Week of April 4, 2024
Kylie Kelce, Landon Dickerson and Swoop Drop by The Today Show to Highlight the Eagles Autism Foundation
Kylie Kelce — fresh off her big win in the Visit Philadelphia Liberty Bells — dropped by The Today Show on Monday alongside Eagles lineman Landon Dickerson and Ryan Hammond of the Eagles Autism Foundation to highlight the organization’s efforts to engage young fans with sensory needs. During the seven-minute segment, instructors, cheerleaders and an Eagles drumline led some awesome kiddos through an all-abilities football clinic. Watch the full video here, and then check out Kylie’s hilarious reaction to her hubby’s shirtless antics below.
Philly’s Jesse Ito, Muhammad Abdul-Hadi and Christa Barfield Are Among the 2024 James Beard Awards Finalists and Honorees
The 2024 James Beard Award finalists are in! And surprising no one, Philadelphia is representing once again. Royal Sushi & Izakaya’s Jesse Ito has been named a finalist in the best chef: Mid-Atlantic category. Also getting some love: Down North Pizza’s Muhammad Abdul-Hadi and FarmerJawn’s Crista Barfield, who are both honorees in the foundation’s leadership category. This honor is reserved for individuals and organizations committed to creating “a safer, more healthful, equitable and sustainable food world.” Congrats to these Philly food-scene stars!
Jesse Ito
— Photo courtesy Royal Sushi and Izakaya
“Frankie Two Scoops” Swaps Retirement for Smiles at Citizens Bank Park
Frank Mazzuca just wasn’t built for retirement. Months after retiring from his 40-year career at First Pennsylvania Bank, Mazzuca grew restless and took a job as an usher at Veterans Stadium to keep himself busy. More than 25 years later, he now works in the press box at Citizens Bank Park, slinging ice cream to members of the media and earning the nickname “Frankie Two Scoops.” The 82-year-old credits his post-retirement career with keeping him young. In between scoops, he trades banter and friendly barbs with co-workers, visiting journalists and Phillies legends. Cheers to 25 years with the Phillies, Frankie! Have a scoop on us. Better yet, make it two!
April 5 is Philly Photo Day
Calling all Philly photogs! Friday, April 5, 2024 is Philly Photo Day. During the daylong celebration, TILT Institute for the Contemporary Image encourages you to capture any moment, big or small, in the City of Brotherly Love. After snapping your pic, you have until April 14 to submit it online for inclusion in the Philly Photo Day exhibition, held at the institute from May 18 to June 1, 2024. Get to snappin’, people!
Andra Hem, Philly’s Bakery Scene Shine on Food & Wine’s 2024 Global Tastemakers List
Food & Wine has released its 2024 Global Tastemakers list, a roundup of the best culinary experiences from around the world. In a major win for Philly’s cocktail scene, the publication included Rittenhouse Square’s Andra Hem on the list of 15 top bars in the U.S., lauding the lounge’s overall aesthetic and the spot’s admittedly bizarre-sounding (but delicious) lamb-washed bourbon cocktails. Philly also made the list of 10 top U.S. cities for bakeries, anchored by the 120-year-old Isgro Pastries, the much-buzzed-about Machine Shop and Reading Terminal Market’s Beiler’s Doughnuts. Taste officially made.
