Food and Drink
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Not Irish; Not Potatoes; Nonetheless, These Candies Are a Montco Seasonal Sweet to Dig Into
Irish Potatoes — the rolled confections of coconut, cream cheese, and cinnamon — are in great demand in the run-up to Mar. 17 and St. Patrick’s Day. The much-loved seasonal confections owe a great deal to Montgomery County, as PA Eats recently reported. The candies have been around for at least a century. They proliferated…
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Bensalem-Based Rita’s Italian Ice Unveils New Flavor as Part of Upcoming Expansion
One of the most popular chains in Bucks County is planning an even further extension in and out of the area, with a new product to boot. Jenn Ladd wrote about the Bucks County chain for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard, formerly known as Rita’s Water Ice, recently reopened its various…
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Searching for the Perfect St. Patrick’s Day Pub? In Montco, You’re in Luck
The Irish pubs and taverns in Montgomery County will ensure that anyone seeking a lively St. Patrick’s Day will find a go-to spot close to home. The following recommendations come from the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board. Brittingham’s Pub 640 Germantown Pike Lafayette Hill Visit Brittingham’s Pub to enjoy Irish fare and quality beer…
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Royersford Bakery Proves to Be Really Thumbthing for Fans of Hand Pies
Hand pies may be somewhat foreign to Montgomery County palates more used to dessert-style pies mass manufactured by the likes of TastyKake or Hostess. Instead, these versions are savory, meat-based, cute and fluffy entrée-style creations. And True Blue Bakery in Royersford excels at them, as reported by Timothy Walton at 6abc. Hand pies go back…
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Hatboro’s Fervent Desire to Attract Business Comes to Fruition with Mr. Wish
Hatboro has been chosen for a Mr. Wish location — the brand’s 20th site in Pennsylvania. Dino Ciliberti, at the Hatboro-Horsham Patch, reported the new shop’s arrival in Montgomery County. Mr. Wish carries beverages that blend tea with diced fruits that include peaches, apples, mangoes, and grapes. Its menu also includes sherbet-based smoothies, sparkling boba…
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Ambler BBQ Spot Makes Statewide Bucket List for Mac-and-Cheese
Mac-and-cheese is the ultimate proof that a simple union of ingredients can result in extreme deliciousness if done right, wrote Emily Kovach for the PA Eats. One of the best things about a great mac-and-cheese is that you never know where you might run into your next favorite dish of it. It could be at…
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One Montco Restaurant Has Two Notable Advantages: Great Food and Monday Hours
Area foodies looking to eat out on Mondays are generally out of luck, as most restaurants go dark after a busy weekend. But not all. Hannah Albertine’s piece in Philadelphia Magazine cited Dubu as one that’s open at the onset of a week, serving excellent fare. A 2021 Mental Floss article examined the logic behind…
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Montgomery County Has the Region’s Top Places for Best Tomato Pie
Three Montgomery County spots are among the eleven places that make the best tomato pie in the Philadelphia region, writes Kae Lani Palmisano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. At Corropolese Bakery and Deli, with locations in Norristown, Royersford, and Audubon, offers the light spongy dough with a slightly crunchy crust that is covered with a layer…
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PrimoHoagies Celebrated National Cold Cuts Day by Announcing New Store No. 99 in Montgomery County
National sandwich-maker PrimoHoagies announced on Mar. 3 — National Cold Cuts Day — the site of the 99th link in its local commercial chain: Perkiomenville. PHL17 reporter Monica Cryan not only got the story, but she also sliced some fresh meats and cheese in the process. The new shop announcement came from Ali Nungesser, Primo’s…
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This Norristown Eatery Has Some of the Best Zeps in Montco
If you are in the mood for some delicious zeps and hoagies you do not have to go far, as some of the best in the region can be found in Montgomery County, write Jillian Wilson, Craig LaBan, and Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Eve’s Lunch in Norristown has made the list of the…
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Peter Wentz Farmstead Event Pours Forth Details of a Vintage Culinary Art
For kids — and adults, for that matter — who think that maple syrup comes only from branded squeeze bottles, the Lansdale staff at Peter Wentz Farmstead intends to demonstrate otherwise. Joe Zlomek poured forth the details in The Sanatoga Post. Tomorrow, Mar. 4, historians at Peter Wentz Farmstead will demonstrate the process of rendering…
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Espresso Martini Machine Has Montco Bar Scene in High Spirits
A new machine is coming to Montgomery County bars that fuel caffeine addicts and gives even the most skilled mixologists relief. The Philadelphia Inqiuirer poured forth its details. The technological wonder automatically dispenses espresso martinis. Its capability saves bartenders from the grueling task of preparing the necessary coffee and shaking and straining to attain the…
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Soup’s On in Montco (Chili, Too): Best In-County Spots for Comfort Food
Winter 2022–2023 may have been disappointing from a snow standpoint, but Montgomery County has seen its share of damp, raw days. The best antidote, other than wishing for early spring, is a savory soup. Here are just a few of the local restaurants that offer delicious, warm, and comforting homemade soups to pick up and…
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First YMCA Building in Chester County to Become Coatesville’s Newest Restaurant
The first YMCA building in Chester County will soon become Coatesville’s newest restaurant and brewery, Steel City Brewing, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily Local News. The new establishment is one of several newcomers to Coatesville’s Historic District and is part of Coatesville’s transformation into “the next foodie scene in Chester County,” said City Manager…
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Royersford Chick-fil-A Acts to End Teens Ruffling Patrons’ Feathers
Managers at the Chick-fil-A in Royersford took to Facebook to publicly declare that onsite patrons under 16 can no longer be in the shop unaccompanied. FOX29 Philadelphia reported the menu of troubles that caused the action. The Facebook notice cited “unacceptable behaviors” by kids and young teens at the Buckwalter Road site as the impetus…
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Merriment and Melancholy: St. Patrick’s Day Finds Montco Partiers Drinking a Lot and Drinking Alone
A national survey of state-by-state trends for St. Patrick’s Day alcohol consumption showed Pennsylvania as a mix of merriment and melancholy. Ben Treanor shot through the data for time2play. The time2play survey asked 1,542 Americans across all 50 states and the District of Columbia about their shamrock-inspired traditions. Respondents provided information on how many drinks…
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This Montgomery County Brewery Has Some of the Best Beers in Pennsylvania
There’s an abundance of breweries scattered across the state, and some call Montgomery County home. With the germination of beer venues in the past decade, no hophead will be left thirsting for foam. In order find the best brew in the state, the website Stacker used data from BeerAdvocate and compiled a list of the…
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Brand-Loyal Royersford Sandwich Fan Brings Nevada Chain Back East — and Now to North Wales
Royersford resident Chris Shimer was such a fan of Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop, a fast-casual brand, that he returned it to its East Coast roots. He has just launched his first Montgomery County site, as reported by Yahoo News. Capriotti’s has been around since 1976, launching in Wilmington, Delaware. It built its reputation (and sandwiches) on…
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