Phillip Korshak isn’t trying to recreate what once was—and that’s exactly what makes his return feel so interesting.
After closing Korshak Bagels in 2023, the South Philly baker largely stepped back, his Instagram shifting from bagel drops to poetry sketches, and quieter reflections. Then, almost casually, something new appeared…a logo, a name, and a simple caption:
Hi South Philly. Have I told you about how I love a picnic? And how I love hotdogs?
That post introduced Korshak Picnic Provisions & Hotdogs, his next project, set to land in South Philadelphia just steps from Columbus Square Park.
What will Korshak Picnic Provisions sell? 🌭
The new concept shifts away from the intensity that defined Korshak Bagels and toward something more relaxed and everyday. At its core, the shop will function like a small, bodega-style stop designed for the park across the street.
Hot dogs are expected to be the anchor. However, expect a rotating mix of picnic-ready food from baked goods, schmears, and more. Think simple things you can grab on your way out the door. It’s less about a single item and more about creating a place people pass through on their way to somewhere else.
There are still traces of the shop here, too.
Korshak’s legendary sourdough starter, affectionately called “Helen Mirren,” will return in some form, though not for bagels this time. Instead, it will show up in other baked elements, tying the new concept back to what made his first project so distinct.
When is it officially opening? 🧺
An exact opening date hasn’t been announced, but the shop is expected to debut sometime this spring, with May being the likely target.
Indeed, the timing feels intentional.
Positioned near 13th a Reed, across from Columbus Square Park, the space is set up to become part of the rhythm of the neighborhood— especially as the weather shifts and people start spending more time outside.
In a city that embraced his first act, Korshak’s returns feel less like a sequel and more like a remix. Rather than building another destination with lines down the block, this next chapter reads as something more low-key: a place to stop, pick up something, and head to the park.