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Edible Philly’s 2015 Local Heroes

Broad Street Ministry

It’s that time of year again. We asked you to name the brightest stars in Philly’s local-food firmament, and you voted for your favorites online. Here are your new local heroes. These creative folks, along with many other chefs, farmers, artisans and food purveyors, have helped make the region one of the best places to visit—and eat, and drink—in America.

Bill Golderer of Chambers-Wylie Memorial Presbyterian Church

A Better City, Better Fed: Broad Street Ministry

Broad Street Ministry hosts Sunday services—but during the rest of the week the organization provides many other vital community services,
Sue Miller of Birchrun Hills Farm

Cheese Cave Dweller: Sue Miller, Birchrun Hills Farm

A decade ago, Birchrun Hills produced only milk, but in the face of ballooning farming costs, Miller began making cheese
Andrew Kochan of Marigold Restaurant

Experiments in Flavor: Andrew Kochan, Marigold Kitchen

Andrew Kochan chef-owner at one of Philadelphia’s most lauded restaurants, Marigold Kitchen, cooks some of the most innovative food in
Heather Fetter and Norman Fetter of Woodland Jewel Mushrooms

Fabulous Fungi: Heather & Norman Fetter, Woodland Jewel Mushrooms

Woodland Jewel produces shaggy lion’s mane mushrooms, sturdy shiitakes, and pioppino mushrooms with long, pale stalks and neat brown caps,
Erace of Green Aisle Grocery

The Green Grocers: Green Aisle Grocery

Green Aisle Grocery is stacked floor to ceiling with treats: jars of preserves; baskets of potatoes and apples; a cooler
Davide Creato, Gino Razzi, Carley Razzi Mack of Penns Woods Winery

Where There’s a Wine There’s a Way: Gino Razzi & Davide Creato, Penns Woods Winery

We follow the journey of Davide Creato, now the assistant winemaker and vineyard manager at Penns Woods Winery, which produces

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