In Loving Memory of Ben Byruch

On November 10th, we lost Ben Byruch — a devoted husband, father, son, brother, and friend to more people than he probably ever realized.

Ben was the creative force behind Pig and Khao, the restaurant he built alongside his wife, chef and owner Leah Cohen. If you’ve ever walked into one of their rooms and felt that cool energy of something truly unique, that was Ben. He had a rare gift for making people feel welcome, and he poured it into everything he touched — the work, his friendships, and most of all his family. He dedicated his life to the restaurant and his family. He was a devoted father to Carter and Baker, an avid and slightly annoying Eagles/Sixer/Phillies fan and a force to be reckoned with in so many ways.

We are raising funds to support Leah and their kids — to cover memorial and funeral expenses, and to give their family the time and space they need without the weight of immediate financial pressure. Please also share a story, a message or note, Leah and the family will read every word, and those stories will matter for a long time.

Please share this with others we may have missed.

Thank you for loving Ben.