For Doc Pickle, Pickling Is More than A Science. It’s a Labor of Love.
(09/30/22 1:43am)
“We call ourselves a ‘flea–tail' pickle company,” says Josh Nadel, owner of Doc Pickle.
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Inside the Fight to Preserve Reproductive Rights in Pennsylvania
(09/21/22 4:00am)
With a Democratic governor whose term is about to expire, a Republican legislature, and several highly contentious races forthcoming, all eyes are on Pennsylvania. The state has become a litmus test in informing and shaping the political geography of the post–Trump era, especially as reproductive health care is facing a reckoning across the country.
Kim Kardashian is Venturing into Private Equity…and Back into Whiteness
(09/21/22 2:32pm)
Kim Kardashian looks different these days. Her platinum waves, lighter tan, and possible cosmetic surgery reductions have publications speculating about “the end of the BBL era.”
‘Eat with Your Ears First’: The Art of Restaurant Playlisting
(09/30/22 1:39am)
A few years ago, my mom visited Royal Izakaya, a Japanese bistro in Old City. She described a warm atmosphere, good food, and an overall positive experience, but she was especially excited to hear several of her favorite songs on the restaurant’s playlist: “Can I Kick It?” by A Tribe Called Quest, “Brown Sugar” by D’Angelo, and the entirety of The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill. She asked the manager for the playlist, he sent her a Spotify link, and she kept listening for months after her meal. My mom’s R&B throwbacks listening spree was the most defining part of her dining experience that night.
Overheards October 2022
(11/15/22 5:00am)
Leonardo Da Pression: “It’s like The Last Supper but depressing and in Commons.”
Bok Is Bigger Than a Building
(09/15/22 8:00pm)
Imposing cement walls line long stretches of South Philly’s Dudley and Mifflin streets, casting shadows over flocks of students from the neighboring elementary school making their ways home after the end–of–day bell and the occasional car rolling by on the adjacent roads.
JID’s ‘The Forever Story’ is a Cinematic Tribute to His Upbringing
(09/15/22 8:30pm)
Five years after his breakthrough release The Never Story, Atlanta–born rapper JID has been praised for his undeniable potential. His ability to effortlessly flow and tell stories on any given beat earned him a signing to J. Cole’s Dreamville Records, with hip–hop fans noticing the move as an endorsement of the highest level.
A Night Out at Grandma's Philly
(09/16/22 1:13am)
Located just south of City Hall, right on the edge of Gayborhood, sits a small establishment that blends into the vibrant city surrounding it. Don’t mistake Grandma’s Philly for just another restaurant—this Thai spot invites you to enjoy delicious homestyle meals, grandma–style.
Walk a Couple Blocks to Amma’s for Your Home Away from Home
(09/30/22 1:51am)
“Amma” means mother. It’s perhaps the most ubiquitous word in South India; in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam alike, the word “amma” evokes a range of emotions, from love to belonging to warmth. When I think of my own amma, I think of my childhood in Chennai, India: loitering in a cramped kitchen, touching everything, asking her what this ingredient is or what that smell is. I think of slowly counting down the minutes after she shooed me out, waiting until she plated whatever concoction she’d decided on for the day, and then gulping it down before I was reprimanded for eating too fast.
Run, Don’t Walk, for Juana Tamale's Birria Tacos
(09/28/22 12:30pm)
Tucked behind the traffic of East Passyunk Ave sits an unassuming sidewalk sign promising tacos. The inside of Juana Tamale, on the other hand, is anything but discreet.
Prunella: Come for the Pizza, Stay for the Atmosphere
(09/30/22 1:56am)
Prunella is Midtown Village’s new hot spot, serving up creative and tasteful twists on classic Italian and American fare. Amidst much anticipation, the restaurant opened in late March 2022 and is owned by celebrity chef and restaurateur Michael Schulson. Schulson is widely known for his other Philadelphia restaurant, Double Knot, a sushi bar that was named one of Open Table’s top 100 restaurants in America in 2018.
Ego of the Week: Joel Olujide
(10/03/22 1:48am)
In 2019, Street profiled an up–and–coming chef who was creating major buzz in Hill College House. And it's no mistake that same young talent has been featured once again in this season's Dining Guide. A young first–year Joel Olujide (W '23) would take over the Hill fourth floor kitchen every week, cooking up complex meals to fulfill fellow students' orders from a few days prior. Joel's passion for cooking has shaped every day of his time at Penn, from accidentally setting off the Hill fire alarm to his upcoming anniversary plans for his girlfriend.
The Medium Is The Message
(09/16/22 12:48am)
The British street artist’s anti-capitalist and pro-community work should be present in the streets, not framed on walls.
The Volstead by Unity Serves up Classy Cocktails Sans Alcohol
(09/28/22 1:00pm)
Located along the banks of the Schuylkill in charming Manayunk, The Volstead by Unity is Philadelphia’s first zero proof bar. Opened in the spring of 2022, The Volstead is the newest addition to Arielle and Robert Ashford’s Unity spaces throughout Philly—all of which aim to support individuals’ health and wellbeing while creating a sense of community. They serve non alcoholic drinks in order to carve out a safe space for people who are in recovery, choose not to drink, or are just “sober–curious,” and provide delicious, 100% vegan food to support sustainability. They also employ those in recovery and returning from incarceration.
El Vez is Philly’s Go–To Classic, Loud, and Lively Mexican Joint.
(10/03/22 1:49am)
On 13th Street lies one of Center City’s many long–running success stories: El Vez. The modest yet rambunctious Mexican restaurant, which prides itself on its “Mex–Eclectic spirit” and "bright, boisterous" nightlife, is a Philly classic, having been open for 19 years as of 2022. It’s a place that screams fun, even if it pales in comparison to Philly’s ever–growing Mexican food scene.
Fresh and Vibrant Flavors Thrive at Hibiscus Cafe
(09/23/22 4:00am)
Sprawling green plants—real and illustrated—usher me into the windowed entrance of Hibiscus Cafe. Located on the corner of 49th and Catharine streets, the restaurant specializes in Caribbean–inspired vegetarian dishes and a wide array of fruit drinks. Hibiscus has been open for nearly ten years, offering great options for vegan and non–vegan eaters alike.
Why You Can't Remember What Happened at Last Year's VMAs
(09/16/22 1:01am)
Kanye West interrupting Taylor Swift. Lady Gaga wearing a meat dress. Madonna and Britney Spears kissing. Miley Cyrus twerking. These are just a few of the iconic moments from past MTV Video Music Awards. In an award show that celebrates memorable music videos—from Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” to Missy Elliot’s “Work It”—the annual event is a hub for the artistic visionaries of the music industry.
Pizzata Pizzeria Is a Deceptively Simple Stop for Naturally Leavened Greatness
(09/13/22 7:00pm)
As soon as you enter Pizzata Pizzeria, a take–out joint just a couple blocks from Rittenhouse Square, its outstanding determination for the craft of pizza–making might not be readily apparent from their simple layout. A small bit of room with a mirror for one wall and a neon pink “Welcome Pizza Lovers” sign and disco ball on the other, the New York–style pizzeria didn’t bear its praise until I got closer to the register. Once I saw articles pinned up to the wall from Thrillist and Pizza Today, I started to understand the hype.
Reclaiming the ‘Clean Girl Aesthetic’
(09/13/22 3:01pm)
Social media has ushered in the era of microtrends, where online hypervisibility attributes to the success of certain styles in the market (i.e. these trends tend to leave just as quickly as they peak). The “clean girl aesthetic,” social media’s most recent fascination, has stormed the beauty world and occupied our online feeds. Paired well with the Scandinavian streetwear style, this new trend has been largely accredited with beauty leaders like Matilda Djerf, Bella Hadid, and Hailey Bieber—it’s all about the slicked–back hair, gold hoops, clear lip gloss, and minimal makeup look. No one really knows how long this trend is planning to stick around, but it doesn’t look like it’s going anywhere anytime soon.
Penn’s Permanent Residents: What It’s Like to Call a College House ‘Home’
(09/08/22 6:00pm)
It’s a Sunday morning, and the weather is perfect. The air is crisp, but the sun is still blazing on. Locust Walk looks more tempting than ever. It’s a beautiful day—so beautiful that the thought of ever leaving this place is unfathomable.
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