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Pizza Jawn at 4330 Main Street in Manayunk celebrates one year in business. KYW Newsradio’s Hadas Kuznits chats with owner David Lee about how he made the jump from being a CrossFit trainer to baking pies... and how he thinks the pandemic impacted the pizza business.

A South Street staple is now a cocktail bar. KYW Newsradio’s Hadas Kuznits speaks with Heather Annechiarico and Chris Fetfatzes, the married owners of Sonny's Cocktail Joint (formerly The Cambridge). They chat about balancing family and work during a pandemic, double-filtering their water for their cocktails... and what has changed for good about the restaurant industry, thanks to COVID-19

Over the last 15 years, Nelson Perez has worked practically every job in the pizza industry. This week, he took on the role of “owner.” KYW Newsradio’s Hadas Kuznits spoke with him at his newly opened Rock Hill Pizza in Bala Cynwyd about his draw to the industry and how he feels his Guatemalan roots connect him to the ingredients.

It’s Christmas in July on Germantown Avenue this weekend, July 24th and 25th. KYW Newsradio’s Hadas Kuznits chats with Phillip Dawson, executive director of the Chestnut Hill Business Improvement District about recovering from a coronavirus economy and why getting a very early jump on your holiday shopping is a win for everyone.

The Lawn at Loveluck is now open on a stretch of greenery in LOVE Park, behind the former Welcome Center that will soon be Loveluck restaurant. KYW Newsradio’s Hadas Kuznits spoke with co-owner Marcie Turney of Safran Turney Hospitality about the project, the delays and the future of restaurant culture.

Main Line Today launches a brand new restaurant week in the western suburbs in celebration of the magazine’s 25th anniversary. It runs August 23rd through September 5th. KYW Newsradio’s Hadas Kuznits chats with associate publisher Marie Edwards about the impact the past year has had on the industry... and how some restaurant groups have actually expanded during the COVID-19 pandemic; but it hasn’t been easy, and she says restaurant week promotions can help. Edwards tells us who’s participating and how COVID-19 has impacted the restaurant experience. 

After a year off for COVID-19, Diner en Blanc, an elegant pop-up picnic returns to a secret location in Philadelphia this August. KYW Newsradio’s Hadas Kuznits speaks with event Co-host Natanya DiBona about what it is and how to register.

Uptown Beer Garden officially opens for the season during the Fourth of July weekend, but there are lots of changes, inspired by the pandemic. KYW’s Hadas Kuznits chats with owner Teddy Sourias about the new space across from Love Park, the new bathrooms, plans for future expansion into the Septa concourse, and a new restaurant in the adjacent former 7-11 building that will be coming in the Fall.

The nonprofit organization known as Everybody Eats Philly celebrates its one-year anniversary on Saturday with a Juneteenth celebration in Malcolm X Park. KYW Newsradio’s Hadas Kuznits speaks with Everybody Eats co-founders Stephanie Willis and Aziza Young about the food, the mission, and the connection of southern American soul food with slavery.

A virtual ice cream store that began just before the pandemic is picking up momentum, now. KYW Newsradio’s Hadas Kuznits chats with Milk Jawn co-owner Amy Wilson about developing recipes, creating a business during the pandemic, and the excitement she experienced from customers who were so excited to get ice cream delivery during the pandemic. Also — she says an actual Milk Jawn storefront could be coming this Fall.