Featured Stories

Whether they're pickling, roasting or importing, the state's food entrepreneurs cook up success

Lee Stabert Tuesday, March 25, 2014

Pennsylvania's food-centric businesses are on the rise. We checked in with some passionate entrepreneurs turning tasty ideas into growing companies.

Entrepreneurship, Food

Brewer's Plate 2014 showcased the region's food and drink entrepreneurs

Lee Stabert Tuesday, March 11, 2014

This annual collaboration between Fair Food and Victory Brewing Company featured tasty brews and scrumptious snacks, and, more importantly, it underlined the vitality of our local food ecosystem.

Entrepreneurship, Food, Nightlife, Sustainability

Center City

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Brewer's Plate, art at Indy Hall and Flamenco in Philadelphia

Flying Kite Staff Tuesday, March 04, 2014

Check out our picks for the week's top events.

Arts and Culture, Food, Nightlife

Center City, Old City / Society Hill

Glimmers of hope: Local plans for summer fun start to trickle out

Lee Stabert Tuesday, March 04, 2014

But out of those winter doldrums by looking forward to summer.

Arts and Culture, Food, Nightlife

Center City, Old City / Society Hill

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: #WhyILovePhilly Education Edition, Party at the Market and PhilaSoup

Flying Kite Staff Tuesday, February 18, 2014

Check out our list of the week's best events.

Food, Nightlife, Philanthropy

Center City, Fishtown, Kensington/Port Richmond

Pizza-themed bike racks outside Kermit's Bake Shoppe

The battle for the future of Washington Avenue West

Dan Eldridge Tuesday, February 11, 2014

This post-industrial corridor is the living, breathing heart of South Philly. City planners, residents and local businesses all claim to share a vision for its future -- so why is change so slow?

Design, Food, Neighborhood Innovation, Reuse / Rebuild, Supplier, Transportation

South Philadelphia

Nick Elmi wins 'Top Chef,' chooses East Passyunk over Center City

Lee Stabert Tuesday, February 11, 2014

With $125,000 and a shiny new title, Nick Elmi chose Passyunk Square for his new restaurant Laurel, a tiny, charming BYOB.

Entrepreneurship, Food, Media

South Philadelphia, Passyunk Square / East Passyunk

From dream to drink: How to start a craft brewery in Pennsylvania

Dan Eldridge Tuesday, January 21, 2014

Launching a microbrewery is nowhere near as lucrative or romantic as many beer geeks think. But for those intent on chasing the sudsy glory, we've got some insider advice.

Entrepreneurship, Food, Reuse / Rebuild

Fishtown, Kensington/Port Richmond

From the Editor: My favorite local beers

Lee Stabert Tuesday, January 21, 2014

In honor of our lead feature, our editor runs down her favorite all-local all-star list.

Food

Flying Kite's 2013 Year in Review

Lee Stabert Tuesday, December 17, 2013

Taking a look back at an exciting year on the site, and in the city as a whole.

Arts and Culture, Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Food, Higher Education, Inventing the Future, Media, Neighborhood Innovation, Philanthropy, Reuse / Rebuild, Sustainability, Tourism, Transportation

Freeze Play: Yuengling family brews ice cream plans

Sara Hodon Tuesday, December 10, 2013

Brewery president Dick Yuengling's second cousin David is bringing the family name back to the freezer, with hopes of duplicating national success.

Entrepreneurship, Food

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Spirits and Suds Bar Crawl, historical wine tasting and a Doctor Who fest

Flying Kite Staff Tuesday, December 10, 2013

Check out our picks for this week's top events.

Food, Nightlife

Sustainable, efficient and organic -- aquaponics might just become urban farming's ace in the hole

Alaina Mabaso Tuesday, December 03, 2013

This growing movement, which produces fish and fresh produce in a semi-closed system, offers tremendous advantages in areas low on space and fresh water. A few local groups are diving into the aquaponics game.

Emerging Technology, Food, Sustainability