Ashford. The pair met at a White House summit on recovery in 2015 where they formed an instant bond through their personal histories and desires to help support people in their recovery from substance abuse. Since then, they have opened , , , - a zero proof bar & restaurant, and soon, Lone Star Burgers by Unity. The Ashfords have employed 140 people in Philadelphia who are in recovery, or are coming out of the criminal justice system, all while offering an average hourly wage of $21 - more than double PA’s minimum wage. Read more about the Ashford’s story and passion for helping facilitate recovery in our Spring Issue, link in bio!
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Triumph Brewing Co. brews traditional styles from around the world with a concentration in lagers, eschewing the trendy, the extreme, and the undrinkably weird. Go try their selections yourself at , , and .🍻
Maria Campbell launched the nonprofit, , in 2017. Campbell watched an alarming number of her hospitality industry colleagues struggle with mental health issues. This inspired her to begin recording vulnerable conversations with colleagues, with the intent to create a community, and show others that they are not alone in their problems. Cooks Who Care has branched out in many ways to help those in the hospitality industry get care, and work on wellness. Eventually, Campbell would like to grow this effort to be nationwide. Read more about how Cooks Who Care is helping bring awareness to mental health in the hospitality industry in our Spring Issue, grab a copy in person or read online, link in bio.
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Andrea Vettori didn’t start off as a farmer - gardening and farming was a hobby for her. After 25 years as a nurse, Vettori lost faith in the healthcare system, and wanted to take a more holistic approach to teach wellness. In 2017, Vettori transformed an abandoned North Philly lot into . Now, Sanctuary Farm offers a twice-weekly farmers market with freshly harvested produce to the community, free of charge. It also serves as a place for community members to garden, forge friendships, and serves as a blood pressure reduction program. Read more about our local hero Andrea Vettori in our Spring Issue, now available online.
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It seems like anyone who wasn’t down the shore this past weekend could be found at the @seamarket_fdrpark ! And if you happened to be one of them, then you already know why this spot made our Spring/Summer checklist for great places for dining outdoors. The Southeast Asian Market in FDR Park has been home to a business community of refugees and immigrants since the 1980s. On Saturdays and Sundays from April through October, food stands and vendors sell everything from Cambodian and Indonesian meat skewers to Vietnamese iced coffee and fresh coconut water. Local foodie and influencer Roland Bui says not to miss the Thai papaya salad with mini crabs and Khmer-style cheesesteaks. Southeast Asian Market at FDR Park: 1500 Pattison Ave. & S. Broad St., Philadelphia. fdrseamarket.com @seamarket_fdrpark Video: Roland Bui View the full checklist at the link: https://ediblephilly.ediblecommunities.com/eat/high-spring-summer-checklist-outdoors-calling
🌧📣 Important Announcement from the Event Organizers: “Due to the projected winds and rain expected Saturday, Camden County and Visit South Jersey have made the decision to cancel this year's Down and Derby Wine Festival. The safety and wellness of our guests and vendors is most important. Please look out for a new festival date soon on our website and social media accounts. Although this festival is cancelled, please support and plan a trip this weekend to visit one of our many award winning wineries. Ticket holders will receive a refund in the next 72 hours. Thanks for your understanding and we look forward to announcing a new festival soon.”
It’s here! Our newest issue is out and making the rounds! #phillystrong #spring #ediblephilly
✨Giveaway Alert✨ Picture yourself in one of these incredible scenes. Enter to win a 3-night stay for 6 people at one of Beach Plum Farm 's charming cottages in Cape May, NJ and it just may become your reality. Deadline to enter is Monday, September 23rd. [ad] http://bit.ly/beachplumfarm
It's Edible Philly's 5th Anniversary! Party with us at the Divine Lorraine Hotel Tuesday, February 26th, 7pm @ 699 N Broad St, Philadelphia 🎧 Music by DEL and Francisco Collazo 🎶 👀 Get an exclusive look at a new space in this historic landmark before it opens to the public. We’ll mingle, dance, snack, and raise a glass to five years of Edible Philly in a venue so new, it’s still under construction. ✨✨Thanks to our incredibly generous community of food and beverage friends, we'll be enjoying tons of local food and drinks from Lost Bread Company, Ann Karlen/Third Wheel Cheese Co., Vanilya Bakery, @Purposeful Pops, Tröegs Independent Brewing, Dock Street Brewery, Love City Brewing Company, Amanda Feifer O'Brien/Phickle, Chaddsford Winery, Keepwell Vinegar, Baba's Brew, Jezabel's and Connacht Whiskey Company Ltd ✨✨ 🎫 Tickets $25 : https://ediblephillyturns5.eventbrite.com Proceeds to benefit Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture (PASA)
We’re 5! Our new Winter issue happens to be our 5th anniversary issue and also includes great holiday recipes, our first-ever local gift guide, a road trip to Glenside, and so much more! Check out the link for pick up locations near you. 🎉🎂🥂 http://ediblephilly.ediblecommunities.com/about-us/find-copy-edible-philly
Happy 4th of July! 🇺🇸💥
SO many Edibles. This dreary weather calls for some great reading/research material! 🌧📚📖☕️ Edible Communities
A beautiful day at Greensgrow Farms today while picking up our CSA share!
Happy National Coffee Day! ☕️ La Colombe Coffee Roasters
Black strap molasses + butter = future deliciously rich gingerbread cake 🎄🍰 #gingerbread #ediblephilly #homemade
