Inside Philly’s Flourishing — and High-Stakes — Foraging Scene
Omar Tate of Honeysuckle Provisions harvesting paper mulberry fruit in West Philadelphia / Photography by Sahar Coston-Hardy
Demand for wild ingredients on restaurant menus is booming, fueling a resurgence in the art of wildcrafting. Peek inside a high-stakes, secretive, and legally murky world where Philly foragers balance conservation with capitalism.
Plus: Tips for getting started with this flavorful pastime.
Meet the Foragers Changing the Way Philly Eats
Omar Tate harvesting trumpet weed
Peek inside a high-stakes, secretive, and legally murky world where Philly foragers balance conservation with capitalism. Keep reading …
A Beginner’s Guide to Foraging in Philly
Foraged Cornelian cherries
Your field guide to searching for, identifying, and foraging wild foods in Philly. Plus, what’s in season all year round. Keep reading …
Published as “Foraging Ahead” in the September 2024 issue of Philadelphia magazine.