Ernest Owens

Philadelphia

Award-Winning Journalist, @PABJ President, @EaterPhilly Editor, @PhillyMag Political Writer, Author: THE CASE FOR CANCEL CULTURE Rep: @collectivespkrs ΑΦΑ 🤙🏾

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Best Brunches in Philadelphia

1 week ago | philly.eater.com | Nadia Chaudhury |Ernest Owens

Philly loves its brunch, from French toast and endless mimosas to Cajun shrimp and grits to Pennsylvania Dutch apple dumplings to wholesome pulled pork hash. Here are the essential brunch restaurants in Philly where you can make weekend plans with friends, catch up over coffee and cocktails, and get down with some serious daytime dishes.
Of Course White Critics Don’t Understand the Genius of Denzel Washington’s More Relatable Othello

3 weeks ago | contrabandcamp.com | Ernest Owens

On the opening weekend of the highly anticipated Broadway revival of William Shakespeare’s iconic tragedy “Othello,” I dropped $921 for a matinee floor ticket to see legends do their thing — and it was worth every damn dollar. Oscar and Tony Award-winning legend Denzel Washington in the title role alongside Oscar and Tony Award-nominated superstar Jake Gyllenhaal was as epic as I expected.
With Trump's Administration Causing This Much Chaos, Why is Obama So Quiet Right Now??

2 months ago | theroot.com | Ernest Owens

Two weeks into Trump’s second term and it’s official: America f’d around, and now we’re finding out. As an onslaught of horrific policies, headlines, and announcements with typos roll out of the 47th president’s administration, many voters (who aren’t melanated) are acting stunned and shocked that Trump is doing everything he said he would do — from DEI cuts to setting his sights on undocumented immigrants.
CMAs Who? Beyoncé’s Triumphant Grammy Wins Happened at the Right Place at the Right Time

2 months ago | contrabandcamp.com | Ernest Owens

On Sunday night, when it was announced that Taylor Swift would be handing out the Grammy for Best Country Album, I presumed it was a trap. Here goes the Recording Academy setting us (read: Black people) up for another embarrassing moment. In the academy’s pursuit to create a “Grammy moment,” would it just be Swift honoring another white artist in this category for the umpteenth time?
Honeysuckle Provisions’ Afrocentric Spice Blends Bring Big Flavor

Dec 5, 2024 | eater.com | Ernest Owens

Honeysuckle Provisions, a 2023 Eater Best New Restaurant, has established a solid reputation nationally for its soulful cuisine and community-driven hospitality. Now, the popular West Philadelphia restaurant has partnered with Burlap and Barrel to create three flavorful Afrocentric spice blends — Two Elders Creole Seasoning, All-Seeing Eye Sweet Potato Pie, and Dynamism Hibiscus Ginger Sugar — for fans to take home. All three serve a different purpose — cooking, baking, and bartending.
Introducing the 2024 Eater Philly Award Winners

Dec 3, 2024 | philly.eater.com | Ernest Owens

Each year, the Eater Awards is an opportunity for editors to reflect on what made the best restaurants, bars, dishes, and otherwise exciting dining experiences across the country. 2024 was the year of transformation in Philadelphia as the dining scene saw culinary revivals, revisions, and revolutions.
Here’s the Best Philly Restaurants That’s Open on Christmas Day

Dec 2, 2024 | philly.eater.com | Ernest Owens

Outside of Chinatown, Christmas is usually a pretty quiet day in the restaurant world. But a handful of Philadelphia restaurants and bars, especially venues in hotels, are serving Christmas brunch and dinner this year. Whether you‘re planning to take the family out to eat after opening presents or you don’t celebrate the holiday and just want a meal out, here’s where to go on December 25th. Aimee Olexy and Stephen Starr’s The Love, located off Rittenhouse Square at 130 S.
Behold the Christmas Decor Extravaganza at Philadelphia’s Craftsman Row Saloon

Dec 2, 2024 | eater.com | Ernest Owens

For some restaurants, whether old or new, the reason for the season is not just to celebrate with food and drink — it’s to go wild over holiday decor. In this miniseries, we highlight the spots across the country for whom extra doesn’t begin to cover it when it comes to lights, tinsel, and Christmas spirit. First up: Craftsman Row Saloon in Philadelphia. For anyone who wants to quickly get into the holiday spirit, Craftsman Row Saloon during this time of year is an instant boost.
The Best Dishes Eater Philly Ate in November

Nov 27, 2024 | philly.eater.com | Ernest Owens

With our Eater editor dining out several times a week, there’s lots of standout dishes, and we don’t want to keep any secrets. For this recurring feature, we highlight the best things that Eater Philly editor Ernest Owens ate. Check back monthly! Cod with crispy arroz con gandules at Modern Trail Supper Club & Ocho Supper Club Justin Kalan Dinner at Modern Trail Supper Club & Ocho Supper ClubSupper clubs are undoubtedly on the rise in Philly.
Are Pricey Supper Clubs With Strangers Worth It?

Nov 20, 2024 | philly.eater.com | Ernest Owens

Welcome to Ask Eater, a column from Eater Philly where the site’s editor Ernest Owens answers questions from readers on all things Philly food related (hype around certain dishes, dining trends, restaurant etiquette matters, food influencer crazes, service labor problems and more). Have a question for him? Submit your question to [email protected] with the subject line “Ask Eater.”Hopefully you have an answer for this question.