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El Merkury
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El Merkury

Philadelphia, PA

We are El Merkury, a Central American street food staple in the Philadelphia foodie scene. Our story starts with our founder, Sofia Deleon, a Guatemalan immigrant who came to the United States in 2012 to study and later stayed to chase a dream. After years working the corporate side of the food industry, in 2017 she decided to quit her job and follow her heart, opening a business that would share the flavors she grew up with and celebrate the food and people of Central America. What began as a series of pop-ups and a virtual kitchen found its permanent home on May 5th, 2018, at 2104 Chestnut Street near Rittenhouse Square. Today we also serve our neighbors from a stall inside Philadelphia's historic Reading Terminal Market. We are proud to be a Latina and immigrant-owned business, and prouder still to bring our community together through food. Our menu blends the flavors of Guatemala, El Salvador, and Honduras, the countries that shaped our table. Everything is made from scratch. We hand-press pupusas, roll crispy taquitos, and build loaded tostadas piled with fresh toppings. And then there are the churros, our pride and joy: foot-long, fried to order, dusted in cinnamon sugar, and stuffed or dipped in fillings like our Mayan chocolate. Whether it is a quick handheld snack or a churro sundae you did not know you needed, we want every bite to taste like home. Mornings start early with us, because good food should not have to wait. Stop in for breakfast, grab lunch on the go, or order a combo of a pupusa, a tostada, and two sides when you want the full experience. We also cater, ship coffee, and craft churrobouquets and churrograms for the moments worth celebrating. More than a restaurant, El Merkury is a love letter to Central America and to the city that welcomed us. We are here to show Philadelphia that our street food deserves a seat at the table, one pupusa and one churro at a time. Come hungry, come curious, and leave part of our familia.

Latino-owned
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Harriett's Bookshop
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Retail & Shops

Harriett's Bookshop

Philadelphia, PA

Welcome to Harriett's Bookshop, an independent bookstore in the heart of Philadelphia's Fishtown neighborhood, at 258 E. Girard Avenue. We are named for Harriet Tubman, and like our namesake, we believe in leading people toward freedom, one story at a time. Founded by Jeannine Cook and opened just before the pandemic reshaped the world, Harriett's exists to celebrate women authors, women artists, and women activists. Every shelf is an invitation to discover voices that have too often been left out of the room. As a Black woman-owned business, we carry books that reflect the fullness of our histories and our futures, curated with intention rather than by algorithm. But Harriett's has never been only a place to buy books. From the beginning we imagined a gathering place, a living room for the community where ideas, art, and activism could meet. On any given day you might find a cellist filling the shop with music, a procession moving down Girard Avenue in honor of the women who came before us, or neighbors carrying home free books meant to reach anyone who needs them. We host readings, conversations, and celebrations that turn the simple act of reading into something communal and alive. Harriet Tubman once said, "When I found I had crossed that line, I looked at my hands to see if I was the same person. There was such a glory over everything." That sense of glory, of crossing into something new, is what we hope you feel when you walk through our doors. We want the shop to be a threshold, a place where you arrive as one version of yourself and leave carrying something that changes you. Whether you are a lifelong reader, a first-time visitor to Fishtown, or someone searching for a story that finally sounds like your own, there is a seat for you here. Come browse the shelves, sit a while, and let the women authors, artists, and activists who fill this space keep you company. At Harriett's, we are still writing the next chapter, and we would love for you to be part of it.

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Kalaya
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Kalaya

Philadelphia, PA

Kalaya is our love letter to Trang, the province in Southern Thailand where chef and owner Chutatip "Nok" Suntaranon grew up watching her mother cook. We named the restaurant for her, and everything we plate carries that lineage forward: fragrant curries pounded from fresh paste, herb-driven salads, delicate dumplings, and dishes built to be shared around a full table. We opened in 2019 as a small BYOB in South Philadelphia, a 32-seat room where Nok cooked the food she had missed for years. Word traveled fast. In 2022 we moved to a larger home in Fishtown so more guests could gather, and the heart of the kitchen never changed. Nok, a woman-owned and immigrant-owned business, cooks the Southern Thai food of her memory without softening it. The flavors are bold and fragrant, layered with the chilies, herbs, and seafood that define the region, and we make no apology for their intensity. Along the way Nok has been honored as a James Beard Award winner, named to the TIME100, and recognized on the Forbes 50 Over 50 list. Her story reached wider audiences through Netflix's Chef's Table, and her cookbook drew praise from The New York Times and Bon Appetit. Those honors matter to us, but they are not the point. The point is the plate in front of you and the person who cooked it. Dining at Kalaya is meant to feel generous. We encourage ordering across the menu, passing plates, and letting the meal build in waves the way a Thai table should. Curries arrive perfumed and deep. Salads land bright and sharp. Whole fish and slow-simmered braises reward a long, unhurried evening. We cook this way because it is honest to where Nok comes from and to the woman who raised her. Every dish is an attempt to carry Trang across an ocean and set it down, steaming, in a Philadelphia dining room. Come hungry, come curious, and come ready to share. We saved you a seat.

Asian-owned
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TRUNC
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TRUNC

Philadelphia, PA

Trunc is an artisan-made, eco-friendly, and socially conscious shop tucked into Philadelphia's Northern Liberties at 929 N 2nd Street. We are proudly Black, woman, LGBTQ+, and veteran owned, and everything on our shelves reflects the people and values behind it. We believe the things you bring into your home and wear on your body should mean something, so we curate with intention, favoring handcrafted work over the mass-produced and choosing makers whose stories matter as much as their craft. Step inside and you will find a little of everything, all chosen by hand. Our jewelry ranges from sterling silver rings and earrings to one-of-a-kind vintage lace pieces, each with its own character. In home goods you will discover recycled glass charcuterie boards in soft ambers and blushes, handmade serving trays and dishes, candles, and art that carries real local spirit. Our body and skin care shelf is stocked with gentle, thoughtfully formulated goods, and our specialty pantry is where things get fun, with small-batch hot sauces, popcorn, oils, and other treats made by independent producers. What ties it all together is a commitment to sustainability and social good. We seek out sustainably made, upcycled, and eco-friendly products, and we lean toward local artisans, culturally diverse creators, and small businesses whenever we can. Shopping with us is a way to support those makers directly, to keep dollars circulating in creative communities, and to fill your home with pieces that were built to last rather than to be thrown away. Trunc is meant to feel like a discovery. No two visits look quite the same, because our selection shifts with the seasons and with the makers we meet. Whether you are hunting for a gift that says more than a gift card ever could, treating yourself to a piece of handmade jewelry, or picking up a bottle of hot sauce with a story behind it, you will find something here made with care. Come browse, meet the work of artisans from Philadelphia and beyond, and take home something that reflects who you are and what you value. We are glad you found us.

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