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Nina Simone’s Complicated Relationship With Philadelphia
On May 19th, at various locations in Germantown, fans of Nina Simone will gather for Singing Nina, a day of concerts, panel discussions, and a […]
7 Fast Casual Middle Eastern Dishes to Eat in Philly Right Now
Nowhere has the Middle Eastern culinary revolution been more visible than in the quick-serve world. (Bonus: It’s fresh and pretty healthy.) Here, what to order […]
I Searched High and Low for This Super-Popular — and Very Elusive — Middle Eastern Dish in Philly
Molokhia — say it “mo-lo-HEY-ah” — is the name of both a plant and a dish. The plant is a nutrient-packed river weed that sometimes […]
Common Middle Eastern Ingredients — and Where to Find Them on Philly Menus
A glossary of the Middle Eastern pantry staples that are quickly making the migration from home kitchens to restaurant menus everywhere. 1. Aleppo Pepper Flakes […]
The Sudden, Spectacular Rise of Middle Eastern Cuisine in Philadelphia
Cuisines are often defined by lines on a map, but from a cultural standpoint, the Middle East is more of a concept than it is […]
3 Classic Middle Eastern Desserts to Try in Philly
Pastries, cakes, cookies and confections are crucial to the Middle Eastern spread. Here, three classics to look for on dessert menus or at local bakeries Manakeesh […]
Can Mary Gay Scanlon and D.C.’s New Wave of Female Voices Derail the Trump Train?
Like a lot of people, I’ve been jockeying between rage and despair over the state of our national government. But when I walk into Mary […]
Pennsylvania’s Cannabis Movement, by the Numbers
This month marks one year since Philly’s first medical marijuana dispensary opened its doors — and two bills are in the works in Harrisburg that […]
Why Affluent Philadelphians Are Choosing to Rent Instead of Buy
The narrative for wealthy Americans has typically gone something like this: Get an apartment when you get your first job; buy your first house — […]
What Maximalist Studios’ Jaithan Kochar and Eddie Ross Can’t Live Without
Wayne residents Jaithan Kochar and Eddie Ross are design whizzes and co-owners of Maximalist Studios, an impressive new creative and events space in Norristown. Here, […]