Honoring Ms. Delilah Winder on the occasion of the publication of her first book and her longtime promotion of culinary excellence in the City of Philadelphia.

WHEREAS, Delilah, has been a beacon of nourishment for the City of Philadelphia throughout her 20 year food career. She has become a successful entrepreneur, owning five Delilah’s Southern Cuisines locations in the Philadelphia area and one full service dining location, Bluezette restaurant; and

WHEREAS, She serves currently as the Chair of the Board of the African American Chamber of Commerce, and also serves on the boards of the Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau, The Food Trust, Pie-In-The Sky for MANNA, Old City District and The Greater Philadelphia Restaurant Purveyors Association; and

WHEREAS, Civically, many charitable organizations identify Delilah a friend to their cause due to Delilah’s dedication over the years of giving such as: teaching nutritional cooking classes, facilitating super market tours in the urban community for the Food Trust, working with the Food Coalition against Hunger, Pie-In-The Sky for MANNA, and providing Meals on Wheels for Action AIDS; and

WHEREAS, Through all of her work Delilah, finds the time to still serve as mentor during the summer at the Girl Scout Camp VIP; and

WHEREAS, Delilah has been honored by the culinary community for her outstanding achievements and contributions, which include invitations to cook at the world re-known James Beard Foundation, and which has seen her featured on many national television food shows including: the

Food Network-The Best of Southern Cuisine, and CBS-Chef On A Shoestring

; and

WHEREAS, Accolades include; 100 Favorite Foods by

Saveur Magazine, Best of Philly,

and her crowning achievement of being voted as the Best Macaroni and Cheese in the nation by Oprah Winfrey; now therefore

RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, That we hereby honor and commend Ms. Delilah Winder on the occasion of her newest endeavor,

Delilah’s Everyday Soul Cookbook.

FURTHER RESOLVED, That an Engrossed copy of this resolution be presented to Ms. Delilah Winder as evidence of the sincere sentiments of this legislative body.

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