Food & Drink
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There’s a Secret British Pub in This Media Lawyer’s Office
Adam Barrist is a personal injury lawyer in Media who decided it was time to add a British speakeasy, the Barrister, to his law firm, writes Stephanie Farr for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “I‘ve always felt like there’s nothing that can’t be cured over a cocktail with somebody,” he said. This actually happened when a Chicago…
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Kensington Cocktail Brand Surfside Relocates Temporarily to Trevose, Builds Nationwide Momentum
Cocktail brand Surfside, from Kensington’s Stateside Distillery, is temporarily relocating its headquarters to a larger space in Trevose as it continues building nationwide momentum, writes Emily Goulet for Philadelphia Magazine. Stateside’s owners, two pairs of brothers — Clement and Zach Pappas, and Matt and Bryan Quigley — originally signed a long-term industrial lease on a…
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Bucks County is Pennsylvania’s Fourth-Biggest Alcohol Consumer; These Are Local Drinks of Choice
Bucks County ranked fourth in Pennsylvania for alcohol consumption, with 10.8 million units sold at Fine Wine & Good Spirits stores from July 2023 to June 2024, write Garland Fordice, Lizzie Mulvey, and Chris A. Williams for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Doylestown (18901) residents prefer wine, with 442,975 units sold, followed by liquor at 233,772 units.…
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Tariffs Poise Pennsylvania Craft Beer Industry for Higher Prices
President Donald Trump’s tariffs are bringing uncertainty into Pennsylvania’s craft beer industry, potentially leading to increased prices on various products, write Mike D’Onofrio and John Frank for AXIOS. Tariffs on equipment, kegs, aluminum cans, and ingredients are challenging brewers, especially small producers, in their efforts to keep prices steady. Craft beer is a major industry…
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Time to Take in the View at These Delaware County Rooftop Bars
Warmer temperatures mean more outdoor dining and cocktails at rooftop bars. You need look no further than Delaware County to enjoy these scenic spring gatherings, writes Ben Silver and Lauren DePiero for Main Line Today. Azie in Media has a happy hour on weekdays from 4 to 6 PM, and an indoor and outdoor bar…
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Recently-Shuttered Grays Ferry Tavern to Reopen Under New Ownership
Grace Tavern, the Grays Ferry restaurant and bar that was shuttered back in January after 20 years, is set to reopen under new ownership, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Tavern Group, which includes owner and founder Stephen Carlino and three partners, will be taking over the space’s liquor license. There is…
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Inside the Post-NFL Journey for East Fallowfield’s Retired Coach Dick Vermeil
Many former NFL coaches find great success after their coaching career ends—including former Eagles coach and East Fallowfield resident Dick Vermeil, writes Alex Hoegler for Total Pro Sports. Vermeil coached the Philadelphia Eagles from 1976 to 1982, successfully leading the team through four playoff seasons and one Super Bowl. After a fifteen-year break, Vermeil coached…
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Havertown Bar Owner Notes Guinness on the Rise Among a Surprising Demographic
Local bar owners, including Tom Thornton of J.D. McGillicuddy’s in Havertown, have noticed a boost in Guinness sales among an unexpected age group, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The acclaimed Irish stout has been a fan favorite for older demographics in Ireland and the United States since its creation. Recently, Thornton has noticed…
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Deer Creek Malthouse in Glen Mills Describes a Beer Promotion Nightmare
A little-known state grant program promoting Pennsylvania’s beer industry is not great about paying for those promotions, reports Spotlight PA. Mark Brault, owner of Deer Creek Malthouse in Glen Mills, discovered that first-hand. Brault created Deer Creek Malthouse in 2012 to highlight the use of locally owned grains in malt ingredients. He applied for and…
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Bucks County-Based Brew Pub Opens Second PA Location in Easton
Bucks County-based Vault Brewing Company recently celebrated the opening of a second location on Saturday, writes Ryan Kneller for WFMZ. The new location in downtown Easton has opened just in time for holiday get-togethers. Vault is known for brewing a wide variety of craft beers, including ales, lagers, sours, and stouts. The new Easton location…
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Montgomery County Leadership: Jared Adkins, Owner, Bluebird Distilling and Char & Stave
Jared Adkins, owner of Phoenixville-based Bluebird Distilling and Char & Stave, a European-inspired coffee shop with locations in Chestnut Hill and Ardmore, grew up in Skippack. His parents were also entrepreneurs who owned several daycares and a construction company, where Adkins worked as a teenager. After college, he discovered a passion for brewing beer and…
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A Broomall Mobile Irish Pub Was So Popular There’s a Sequel
Broomall Irishman John Chambers struck gold when he created a mobile Irish pub for rent. After a story on the pub appeared in The Philadelphia Inquirer, Chambers was flooded with requests, booked solid every weekend for a year, Stephanie Farr wrote for The Philadelphia Inquirer. All that success has generated a companion. Chambers, a 60-year-old…
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Millstone Spirits Group Plans to Expand to Larger Facility in Northeast Philly, See Seven-Fold Production Increase
Millstone Spirits Group is working on expanding into a larger space in Northeast Philadelphia and increasing its annual spirits production by over 700 percent, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The 11-year-old Philadelphia company plans on moving into the new 35,000-square-foot facility before the end of the month. Millstone Spirits Group is the…
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Pottstown Winery Closes After 31 Years, 3,000 Gallons of Wine for Sale in Bulk
George Kline, the owner of West Hanover Winery which has locations in Pottstown and Harrisburg, has decided to retire from the vino business, writes Mac Bell for ABC27. Kline said he and his wife decided to close the winery because of his health problems and desire to enjoy life. “I have been having some health…
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After 10 Years of Popularity, Iron Hill Brewery’s Phoenixville Location Closes
Iron Hill Brewery, popular in Phoenixville for over a decade, has permanently closed, according to employees, writes Justin Heinze for Patch. While it’s unclear what led to the closure, increasing competition and rising costs could have been a reason. This is not the only restaurant to close in Phoenixville recently, as PJ Ryan’s also shut…
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Check Out These Happy Hour Deals in Delaware County
Longer happy hours sanctioned by the state mean more happy hour deals available to the tavern or restaurant guest. Here are eight Delaware County happy hours worth checking out, writes Ben Silver for Main Line Today. Streetlight Kitchen & Bar happy hour in Drexel Hill has, $6 draft beers from local breweries, $7 wines, and…
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A Norristown Brewery Is One of the Best Little-Known Breweries in World
Von C. Brewing Co., located in Norristown, made the latest list of top breweries in the world, writes David Johnston for the Men’s Journal. The magazine picked their best breweries from the winners of the 2023 World Beer Cup, but decided to highlight only those breweries who were lesser known. At the World Beer Cup,…
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Phoenixville’s Bluebird Distilling Launches Two New Coffee Liqueurs in Time for Fall
Bluebird Distilling, a Phoenixville-based distillery, is launching two new liqueurs, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The two new coffee-based liqueurs came from the distillery’s cafe and cocktail bar brand, Char & Stave. On Sept. 29, the distillery unveiled the Char & Stave Coffee Liqueur and the Char & Stave Café Liqueur, both…
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