What's Cooking

The Philadelphia Zoo is creating a new on-site open air food marketplace within the zoo. KYW Newsradio's Hadas Kuznits chats with Kristen Waldron, director of strategic initiatives who explains how their mission of creating an environment of humans co-existing with animals in an urban environment is reflected in "Urban Green."

The 7th annual "Think Local, Give Local" Benefit for Philadelphia's uninsured immigrant community takes place this Friday March 29th at the Loews Hotel. KYW Newsradio's Hadas Kuznits chats with host Jose Garces about the food and about the programs funded by the Garces Foundation.

The 2019 National James Beard Award nominations were announced. KYW Newsradio's Hadas Kuznits reports Philadelphia is once again on the short list representing culinary excellence, vying for this award known as "the Oscars of food." Hear the reaction of a local chef after learning they were nominated for the prestigious award.   

Craft Hall is now open on Delaware Avenue. As KYW Newsradio's Hadas Kuznits reports, it's a restaurant that also houses a brewery, a bakery and a playground. Owner Avram Hornick and his partners Alex Bois and Brian O'Reiley talk about the food, the drink and the fun that happens in this 35,000 square foot space.

The 11th annual all-female chef competition, "Dish It Up" takes place Thursday, March 21st. KYW Newsradio's Hadas Kuznits chats with past and current participants Meredith Maciolek and Doreen DeMarco about what to expect this year.