Food and Drink
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Bucks County Bakery Takes Edible Art to the Next Level with Creative Cakes
A bakery in Bucks County is combining both culinary and artistic taste into their custom creations they make for local residents. The Novel Baker, located at 123 North Main Street in Dublin, is creating amazing confections whose designs are worthy of an art exhibit. From wedding cakes to donuts and cookies to macarons, the creativity…
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Leo’s Steak Shop Win’s 2023 March Cheesesteak Madness Cheesy Cup
Leo’s Steak Shop in Folcroft has walked away with this year’s March Cheesesteak Madness Cheesy Cup after voters and judges agreed they had the best overall cheesesteak in the region, writes Bill Zimmerman for PhillyBite Magazine. The local sandwich shop has won the “best cheesesteak in Delaware County” title for several years, and even took…
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We All Scream for the Best Ice Cream Shops in Montgomery County
Spring weather is warming, bringing with it summer’s ice cream season. Victoria Alfred-Levow got the scoop on some local notables in Main Line Today. The good news is that some of the best ice cream shops in the region can be found in Montgomery County. Village Treats in Narberth is the quintessential “small-town ice cream…
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Muffins Diner — Born Out of Owner-Operator Aversion to ‘Real Jobs’ — Perks in Bridgeport
Muffins — the 1950s-style breakfast/lunch spot in Bridgeport — is doing well for its pair of owner-operators, life-long friends Paul Salamy and Steve Sicilia. Greta Phillips reported their progress for 6abc. Salamy and Sicilia — friends since attending the same King of Prussia preschool — knew they would unite in a commercial entity. They were…
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Conshohocken’s Great American Pub: An Instance of the Great American Success Story
The Great American Pub, whose locations across the Philadelphia collar counties include an extremely popular Conshohocken version, is a success story rooted in grit, business savvy, and familial bonds. Ana Welsh served it up to readers of Main Line Tonight. The Great American Pub rests on the bedrock of the Hemcher family. Patriarch Charles, who…
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Lancaster County Restaurants Are Shattering Common Conceptions of the Area’s Culinary Outlook
There’s something of a food revolution that’s been unfolding in nearby Lancaster County for several years. Numerous in-county dining options continue to satisfy the hunger for traditional Pennsylvania Dutch fare. They are masters at bedrock dishes like chicken corn soup, Amish potato salad, apple dumplings, and shoo-fly pie. But stirring in the background — and…
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Bucks County History: The Original Rita’s Italian Ice Opened in Bensalem in the Early 1980s
One of the most popular chains in Bucks County has a rich history in the area, and a social media page was able to show its early beginnings. Rita’s Italian Ice was founded in 1984 by Philadelphia firefighter Bob Tumolo and named after his mother, Rita. The Facebook page “Old Images of Philadelphia” recently posted a picture…
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You’re Welcome, World: Montgomery County Is Likely the Source of National Cheesesteak Day
Four former Cheltenham High School students may have given fans of the area’s infamous sandwich their national day to celebrate. Ali Moshen, for Billy Penn, chronicled the Montgomery County role in establishing Mar. 24 as National Cheesesteak Day. The sandwich celebration’s genesis is credited to: On Mar. 24 in 1994, the four, local teens drove…
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After Only 60 Days of Operation, This Inclusive, Special-Needs Café in Cedars Is a Great Success
The So Much to Give Inclusive Café opened in Cedars in Jan. 2023 with an intriguing business model. The food-service establishment was purposefully designed to accommodate a staff of special-needs employees in a setting of comfort for all patrons. As Todd Haas reported for 6abc, it’s succeeding on both fronts. Cofounder Kathy Opperman described the…
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How a Favor to a Long-Time Friend Led to Owning a Jenkintown Olive Oil Brand
Rishona Myers — owner of Jenkintown olive oil brand Olive Lucy — started out as just a casual fan of the brand, showing support for its founders. Lisa Dukart explained her transition into entrepreneurship in PHL INNO. Olive Lucy — a portmanteau from the 1950s sitcom I Love Lucy — was a storefront business started…
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New Upscale Eatery Coming to Kennett Square
An abundance of new restaurants is taking over the Philadelphia region and one of them is in Chester County, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Sweet Amelia’s is an upscale BYOB casual eatery coming to downtown Kennett Square The restaurant, named after the owners’ soon-to-be 8-month-old daughter, is set to open on May…
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How a ‘Queen’-Branded Craft Beer from *King* of Prussia Got a Statewide Recommendation
Spring 2023 may be sputtering along, but Steve Vassalotti of radio station 92.5 XTU is already looking forward to the flip-flops, straw-hat, outdoor days of summer. He listed five craft beer breweries across the state that are especially recommendable for sampling from Memorial Day to Labor Day. The craft brewing scene in the Keystone State…
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Months After Opening, Popular Bristol Cafe to Celebrate New Location in Newtown
After opening their second location, a popular cafe in Bucks County is finally celebrating their new spot with music and festivities. Calm Waters Coffee Roasters, located at 15 South State Street in Newtown, is finally celebrating the opening of their new location with music and a ribbon-cutting ceremony on March 25. The ribbon-cutting, held in…
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Decades-Old Eatery in Philadelphia Has Closed; West Chester Location Remains Open
Nick’s Roast Beef in Northeast Philadelphia closed its doors for good on Mar. 5 after 53 years. But its West Chester location will continue to operate as usual, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The eatery has not shuttered because of a lack of business. The building in which the sports bar was located…
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Baker in Wayne Rides Crest of Ted Lasso Popularity, Using Montco-Honed Culinary Skills
D’Innocenzo’s Bakery in Wayne is doing brisk business by piggybacking on a pop-culture phenomenon. At its stand in the Lancaster Farmers Market, pink boxes of shortbread have proved popular among fans of Ted Lasso, the Apple + soccer dramedy whose third (and rumored, final) season started streaming Mar. 15. The biscuits — so named because…
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Treat Yourself to Montco’s Best Breakfasts, From Royersford to Wynnewood
In a world full of change, there’s one constant that stays the same in Montgomery County: places serving great breakfasts. Breakfast at any time of day is the best part, and with these five cafés, you’ll never go hungry, at any time of day. First Watch is located at 721 S. Trooper Road, Audubon, and…
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‘Amish Soul Food’ Is a Beautiful Blend of Two Chester County Communities
Everyone familiar with the Pennsylvania Dutch and their delectable baked goods can swear by Amish cuisine. Despite forgoing modern technology, the Amish are known to have a nearly 95 percent success rate in their businesses, writes Ryan Cashman for Tasting Table. A distinct strain of Amish food has emerged, thanks to the Black Americans…
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Hop Over to Normandy Farm For Egg-Cellent Easter Feast April 9
For Easter Sunday, hop over to Normandy Farm for a no-stress feast. The restaurant “the farmer’s daughter” is offering two egg-cellent options for an Easter dinner on April 9. For early risers, a brunch buffet will be served up in the Grand Ballroom from 10:30 AM to 4:30 PM, with a robust bounty of Easter…
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