Celebrating Diversity & Community Service

From local bistros to national chains, restaurants play an essential role in shaping communities across the nation, and creating opportunities for people everywhere. To celebrate the "best of the best" in diversity, inclusion, and community service, we are pleased to honor our state winners of the Faces of Diversity and Restaurant Neighbor award winners.

Faces of Diversity Award

This award honors champions of diversity and inclusion and restaurateurs who have achieved their American Dream. Congratulations to our 2019 state winner:

Amina Aliako
Amina's Foods/Reading Terminal Market

​Amina Aliako and her family were displaced from their hometown of Aleppo, Syria after the outbreak of the civil war in 2011. For five years, they lived as refugees in Turkey, until they were able to re-settle in Philadelphia in January 2017. READ MORE

Restaurant Neighbor Award

 This award highlights outstanding local and national charitable service and philanthropy. Congratulations to our 2019 state winners:

"Community Spaghetti & Meatballs Fundraisers"

Angelo's Restaurant helps members in its community overcome unexpected financial burdens through its Spaghetti & Meatballs fundraisers. READ MORE

"Chartiers-Houston Music Program" 

On any given day you may find Beechie's Place's co-owner/ executive chef Lane McFarland with either a chef's knife in hand or a microphone—at the local high school where he volunteers as a vocal coach for the school's music program.  READ MORE
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"Work"

Over the last 5 years, PHG has helped raised over $260,000 in support of Work, an organization accompanying families in Haiti out of poverty through good, dignified jobs. READ MORE