Kae Lani Palmisano
Kae Lani is an Emmy Award-Winning television host and food and travel writer exploring the journey food takes to get to the plate. As the host of WHYY’s Check, Please! Philly, she showcases Philadelphia’s favorite restaurants through the eyes of locals, celebrating fine dining establishments alongside hidden neighborhood gems.
Kae Lani is also the writer and host of Delishtory, a digital series that explores the fascinating histories and hidden backstories behind food, streaming now on WHYY’s YouTube and the PBS App. Her culinary travels have taken her from following the Spice Route through Israel and Europe to foraging with the Māori in New Zealand. Her work has been published in The Philadelphia Inquirer, Food & Wine, USA TODAY, KitchenAid Stories, Roads & Kingdoms, and more.