At COOK, we’re proud to support our local businesses. Visit our pantry and bookshelves to take a look through our fabulous selection of local brands like Side Project Jerky, Green Aisle honeys and syrups, and the Fresh Artists memory game.  Take a look at some local items that we’re loving right now!

As soon as we found out one of our favorite chefs, Jezabel Careaga, was hand-crafting her own wooden cutting boards, we knew we wanted in. Thanks to her, we now have her beautiful cutting boards on our shelves Stop by and choose from her selection of everyday and bronze embellished cutting boards to add some flare to your kitchen!

We’re always keeping an eye out for new Girls Can Tell prints to add to our hand towel selection. They’re drawn up and screen printed locally so you can feel really good about treating yourself and supporting small businesses at the same time. Some of our favorites on the shelf right now our these cute pasta and pastry designs!

If you’ve ever been to V Street, you’ll be thrilled to know that the talented minds behind the restaurant, Rich Landau and Kate Jacoby, have also recently released a cookbook based on this popular center city spot. From small and large plates to creative cocktails, this cookbook is all you need to bring the flavors of this amazing local eatery to life right in your own home.

If you have an appreciation for local history and boozy beverages, then you’ll absolutely love Colonial Spirits: A Toast to Our Drunken History.  Learn how to make a Fish house punch or master the art of home brewing. This book was written by the man behind Art in the Age and Tamworth Distilling, Steven Grasse. Trust us, it doesn’t get more Philly than this!

If you’re on the market for more honey or syrup, skip the store bought stuff and pay us a visit to pick up some raw wildflower honey and elderflower maple syrup from Green Aisle. It’s a great way to locally source your pantry and treat yourself to something delicious!

Visit our retail boutique Tuesday through Sunday from 12 – 5pm except when class is in session!