Food and Drink
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California-based Chicken Franchise to Gain a Leg Up in Philadelphia Collar Counties
Hollywood-based Dave’s Hot Chicken — which quickly became popular for its Nashville-inspired chicken after it launched five years ago — is planning to nest at least eight locations in the Phila. region, including sites in Bucks, Chester, Montgomery, and Delaware counties. Ryan Mulligan plucked this story for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Franchisees Jiger Patel and…
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Japanese Restaurant in Villanova Occupies Solo Spot on Philly-Centric Best-of List
Philadelphia Style’s list of the 12 best Japanese restaurants in the area is understandably urban centered: 10 of its recommendations are in the city itself, and one is in Atlantic City. Only one suburban dining experience, Villanova’s Azie on Main, rated mention, as assessed by Nichi Pandey and Emily Pellini. According to Pandey and Pellini,…
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Despite a Zero Chance of Snow, Pottstown Will Soon Be Covered in White
Pottstown Area Economic Development (PAED) and Hobart’s Run are hosting their fifth annual Fête en Blanc in Pottstown. The unique, al fresco dining experience is Sept. 9, 6–9 p.m., at the Smith Family Plaza at Borough Hall, 150 E. High Street, in Pottstown. The dinner is modeled after a traditional fête en blanc or dîner…
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Two Montco Digital Designers Advise Small-Business Owners on Big-Time Digital Marketing Returns
New data from UpCity, a Chicago research firm, shows that 70 percent of small-business digital marketing strategies now rest heavily on websites. But some company principals err by not keeping their online presence updated and relevant, which in turn can cause business losses. Gene Marks, The Philadelphia Inquier, reported on two Montgomery County experts who…
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For Great Coffee That’s Easy on the Environment, This Jenkintown Cafe Doesn’t Horse Around
At White Horse Coffee & Creamery in Jenkintown, roasting the perfect cup of coffee is simply part of its mission, writes Vittoria Woodill for the CBS3 Philadelphia. The operation is owned by Jean Brillman, a former horse trainer and current horse show judge. Her love of horses is evident in the café, with pictures of…
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Annual Ardmore Oktoberfest Rebranded as More-Business-Inclusive Festival
Ardmore is about to welcome a new seasonal festival that will feature live music, local beer, food, shopping, and games: its first-ever Annual Fall for Ardmore Festival. Max Bennett raked in the details for the Ardmore-Merion-Wynnewood Patch. The autumnal affair will take place Sept. 24 from 2–6 p.m. in downtown Ardmore. Beer will be served…
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Two Montco Experts on Beer Bubble to Top of Statewide Expertise Search
It’s said that too many cooks spoil the broth. But beer, as anyone knows, isn’t broth. For that reason, Pa., has again embarked on a statewide collaboration of expertise and ingredients to create PA Pride, a beverage series that connects craft breweries across the commonwealth. Breweries in PA poured forth the details of this latest…
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New Café in Ardmore Specializes in Beverages from Sunup (Coffee) to Sundown (Cocktails)
Char & Stave, which opened in Ardmore in March, represents an entrepreneurial ah-ha moment of its founder, Jared Adkins. What if — he posed — distillers brought their spirits expertise to the art of brewing coffee? The result, reported Noah Rymsza for Main Line Today, is a café that has something special to sip regardless…
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Mon Dieu! Was Wawa Really Looking for a Sommelier for its King of Prussia Store?
Wawa careers have been predictable for decades: manager, register help, food preparer, clean-up crew. But a recent job posting to Seasoned, a hospitality-industry job app, looked like the area’s go-to quick-stop brand was taking its menus in a different direction. Hanna Albertine served the story for Philadelphia Magazine. A recent tweet indicated that Wawa was…
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Conshohocken Brothers, Self-Taught Vintners, Uncork Urban Winery in Philadelphia
Two Conshohocken brothers — Tim and Mike Capuzzi — have taken their self-taught vintner skills and turned them into a brand, Gritty City Winery. Kevin Tierney allowed the business’ details to breathe before presenting them in More Than the Curve. The Capizzis inherited their love of wine from their grandparents, who immigrated to the U.S.…
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Struggling Food-Service Industry Family Receives Servings of Good Fortune in Montgomery County
Husband-and-wife barbecue masters Sean and Nikeah Green were sailing along well with their BBQ Unlimited business in the pre-pandemic years. But once COVID-19 wholly undermined the foodservice industry, the impact on them was substantial. Michael Klein fired up his journalist talent to publish their story in The Philadelphia Inquirer. The BBQ Unlimited sweet (and savory)…
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2022 KoP Beerfest Tickets Are Now on Sale; Waiting to Buy May Leave Latecomers High and Dry
The 2022 King of Prussia Beerfest Royale — an annual signature event of the King of Prussia District — has opened ticket sales for the Oct. 6 and 8 event. The chance to snag admissions this early may seem extreme (it’s still poolside wine-cooler-and-hard-lemonade season), but the popularity of this annual event warrants the quick…
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King of Prussia Barbecue Chef Had a Media Fan Squealing with Delight on National Bacon Lover’s Day
Chef Cenobio Canalizo — of Morgan’s Brooklyn Barbecue, King of Prussia — had FOX29 Philadelphia reporter Bill Anderson salivating during his recent report for National Bacon Lover’s Day, Aug. 20. Canalizo, outside the studio, demonstrated how to make his restaurant’s renown bacon ribs. “I cure these myself for seven days,” Canalizo said. He then listed…
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Tired of the Same-Old, Same-Old Restaurants? Phila. Mag. Likes Two In-County Newcomers
Dining out is a definite splurge these days. The cost of all of it — babysitter, gasoline, bar bill, meal check, tip — is up. Which means a meal away from home should be something out of the ordinary. Fortunately, Montgomery County has a steady influx of new restaurants that fit the bill nicely, as…
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Hatboro Snack Retailer Hosts Rep. Madeleine Dean for Feedback from Black, Female, Small-Business Owners
The Black, all-female owners of Nutz About Popcorn, a Hatboro savory-sweet snack provider, described their ongoing COVID-19 struggles to a very sympathetic ear: U.S. Rep. Madeleine Dean. Raquel Williams reported every important kernel of their roundtable meeting for KYW Newsradio. Lynette Smith opened her shop in late winter 2018, identifying popcorn and sweets as an…
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Phoenixville Coffee Shop Owners’ Idea for Second Food Service Business Percolates into Reality
Laura Vernola and her husband Ed Simpson have run Steel City Coffeehouse and Brewery in Phoenixille for the past six years Their most recent venture came alive midway through the pandemic in the village of Mont Clare, writes Donna Rovins for the Daily Local News. The process of securing the site of the former Eagles…
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It’s Time to Loosen Those Belts for the 2022 Main Line Today Restaurant Week, Fall Edition
The fall 2022 restaurant week — organized by Main Line Today and Today Media and sponsored by Firstrust Bank — invites area foodies to unfold menus across the Phila. suburbs during its Aug. 22 to Sept. 4 run. Of the 33 participating restaurants, 13 are in Montgomery County: Participating restaurants will offer special three- or…
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Ambler Brewer Travels West to Enable Beer Fans in ‘Da Burgh’ to Tap into Her Success
Adena Brewington-Brown has a surname that fairly drips with appropriateness for her skill at brewing beer. She has tapped into that connection to become a successful producer, taking two brews that resulted from an Ambler collaboration to a Pittsburgh festival. Jon Moss reported her trek in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Not only is Brewington-Brown’s ID wholly…
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