La Veranda has a new chef, who previously worked at the Vatican. Hadas Kuznits chats with chef Luca Bizzarri.

Andrew tells us what's happening down the shore this weekend...

Stasia DeMarco visits another laid back bar in Old City.

There is a big contest going on in Philadelphia and everyone is invited to enter. KYW's Lauren Lipton talks with Organizer for Take Back Vacant Land Nijmie Dzurinko.

Things are getting buggy this month at the academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University. John McDevitt reports.....

McCrossen's Tavern hosts a "Riesling Smackdown." Hadas Kuznits speaks with GM and Sommelier Lauren Harris about the fight to crown the best reisling wine, during an ongoing event they're calling "The Summer of Reisling."

Feastival takes place in September. Hadas Kuznits speaks with Feastival founder Audrey Claire Taishman about this third annual event which celebrates the culinary arts and the performing arts.

There's a new oyster house in University City. Hadas Kuznits chats with Dave Magrogan of Doc Magrogan's.

Cupcakes have become quite a big thing in this area, and now pies are about to follow. Magpie is an artisan pie shop that opens next month at 1622 South Street.

Stasia DeMarco checks out another Laid Back Bar - Rebel Rock Bar and Bites .