Tis the season for soup, top recipes and workout recoveries

Monday, January 7, 2019
FYI Philly Jan. 5 episode
Here's what's coming up on this week's show.

On this episode of FYI Philly, Tis the season for soups.

We round up some hearty bowls, savor a new brand of cheese on the block, and share some top chef recipes you can make in just six minutes. Plus, we found some new ways to recover from your workouts and what might be the coolest way to find your winter Zen.

Melissa Magee rounds up five restaurants serving up soup that will warm you to the bone.

Soup Season

Looking for a delicious way to take the chill out of a cold winter day? Melissa Magee rounds up five restaurants serving up soup that will warm you to the bone.

Oyster House Fish Chowder | Facebook

1516 Sansom Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102

215-567-7683

Good Dog Bar Shellfish Stew | Facebook

224 S 15th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102

215-985-9600

Southgate Korean Braised Beef Stew (March 2-10) | Facebook

1801 Lombard Street, Philadelphia, PA 19146

215-560-8443

Bud & Marilyn's Matzo Ball Soup | Facebook

1234 Locust Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107

215-546-2220

Fond Classic French Onion Soup | Facebook

1537 South 11th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147

215-551-5000

There's a new brand of cheese on the block.

Abundantly Good Cheese

There's a new brand of cheese on the block. It's handcrafted by family farmers in Lancaster County-the product of a creative partnership that's helping the farmers, local retailers and our neighbors in need.

Philabundance Abundantly Good Food Line | Facebook | Di Bruno Bros.

You can find Abundantly Good Products at all 5 Di Bruno Bros. locations and online

The Franklin

834 Chestnut Street

267-519-3115

The Comcast Center

1701 JFK Boulevard

215-531-5666

Rittenhouse Square

1730 Chestnut Street

215-665-9220

Italian Market

930 S. 9th Street

215-922-2876

Ardmore Farmer's Market

120 Coulter Avenue, Ardmore, PA

484-416-3311

6 Minute Meal & A Deal. Alicia Vitarelli reports during Action News Mornings on July 25, 2018.

6-Minute Meals

Hungry Pigeon's Potato Latke

Hungry Pigeon was just named No. 2 on Philadelphia Magazine's List of 50 Best Restaurants in 2019. Alicia Vitarelli got in the kitchen with the chef who shared one of his award-worthy recipes that you can make at home in just six minutes.

The Meal:

Hungry Pigeon Chef/Owner Scott Schroeder's Potato latkes with salmon lox and horseradish creme fraiche. Click here for full recipe.

Hungry Pigeon | Facebook

743 S 4th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147

215-278-2736

We came across some local pioneers who have been "Making it in Philly" from the start.

Makin ' it in Philly: Philly's Original Craft Breweries

Philadelphia has become one of the top craft beer cities in the country. For a little history lesson, Melissa Magee rounds up some of the pioneers in the move-ment...and they remain trendsetters in the city's brewing scene.

Dock Street Brewing Co. | Facebook

701 South 50th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19143

215-726-2337

Yards Brewing Co. | Facebook

500 Spring Garden St, Philadelphia, PA 19123

215-525-0175

Philadelphia Brewing Co. | Facebook

2440 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19125

215-427-2739

Victory Brewing Co. | Facebook

Three locations

3127 Lower Valley Road, Parkesburg, PA 19365

484-718-5080

420 Acorn Lane, Downingtown, PA 19335

610-873-0881

650 West Cypress Street, Kennett Square, PA 19348

484-730-1870

Iron Hill Brewing Co. | Facebook

1150 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107

267-507-7365

Ali Gorman rounded up some workout recovery options with a little assist from Melissa Magee.

Workout Recovery

For many people, the New Year is the time you vow to get fit....quick, which may leave your body feeling a little beaten up. Ali Gorman rounded up some workout recovery options with a little assist from Melissa Magee.

NormaTec Compression Therapy

The Zone inside Life Time Athletic

40 E. Montgomery Avenue, Ardmore, PA 19003

484-393-7100

Float Therapy at Float Therapy and Wellness Spa

Deptford

1450 Clements Bridge Road, Woodbury, NJ 08096

856-202-8000

Cross Keys

611 Cross Keys Road, Sicklerville, NJ 08081

856-875-1111

MELT Method at Lumos Bar and Yoga | Facebook

2001 Green Street, Philadelphia, Pa 19130

215-787-0700

The Fairmount Park Conservancy is offering greenhouse yoga and each class is like a little tropical escape.

Greenhouse Yoga

Feeling the winter blues? The Fairmount Park Conservancy is offering greenhouse yoga and each class is like a little tropical escape. And when the weather turns warm, the classes move outside by the reflecting pool. Classes are $15 for non-members but if you become a member, you can take the classes for free and participate in more than 50 free events in the park throughout the year from hikes to summer garden tours. Higher membership levels include discounts to park attractions like Philadelphia Zoo.

Greenhouse Yoga | Facebook

Fairmount Park Horticulture Center

100 N. Horticulture Drive, Philadelphia, PA 19131

6 Minute Meal & Deal. Alicia Vitarelli reports during Action News Mornings on April 2, 2018.

6 Minute Meal: V Street_Spicy Noodles

Want a quick and healthy meal? Philadelphia renowned Vegan Chef Rich Landau shows Alicia one of his favorite recipes-a meal you can make at home in just six minutes.

The Meal: Chef Rich Landau's spicy cold noodles topped with warm grilled mushrooms. Recipe: Cold noodles

V Street | Facebook

126 S 19th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103

267-687-2137

A roundup of cultural options-whether you like music, art or Broadway musicals.

FYI Loves the Arts: Carole King, PAFA, PCMS

When the weather turns cold, we look for fun things to do inside. Karen Rogers has a roundup of cultural options-whether you like music, art or Broadway musicals.

Philadelphia Chamber Music Society: Peter Serkin, piano

Jan. 18 at 7:30 pm

The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, Perelman Theater

300 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102

The Arts in Philly | Twitter | Show tickets

Broadway Philadelphia: Beautiful, the Carole King Musical | Buy tickets

Jan. 8-20

Academy of Music

240 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102

Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts: Rina Banerjee: Make Me a Summary of the World | Buy tickets

118-128 N Broad Street

Philadelphia, PA 19102

Paws, The Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society is celebrating the New Year by reflecting on 2018 successes and the hopes of finally making Philadelphia a no-kill city.

Shelter Me

Paws, The Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society is celebrating the New Year by reflecting on 2018 successes and the hopes of finally making Philadelphia a no-kill city.

Paws Adoption Center

100 N. 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106

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