Episodes
Tuesday Sep 29, 2020
Valerie Safran and Marcie Turney & Antonio Johnson
Tuesday Sep 29, 2020
Tuesday Sep 29, 2020
Hospitality can change a neighborhood and nurture its culture. Just ask Valerie Safran and Marcie Turney, whose Safran Turney Hospitality has transformed 13th Street in Philly’s Gayborhood with top restaurants like Barbuzzo and beloved shops like Open House. After catching up with the power duo, hosts Laiya, Rachel and Justin chat with self-taught photographer Antoino Johnson, whose new book, You Next: Reflections in Black Barber Shops, captures the sacred spaces where Black male identity is fostered.
Tuesday Sep 15, 2020
Jamaar Julal & Kevin and Melissa Walter
Tuesday Sep 15, 2020
Tuesday Sep 15, 2020
This episode of Love + Grit is all about delicious beverages of the fermented variety —no surprise, since Philly is a city that takes beer seriously. Jamaar Julal of Philly-headquartered JamBrü kicks things off as he breaks down the mystery of kombucha —that delicious, trendy, good-for-you fermented tea. And hosts Laiya, Justin and Rachel also welcome Love City Brewing owners Kevin and Melissa Walter to discuss innovation and activism in the beer community, which has a deep history in Philadelphia. Tune in to hear how these Philadelphia beverage makers are adapting to the ever-evolving coronavirus world and welcoming visitors in search of a cold one.
Tuesday Sep 01, 2020
Kenny Gamble & Rob Wasserman
Tuesday Sep 01, 2020
Tuesday Sep 01, 2020
Kenny Gambleis a true Philadelphia treasure. The “Sound of Philadelphia” he created with his partner Leon Huff has put Philly on the music map. Almost 50 years and tons of gold and platinum albums later, Gamble continues his legacy by reinvesting in the South Philly community where he grew up. We'll hear how he has evolved his “Message in the Music” motto into a video podcast.
Rob Wassrman proudly helms Rouge, Rittenhouse Square’s see-and-be-seen restaurant for more than 20years now, along with other neighborhood favorites Audrey Claire and Twenty Manning. With priorities of fine dining shifting as a result of COVID-19, Wasserman has been focused on supporting families in need of a healthy meal. We'll hear why the "We Are Philly” campaign is delivering for Philadelphians and so many others.