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PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) – FYI, Philadelphia takes an exclusive look at a new Filipino spot, meets the girl Pastelillos and who went viral with a candy burn.
Baby’s is a new Filipino and cooking market opening soon in Brewerytown
For Raquel Dang, Baby’s Kusina Market is a tribute to her mother (whose nickname is Baby) and a birthday party for her Filipino culture.
It’s a casual dining room that’s open all day and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
The highlight comes with Ensaymada, a classic Filipino pastry in a homemade brioche, topped with butter and sugar and topped with shredded cheese.
There are sweet and savory pastries in a homemade cream cheese and butter batter.
Penakbet is a Filipino vegetable dish made vegan here, and a longganisa (Filipino sausage) breakfast sandwich with tomato sauce aioli and plantain.
The program is special.
Liberiaca beans, known as Kapeng Barako, are grown in the Philippines. Raquel says they make up only 2% of the world’s coffee source and are rarely found outside the Philippines.
The iced coffee is served with homemade condensed coconut milk.
Caphe Roasters, a Vietnamese specialty coffee company in Kensington, roasts the beans.
Raquel’s husband, Tam Dang, is Vietnamese-American, so she says it’s also an opportunity to take some of her fun into space.
The couple Baby’s in 2018 as a supper club called Tita Emmies.
Raquel in the pharmaceutical industry; Tam is an Air Force firefighter.
During COVID, Raquel, like many, rethought what she was looking to do with her life and quit her corporate job.
The couple renovated the space, adding sophisticated nods to Filipino culture and a Philippines-centric market.
For Raquel, the imminent opening of Baby’s is that of a dream;
For Tam, it’s about supporting his wife in pursuing her passion.
Kusina Baby Market | Instagram
2816 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19130
Kampar reunites Malaysian stalwart in grandiose new concept
When chef Ange Branca had to close her James Beard-nominated Sate Kampar during the pandemic, she knew she’d be returning to the Philadelphia culinary scene with some other take on the classic.
The time has come, with the resurgence of his Malaysian stalwart on South Street.
Kampar is 3 times larger than the original and has two floors.
The focus of attention is the huge mural that regulars will recognize, which takes up an entire wall on the second level.
Sections of the original were destroyed when the old one was closed, and the same artists came to the new area to make a collage interspersed with new works.
The top point “kongsi” is fostered through the social clubs that existed in the era of tin mining in the city of Kampar, Malaysia, where generations of Ange’s relatives lived and worked.
Guests will now be able to enjoy a full bar program and order an à la carte menu of Angelesisian dishes from Malos.
The first plot will house Chefs-in-Residence, designed to showcase underrepresented cuisines and chefs offering a tasting menu.
The new Kampar opens its doors on March 22.
Camping | Instagram611 S. Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147
Philadelphia’s Lady Cupcakes Opens Takeout in Fishtown
Amy’s Pastelillo’s jumps to the corner of East Norris and Memphis streets in Fishtown with its bright pink façade, driven by an owner that Amarylis “Amy” Rivera Nassar brought to San Juan in January.
Their menu includes seven cupcakes.
She also makes a vegan bowl of rice and beans, a rice and poultry stew, and other Puerto Rican accompaniments like plantains, tostones, and fried cheese served with guava sauce.
The goal is to turn the island and humble-looking dishes into the protagonists of the show.
She worked in food PR until 2018, when she retired to raise her two daughters.
She began experimenting with family recipes, doing catering, and pop-ups, with plans to return to the office in two years.
But two years later, the year 2020 arrived, the pandemic hit, and his business was booming.
After five years running in other people’s kitchens, he looked for his own space.
When she closed an old fried bird eating place in the community, her husband took over and opened a place to eat.
In addition to prepared Puerto Rican food, it serves drinks and desserts.
And its small takeaway restaurant has a mini-market offering a mix of produce from local makers and family members.
Her daughters are now 6 and 8 years old and she hopes that by opening her own store she is sending them a hard message and training them to be proud of their Puerto Rican roots.
Amy’s Cupcakes | Instagram
2001 Memphis St, Philadelphia, PA 19125
Kay Kay’s Lights Up the Baking Scene with Candy and Sandwiches
The bakery around the corner for Kaylyn Kahana, a South Philly native in the community where she grew up, is a family affair and is staffed exclusively by women.
Kay’s has been open for seven years, but a viral video has propelled the store to new heights of notoriety.
Kaylyn’s “Cake to Burn” shows how to light the thinnest layer of fire with a softer light that reveals a message on the cake.
The viral burn revealed Jason Kelce shirtless, with the caption, “There’s a Kelce I’ll watch the Super Bowl for. “
He posted it on TikTok and it was an instant hit.
Kaylyn’s bakery has specialized in artfully decorated traditional cakes, cookies, and pastries.
During the pandemic, he wanted to expand the menu and began delivering breakfast and lunch dishes to local citizens fleeing home.
The sandwiches and savory dishes were so popular that they were added to the menu permanently and still come with one of their most popular dishes: the poultry chop sandwich with roasted peppers, new mozzarella, and pesto.
Kay Kay | Facebook | Instagram
1850 W. Ritner Street, Philadelphia, PA 19145
267-319-1034
Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 8:30 a. m. – 3:00 p. m. m. (closed on Mondays)
A foodie and jeweler demonstrating friendship in Doylestown.
After 20 years of making jewelry in-house, Sarah Cornwell opened her own boutique last fall, with a team of 17 people helping her throughout her project.
All jewelry is made in-house, in a glass-enclosed workshop upstairs in the showroom, so buyers can see it handmade, from rings and earrings to necklaces and bracelets.
If it sticks to your nose, locate yourself at Wheat and Provisions, owned by Jessica Jackson.
It is a delicatessen with a cafeteria where you can prepare dishes with ingredients that you can then buy.
This exclusive space-sharing arrangement was Sarah’s idea.
She saw the area but knew it was too big for her desires and too expensive to take care of alone.
When Jackson, a lifelong friend, said she wanted to open a boutique in Doylestown, Sarah suggested they collaborate to create a space that would bring women together literally and figuratively.
Sarah’s permanent jewelry is a popular gift among friends, family, and couples who come looking for a permanent bracelet with someone special.
Sarah also teaches regular classes, where students can have a glass of champagne and learn how to make anything they can then take home, and offers a host of accessories from other designers.
As the poster at Sarah’s design workshop says, “Great women, wonderful women, wonderful women. “
Sarah Cornwell Jewelry | Facebook | Instagram
266 S Main St Suite B, Doylestown, PA 18901
Wheat Supplies
266 S Main St Suite B, Doylestown, PA 18901
215-435-6416
Lady Hoofers play at her own pace
Lady Hoofers is an all-female dance troupe that provides dancing opportunities for all degrees of lovers.
The band performed in 2011 at the Philadelphia Fringe Festival and temporarily grew from there.
They are now a 501c with a solid of 40 dancers adding professionals, youth, and an outreach program that gives disadvantaged youth the opportunity to learn to tap dance.
Lady Hoofers will offer open courses for beginner, intermediate, and complex tappers.
They have two level presentations each year; The Tapcracker celebrates the festivities, with a tap edition of The Nutcracker and a spring exhibition finalized by a guest choreographer.
Lady Hoofers Slide Set | Facebook | Instagram
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Main Line Health’s Heart-Healthy Recipe for National Nutrition Month
March is Women’s History Month and National Nutrition Month.
Our sponsoring partners at Main Line Health have some tips on how to keep cholesterol low to avoid cardiovascular events.
Here’s a healthy recipe from registered dietitian Ashley Abell and some from cardiologist Monali Shah.
Primary Health | Facebook | Instagram
Chicken with spinach and orzo salad with tomatoes
Preheat oven to 425 F.
Brush with 1 tablespoon oil and sprinkle with lemon zest and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper.
Place in a baking dish. Bake until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest component registers 165 F, 25 to 30 minutes in a medium saucepan.
Meanwhile, bring a quart of water to a boil in a medium saucepan over high heat. Add the orzo and cook for 8 minutes. Add the spinach and cook for 1 minute. Drain and rinse with bloodless water. Drain well and transfer to a giant bowl. Add the cucumber, tomato, onion, feta cheese and olives. Start combining.
Whisk remaining 2 tablespoons oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper in a small bowl. Add a tablespoon of the dressing to the orzo mixture. Pour the remaining French dressing over the bird and serve with the salad.
Goods and Grain is a women’s asset organized with the hobby in mind.
As a mother of two, Brittany Chadderdon actually balances her life with her thriving business.
His company, Goods and Grain, went from 9-5 to 9-5.
The Chadderdon retail store offers products crafted by talented designers like her.
Destined to have a fondness for manual work, as she is the daughter and granddaughter of stonemasons.
“A lot of what motivates me is an innate preference for creating with my hands,” Caddardon said.
She also plans to open a collaborative studio to teach and create with others interested in creating traditional signs and creating amazing lifestyle decorations.
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