Food and Drink
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King of Prussia’s Reliant Group Announces Acquisition of Collegeville Saladworks Franchise
Reliant Group of Companies, one of Pennsylvania’s leading ground-up and early-stage investment firms, has announced that it has signed an agreement with Saladworks, LLC, the nation’s leading fast-casual salad franchise, for a new location at the Providence Town Center in Collegeville, PA. Timothy Burns, President of the Reliant Group of Companies, stated, “We’re thrilled to partner with Saladworks to bring a vibrant new…
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Montgomery County’s Best Vegetarian and Vegan Restaurants
The Best Meat-Free Restaurants and Dishes Vegetarian options in Montgomery County will make meat-lovers turn green with envy. With extensive options for both restaurants and dishes, veggie loves can indulge to their (artichoke) heart’s content. SAFFRON INDIAN KITCHEN Saffron’s three locations (including their newest at 522 W. Lancaster Ave in Wayne) offer vegetarians an Indian-inspired…
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Unique Local Bottle Shop Offers Vast Array of Craft Brews
Pennsylvania’s complicated liquor laws may be an inhibitor to consumers. But it may also have given rise to a niche business: so-called bottle shops that often stock unusual and enticing beers. Maddy Sweitzer-Lamme uncapped a best-of list for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Bottle shops often include brands that may be new to purchasers. It also enables…
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Conshohocken-based Zuppler Helps Restaurants ‘Take Back Control of Their Customers and Their Brand’
Conshohocken-based Zuppler, founded by Shiva Srinivasan, works with restaurants to integrate an online ordering platform into their own websites, writes Kennedy Rose for The Business Journals. And while it faces tough competition from other ordering sites, such as DoorDash and Grubhub, Zuppler stands out by not charging high commission fees per order. Instead, the company…
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New Pizza Shop in Nearby West Chester Carries a Bit of a Mystique—Here’s Why
Pizza West Chester, a new addition to the local dining scene, is the very embodiment of the business advice to “stay in your lane.” In its case, that “lane” is two varieties of delicious pizza. And nothing more. Michael Klein profiled this laser-focused shop for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The pizzeria is owned by Speer Madanat…
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Avalon Bistro & Bar Expands to New Location in Bryn Mawr
Avalon Bistro & Bar, owned by John Brandt-Lee and David Helfrick, has expanded with a new location in Bryn Mawr, writes Ed Williams for Main Line Today. The restaurant has gained a devoted customer base during its two decades of operation. In the past two years, the popularity of Brandt-Lee’s social media presence made him…
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Being Perfectly Frank: Sadsburyville-Based Harry’s Hotdogs is Top Dog
Pennsylvania is well known for being a favorite state of hot dog aficionados, owing to its many and varied offerings. PhillyBite Magazine recently rated a local shop as a top-dog vendor: Harry’s Hotdogs in Sadsburyville in nearby Chester County. The eatery is located in the Sadsburyville Hotel, a place that George Washington once frequented. After…
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Montgomery County Food Banks Face Dual Challenges of Higher Costs and Inventory Shortages
Montgomery County area food banks — and the low-income residents who rely on them — are feeling twice pinched lately. Supply chain issues continue to disrupt their ability to maintain stocked shelves. And the items that are available have crawled up in price. Alfred Lubrano opened the cupboard on these challenges for The Philadelphia Inquirer.…
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Reality Show on Food Network Overhauls Exton’s Ship Inn from Stem to Stern
The Ship Inn in Exton was featured on a July episode of the Food Network’s “Restaurant: Impossible,” where it was treated to a multifaceted overhaul, writes Ed Williams for Main Line Today. During the episode, owners Michael Person and his wife, Gertie, openly discussed the business’s issues: mounting debt, an uninspired menu, and a micromanagement…
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Judge Uncorks PLCB Violations Related to Shipping Wines and Collecting Fees
A Commonwealth Court judge found that the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) violated a 2016 law when it prohibited direct shipments of wine to restaurants. Atop that infraction, it also continued charging ineligible handling fees for the service. Harold Brubaker poured out the details for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The state law on direct wine shipments…
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Montgomery County’s Best Thanksgiving Dinners: Gobble the Goodness, Sidestep the Stress
It’s common for the Thanksgiving holiday to become a spree for everyone but the chef. He or she is often stuck in the kitchen while family chit-chat unfolds or family football games overtake the front lawn or events like the televised National Dog Show engages guests. If Montgomery County meal preparers are ready to cede…
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10 Montgomery County Restaurants to Enjoy a Delicious Thanksgiving Dinner, Plus Dessert
Whether you’re looking to maximize your family time at home or get out of the house entirely, these Montgomery County restaurants have a delicious array of takeout boxes and plates set for you. Autograph BrasserieWayne Autograph Brasserie will serve Thanksgiving dinner in-house, both a la carte and a three-course turkey dinner option, from 12 pm…
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Sandwich Shop with Its Award-Winning Zeps Has Been a Norristown Institution for Decades
In addition to always offering high-quality meals that are guaranteed to satiate everybody’s hunger, the eatery also offers a trip back in time as it has changed very little from when it was started in 1941 by Lou Bondi. Lou’s Sandwich Shop has been serving the same, award-winning Zeps and cheesesteaks to eager Norristown customers…
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Inflation Where It Hurts—In Montco Residents’ Wallets—Hoagies, Cheesesteaks, Soft Pretzels See a Rise in Prices
Providers and consumers of Philadelphia’s favorite foods are feeling the effects of inflation, writes Joseph N. DiStefano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Individual soft pretzels are over a dollar from a previous 75 cents. At Philly Pretzel Factory in Boothwyn, soft pretzels that were five for $3.75 in June are now five for $5.25. A worker…
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OldStone Opens in Former New Hope Church Occupied by Restaurateur Marsha Brown
First, it was a Methodist Church. Then it was a restaurant. And now, it’s a new restaurant: OldStone. Jenn Frederick picked through that series of transformations for FOX 29 Philadelphia. The Methodists left the site on South Main Street, New Hope, to move to Souderton more than 20 years ago. In 2003, restaurateur Martha Brown…
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Normandy Farm Thanksgiving Dinners To-Go Are Perfect to Celebrate the Holiday with Family
As we roll into the holiday season, we are aware of just how excited we are for Thanksgiving this year. Start with Normandy Farm’s Thanksgiving Dinner To-Go. You can choose from Whole Roasted Turkey, Turkey Breast, or Filet with green beans, mashed potatoes, and au jus, plus all the trimmings like with traditional stuffing, mashed…
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Plymouth Meeting Sushi Restaurant Prides Itself on Making Guests Feel at Home
This popular spot in a strip mall on East Germantown Pike takes special pride in making its guests feel at home. “The three pillars that we actually align our business with is food, family, and happiness which is what we really try to embody all the time,” said owner Jung Kim. For the past nine…
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See Which Montco Small Town Made Condé Nast Traveler Short List of Nation’s Secret Food Destinations
While plenty of big cities are well known for their cuisine, there are also small towns where local eateries offer a true flavor of these destinations, providing visitors with a glimpse into the area’s food, culture, people, and even landscape, especially in Montgomery County, writes Emily Cappiello for the Condé Nast Traveler. Among these, some…
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