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The Chilly Banana opens on East Passyunk Avenue. KYW Newsradio’s Hadas Kuznits chats with owner Kevin Kramer about how he turns frozen bananas into a soft serve-type vegan treat.

A new more casual restaurant is added to the Aldo Lamberti family of restaurants. KYW Newsradio’s Hadas Kuznits chats with Rosita Lamberti about Lamberti Pizza and Market and how restaurant dining has evolved in recent times as people expect better quality take out food while they’ve been patronizing higher quality restaurants that never before specialized in take out throughout the pandemic.

A new vegetarian “burger joint” opens at the Jenkintown Whole Foods. KYW’s Hadas Kuznits chats with PLNT Burger CEO Ben Kaplan about what they offer, why plant-based proteins are more sustainable than meat and the future of food as the world population is projected to grow to 10 billion over the next 30 years.

Amid rising meat prices and shortages in beef and chicken having been felt periodically throughout the past year, a former Starr restaurant employee is opening an Italian Steakhouse. Does this indicate we’re coming out of the pandemic? KYW Newsradio’s Hadas Kuznits chats with Anthony DePaul about DePaul’s Table at 7 East Lancaster Avenue.

A 17th century feminist nun is the inspiration for a new Mexican restaurant now open in Kensington. KYW Newsradio’s Hadas Kuznits chats with restauranteur Jill Weber about her 4th establishment, Sor Ynez, what it’s like opening during a pandemic and what she’s learned along the way.

The founder of a popular Philly cake competition fundraiser passed away suddenly this week. KYW Newsradio’s Hadas Kuznits chats with Sarah Doheny, long time publicist of “Let Them Eat Cake” about the impact Harry Giordano had on the baking community and the fundraising world in Philadelphia.

The Muslim holy month of Ramadan is underway; and while this is a month-long fasting holiday during the day, it’s also a time of “iftar” or gathering to break the fast, at sunset. So what happens in a pandemic? KYW Newsradio’s Hadas Kuznits speaks with Salima Suswell, a member of the mayor’s Commission on faith based and interfaith affairs, and founder and executive director of the Philadelphia Ramadan and Eid fund about this year’s smaller gatherings, what food says about the diversity of Muslims in Philadelphia and how the community is giving back to help fight hunger throughout the month of Ramadan.

A new 300-seat indoor/outdoor restaurant opens this month in Suburban Square. KYW Newsradio’s Hadas Kuznits chats with owner Avram Hornik about Lola’s Garden, branching out into Ardmore with his 9th restaurant, the attributes of public spaces and how the pandemic has impacted the dining experience.

Mark and Tia El are trailblazing a new path at Reading Terminal Market this month. KYW Newsradio’s Hadas Kuznits chats with the business owners opening the first Black-owned bakery this month in the market’s 129-year history.

Passover begins this weekend and there are lots of dietary restrictions. So what can those who observe the holiday eat? KYW Newsradio’s Hadas Kuznits chats with kosher caterer Daniel Israel at his Overbrook commissary kitchen about what it means to be Kosher for Passover. He also shares recipes and ideas of what to eat and drink... plus, what he REALLY thinks about matzah and the real reason he says people love Kosher caterers. (Hint: it has to do with cleaning.)