Food and Drink
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Sweetzel Spiced Wafers Is a Montco Original
Spiced wafers — not to be confused with gingersnaps — may be the Philadelphia region’s best-kept secret, writes Carolyn Wyman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “It’s so big here,” said Nancy Morozin, who works at the Dining Car restaurant in Northeast Philadelphia and offers customers a milkshake with crushed spiced wafers. “But if you drive 60…
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Chester County Sees Boom in Charming Roadside Bakeries
Charming micro-bakeries are increasingly popping up throughout Chester County, with roadside carts and stands scattered along local roads, writes Brooke Schultz for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Devon Road Made, owned by Jacqueline Spain, is one of the newest additions to this local roadside bakery scene, where owners prepare pastries at home for their communities. “Food is love, love is food,”…
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Savor Valentine’s Day at These Must-Try Romantic Restaurants in Montgomery County
Montgomery County has no shortage of date-night destinations, writes Earl Hopkins for the Philadelphia Inquirer. From cozy inns to upscale steakhouses, these spots deliver both ambiance and exceptional cuisine. Lark Perched in Bala Cynwyd, Lark offers a warm, inviting atmosphere with stunning Schuylkill River views from its rooftop terrace. Helmed by Top Chef winner Nicholas…
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Horsham-Based Bimbo Bakeries Rethinks How Familiar Brands Stay Relevant
From its U.S. headquarters in Horsham, Bimbo Bakeries USA is taking a hard look at how some food brands stay relevant in a rapidly changing marketplace, writes Gordon Young for The Drum. That effort is being led by Catherine Berger, who joined the company in 2025 as vice president of marketing transformation and services. Berger…
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Uma Café and Peruvian Restaurant: A Small Business With Big Flavor in King of Prussia
In a pocket of King of Prussia better known for big-box stores and national chains, Uma Café & Peruvian Restaurant is offering something deeply personal: a family-run space rooted in heritage, hospitality, and the bold flavors of Peru. Opened quietly in late October 2025 at 3000 Valley Forge Circle, Suite 3150, in King of Prussia,…
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Bauman’s Keeps Century-Old Tradition Alive with Its Apple Butter
Bauman’s in Sassamansville has been keeping an over a century-old Pennsylvania agricultural tradition alive with its popular apple butter, writes Miranda Watson for Edible Philly. The unassuming factory continues to fill jars with deeply flavored butter and gallons of cider to this day, sustaining many local farms and delighting market-goers in the region and beyond.…
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This Philadelphia Firm Will Manage Concessions for FIFA World Cup Fan Festival in Lemon Hill This Summer
Endless Consulting, a Philadelphia-based firm has been chosen to lead food and beverage concessions for Philadelphia’s FIFA World Cup Fan Festival this summer, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. While the firm typically manages hospitality for large events that last up to a week, Endless Consulting will be entrusted to run operations for…
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Where Montco Goes for Chocolate Cravings on the Main Line
When a chocolate craving hits, there is no shortage of local sweet spots ready to deliver, according to Main Line Today. From handmade truffles to over-the-top chocolate treats, these Montco favorites offer plenty of reasons to indulge, whether you’re shopping for Valentine’s Day or treating yourself. Kilwins – King of Prussia A longtime favorite with…
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Two Montgomery County Breweries that Should Be on Your Watch List
The Philadelphia Inquirer’s Henry Savage has gathered a list of new Philly region breweries to be on the watch for this year and two Montgomery County breweries made the list. Brass Collar Brewing Co. is a new face in Souderton. Co-owners Benjamin Israel and Brody Bisson are converting a former SEPTA train station at 100…
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Side of ‘Pannhass’ Anyone? This Local Breakfast Dish Has a Pennsylvania Dutch Backstory
Try going into a favorite diner for breakfast across the Philadelphia region and ordering eggs, home fries, coffee, and pannhass and prepare for a puzzled server’s response. But refer to scrapple instead of the side’s Pennsylvania Dutch name, and a crispy square of spicy meat will complete the first meal of the day. A staff…
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Philadelphia-Based Aramark Will Play Key Role in Local 2026 Festivities, Here’s Why
A number of events will be taking place throughout Philadelphia and Aramark will play a significant role in the festivities, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. While the Philadelphia-based food services company typically operates behind the scenes, it will likely be much more visible. Aramark is the food services operator for Lincoln Financial…
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What a Global Trade Dispute Means for Bimbo’s Horsham Operations
Bimbo Bakeries USA, which operates its U.S. headquarters in Horsham, is part of a federal legal challenge over import tariffs, reports Russell Redman for Baking Business. The lawsuit, filed in December, centers on tariffs that Grupo Bimbo says increased costs on ingredients and materials sourced from abroad. Because the company is listed as the importer…
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South Philly’s Emilia D’Albero, 2025 Cheesemonger Olympic Gold Medalist, Talks Cheese Knowledge and More
Emilia D’Albero made history back in the fall when she became the first American to ever win gold at the Cheesemonger Olympics, writes Victor Fiorillo for Philadelphia Magazine. While D’Albero has been a cheesemonger for eight years now, her journey into the field was an accident. “I was working for Eataly corporate in New York…
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Jason Kelce’s Latest Investment Is a Local Sea Isle City Sauce
Hank Sauce, a hot sauce sold in Sea Isle City surf shops and supermarkets, now has retired Philadelphia Eagles Center Jason Kelce of Haverford as an investor, writes Amy S. Rosenberg for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Kelce is investing in the Sea Isle-based hot sauce company that produces a variety of hot and milder sauces. There…
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Montco Home Bakers’ Searches Reveal the Area’s Go-to Cookie Recipe
Google shared with USA Today the most uniquely searched Christmas cookies by state in the late-Nov. to early-Dec. timeframe. “It was interesting to see how different regions of the U.S. seem to be interested in different types of cookies,” Google Trends curator Annanya Raghavan told USA Today. “The East coast seemed to favor the internationally…
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Montco Artists Bring Eagles Spirit to Bird Gang Spirits Labels
Two Montco artists put their local pride front and center in a limited-edition release from Bird Gang Spirits, writes Anne E. Hill for Main Line Today. Willow Grove native Jordan Spector and Montco native Paul Carpenter are among the featured creatives behind the brand’s first-ever Artist Series, celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Philadelphia Eagles’…
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As Food Dye Reckoning Nears, Horsham’s Bimbo Bakeries is Ahead of the Curve
As new food regulations begin reshaping the U.S. grocery aisle, Horsham-based Bimbo Bakeries USA is emerging as an industry leader in eliminating artificial dyes, writes Sarah Schaschek for Yahoo! News. Federal and state regulators are moving to restrict synthetic food dyes over the next 18 months, including a nationwide ban on Red No. 3 in…
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America’s Newest Delicacy Is Lanternfly Honey – But You May Not Want to Know How It’s Made
The influence of spotted lanternflies has reached the flavor of honey, and although the result can taste appealing, the way this change occurs is certainly not its strongest selling point, writes Brittany Shammas for The Washington Post. It turns out, honeybees are attracted to the sugary material left behind by spotted lanternflies after they feed during the summer and fall months.…
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