by Susan Morgan | Jun 1, 2020 | Featured Chef
In response to the COVID-19 crisis, Greg DiStefano, the third-generation owner of Victor Café, recently re-opened for take-out and delivery business. It’s a first for his century-plus old South Philadelphia landmark, which is perhaps best known as the fictional...
by Susan Morgan | Feb 28, 2020 | Featured Chef
“Yo cuz!” belts Philadelphia Native, Steve Martorano. His catchy signature phrase encompasses his life along with his philosophy of food, family, and giving back in just two words. According to Martorano, it symbolizes that we are all connected, meaning we...
by Susan Morgan | Jan 31, 2020 | Featured Chef
Maplewood III, Vineland, NJ Strong Roots and Strong Branches by: Jessica Jewel Tyler The warm and charming Maplewood locations are far from a chain restaurant and more like a “tree” restaurant. Named after the large Maplewood tree that overlooked the first location...
by Susan Morgan | Dec 31, 2019 | Featured Chef
D’Angelo Philadelphia, PA From Italy, With Brotherly Love by: Jessica Jewel Tyler There’s a saying in Italy, “Chi non risica non rosica,” which loosely translates into “nothing ventured, nothing gained.” So After Tony attended culinary school, the D’Angelo...
by Susan Morgan | Nov 27, 2019 | Featured Chef
Putting Experience on the Menu: Café 2825, Atlantic City, NJ By Jessica Jewel Tyler Outside of Italy, New York is one of the best places in the world to eat Italian food. That’s exactly why Joe Lautato wanted to bring the Brooklyn-style Italian eatery over to...
by Susan Morgan | Oct 31, 2019 | Featured Chef
Ristorante Pesto Philadelphia, PA From Their Family to Yours by: Jessica Jewel Tyler “It’s like coming home,” says Concetta Varallo, also known as Connie, of Ristorante Pesto. The hallmark of a true Italian Restaurant is to be “treated like family,” but here, the...
by Susan Morgan | Sep 30, 2019 | Featured Chef
Alla Famiglia, Where Dinner is the Show, Pittsburgh, PA by: Jessica Jewel Tyler “We represent all the things in life that are most important, and that are often faded away,” says Chef/Owner Jonathan Vlasic. This is his philosophy when it comes to his Italian...
by Kate Emick | Sep 13, 2019 | Uncategorized
Berkwood Farms Kurobuta Pork is the best option for chefs looking for top quality Pork. Now available at Samuels, Kurobuta is a red hot item that our chefs just can’t get enough of. What makes Kurobuta stand out is Berkwood Farms’ commitment to humanely raising...
by Kate Emick | Sep 6, 2019 | Uncategorized
Crawfish are this week’s featured special. An oft-forgotten Shellfish, Crawfish had humble culinary beginnings in Louisiana. The Acadians, French-Canadian immigrants who would later become the Cajuns, sought a Shellfish option to fill in for the beloved Lobster they...
by Susan Morgan | Aug 30, 2019 | Featured Chef
Finding Passion After Prison by: Jessica Jewel Tyler If you stay up late binge-watching true crime documentaries and cooking shows, then you’re in for a real treat. Playfully decorated with sconces shaped like nine-millimeter handguns, famous gangsters on the wall,...
