Anyone familiar with the Philly food world knows that pride and community are the currents that make this an amazing place to eat. Yet, COVID-19 has had visceral effects, from shuttered restaurants and a takeout shift to supply chain disruptions, which have people reconsidering the role of a diversified local food system.

With an eye on the future, we reached out to five Philadelphians who play a role in the local food world to take the pulse of the city and get an early read on lessons learned that may carry us forward.

• Marcello Giordano – Owner, Giordano Garden Groceries
• Chutatip “Nok” Suntaranon – Chef-Owner, Kalaya
• Chris DiPiazza – Baker-Owner, Mighty Bread Co.
• Landon Jefferies – Farmer, Root Mass Farm
• Yael Lehmann – Executive Director, The Common Market Mid-Atlantic

Published in the Summer 2020 issue