Food and Drink
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New Bakery in Neighboring Bucks County to Host Soft Opening This Weekend. Read to Learn When and Where
A new bakery in Bucks County is gearing up to fully open their doors with two events this weekend, giving locals a taste of their confections. Baked by Michela, located at 777 Second Street Pike in the Hampton Center shopping center in Southampton, will be hosting a soft opening on May 7 from 9 AM –…
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SJU Dessert Fan Earns Unofficial On-Campus Title: Cheesecake Lady Ambassador
Saint Joseph’s University senior Asia Whittenberger is such a fan of the Cheesecake Lady’s Elkins Park bakery that she’s not above shanghaiing novices to go to the shop for an inaugural taste. Based on that endorsement, Gabby Smalls — reporter for the campus newspaper The Hawk — agreed to join a Whittenberger excursion. “Going to…
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Of 30+ Philly Mag Outdoor Dining Recommendations, One and Only One Is Suburban, and Montco’s Got It
With the outdoor dining season gearing up, it is good for locals to know where to go to get the best al fresco meals, in terms of not only menu but also surroundings. Maddy Sweitzer-Lammé and Hannah Albertine gathered a number of suggestions in Philadelphia Magazine, including one in Montgomery County. In Philadelphia itself, site…
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Philadelphia Tops List of Cities Where Inflation Is Rising Most
Philadelphia came out on the top among the nation’s 22 largest metropolitan areas based on where inflation is rising the most, according to a recently released report by WalletHub. To determine in which cities inflation is rising more quickly than others, WalletHub compared the 22 metropolitan areas across two key metrics related to the Consumer…
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Mother’s Day at Normandy Farm Includes All-You-Can-Eat Brunch and Fine-Dining Experience
Normandy Farm has the perfect gift for the hardworking mom this Mother’s Day. Guests can treat their mothers to a feast on Sunday, May 14. The Normandy Brunch Buffet will take place in the Grand Ballroom from 10:30 AM to 4:30 PM. The robust brunch buffet features house-made pastries and made-to-order pancakes and waffles. For…
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Norristown Restaurateur’s Cosmic Café Is Doing Out-of-This-World Things for Disabled Individuals
Chef Peg Botto, who grew up in Norristown, runs Cosmic Café, the only eatery on Boathouse Row in Philadelphia, with her husband, Jerome, writes Kevin Riordan for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The café is an extension of their catering business, Cosmic Catering, which opened in 2000. It serves healthy food and helps sustain local farmers and…
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As the Tupperware Brand Recedes, Ardmore Resident Snappily Defends Its Virtues
Tupperware — famous for durable products that have been lauded as icons of modernism and, as such, have been included in the collections of both the Museum of Modern Art and the Smithsonian Institution — may be facing its final days, writes Alfred Lubrano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. According to financial experts, the company has…
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Some of Best Chicken Parm in Philadelphia Region Is Close to Home
Chicken parm is a favorite for many people, but finding one that has the perfect amounts crispy while still being delicious, succulent, and juicy can sometimes be a challenge, write Maddy Sweitzer-Lammé and Alexandra Jones for Philadelphia Magazine. Luckily for Montco aficionados of this Italian delicacy, there are several places not far from home that…
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Ardmore and Penn Wynne Bubble Tea Shops Float to the Top of Local Best-of List
As spring continues to unfold, summer-ish treats are beginning to tempt palates. Among them is bubble tea. Rising interest in the beverage makes the best-of list Hira Qureshi compiled for The Philadelphia Inquirer — with its two Montgomery County mentions — perfectly timed. Bubble tea, also referred to as boba, comes from Taiwan. But the…
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Harleysville Food-Industry Pro Cites Consumer Anger on Chemical Use
Diane K. Ray — vice president at the Natural Marketing Institute (NMI) in Harleysville — attended a trade show in Secaucus, New Jersey. There, she cited compelling data about American’s growing concern about the use of chemicals in food. Jeff Gelski harvested her comments in Food Business News. “We see a huge chunk of the…
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Pottstown’s Espresso Yourself Book Café: Raise Caffeine Intake, Lower Carbon Footprint
At Espresso Yourself Book Café in Pottstown, customers get the chance to satisfy their caffeine cravings while concurrently lowering the carbon footprint. Rose Itzcovitz stirred through its details in her WFMZ 69 News report. “Climate change was front and center in a new way this year,” said Twila Fisher, who leads entrepreneurship and social enterprise…
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Move from Fishtown to the Suburbs Helps Philadelphia Snack Company Be More Efficient
After a Philadelphia-based snack brand made its debut, it decided to move its operations to West Chester in hopes of broadening its retail market, writes Lisa Dukart for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Evie’s Snacks creates better-for-you food that focuses primarily on pecans. The goal is to show the nut in a different way than most…
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Conshohocken Resident Shares Best Places to Check Out
Conshohocken is popular — despite its multisyllabic name — for being a small town with big city convenience. The Schuylkill River berg has an abundance of small businesses, shops, and eateries. Jamie Joffe of Main Line Tonight moved to the suburban hub in 2017 and has an insider’s recommendations on places to check out in…
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Spread Bagelry to Raise Brand Profile in Montgomery County
Spread Bagelry is looking to continue its spread its brand presence with additional expansion. Maggie Mancini reported the plans in PhillyVoice. Spread Bagelry’s specialty is a Montreal-style bagel, which is generally smaller, thinner, crisper, and sweeter (honey is used in the boiling process) than its New York counterpart. And flavor aside, there’s another draw customers…
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Ambler Brewer Celebrates First Anniversary of Second Location
It’s a numerical celebration for the Well Crafted Beer Company as it marks the first anniversary of an in-county move that took it to its second home. Kevin Tierney uncapped the details in More Than the Curve. To mark the migration occasion, the brewer is holding an Apr. 22 party, outdoors at 300 Brookside Ave.,…
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You Don’t Need to Travel a Continent Away for Great Indian Food; It’s in Huntingdon Valley
Local fans of ethnic food don’t have to climb Mount Everest to get well-crafted, authentic Indian fare. Everest Indian Cuisine, 2651 Huntingdon Pike, Huntingdon Valley, provides excellent Indian and Nepalese meals with great service in a lively setting. The Montgomery County restaurant has been operating for over six months. Owner Bibek Khadka ensures each dish…
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Souderton Pizzeria Owner Says ‘Ciao’ after 20 Years; Son, However, Continues the Legacy
Caruso Brick Oven Trattoria, at 424 N. Main St. in Souderton, is closing after 20 years. Owner-operator Gaetano Chiaro and his business-partner wife are retiring; however, as Ryan Kneller reported for WFMZ 69 News, son Joseph will maintain the legacy. Chiaro thanked his long-term clientele on Facebook. “Many … celebrations have taken place here. And…
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Montco-Trained Chef Beats Addiction, Takes Things One Day at a Time in New Philadelphia Café
Chef Kevin Hart learned much of his craft working in the Montgomery County food-service industry. When his career was upended by addiction, it required a lot of personal commitment to maintain that professional skill. But Hart is showing himself up to the task, according to Michael Kline’s Philadelphia Inquirer story. Hart describes his early years…
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