Stephen Starr
Feds Investigating Alleged Wage Theft at Stephen Starr Restaurant
The U.S. Department of Labor is investigating a cook’s claim that he and other employees at a Stephen Starr restaurant were forced to work without […]
Stephen Starr To Take Over Serafina Spot
Serafina is going to be taken over by Stephen Starr. The Italian restaurant from New York landed with significant fanfare in 2011. It was immediately […]
Starr CFO Bruce Koch Passes Away
Starr Restaurants Chief Financial Officer Bruce Koch died Tuesday, January 26th after suffering a stroke on Saturday. Koch was 60 years-old. In addition to being the CFO […]
After the Hangover: How Old City Finally Sobered up and Crafted a Grown-up Vision for Itself
We called it the “Land of 1,000 Snookis,” and judging by the wounded comments we got, that hurt. In the 2010 story “What the Hell Happened […]
10 Biggest Business Deals of 2015
Philadelphia businesses made plenty of big moves in 2015. Everybody’s favorite coffee roaster got a new owner, two big universities announced a merger, and virtually every hospital […]
Gastronaut: Hey, Santa …
Dear Santa, Hey, big guy. It’s me again. Over the years I’ve made a habit of coming to you every December and selflessly burning up […]
Philly’s Political Elders Lament the Lack of Millennials Running for Office
Mayor Michael Nutter is in that glorious final phase of his tenure where he’s calling things exactly as he sees them. With seven weeks left […]
The Continental Turns 20
Stephen Starr’s Continental celebrated it’s 20th anniversary with a party on Sunday night bringing together original servers from the week the restaurant opened, alumni servers […]
Starr Catering to Have “State of the Art Office Headquarters” on North Broad
The recent sale of Stephen Starr’s catering arm won’t alter the redevelopment plans at the Studebaker Building at 667 North Broad Street, Eric Blumenfeld, president of EB […]
Stephen Starr Sells Catering Arm
Stephen Starr has sold his Starr Events catering division – a $40 million business – to TrustHouse Services. The deal gives TrustHouse, a top-six contract food […]
Stephen Starr Sells Catering Group
Stephen Starr has sold the catering arm of Starr Restaurants — a $40 million business that provides food for weddings, corporate events and cultural institutions. TrustHouse […]
Back By Popular Demand: The Best Food Instagrams Of The Week
We did it last week, and now we’re bringing it back again–the best food Instagrams of the week from Philly chefs, restaurants and diners. You […]
The First Phase of The Playground Is Opening This Weekend
With record speed, the first phase of The Playground, known as “T Street,” is officially opening its doors to the public this Friday in Atlantic City. The Playground […]
Stephen Starr on Entrepreneurship and Trusting His Gut Instincts
In BizPhilly’s quest to cover entrepreneurship and innovation, we’re always interested in picking the brains of some of the most successful people in town. How did they […]
Summer School: Learn To Make Sushi At Pod
Stephen Starr’s Pod will teach you how to make sushi this summer. Every Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday from June 22 through August 12, eight diners […]