2024 Food Partners
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Darnel’s
APRIL 11 - APRIL 28
Darnel’s Cakes is a mission-driven bake shop and cafe that raises awareness about the HIV/AIDS epidemic and supports local and national organizations that are at the forefront of fighting the virus, disease, and stigmas.
Cafe fare with Italian & French influences
Jezabel's
MAY 1 - MAY 27
From Jezabel’s team enjoy open fire cooking inspired by the flavors of the Northwestern Argentine Andes foothills and Spanish heritage. Locally sourced vegetable forward and grass-fed beef meal
NW Argentine
Puyero
MAY 29 - JUNE 30
Puyero is a piece of their home they brought into the heart of Philly. They work hard to bring you authentic Venezuelan flavors that will make you dance in your seat. They say, “In Venezuela, we love laughing at ourselves. We love telling jokes while sharing a meal with friends and loved ones. Our flavor is the core of what we create and it’s a reflection of our culture. Lively, surprising, and most of all, delicious. It’s who we are and we want to share it with you.”
Venezuelan
Down North Pizza
JULY 3 - JULY 28
Down North Pizza is no ordinary neighborhood pizza joint. We marry top-quality delicious comfort food with the mission of reducing recidivism rates in our community. Down North is a mission-led for-profit restaurant providing excellent food and quality customer service to North Philadelphia. We exclusively employ formerly incarcerated individuals while providing culinary career opportunities at a fair wage and equitable workplace.
Pizza
Korea Taqueria
JULY 31 - SEPTEMBER 2
Food inspired by rich cultural heritages of Korean Australian chef, Alexander Sherack and Mexican Head Chef from Metztitlan, Hidalgo, Rene Lopez, serving Korean Mexican in a format you’ll love. Think Slow cooked bulgogi beef Birria Tacos, Crispy Korean fried chicken, Bulgogi beef cheesesteak and kimchi cheese fries! After starting as a food cart in 2022, they opened a take-out restaurant in Grays Ferry in South Philadelphia in 2023!
Korean Mexican Eats
Gabriella’s Vietnam
SEPTEMBER 4 - SEPTEMBER 29
Named "Rising Star Chef" by Craig Laban, Chef Thanh Nguyen aims to bring the truest most authentic flavors of Vietnam to Bok Bar by introducing each dish exactly how it is served in the streets of Vietnam. They source fresh ingredients from local farmers' markets, so no matter what time of year, you can be sure you're eating the best of the season.
Vietnamese
Sweet Amalia
OCTOBER 2 - NOVEMBER 3
Sweet Amalia oysters are farmed on the waters of the Delaware Estuary, in an area known as the Cape Shore Flats. The Market & Kitchen will bring us their tide to table namesake, Sweet Amalia oysters, as well as regionally-produced dishes. Their mission is to build community around local food systems, both land & sea, showcasing the many ingredients our surrounding farmlands have to offer.