Food
Fishtown Is Getting Its First Filipino Restaurant
In 2016, chef Lou Boquila opened Philly’s first modern Filipino restaurant, Perla (his mom’s first name), on East Passyunk Avenue. (I was a server there for four months […]
The Top Food Trucks in Philadelphia
With spring right around the corner, we’ve been daydreaming of all the amazing meals we’ll eat outside this year — sitting on beer garden benches and in […]
10 Classes a Week and M&M’s in Bed Every Night: What It’s Really Like to Manage a Solidcore Studio
Welcome to Sweat Diaries, Be Well Philly’s look at the time, energy, and money it takes to pursue a healthy lifestyle in Philly. For each Sweat Diary, […]
The Fair Food Farmstand in Reading Terminal Market Is Closing
After 15 years, a pioneer of Philadelphia’s local food scene is closing its doors. Fair Food, the nonprofit organization that runs the Fair Food Farmstand […]
Massimo Bottura, One of the World’s Greatest Chefs, Is Speaking in Philly
It’s not every day that Philly hosts a world-renowned master chef — and it’s even rarer that one will speak in public. Marc Vetri has been bringing […]
Sweetgreen is Making Major Changes to Their Core Menu
Sweetgreen is no stranger to mixing up their menu. And for that we can thank them — the world has enough boring, flavorless salads as […]
14 Classes in 5 Days: A Week in the Life of a Full-Time Barre, Yoga, and Pilates Instructor
Welcome to Sweat Diaries, Be Well Philly’s look at the time, energy, and money it takes to pursue a healthy lifestyle in Philly. For each Sweat Diary, […]
7 Passover and Easter Recipes From Philly’s Top Chefs
I know, I know. Passover doesn’t start until March 30th, and Easter is on April 1st — but if you’re cooking at home, you need to […]
Drexel Is Making Culinary School Mean Something Again
The initial Philly Chef Conference, back in 2014, was a pretty big deal. It was the first of its kind: a two-day event put together […]
A Philadelphia Marathoner Designed This Vegan Energy Bar Just for Runners
Bob Mitchell wasn’t always obsessed with running. He wasn’t a serious runner in high school or college, and he didn’t lace up for his first marathon until […]
9 Healthy Meal Delivery Services Available in Philadelphia
While meal prepping is the glue to a lot of people’s healthy eating habits — the planning and grocery shopping and time in the kitchen (UGH) just […]
12 Yoga Classes and Lots of Matcha: A Week in the Life of a Philly Yoga Instructor
Welcome to Sweat Diaries, Be Well Philly’s look at the time, energy, and money it takes to pursue a healthy lifestyle in Philly. For each Sweat Diary, […]
Free CrossFit, Hot Yoga, and Lots of Naps: A Week in the Life of a Lululemon Employee
Welcome to Sweat Diaries, Be Well Philly’s look at the time, energy, and money it takes to pursue a healthy lifestyle in Philly. For each Sweat Diary, […]
I Pay $50 a Month to Meet With a Nutritionist. Here’s What My Diet Looks Like.
Welcome to Sweat Diaries, Be Well Philly’s look at the time, energy, and money it takes to live a healthy lifestyle in Philly. For each Sweat […]
Your Ultimate Olympic Viewing-Party Menu, Philly Style
Consider this lineup of dishes from countries that have ruled recent Winter Olympics your ready-made viewing-party menu (with takeout options, because we can’t all be […]