Food & Drink
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Schauffele Plaza Becomes Ardmore’s World Cup Gathering Spot This July
World Cup excitement is coming to Ardmore on July 3, writes Richard Ilgenfritz for Main Line Times & Suburban. Tired Hands Fermentaria and the Downtown Ardmore District will transform Schauffele Plaza into an outdoor soccer celebration. It takes place one night before Philadelphia hosts a Round of 16 match at Lincoln Financial Field. An Evening…
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From Kensington Distillery to 11 Million Cases: How Surfside Became One of America’s Fastest-Growing Alcohol Brands
What started in a Kensington distillery a decade ago has quietly become one of the biggest alcohol brands in America. And its founders say they have no plans to leave Philadelphia, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer.. Surfside, the spiked tea and lemonade brand from local company Stateside Spirits, has posted growth numbers that…
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Bala Cynwyd Farmers Market Returns This Week with Local Vendors and Live Music
The Bala Cynwyd Farmers Market returns to One Bala Plaza today, Wednesday, June 17, offering residents and nearby workers an afternoon of fresh food, regional vendors, and live entertainment. This Week’s Vendors and Music This week’s market will feature produce, baked goods, prepared foods, and other locally made products. Hours are 3 to 6 PM.…
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Philadelphia’s Most Iconic Dishes: Hoagies, Cheesesteaks, and More Must-Tries
Philadelphia’s most iconic dishes tell the story of a city that argues about food the way other places argue about politics: passionately, constantly, and with deep personal stakes, writes staff contributors at The Philadelphia Inquirer. They set out to rank the dishes that define Philly’s culinary identity, rooted in tradition, immigration, neighborhood pride, and the…
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Chester County’s Top Food Festivals from June Through September
Get ready to eat, Chester County. Throughout the heat of June and into September, food festivals are popping up around the county. Here are some to look forward to for the rest of the summer, write Anne E. Hill, Ben Silver, and Olivia Stefano for Main Line Today. Summer Biergarten—Malvern. In Historic Sugartown, biergartens are…
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Punch Buggy Brewing Brings Craft Beer to Spring City with New Main Street Taproom
A Philadelphia craft brewery is putting roots in Chester County, and owner Patrick Coyne already calls the borough home, writes Brooke Schultz at The Philadelphia Inquirer. Punch Buggy Brewing Company opens its second taproom in Spring City on Saturday, June 13 after a year-long renovation of the former Main Street hardware store. Coyne, 42, moved…
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Ground Provisions in West Chester Is the Vegan Restaurant That Doesn’t Feel Like One
Just south of West Chester in the historic crossroads of Dilworthtown, there is a restaurant that has become one of Chester County’s most coveted reservations. Ground Provisions is set in a former inn framed by gardens and open countryside. It operates by reservation only and serves a seasonal, plant-based tasting menu that changes with what’s…
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Philadelphia Man Is Collecting a Beer From All 48 World Cup 2026 Countries, And Drinking Them When Each Team Is Eliminated
Garrett Albert is turning his longtime passion for soccer and beer into an ambitious collecting challenge ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Philadelphia resident has set himself a tournament-sized challenge: track down a beer from each of the 48 countries competing in the expanded World Cup field, writes Chilekasi Adele for CBS News…
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Popular Ice Cream in Philadelphia, One Neighborhood at a Time
Philadelphia takes its ice cream seriously. Not in a pretentious way. In the way that matters most: the city has its own style, its own history, and its own shops that generations of families have refused to give up. Philadelphia-style ice cream is made without eggs, producing a lighter, cleaner flavor that lets the ingredients…
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Pennsylvania’s Best All-You-Can-Eat Buffet Is a Short Drive from Chester County
Do the words “all-you-can-eat buffet” make your mouth water? Check off every one of the best all-you-can-eat buffets in each state thanks to a list from Amanda Tarlton at Reader’s Digest. Starting in Pennsylvania is easy, especially for Chester County residents. Reader’s Digest cultivated the list through research, expert opinions, and online reviews from sites…
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Wawa Wins Battle to Sell Alcohol in Hatboro
After an uphill battle, Hatboro’s Wawa now serves alcohol, reports Dino Ciliberti for the Patch. Last year, the convenience store proposed plans to bring a liquor license from a Norristown business to their new location in Hatboro. The borough voted against the motion in a 5-2 vote. This came after the borough fought and lost…
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New Wine Bar Stays True to Pennsylvania Wines Ahead of Unionville Debut
Proximity Wine Bar is bringing hyper-local food and wine to Chester County with its forthcoming Unionville location, writes Brooke Schultz for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Owner Corey Krejcik envisioned a community-focused wine bar highlighting Pennsylvania winemakers. With the upcoming Unionville bottle shop and tasting room, located at the former Catherine’s Restaurant space, guests will soon be…
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Pottstown’s Sly Fox Taps Into Low-Alcohol Trend with New Beer Line
Pottstown’s Sly Fox Brewing Co. is leaning into changing drinking habits with the launch of a new low alcohol beer brand, writes Emma Dooling for The Philadelphia Business Journal. Sly Fox designed the beer for today’s more health-conscious consumer. The Pottstown brewery has introduced its “Soul Tone” line, featuring beers with just 2.5% alcohol by…
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An Irishman’s Journey to Bring Authentic Pub Experience to Downingtown
Coming soon to Downingtown, Dublin Brewing Company is the years-long dream of Brendan FitzGerald that is finally coming to life, writes Brooke Schultz for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The idea came from FitzGerald’s deep-seated interest in brewing, which started as boy growing up in Ireland, sampling home brews from his neighbor. As a teen, he moved…
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Battle Royale Brewing in Springfield Combines Brews and Retro Arcade
The husband and wife team of Matt and Stephanie Courchain are opening a retro arcade and brewery in Springfield known as the Battle Royale Brewing Co., writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. The couple is investing between $300,000 and $350,000 in the brewery, which will feature arcade games, in-house brews, and Nintendo Switch stations.…
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Popular Quakertown Craft Brewery and Restaurant Celebrates Reopening
The Proper Brewing Company is celebrating its grand reopening following a two-and-a-half-month hiatus on Wednesday, April 1, at 4 PM, writes Ryan Kneller for WFMZ 69 News. The 10-year-old Quakertown business, formerly owned by husband and wife Brian and Kris Wilson, was recently sold to employee Melissa Szymkiewicz. On Jan. 17, the restaurant and brewery closed for renovations and now features…
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Swarthmore’s New Cocktail Lounge Has a Vinyl Listening Bar Vibe
The Stylus Room is coming to downtown Swarthmore, and it’s bringing along a Japanese vinyl listening bar vibe, writes Denali Sagner for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The cocktail lounge 110 Park Ave. plans to offer crafted cocktails, natural wines, small bites, and an “intentionally calm” atmosphere. A liquor license transfer from the closed Slowdown Grillpub in…
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How Much of America’s Founding Was Fueled By Booze? Turns Out, A Lot
Drinking played a rather heavy role in the founding of America 250 years ago, writes Mike Newall for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Outside Independence Hall, the Founding Fathers often took breaks from drafting the nation’s independence by bending elbows at City Tavern. George Washington enjoyed Philadelphia-brewed Robert Hare’s porter so much that he kept a steady…
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