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Tabachoy’s bistek cheesesteak at Mural City Garden.  

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Pennsylvania children were diagnosed with anxiety or depression at a rate slightly above the national average at the onset of the pandemic, per a new report by the Annie E. Casey Foundation.

Why it matters: The mental health crisis among children and teens is considered a national emergency by the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Ahead of a new school year and the stresses that accompany it, the report draws wider attention to an issue that's top of mind for many educators and families.

By the numbers: 13% of Pennsylvania kids — roughly 1 in 8 — received a diagnosis in 2020, up 27.5% from 2016. That outpaces a national increase of 25.5% over the same period.

Pennsylvania ranks 21st for overall child well-being based on economic, education, health and community measurements.

The big picture: Young people of color disproportionately report symptoms of anxiety or depression, Axios' Caitlin Owens reports.

The mental health crisis among children and teens is considered a national emergency.

Pennsylvania children were diagnosed with anxiety or depression at a rate slightly above the national average at the onset of the pandemic, per <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="a new report" data-vars-click-url="https://assets.aecf.org/m/databook/aecf-2022kidscountdatabook-embargoed.pdf" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://assets.aecf.org/m/databook/aecf-2022kidscountdatabook-embargoed.pdf" target="_blank">a new report</a> by the Annie E. Casey Foundation.Why it matters: The mental health crisis among children and teens is considered <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="a national emergency" data-vars-click-url="https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/the-mental-health-crisis-among-children-and-teens-how-parents-can-help-202203082700" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/the-mental-health-crisis-among-children-and-teens-how-parents-can-help-202203082700" target="_blank">a national emergency</a> by the American Academy of Pediatrics.

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Tulip Pasta & Wine Bar, tucked away in Fishtown, might not be slinging anything new to Philadelphia, but it's a mighty fine addition to the neighborhood's scene.

What's happening: I checked out Tulip's second preview weekend on Friday, which featured four courses with wine pairings — but the spot is set to start its regular, a la carte service this weekend.

The big hit was the charcoal roasted beet ravioli. I heard someone at the next table telling our server that the dish had "converted" her, despite being a noted beet hater. (Fair warning here: if you don't like beets, it was very beet-y.)

I was also all about the stuffed zucchini blossoms, fried up and packed with a variety of local cheeses. They're the fanciest mozzarella sticks you'll ever have.

Don't miss out on sampling the wine. Tulip is a partnership with Wayvine Winery & Vineyard, out in Nottingham, and all of the sips were absolutely excellent. The highlight was the Sauvignon Blanc — level and floral, not overly acidic.

Between Tulip, Mural City Garden and Fishtown Social, you could have a nice little natural wine walk down Frankford Ave.

The bottom line: If only every quiet corner joint could crank out food like this. 

Tulip Pasta & Wine Bar brings fine Italian eats to Fishtown

Tulip Pasta &amp; Wine Bar, tucked away in Fishtown, might not be slinging anything new to Philadelphia, but it&#x27;s a mighty fine addition to the neighborhood&#x27;s scene.What&#x27;s happening: I checked out Tulip&#x27;s second preview weekend on Friday, which featured four courses with wine pairings — but the spot is set to start its regular, a la carte service this weekend.

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Indie rocker Lucy Dacus is set to kick off the next leg of her tour supporting last year's lauded "Home Video" on Thursday at Franklin Music Hall in Philly, where she moved in 2019.

I'd been wanting to ask her how she'd spend her Best Day Ever in the city since she told Pitchfork about ringing in 2020 at Johnny Brenda's (which, frankly, sounds like the Best Night Ever).

Dacus tells Axios that she moved to Philly from her hometown of Richmond, Va., because she hadn't lived anywhere else and "wanted that experience of moving to a new place" that still harbored a good number of friends.

But she moved just before COVID hit, an experience that was "really tough": "It didn't help that I wasn't familiar with my surroundings, didn't know by heart where the nearest pharmacy was, and I felt very far from my family at that time."

With things feeling a bit more normal, "getting to know the city has been a real treat."

🥯 Breakfast: "Whitefish on a salt bagel from Philly Style Bagels. My drummer Ricardo lived in Philly for over a decade and gifted me the knowledge of this order."

☀️ During the day: "It's an extremely rare day when I have time to waste. But if I'm not in a hurry, I'll walk to all my errands. I've done over 15 miles some days. I'm still not doing that many indoor things, but there's a lot I look forward to doing, like going to see the orchestra and seeing more movies."

"If it's a Saturday, heading to the farmers market with some friends, grabbing a breakfast burrito from Tacos Don Memo and eating it in the park. Then buying some flowers and carrying them around to feel like a part of the scenery of a nice day."

🍄 Dinner: "If I'm feeling indulgent, I'll go to Vedge. What an incredible restaurant. The whole menu is vegan, but I think anyone who loves food will be thoroughly pleased by whatever they get. The menu changes, but I'm a fan of the rutabaga fondue, and I had a really good maitake steak one time."

🏠 The rest of the night: "To be honest, watching trash TV or a movie with my roommates. Or just sitting around talking or playing a game. I have such little time at home between touring, I try to make most of my days about catching up with friends."

How Lucy Dacus would spend her Best Day Ever in Philly

Philly Style Bagels and Vedge are on the indie rocker's list.

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It sure seems like a sister restaurant to Pizzeria Beddia is coming to East Kensington.

What's happening: Rising Real Estate noticed earlier this week that permits had been issued to transform the former Weisbrod & Hess Brewery on Martha Street into a restaurant from "a major Philadelphia restaurant group."

The permits (view them here) show that the LLC behind the project has the same address as Defined Hospitality, which runs Pizzeria Beddia, and the architect worked on Beddia's Fishtown location — as well as other Defined Hospitality spots, like Suraya and Condesa.

Most tellingly, Joe Beddia shared — and later deleted — a post on his own Instagram story from Michael Parsell, one of the developers of across-the-street neighbor Martha, that said Beddia "and co. are doing right by this building."

Screenshot of an Instagram story posted from Joe Beddia’s account, @pizzacamp, late Wednesday and deleted sometime Thursday.

Defined Hospitality didn't respond to Axios' request for confirmation that it is indeed a Beddia-linked project.

What's next: Given that the site remains something of an urban ruin, it's probably not wise to expect any restaurant to be occupying the space for a while.

In the meantime, if you're hungry around that area, keep an eye out for the group's forthcoming bigger version of South Philly Thai favorite Kalaya — projected to open later this year. 

Is Joe Beddia plotting a new restaurant in East Kensington?

Permits have been issued to transform the former Weisbrod & Hess Brewery on Martha Street into a restaurant from "a major Philadelphia restaurant group."

The vacant building at 2421 Martha St. Photo courtesy of the City of Philadelphia

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It sure seems like a sister restaurant to Pizzeria Beddia is coming to East Kensington.What&#x27;s happening: Rising Real Estate <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="noticed earlier this week" data-vars-click-url="http://www.rising.realestate/historic-brewery-in-east-kensington-to-become-a-restaurant/" data-vars-content-id="c4f6b612-be9b-4a1d-b904-ba30c85115b0" data-vars-headline="Is Joe Beddia plotting a new restaurant in East Kensington?" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="http://www.rising.realestate/historic-brewery-in-east-kensington-to-become-a-restaurant/" target="_blank">noticed earlier this week</a> that permits had been issued to transform the former Weisbrod &amp; Hess Brewery on Martha Street into a restaurant from &quot;a major Philadelphia restaurant group.&quot;

I'm just gonna get right to it with a hot take: the best cheesesteak in Philly isn't at any of the usual suspects but from the humble Filipino food cart Tabachoy.

Their soy marinade makes sure the meat is flavorful and juicy, instead of the dry blandness you can get elsewhere. And it's got "chili-vin whiz" and fried shallots!

Look, I know none of this is traditional, but it's so good I made it my birthday meal this year.

I'm telling you this because you've only got one more weekend to eat it for a while. 

Tabachoy announced this week that the cart is going to take an extended break after its Aug. 26-28 weekend run. Keep an eye on their Instagram for locations.

The good news is that the break is happening to focus on building out Tabachoy's new brick-and-mortar spot near the Italian Market, where they can sling more elevated stuff like this incredible pork monggo I had at a pop-up dinner a few months back.

But you've only got one more weekend to eat it for a while.

Tabachoy’s bistek cheesesteak at Mural City Garden. 

Tabachoy's bistek cheesesteak at Mural City Garden. Photo: Shane Savitsky/Axios

I&#x27;m just gonna get right to it with a hot take: the best cheesesteak in Philly isn&#x27;t at any of the usual suspects but from the humble Filipino food cart <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Tabachoy" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/tabachoyphilly/" data-vars-content-id="feb1d07e-5a00-4807-901e-f9ed98c4420d" data-vars-headline="This Filipino food cart has the best cheesesteak in Philly" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/tabachoyphilly/" target="_blank">Tabachoy</a>.<ul><li>Their soy marinade makes sure the meat is flavorful and juicy, instead of the dry blandness you can get elsewhere. And it&#x27;s got &quot;chili-vin whiz&quot; and fried shallots!</li></ul>

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How Lucy Dacus would spend her Best Day Ever in Philly

Tulip Pasta & Wine Bar brings fine Italian eats to Fishtown

Is Joe Beddia plotting a new restaurant in East Kensington?

This Filipino food cart has the best cheesesteak in Philly

Pennsylvania kids saw 27.5% jump in anxiety and depression at COVID onset

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