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Mari Rubin owns The Balance Room @balanceroomphl in Philadelphia and she is both a sharp thinker and an inspiration. We talk mission, vision, what makes a great instructor, and how mindset can be the breakthrough element that creates incredible progress on a fitness journey. Reach out to mari@balancephl.com or check out Balance Room locations at 501 Fitzwater St & 811 S 6th St in Queen Village, Philadelphia --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feel-strong/support
In this episode of Flavors Unknown, we sit down with Chef Alex Yoon, the culinary visionary behind Little Fish, a 16-seat seafood BYOB gem nestled in the Queen Village neighborhood of Philadelphia. Known for its intimate setting and creative seafood dishes, Little Fish has been a local favorite since the 90s. Chef Yoon shares his journey of taking over this beloved establishment, balancing its storied legacy with his own culinary innovations. We delve into his Korean roots, his path into the culinary world, and his reflections on navigating the challenges of the industry, including the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. Tune in to discover Chef Yoon's insights on perseverance, his culinary philosophy, and an exciting new project for the Little Fish family. What you'll learn from Chef Alex Yoon First Food Memories: Chef Yoon reminisces about cooking with his grandmother and the family dishes that shaped his palate (2:42).Childhood Kitchen Stories: Hear how his family tried to keep him out of the kitchen with humorous tactics (4:05).Classic Family Dishes: The traditional meals that left a lasting impression on Chef Yoon (4:47).Love-Hate Relationship with Food: His early struggles with food acceptance and how it affected his culinary passion (6:35).Entering the Food Business: The pivotal moment he told his parents about his culinary aspirations (7:14).Culinary Education: The challenges and triumphs of his culinary school experience (8:38).First Industry Break: How perseverance landed him his first significant role in the culinary industry (10:22).Running Little Fish: An inside look at the operations and concept of Little Fish (13:35).Balancing Tradition and Innovation: How Chef Yoon blends culinary training with cultural heritage (16:51).Korean Food Trends: Insights into the latest culinary trends from Korea (19:52).Evolution as a Chef: His personal and professional growth since 2019 (22:34).Taking Over Little Fish: The experience of inheriting and enhancing an established restaurant (24:13).Industry Challenges: The hurdles he has faced and overcome in his career (25:10).Covid-19 Lessons: Why the pandemic was both a difficult and formative period (26:30).Daily Role at Little Fish: A glimpse into his everyday responsibilities at the restaurant (27:51).Creative Inspiration: Where Chef Yoon finds inspiration for his dishes (29:15).Famous Scallop Dish: The story behind his signature scallop creation (30:09).Potential Cookbook: Thoughts on possibly publishing a Little Fish cookbook (34:44).Strawberry Memory: A nostalgic food memory involving strawberries (37:50).Future Projects: Upcoming plans and projects for the Little Fish family (38:40).Appealing to Non-Seafood Lovers: How he attracts diners who typically avoid seafood (40:41).Philly Food Tour: Chef Yoon's recommendations for a culinary tour of Philadelphia (42:34).Favorite Breakfast Spot: His go-to place for breakfast in Philly (45:22).Guilty Pleasure Food: His favorite indulgent snack (46:47).Top Cookbook Pick: A must-read cookbook recommendation (47:45).Kitchen Pet Peeves: What annoys him most in the kitchen (48:13).Knife Preference: His favorite type of knife (48:33).Dream Collaboration: The chef he would love to collaborate with (48:56).Alternate Career: What he might be doing if he wasn't a chef (50:05). I'd like to share a potential educational resource, "Conversations Behind the Kitchen Door", my new book that features dialogues with accomplished culinary leaders from various backgrounds and cultures. It delves into the future of culinary creativity and the hospitality industry, drawing from insights of a restaurant-industry-focused podcast, ‘flavors unknown”. It includes perspectives from renowned chefs and local professionals, making it a valuable resource for those interested in building a career in the culinary industry.Get the book here! Links to other episodes with chefs in Philadelphia
In this episode, we'll hear from Shannon Maldonado, the founder and creative director of YOWIE, a popular lifestyle shop and design studio in Philadelphia. Shannon shares her journey from being a fashion designer to becoming a successful shop owner and hospitality designer. She talks about her unique approach to curating products and designing spaces that bring joy and make people feel special. Join us as we learn more about Shannon's creative process and her vision for the future of YOWIE.Creators & Guests Rob Lee - Host Shannon Maldonado - Guest Welcome to the Truth In This Art Beyond: Philadelphia! Philadelphia one of the foremost creative regions in the world and this series of interviews was sparked by my curiosity about the arts and culture of the city. Subscribe Through Your Favorite Podcast PlatformApple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts This interview was recorded in Philadelphia, PA between September 2022-September 2023. ★ Support this podcast ★
Part 4 of A PHILADELPHIA TASTING MENU Does Bedrock Wine Co.'s pale, age-worthy, referential rosé play nice with Ari Aster's bananas, daytime, slow-burn folk horror? How did Jamie enjoy the other, Marvel-flavored half of his Florence Pugh double feature? WIll Scott's bathroom renovation trevails ever cease? Cover yourself in a mound of wildflowers and nervously drink straight from the bottle as you hit Play! Bedrock Wine Co. ‘Ode to Lulu' 2021 is available at Wine.com for $30. (It is stated in this episode that the wine is available at Crush Wine Co. They have since run out of stock) MIDSOMMAR is a 2019 feature written and directed by Ari Aster, starring Florence Pugh, Jack Reynor, William Jackson Harper, and Will Poulter. It is distributed by A24 and is currently available to stream on Showtime and Kanopy or rent wherever you get your VODs. Southwark is located in Queen Village and is home to great food and drink. The Tomato Spaghetti we discuss on this episode will be run as a special the week of this episode's release! Be sure to catch Jamie there on Monday nights from 7p-1a for his weekly #winewark pop-ups! Follow the show on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @BiggerBottlePod. Email us at biggerbottlepod@gmail.com. Our NEW art is thanks to Ross Connard! Music is selected from Camille Saint-Saëns' ‘The Carnival of the Animals - XII. Fossils' as performed by the Seattle Youth Symphony, licensed under Creative Commons (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/legalcode) -
South Philadelphia activist Leighanne Savloff rejoins the Dom Giordano Program. Leighanne first came onto our radar after grilling former Governor Ed Rendell over his association with Safe Injection Sites. Yesterday, in a community meeting, Savloff grilled Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner over his lack of support for police officers. Savloff tells us why she decided to speak up, and what she'd like to see change to better the lives of Philadelphians. (Photo by Mark Makela/Getty Images)
At the time of this episode's release, Jesse Ito was the Co-owner and chef of Royal Izakaya and Royal Sushi, a 2-in-one restaurant combo in Queen Village. Jesse's claim to fame is his exclusive 10-seat omakase sushi bar, which is one of the very few restaurant experiences in Philly to get a 4-bell rating from the Inquirer. In 2017, Jesse was honored by Eater as a Young Guns Award Winner and made Zagat's 30 Under 30 list. In this episode you'll hear how Jesse got his start as a sushi chef working at Fuji, his father's restaurant in south Jersey. When he was 24, Jesse and his family would sell Fuji and go all-in on bringing the omakase and izakaya experience to Philly. That bet would pay off, as 3 years later they've received the covered Philly Inquirer restaurant rating of 4 bells.
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In this episode I'm speaking with Nicole and Jordan Haddad, the sister-brother team behind Lobo Mau, clothing line specializing in innovative textile design.Lobo Mau, which was founded 13 years ago, is rooted in slow fashion values. It's a zero-waste company that works with local factories and silk screens its original textiles in-house with careful consideration of its social and environmental impact on the world. After being named Philadelphia Magazine's Best of Philly in sustainability in 2019, Lobo Mau took this momentum to open its flagship store in Queen Village, Philadelphia, carrying other like-minded designers and furthering the brand's slow-fashion ethos.The brand also has plans to expand into the homegoods market. Nicole founded Lobo Mau after completing her Master's in Fashion Design from Drexel University. It became an instant hit with the women of Philadelphia, and she has since cultivated close relationships with her customers. Jordan gained his professional business development experience in the engineering & manufacturing staffing industry. After 4 years in the corporate world, Jordan went back to his small business roots and joined forces with Nicole, modeling their parents, who are Brazilian Jazz musicians and run a small business of their own. Jordan joined Lobo Mau in 2016 and has since tripled company revenue and tripled their internal team.Nicole, Jordan, and I had fantastic conversation about:Approaching sustainability in fashion without getting stuck in perfectionism.The process of building a teamWhy it's important to connect with your local communityAnd what's it's been like opening and running a flagship storeEnjoy!!
Host Christopher Plant chats with Nicole and Jordan Haddad, brother and sister business owners of Lobo Mau, a Philadelphia based company specializing in innovative textile designs. Slow fashion and zero-waste are the cornerstone of the Lobo Mao’s mission statement, and their products are available at the flagship retail location in Queen Village in Philadelphia. The group discusses the company’s long-term sustainability plan, the dangers of fast fashion, and how Brazilian fashion influences their designs. You can learn more about Lobo Mau on their website lobomau.com
Nathan is back to talk about current events including a conversation with Queens Village, a new voice in Cincinnati that supports black women.
Jesse Ito is the Co-owner and chef of Royal Izakaya and Royal Sushi, a 2-in-one restaurant combo in Queen Village. Jesse’s claim to fame is his exclusive 10-seat omakase sushi bar, which is one of the very few restaurant experiences in Philly to get a 4-bell rating from the Inquirer. In 2017, Jesse was honored by Eater as a Young Guns Award Winner and made Zagat's 30 Under 30 list. In this episode you’ll hear how Jesse got his start as a sushi chef working at Fuji, his father’s restaurant in south Jersey. When he was 24, Jesse and his family would sell Fuji and go all-in on bringing the omakase and izakaya experience to Philly. That bet would pay off, as 3 years later they’ve received the covered Philly Inquirer restaurant rating of 4 bells. Support Philly Who? Donate via Paypal, Venmo: @podphillywho, Become a Monthly Patron, Purchase a T-Shirt or Hat, Become a Sponsor
This week Chris and Leigh-Ann speak to Olivia Neely, a functional nutritionist and dietician working with the Moday Center located at 20th and Sansom. They speak about what "functional" means, some practical approaches to health and wellness and how Olivia entered the field. Chris highlights Herman's Coffee located in Queen Village. They frequently host live events and popups as well as some other awesome happenings. Leigh-Ann's food news this week is the crackdown plastic straws have been taking the past few months. Many cities, countries, and corportations are enacting bans. To learn more about The Enterprise Center's Lighting The Torch event, visit ltt2018.eventbrite.comLinks:• https://modaycenter.com/ •• https://www.instagram.com/themodaycenter/ •• https://www.businessinsider.com/plastic-straw-ban-why-are-there-so-many-2018-7 •• http://www.hermanscoffee.com/ •• https://www.facebook.com/TECCDC/ •• https://twitter.com/PhilaTEC •• https://www.instagram.com/westphillyfoods/ •Don't know how to subscribe? Watch a tutorial below: • https://youtu.be/VBRzKZhW8j8 •
I had the opportunity to sit down with Chef Eric Leveillee and sous chef Kieran, just 2 weeks after they took over Marigold Kitchen in West Philadelphia. Chef Leveillee spent the last few years at Whetstone Tavern in Queen Village, where he was able to take over as Executive Chef and began to develop his cuisine. After pushing his cuisine as far as he could in the constraints of Whetstone tavern, he took the chance to take over the kitchen of Marigold where he has complete control over the menu. Chef Leveillee also has a very strong instagram account with over 15,000 followers, we talk about the importance of this to his career and finding the right strategy for you.
The City of Philadelphia on Tuesday morning officially announced plans to develop a Bethel Burying Ground Historic Site Memorial. To erect a memorial that’ll honor the 3,000-5,000 individuals interred at the site, which is currently a playground, the City will have to demolish a heavily-used community center. Flood the Drummer was at the announcement and offers a report from the scene in Queen Village. Follow @floodthedrummer across social media and subscribe to Drumming for Justice on Apple Podcast, Anchor and wherever else podcast are available! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/floodthedrummer/support
Pete DeCarolis is running for Committeeperson in Ward 2, Division 1, which includes parts of Queen Village and Pennsport in South Philadelphia. We spoke to Pete about what made him want to get involved in elected politics in Philadelphia, and what changes local elected officials can make to improve South Philly streets like Washington Avenue.
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Listen to Mark talk about 2 great Center City Philadelphia Neighborhoods: Queen Village and Bella Vista!
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The Queen Village neighborhood in Philadelphia is a very desirable location for buyers. Queen Village is convenient to 1-95 and just a few blocks from Center City's dining and shopping. Spanning from Front to 6th, South to Washington, you can find everything from small homes, to huge townhouses, to a variety of condos in this area. There has been real growth in Queen Village thanks in part to friendly, green, relaxed atmosphere. Lovely cobblestone streets and pocket parks are scattered throughout this neighborhood. Click play below to listen now!