What's Cooking host Hadas Kuznits shares some news about the podcast and the exciting future of KYW Newsradio's food and restaurant coverage.
The Borscht Belt is a Newtown deli named after a series of resorts in New York’s Catskills, popular in the 1950’s and 1960’s. KYW’s Hadas Kuznits spoke with the owners ahead of their Tuesday grand opening. That includes Chef Nick Liberato of Netflix fame for the shows Bar Rescue and Restaurants on the Edge, along with business partner Mike Dalewitz.
Port Richmond’s Pierogi Festival is back on this weekend following a stalled start a few years back. What’s in store for the reboot? KYW’s Hadas Kuznits chats with Matthew Yeck, co-owner of Gaul and Co Malthouse, which is the host restaurant of the festival.
A new gastropub is opening in Bryn Mawr with an adjacent bottle shop. KYW Newsradio’s Hadas Kuznits chats with Lucio DiFelice about how Exit 13 Garstrobar is like an Italian Wawa.
A long time fine dining restaurant on the Main Line will be getting a renovation. KYW’s Hadas Kuznits spoke with La Collina general manager Bekim Daku about the nature of the renovations and when to expect them.
Philly Pheast takes place this coming Monday. It’s the biggest fundraiser of the year for Careers Through Culinary Arts Program. KYW Newsradio’s Hadas Kuznits speaks with Philly C-CAP Director Alyssa Termini about the event at which life-changing culinary scholarships for some graduating seniors will also be announced, and she says some outstanding students have no idea they’ll be receiving full tuition to attend the culinary programs of their dreams. (Photo credit: Alyssa Termini)
A fourth Manatawny Still Works tasting room opens, this time in Fishtown. KYW Newsradio’s Hadas Kuznits chats with Jay Kosek and Jennifer Sabatino about the craft cocktails and spirits, the design of the bar, and the boozy slushies they’ll be serving up just in time for the warmer weather. (Photo courtesy of Manatawny Still Works)
Food network “Cooks vs Cons” contestant Beth Esposito has opened a stand at Reading Terminal Market. KYW’s Hadas Kuznits chats with her about the concept of “Butcher’s Pantry,” — a butcher shop with prepared foods — and what she’s learned from culinary television.
Philadelphia’s Southeast Asian market opens for the season this weekend in FDR Park. KYW Newsradio’s Hadas Kuznits chats with Catzie Vilayphonh and Kayla Sok of the Cambodian Association of Greater Philadelphia about the food, the history and the future of the market.
Two new pizza restaurants bookend the city from Roxborough to Philadelphia International Airport. KYW Newsradio's Hadas Kuznits chats with TJ Doyle, one of five neighborhood friends who bought Alex’s Pizza in Roxborough. She also chats with Marcie Turney, who collaborated with a partner to open Good Luck Pizza Co. at Philadelphia International Airport.
Philly’s “Iron Chef,” James Beard Award-winning Jose Garces, opens his third Amada restaurant. KYW Newsradio’s Hadas Kuznits met him at the Radnor restaurant where they spoke about the opening, the layout and the tableside service, geeked out over kitchen equipment, and dreamed about warmer spring weather as they looked out on Amada’s two outdoor patio spaces from their vantage point in the dining room.
Chloe Grigri, a 2023 James Beard Award nominee, has opened a new wine bar, Superfolie, with her husband, Vincent Stipo. She chats with KYW Newsradio’s Hadas Kuznits about the opening, the nomination, wines on tap, and another personal project she’s expecting in about three or four months.
Brewerytown Food Hall opens at 1353 N. 31st Street in the city’s Brewerytown neighborhood. KYW Newsradio's Hadas Kuznits visits the massive restaurant where she chats with Glu Hospitality owner Derek Gibbons about their tenth restaurant concept, neighborhood real estate… and how they hope to be a community gathering spot for those who live nearby.
A new steakhouse opens in Malvern. KYW Newsradio’s Hadas Kuznits chats with Joe Monnich who, with Justin Weathers, is co-owner of Stove and Co. Restaurant Group. They discuss how the name ‘Joey Chops’ came to be, what factors go into making a delicious steak, and, Monnich’s long history with the building at 245 Lancaster Ave.
Brewerytown’s Rybrew has reopened at a new location at 2600 West Girard Ave. KYW Newsradio’s Hadas Kuznits speaks with Stephanie Pollock who owns this and another store with her husband, Ryan. She talks about how they’re expanding their draft program. They also talk about expansion during the pandemic, plus, the growing pains of business ownership.
Philly chef Joncarl Lachman has opened a new Dutch restaurant in South Philly called Dankbaar, just in time for Valentine’s Day. He spoke with KYW Newsradio’s Hadas Kuznits about the history of Dutch cuisine in America, some of the standout dishes he’ll be offering, and some of the Dutch dance music he’ll be playing at his newest restaurant.
A former event space is reopening as a weekend-only prohibition-style bar, serving up potent cocktails that are barrel-aged in-house. KYW Newsradio’s Hadas Kuznits chats with New Liberty Distillery manager Jacob Looney about The Tasting Room on their third floor, which he describes as the Old Kensington neighborhood’s best-kept secret.
If you haven’t been to Reading Terminal Market in a while, there are lots of new developments, including two new food stands and an expansion. KYW Newsradio’s Hadas Kuznits chats with the market’s newest tenants, Jacob and Alexandra Cohen of Kismet Bialys. They answer the question: What is a bialy and from where did it originate? Also, Andrew Rutter talks about the new General’s Jerky, and Bill Beck describes the new buildout of Beck’s Cajun Cafe that has increased the restaurant’s footprint to 24 counter seats.
It’s been a busy year for chef Dane DeMarco. They opened a second New Jersey restaurant in less than a year. KYW Newsradio’s Hadas Kuznits chats with DeMarco about their new Haddonfield restaurant, Gass and Main, including the stories behind the name, the decor and the quirky yet elevated menu.
An iconic Philadelphia restaurant celebrates its 40th anniversary this month…. And as KYW Newsradio's Hadas Kuznits reports, the restaurant group that owns it will also be opening two new restaurants this year.