2025 Food Partners

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Darnel’s

APRIL 30 - MAY 26

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

Little Fish

APRIL 11 - APRIL 27

Little Fish is a cozy, seafood-focused BYOB restaurant in Philadelphia’s Queen Village neighborhood that first opened in 1994, but has been under the stewardship of current chef and owner Alex Yoon since 2016. Known for its intimate setting and ever-changing menu, the restaurant specializes in fresh, creative takes on seasonal seafood. With only a handful of tables, Little Fish offers a personal and thoughtfully curated dining experience, making it a favorite for food lovers seeking high-quality dishes in a relaxed atmosphere. In 2025, it was honored as a semifinalist for the James Beard Award.

Seafood

Puyero

MAY 28 - JUNE 29

Puyero is a little piece of home, brought to the heart of Philly. It’s all about serving up authentic Venezuelan flavors—the kind that might just make you dance in your seat.

In Venezuela, meals are meant to be shared, always filled with laughter, jokes, and good company. That same energy is at the heart of Puyero, where every dish is a reflection of a culture that’s lively, surprising, and, most of all, delicious. It’s not just food—it’s an experience meant to be enjoyed together.

Venezuelan

Korea Taqueria

JULY 30 - SEPTEMBER 1

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

JULY 2 - JULY 27

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

SEPTEMBER 3 - SEPTEMBER 30

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.

Oyster Farm + Market