• This Ivyland Creamery Was Recognized by the American Dairy Association 

    This Ivyland Creamery Was Recognized by the American Dairy Association 

    An Ivyland creamery got the seal of approval from two “ice cream officers” working for the American Dairy Association North East, writes Rita Giordano for The Philadelphia Inquirer.   Maddie Smith and Mia Svirsky from Washington D.C. were tasked with embarking on a three-week tour of Pennsylvania creameries. Smith and Svirsky, who are friends and…

  • Brooklyn-based Bon Appétit Editor Goes on Search for the Best Cheesesteak in Philadelphia

    Brooklyn-based Bon Appétit Editor Goes on Search for the Best Cheesesteak in Philadelphia

    Bon Appétit recently sent Restaurant Editor Elazar Sontag to Philadelphia to find out who makes the best Philly Cheesesteak in the city. Sontag, who lives in Brooklyn, tried 19 different cheesesteaks in a single day. Each one was recommended by Philly locals, Best-Of Lists, and a number of online forums. Then the following day, he’d…

  • New Upscale Wedding Venue Set to Debut in Newtown Square This Fall

    New Upscale Wedding Venue Set to Debut in Newtown Square This Fall

    Several new venues will soon further enrich the wedding world of the Philadelphia region, including The Ivy at Ellis Preserve in Newtown Square, write Shaunice Ajiwe and Kristen Schott for the Philadelphia Magazine. Finley Catering’s latest venue, which is set to open this fall, offers the perfect blend of upscale chic with rustic and relaxed.…

  • How Center City Restaurants Are Adapting to Return of Customers as Remote Work Wanes

    How Center City Restaurants Are Adapting to Return of Customers as Remote Work Wanes

    Center City restaurants in Philadelphia are hoping to see a boost as more commuters return to in-person work, and are working to adapt to customers’ new expectations, writes Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza for WHYY The family-owned Lamberti Pizza & Market had to close its doors during the height of the pandemic. When it came time to reopen,…

  • Raising Cane’s to Open Two New Montgomery County Locations

    Raising Cane’s to Open Two New Montgomery County Locations

    Raising Cane’s is planning on opening twelve new restaurants in Greater Philadelphia over the next three-and-a-half years, and two will be in Montgomery County, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Baton Rouge, Louisiana-based chain has been rapidly expanding and has opened ten locations in the Philadelphia region since May 2022, with six…

  • This Bristol Location is Considered a Top Hot Dog Mainstay in Bucks County

    This Bristol Location is Considered a Top Hot Dog Mainstay in Bucks County

    This Bucks County restaurant is making waves as one of the region’s best hot dog spots. Recently relocated to Bristol’s Naked Brewing, Cheese Dawgs combines two American favorites: hot dogs and beer, writes Jenn Ladd for The Philadelphia Inquirer.   Patrons can choose between a regular dog or a foot-long, with a variety of toppings…

  • Two of the Region’s Best Hot Dog Joints Are in Montgomery County

    Two of the Region’s Best Hot Dog Joints Are in Montgomery County

    Despite the Philadelphia region being best known for its cheesesteaks and hoagies, hot dogs have been growing in popularity. It has been especially true this summer when many restaurant owners and chefs decided to take up the dog as an ideal nostalgic vehicle for toppings and indulgence, write Jenn Ladd and Maddy Sweitzer-Lammé for The…

  • Chef Jose Garces’ First Restaurant Amada Now Under New Ownership, Nationwide Expansion to Follow

    Chef Jose Garces’ First Restaurant Amada Now Under New Ownership, Nationwide Expansion to Follow

    Amada, the first of many restaurants by Chef Jose Garces, has been acquired by a new operator, writes Franki Rudnesky for PhillyVoice. SPB Hospitality, a Houston-based company that operates or franchises more than 500 restaurants across 37 U.S. states has acquired the Spanish tapas restaurant from Ideation Hospitality. With locations in Old City, Radnor, and…

  • South Philadelphia Rooftop Bar Named Among Top 10 Best in the World

    South Philadelphia Rooftop Bar Named Among Top 10 Best in the World

    A recent survey conducted by SkyCity compiled a list of the best rooftop bars in the world, and Philadelphia is home to one of them, writes Max Bennett for Patch. Bok Bar in South Philadelphia was ranked the ninth best rooftop bar in the world. Located atop the former Bok Vocational High School, Bok Bar…

  • Owners of Chadds Ford Tavern, Kings Tavern Opening New Restaurant in Paoli

    Owners of Chadds Ford Tavern, Kings Tavern Opening New Restaurant in Paoli

    Restaurateurs Philip and Kate Ferro, the owners of Chadds Ford Tavern and Kings Tavern in Coatesville, are expanding, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Together with their investors Chet Patel and Garry Hesselbacher, the pair are planning for an April opening of Main Line Tavern in Paoli. All three eateries are part of…

  • Visionary Behind West Chester Restaurants Talks Success, Inspiration

    Visionary Behind West Chester Restaurants Talks Success, Inspiration

    Speer Madanat, the visionary behind Pizza West Chester, Steaks West Chester, and the upcoming Ice Cream West Chester, managed to achieve major success with his eatery on word of mouth alone, writes Ed Williams for the Main Line Today.  Madanat has been in the pizza business for nearly three decades. He and his brother Joseph…

  • The Luxury of Hotel Indigo in West Chester to Showcase Town’s History and Art

    The Luxury of Hotel Indigo in West Chester to Showcase Town’s History and Art

    Hotel Indigo in West Chester, part of the “luxury collection” owned by InterContinental Hotels Group, will showcase the town’s history and art once it is completed, writes Victoria Rose for Main Line Tonight.  The 108-room hotel will have features for both visitors and locals, including a seafood restaurant with a raw bar, 1,100 square feet…

  • Indulge in French Pastries and Seasonal Dishes at Bistro Barberet & Bakery 

    Indulge in French Pastries and Seasonal Dishes at Bistro Barberet & Bakery 

    For nearly a decade, Bistro Barberet & Bakery in Lancaster City has earned acclaim for its authentic and innovative French cuisine.  This dual-concept venue offers both a traditional bakery and a modern bistro. Helmed by Chef Cedric Barberet in partnership with wife Estelle, their passion for French cuisine is evident in every detail.  The bakery…

  • Philadelphia Has Three of America’s Most Historic Restaurants

    Philadelphia Has Three of America’s Most Historic Restaurants

    America’s past can be correlated with things like quaint colonial taverns, retro diners, and old steakhouses. Visiting places like these can feel like taking a trip down memory lane, and there are various cities across the United States with these very elements, including Philadelphia, writes LOVE Food staff. City Tavern in Old City is one…

  • Stove & Co. Restaurant Group, Jasper’s Backyard Join Forces to Open Rooster’s in Glenside

    Stove & Co. Restaurant Group, Jasper’s Backyard Join Forces to Open Rooster’s in Glenside

    Stove & Co. Restaurant Group and Jasper’s Backyard are joining forces to open Rooster’s, a classic American pub, in Glenside, writes Jason Sheehan for Philadelphia Magazine. The restaurant groups are combining the powers of their two teams to make a powerful local bar, restaurant, and community space in the former Keswick Tavern home. The new…

  • Montgomery County Dining Scene Is Set to Welcome Two Culinary Newcomers

    Montgomery County Dining Scene Is Set to Welcome Two Culinary Newcomers

    The ever-shifting array of the Montgomery County dining scene will see some new arrivals over the next handful of months, as reported by Michael Klein in The Philadelphia Inquirer. In the Jewish deli category, for example, Montgomeryville is getting its own edition of The Kibitz Room. A long-established Cherry Hill favorite, The Kibitz Room in…

  • Savor Summer: Inside Farmer’s Daughter’s Fresh Seasonal Dishes

    Savor Summer: Inside Farmer’s Daughter’s Fresh Seasonal Dishes

    Normandy Farm’s restaurant, the farmer’s daughter, located in the heart of Blue Bell, has launched an exciting new summer menu curated by Executive Chef Mtele Abubakar.   The seasonal offerings highlight the freshest local ingredients and innovative flavors, providing a delightful culinary experience for all guests.  Guests can start their day with a hearty breakfast…

  • Get the Soup Dumpling Experience Now in King of Prussia

    Get the Soup Dumpling Experience Now in King of Prussia

    Now visitors to the King of Prussia Mall can sample some soup dumplings at Nan Xiang Soup Dumplings, located at the former Outback Steakhouse, reports Bob Kelly of Kelly Drives for Fox 29. Nan Xian Soup Dumplings, owned by Nan Xian Xiao Long Bao, started with a small shop in New York back in 2006.…