local food

Join Historic RittenhouseTown at our 2nd Annual Town Fair! This is a free event hosted on our 20-acre parks & rec site nestled in the heart of the Wissahickon Valley of Philadelphia. The event features local vendors, food and drink,...

A cheesesteak, but make it local. The Frizwit cheesesteak has gained a cult following from its ingredients, including its delicious cheese sauce. But their take that makes their classic cheesesteak special is their local angle by ditching the industrially sourced...

Where to get local, fresh produce Looking for better ways to get local food? Philly is teeming with farmers markets that offer fresh, local food of all kinds at affordable prices. We’ve compiled a list so you can find a...

Special contest for Green Philly Readers to win $300 of fresh local produce! If you care about where your food comes from (like we do), then you’re probably a regular at your local farmers’ market or co-op, and you’re likely...

I’ve always loved strolling through farmers’ markets and browsing through the assortments of fresh and local fruits, vegetables, meats, cheeses and baked goods. In addition to the abundance of seasonal goodies that farmers’ markets have to offer, I also enjoy...

These days it seems everyone from Gwyneth to your Dad is pushing the benefits of fresh juice. Perhaps you've tried a juice cleanse yourself or maybe you are on the other end of the spectrum and the sight of the "green stuff" makes you ill. I'm certainly not a health care professional nor a dietitian but what I've found when it comes to juicing is... moderation is key. (Duh?!) Here are 5 reasons to get your juice on, plus why too much of a good thing ain't always a good thang.

Eating local and organically on the run can be stressful. SweetGreen aims to make it a little easier to get tasty, good-for-you and the planet food. SweetGreen dubs itself as “the answer to a new era of fast-casual dining.” Located in University City at 3925 Walnut St. SweetGreen is an ideal spot for Penn and Drexel students. Or, anyone in the neighborhood for that matter! The company was founded by... Read on after the jump.

Looking for some entertainment on Saturday? Enjoy local music on a beautiful Chester County farm at Saturday's (7/16) Hootenanny at Camphill Kimberton. Between 3-10 PM, The Hootenanny the festival of local, organic food and feature musicians including :