What’s Cooking

Whet your appetite for elegant dining in and around Philadelphia, choice wines, special restaurant events, homemade recipes, soft pretzels, cheesesteaks … and more!

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(Ryan Rubino in Ralph's of South Philly, which is in King of Prussia. Photo provided)

What’s Cooking on 1060: Two Cookbook Events, and ‘South Philly’ Goes Suburban

Hadas Kuznits covers a King of Prussia restaurant with a strong South Philadelphia heritage, and two new cookbooks with strong Philadelphia ties.

2012/10/18

(Anthony Iannone, VP of South Jersey Hot Cheft, photographed at Duffield's Farm in Sewell, NJ. Credit: Hadas Kuznits)

What’s Cooking on 1060: Pheasts and Fests, in NJ and Pa.

This week on “What’s Cooking,” Hadas Kuznits reports on a restaurant week in South Jersey, a food pantry fundraiser in South Philadelphia, and a culinary convention in Montgomery County featuring celebrity chef Bethenny Frankel.

2012/10/11

Rob Wasserman, co-owner of The Saint James in Ardmore (credit: Hadas Kuznits)

What’s Cooking on 1060: Beerfest, Burgers, and New ‘Iron Chef’ Book

Hadas reports on the new St. James restaurant, a King of Prussia beer festival, and the latest book from José Garces.

2012/10/04

(Guillermo Tellez, executive chef of Red Owl Tavern and Stratus Rooftop Lounge. Credit: Hadas Kuznits)

What’s Cooking on 1060: Some New Restaurants, and the Pizza Museum!

The new restaurant and cocktail lounge accompanying an about-to-open Old City hotel, a healthy West Philadelphia dining spot, and Fishtown’s new pizzeria and “pizza museum” are on Hadas’ front burner this week!

2012/09/27

(Jon Cichon, executive chef at La Croix, in the Rittenhouse Hotel, 210 West Ritttenhouse Square. Credit: Hadas Kuznits)

What’s Cooking on 1060: Anniversaries, Fundraisers, and Bargains

This week, Hadas Kuznits reports on LaCroix’s tenth anniversary plan, an AIDS benefit, and Center City Restaurant Week.

2012/09/21

(Mark Maggi, of McFadden's at Citizens Bank Park. Credit: Hadas Kuznits)

What’s Cooking on 1060: Beerfest, Fall Fest, and a Book About Philly Dining

Hadas reports on two upcoming food-and-drink events and a new book about Philadelphia’s restaurant scene.

2012/09/14

(Christopher Perotti outside "Will BYOB," on Passyunk Avenue in South Philadelphia. Credit: Hadas Kuznits)

What’s Cooking on 1060: French Dining, Irish Oktoberfest, and a Tasty Fundraiser

A classic French BYOB, an Irish pub celebrating Oktoberfest in September, and a feast to benefit Philadelphia Live Arts/Philly Fringe are on the spotlight this week.

2012/09/07

(Anne Frey, owner of "1 Tippling Place." Credit: Hadas Kuznits)

What’s Cooking on 1060: Sbraga, Zahav, and… Tippling!

This week, Hadas Kuznits reports on three Philadelphia restaurants with unusual names.

2012/08/31

(David and Judi Einhorn, owners of Seafood Unlimited, stand in front of the mosaic mural created for them by Philadelphia artist Isaiah Zagar. Credit: Hadas Kuznits)

What’s Cooking on 1060: Tomatoes, Salmon, and a Mosaic Mural

Hadas finds a South Philly restaurant that’s honoring Jersey tomatoes, a salmon-cooking class in Wayne, Pa., and a familiar center city spot with some new features.

2012/08/24

(Noni Purwaningsih in front of "Roe" restaurant, 138 Chestnut Street in Philadelphia. Credit: Hadas Kuznits)

What’s Cooking on 1060: Contemporary Thai, Preserves, and Craft Beers

Check out a new Thai-and-Japanese restaurant in Old City, a South Street spot with more than 100 craft beers for sale, and a local author whose passion is canning.

2012/08/17

(Jackson Fu in Jane G's Restaurant, near 20th and Chestnut Streets. Credit: Hadas Kuznits)

What’s Cooking on 1060: Asian Fusion, Tiki Pop-Up, and Mt. Airy Night Market

This week, Hadas reports on a new Asian restaurant in center city, a one-day “pop-up” tiki bar to celebrate National Rum Day, and a coming “night market” in Mount Airy.

2012/08/10

(Andy Farrell of City Tap House. Credit: Hadas Kuznits)

What’s Cooking on 1060: Watermelons, Wine, and a Former Vatican Chef

On tap this week: National Watermelon Day, the Reisling Smackdown, and the Pope’s favorite foods.

2012/08/03

(Dave Magrogan of Doc Magrogan's Oyster Bar. Credit: Hadas Kuznits)

What’s Cooking on 1060: Food Truck Wars, West Philly Oysters, and an Arts Benefit

On tap this week: a new oyster house in West Philadelphia, the annual awards for mobile food vendors, and a food fundraiser for Philadelphia’s arts festivals.

2012/07/27

What’s Cooking on 1060: Zoo Party, Park Picnic, and Japanese Dining in Manayunk

KYW’s Hadas Kuznits finds out about the Philadelphia Zoo’s Summer Ale Fest, a new Japanese restaurant in Manayunk, and a “secret” dinner event for thousands!

2012/07/20