• New Wine Tasting Room Open in Lansdale in Old Newspaper Space by Kutztown’s Pinnacle Ridge Winery

    New Wine Tasting Room Open in Lansdale in Old Newspaper Space by Kutztown’s Pinnacle Ridge Winery

    Pinnacle Ridge Winery finds a new home for its tasting room in Lansdale amid an old newspaper office, writes Paul Vigna for Pennlive.com. The space was once home to a fire company office and then for The Reporter newspaper. This fun new space has no work vibes, wine vibes only at 34 Susquehanna Avenue in…

  • Al Fresco: Montco and the Main Line is Filled with Some of the Best Outdoor Dining Spots

    Al Fresco: Montco and the Main Line is Filled with Some of the Best Outdoor Dining Spots

    Summer is the best time to enjoy an al fresco meal around the Main Line at one of the top-tier outdoor dining eateries in the region, writes Ed Williams for the Main Line Today. With the weather as nice as it is in our area, everyone is looking to get outside and enjoy the weather,…

  • Founder of Phoenixville’s Bluebird Distilling to Open Flagship Café & Cocktail Bar in Ardmore

    Founder of Phoenixville’s Bluebird Distilling to Open Flagship Café & Cocktail Bar in Ardmore

    Jared Adkins, Founder and Master Distiller of the acclaimed Phoenixville distillery, Bluebird Distilling, is expanding his business beyond grain-to-glass spirits. His sister company, Char & Stave Coffee, is using the methodology he’s focused on for more than eight years as an award-winning distiller, to coffee, with a brand-new roastery plus flagship all-day café and cocktail…

  • Two New Drinks Add to Canned Cocktail Collection of Lansdale’s Boardroom Spirits

    Two New Drinks Add to Canned Cocktail Collection of Lansdale’s Boardroom Spirits

    Boardroom Spirits, the award-winning, sustainable precision craft distillery, is adding two new Vodka & Soda flavors to the canned cocktail collection. The Lansdale distillery’s Cherry Berry and Pineapple Mango Vodka & Sodas sprang to life with new label designs featuring hiking, paddle boarding, roller skating, and power walking. “We are equally excited about the debut…

  • Pottstown-based Sly Fox’s New Location Added to Bike-And-Brew Tour Along Pittsburgh’s Rivers

    Pottstown-based Sly Fox’s New Location Added to Bike-And-Brew Tour Along Pittsburgh’s Rivers

    Even before its official opening, the new Pittsburgh location of Pottstown-based Sly Fox brewery has already been added to the bike-and-brew tour on the Three Rivers Heritage Trail, writes Virginia Linn for the Pittsburgh Magazine. Sly Fox at The Highline has been under construction for the last two years and is finally on the verge…

  • West Chester’s Artillery Brewing Company ‘Steers Clear of Fad Brews’ with Its Patriotic Take on Craft Beer

    West Chester’s Artillery Brewing Company ‘Steers Clear of Fad Brews’ with Its Patriotic Take on Craft Beer

    Artillery Brewing Company, only the second small-batch brewery on the western side of downtown West Chester, offers a patriotic take with its craft beer and food items, writes Ed Williams for Main Line Today.  Hidden in an alleyway, the 2,800-square-foot space can seat up to 60 people, with additional outdoor dining available during the warmer…

  • Always Sunny in Philadelphia-Themed Paddy’s Pub Pop Up at Plymouth Meeting Mall

    Always Sunny in Philadelphia-Themed Paddy’s Pub Pop Up at Plymouth Meeting Mall

    Fans of the show It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia can look forward to a themed Paddy’s Pub Pop Up that’s hitting the Plymouth Meeting Mall for just three weeks, writes Hec for Wooder Ice. Grab your friends or family to visit what may be the worst “bar” in America. If you plan on visiting, you’re…

  • Late Hours and a World-Famous Beer Bible: How a Small Local Craft Brewery Survived the Pandemic

    Late Hours and a World-Famous Beer Bible: How a Small Local Craft Brewery Survived the Pandemic

    Kennett Square’s Grain Craft Bar + Kitchen managed to survive the pandemic, thanks in part to the community’s support, and thrives today as a fun place that welcomes everybody, writes Tara Smith for the Daily Local News.  The owners and staff of the small craft brewery are proud of the relaxed vibe that makes the…

  • Pottstown Restaurant Passes the Torch to Hares Hill Brewing to Open New Taproom

    Pottstown Restaurant Passes the Torch to Hares Hill Brewing to Open New Taproom

    Tony Joe’s House of Great Eats passes the torch to Kimberton-based Hares Hill Brewing, who will be opening a taproom at the restaurant’s former space in Pottstown, according to a staff report from the Breweries in Pennsylvania.  Tony Joe’s served its last meal on February 27th, but excited that Hares Hill Brewing will be taking…

  • See Which Montco Distilleries Are Among 7 Awesome Philadelphia Distilleries on a Good Mission

    See Which Montco Distilleries Are Among 7 Awesome Philadelphia Distilleries on a Good Mission

    There are many great distilleries in the Philadelphia region, but some of them stand out not just by the quality of their drinks but also by doing good in their communities, writes Irene Levy Baker for The Philadelphia Citizen. Boardroom Spirits in Lansdale and Five Saints Distilling in Norristown are among them. Boardroom Spirits is…

  • Caber-yay! Magnificent Winery in West Grove Gets Fresh Start Under New Owner

    Caber-yay! Magnificent Winery in West Grove Gets Fresh Start Under New Owner

    After purchasing Kreutz Creek Vineyards in West Grove several months ago, winemaker Kyle Jones is ready to start operating under a new name, The Acadian Wine Company, writes Richard Gaw for the Chester County Press.  “Winemaking is a creative outlet for me, but starting from scratch in the wine industry seems like a daunting undertaking,…

  • Montgomery County’s Top Distilleries Keep Spirits Alive During the Pandemic

    Montgomery County’s Top Distilleries Keep Spirits Alive During the Pandemic

    Montgomery County is unique in that it is home to three popular distilleries, in all corners of the county, offering very distinctive spirits and philosophies. However, they all agreed that when the pandemic hit, it was time to pivot and offer different ways for their customers to enjoy their spirits. Manatawny Still Works “While they…

  • Limerick Wawa to Include ‘Beer Cave’ After Receiving Liquor License Approval

    Limerick Wawa to Include ‘Beer Cave’ After Receiving Liquor License Approval

    Wawa in Limerick has received approval for its liquor license and is now planning to rearrange its interior to include a “beer cave” with seating that will be designated for beer and wine sales, writes Michael Tanenbaum for the Philly Voice. This will be Wawa’s seventh location in Pennsylvania to sell wine and beer and…

  • Conshohocken’s Cigar Republic Hits the Perfect Notes of Refinement and Pleasure

    Conshohocken’s Cigar Republic Hits the Perfect Notes of Refinement and Pleasure

    Right before COVID-19 chased us all into our homes, Joe Giorno and his partners, The Scipioni Brothers of Atlantic Cigars, the owners of Conshohocken’s Cigar Republic had one thing on their minds when they set out to design and open the area’s premier cigar smoking experience: cleaner air. That’s something we can all relate to,…

  • Giant Food Store in Trooper Implements New Tool to Get Wine & Beer Information In-Store

    Giant Food Store in Trooper Implements New Tool to Get Wine & Beer Information In-Store

    Giant Food Stores and A3 Media have recently launched a 90-day pilot of Social Shelf, an in-aisle advertising tool made to help provide shoppers with information on adult beverages before they buy, writes Jennifer Strailey for Winsight Grocery Business. The new tool, which operates with QR technology, has been implemented at over a dozen Giant…

  • Lansdale’s Boardroom Spirits Release Delicious Seasonal Nocino, Crafted From Unique Green Walnut-based Liqueur

    Lansdale’s Boardroom Spirits Release Delicious Seasonal Nocino, Crafted From Unique Green Walnut-based Liqueur

    Boardroom Spirits, the award-winning, sustainable precision craft distiller, announces the seasonal release of its annual holiday spirit, Nocino (28% ABV, $39.99, 750ml), as well as delicious and creative ready-to-drink cocktails, Black Walnut Bourbon and the Nutty Russian, using the green walnut-based liqueur. All three popular holiday staples are available online, at the distillery and Philadelphia’s…

  • Horsham’s Big Chief Brewing Company Pays Homage to Owner’s Native American Heritage

    Horsham’s Big Chief Brewing Company Pays Homage to Owner’s Native American Heritage

    Big Chief Brewing Company in Horsham, owned and operated by Mark Dashner, is a blend of his Native American heritage and his love for brewing, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6ABC. “My dad was straight off the reservation in Wisconsin,” said Dashner. “He would wear the loincloth and the vests that his mother passed down for…

  • New Brewery Coming to Jenkintown Early Next Year

    New Brewery Coming to Jenkintown Early Next Year

    Kensington-based Human Robot Brewing is preparing for the grand opening of its first suburban location in Jenkintown, writes Laura Smythe for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The 5,600-square-foot restaurant and brewing facility is expected to debut early next year. T his will be located in the former Neshaminy Creek Brewing’s Borough Brewhouse’s space at 210 York…