Q&A
Jesse Ito on Addiction, Takeout, and the Thing He Can’t Stand at His Omakase
Behind the Line is Foobooz’s interview series with the people who make up Philly’s dynamic bar and restaurant scene. For the complete archives, go here. Jesse Ito […]
This New Book by a Local Psychotherapist Wants You to Explore Your Dark Side (For Good!)
In one of her lesser-known (but totally underrated) songs, “Dark Side,” Kelly Clarkson sings about a “place that I know / It’s not pretty there […]
Buzz Bissinger on Why He Refuses to Teach His Book Friday Night Lights at Penn
There are few men we could interview in this space who could talk about their Gucci leather addiction, winning a Pulitzer at the Inquirer, their […]
Entrepreneur Marguerite Adzick Reflects on Four Years of Her Athleisure Brand Addison Bay
A champagne-filled brunch at Parc was the scene of a light-bulb moment for athleisure entrepreneur Marguerite Adzick. “It was New Year’s Day of 2018,” the […]
Càphê Roasters’ Thu Pham on Collaboration, Coffee and Fried Chicken Bánh Mì
Behind the Line is Foobooz’s interview series with the people who make up Philly’s dynamic bar and restaurant scene. For the complete archives, go here. When I […]
Ya Fav Trashman Wants to Become Ya Fav City Councilman
Lawyers, businesspeople, doctors — these are the professions that tend to produce politicians. Trashmen? Not so much. But it does have its advantages: The slogans […]
Helen Gym Is Ready for Battle Over Roe, the Sixers and More
She started out as a journalist and then a teacher before becoming a community organizer and an activist. Now, City Councilmember Helen Gym is, perhaps, […]
How Do We Teach History in America Today?
On a Tuesday in late June, we gathered six distinguished local educators (meet the panel) in our offices in the Curtis building, just off Independence […]
Cybille St. Aude-Tate on Honeysuckle Provisions and Supporting Black Farmers
Behind the Line is Foobooz’s interview series with the people who make up Philly’s dynamic bar and restaurant scene. For the complete archives, go here. If you […]
From the Main Line to A League of Their Own: An Interview With Abbi Jacobson
I’m originally from … Wayne, but when I’m talking to people outside the area, I just say I’m from Philly. I definitely identify as being […]
Visit Philly’s Angela Val on Her Trusty Leather Jacket, Her Mi-ki, and What Keeps Her Going
As the newly minted president and CEO of Visit Philly, Angela Val brings three decades of tourism expertise — from her early days in hotels […]
Philly Native and FBF Body Founder Zakia Blain on What It’s Like Being in Biz for 10 Years
Ten years ago, Chester native and current Delco resident Zakia Blain launched FBF (now FBF Body), a clothing and lifestyle brand carrying athleisure — like […]
Kevin Bacon on Cheesesteaks, Playing Villains, and “Six Degrees”
From Friday the 13th and Footloose to JFK, A Few Good Men, and a plethora of new projects, Philly’s own Kevin Bacon has had a […]
Ryan Long on His Best of Philly Picks, His Wawa Order, and the Eagles
My parents named me … after my mom’s favorite soap opera: Ryan’s Hope. I was born in … Booth Maternity on City Line Avenue. It’s […]
Ruben Amaro Jr. Talks Water Ice, Brisket and Blowing Bubbles
I was born at … Jefferson Hospital. We lived in Rhawnhurst before moving to Bustleton when I was in my early 20s, and my mom […]