Tomorrow (Friday) at 3PM, the South Street Whole Foods will be hosting Food, Inc. director Robert Kenner to discuss his new film. Food, Inc., a documentary about the American food industry and its shady practices, will gross you out, anger you, then inspire you to grow a rooftop garden. The film points the finger at [...]
Archive for June, 2009
Food, Inc. Whacks Food Industry In Shins, Whole Foods Wears Shin Pads
Aired June 4th, 2009 on Events, Farming and Q&A.2 CommentsStill looking for something to do on Saturday before swinging on over to the Belle & Sebastian Dance Party at night? If you want your whole day to be totally twee, the stars have aligned: How about heading to Friendly’s for some free ice cream? From noon until 5pm, you can get a free single [...]
New Jersey May Grow It Better, But We Sell It Better
Aired June 3rd, 2009 on Farming and competitions.0 CommentsVoting has begun for American Farmland Trust’s (hereafter referred to as AFT) America’s Favorite Farmers Markets Competition and we couldn’t help but notice that there are no Philly farmers markets entered in the competition. Don’t fret, your favorite local produce peddler can still enter the competition. The nearest market in contention is in Collingswood, NJ, [...]
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Not-So-Appetizing Flyer Promises Culinary Ecstasy At Rum Bar
Aired June 2nd, 2009 on Drinks, Liquor, New Menu, Seafood and Uncategorized.0 CommentsWith MojitoFest next Monday and a new refreshing Ahi Tuna appetizer on the menu, Rum Bar has a big week planned. As appetizing as Mojitos and marinated Ahi Tuna with watermelon sound, we can’t get over how much the background of their flyer looks like foamy stomache bile. Rum Bar, 2005 Walnut Street. (215) 751-0909
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It’s that time of year… Wawa Hoagiefest! After last year’s successful launch, Wawa’s Mr. Kotter doppelganger has again blown into town on his grand hoagietronic flying machine, intent on spreading good vibes with budget-priced hoagie specials, special events, and contests. Regardless of whether you wish to comply, you will still be subjected to his unstoppable [...]
Tastykake Face-Off: The Battle Of The Brownies
Aired June 2nd, 2009 on Junk Food, Superfoods, Sweets and Tastykake Face-Off.1 CommentWelcome to the second installment of Tastykake Face-Off, where Philadelphia’s hometown hero snack product goes up against the competition in a fight for top snack bragging rights. The winner will be carefully selected via analysis of several key criteria discussed below. Today it’s the battle of the brownies, as Hershey’s takes on the venerable Tastykake [...]
