Michael Klein is a columnist at The Philadelphia Inquirer. He reports on Philadelphia’s vibrant food and restaurant scene, covering themes such as food and beverages, hospitality, and leisure. Michael's work has been featured in various publications including The Press of Atlantic City, The Sacramento Bee, and RealClearHealth.
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Michael Klein's coverage primarily focuses on the local food and beverage industry in Philadelphia. His articles often discuss new restaurant openings, closures, and relocations. Announcements from private sector establishments also feature prominently.
Given this focus, pitches should highlight unique or trendsetting aspects of upcoming restaurants or significant changes within the Philadelphia dining scene. Local restaurateurs with a compelling story to tell about their establishment might find success reaching out to Michael for potential coverage.
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The family behind McMillan's, which launched in Haddon Township in 1939, says the bakery will remain open for now.
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By: Michael Klein
Honeysuckle Provisions , Omar Tate and Cybille St.Aude-Tate's market, cafe, and dinner destination, has closed its West Philadelphia storefront
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By: Jenn Ladd, Beatrice Forman, Craig Laban, Margaret Eby, Matt Buchanan, Hira Qureshi Jasen Lo, Emily Bloch Esra, Michael Klein, Sam Morris
Here's our new annual list of the most vital restaurants in Philly. Welcome to The 76 — our new annual list of the most vital restaurants in Philly.
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By: Michael Klein
To see a food trend on fire, head to Northeast Philadelphia and drive west on Cottman Avenue from Roosevelt Boulevard.
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By: Michael Klein
Devon Seafood Grill will end its 25-year run across from Rittenhouse Square on New Year's Day and 76 people will lose their jobs, according to a company filing with the state Department of Labor & Industry.
Hot chicken sandwiches are all the rage nowadays, and this week, I've tracked down some of the local shops that manage to pullet off
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By: Michael Klein
Pig & Khao, a pork-centric restaurant with Thai and Filipino influences from New York's Lower East Side, will open a branch at the former site of Martha in Kensington, which closed over the weekend after 10 years.
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By: Michael Klein
It will continue as an events space. The decision to close the bar-restaurant on the former Bookbinders site is supposedly part of a larger strategic plan for the restaurant group.
By: Michael Klein
Omar Tate and Cybill St. Aude-Tate's revamped Honeysuckle will be three times larger, offer an à la carte dinner menu, and boast a liquor license that will allow it to sell wine by Black producers.
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