Food and Drink
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Bishop Estate Vineyard & Winery Finishes Multiyear Renovation, Putting Its Dairy Farm Roots Out to Pasture
The long-term renovation of Bishop Estate Vineyard & Winery in Perkasie (the approvals alone took three years) have been completed. It has now shed all vestiges of its former use as a dairy farm and is wholly dedicated to wine. Paul Vigna covered the transformation for Lancaster Farming. Revamping the 100-year-old family property in Hilltown…
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In the Competitive Market of Montco Supermarkets, A Tried-and-True Brand Stays Relevant
Phila. area grocery shoppers have a multitude of choices for amassing food and other goods. And several of the current competitors — Wegman’s, Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods, even Hello Fresh — are decidedly high-end. But a legacy brand has shouldered on, becoming the region’s top grocery store chain for 2021, according to statistics from a…
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Seeking the Pumpkin Spice Life in Montgomery County
Now that the weather has finally turned Fall-like, we can grab our PSL and begin our love of all things pumpkin. Or perhaps you’ve been riding the pumpkin train for the last few weeks already? In any case, these four cafés in Montco have Pumpkin Spice down to a science. Try them out to get…
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Tasty Fall Dining in Montgomery County
We have found the tastiest places to dine in Montgomery County with the freshest Fall flavors! The Green Fork Vegans and carnivores alike can pick up a fork and dig into The Beat Goes On, a salad wrapped in the warm autumn shades of red and golden beets, pears, and local honey. Located in North…
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Montgomery County Bakeries and Shops Make Local List of Savory Pies
A Philly-area guide to savory pies, from chicken pot pies to meat pies, which are the perfect item to enjoy anytime. The list of piping hot savory pies, compiled by Sarah Maiellano for Philadelphia Magazine, seems fitting with our wacky PA weather. Pinwheel Provisions, (located at 121 N. Narberth Ave in Downtown Narberth)Don’t miss Pinwheel’s ready-to-bake, ale-infused Shepherd’s…
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Honor Hispanic Heritage Month in Montgomery County
Divulge in all the rich culture, diverse and influential people in Montgomery County that make Hispanic Heritage Month one that reflects the historical importance of Hispanic voices and Latin communities everywhere, reports the Valley Forge Tourism and Convention Board’s Montco Explorer. Celebrate Latin communities and your Hispanic American heritage during this annual Hispanic Heritage Month…
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Plymouth Meeting Mother, Daughter Duo Find Their Second Careers in OMG! Pretzels
Plymouth Meeting mother and daughter Lynn and Stephanie Kriebel are finding great success in their second careers thanks to an old family recipe, writes M English for The Times Herald. Lynn, a former nurse, and Stephanie, a teacher by training, started OMG! Pretzels in 2014 as a two-woman cottage industry in Lynn’s kitchen. The brand…
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Sweet and Festive? Gross and Waxy? Pennsylvanians’ Opinion of Candy Corn Makes National Ranking
Candy corn. Is there a more divisive treat this time of year? Some fans eagerly await bags of the sweet yellow-orange-white triangles in supermarkets and convenience stores. Foes, on the other hand, taking a hard pass, rummage trick or treat bags for Reese’s Pieces or M&Ms instead. One person’s trick is another person’s treat. But…
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Truff Hot Sauce Company Wants to Know: Who Makes the Best Philly Cheesesteak? Is it in Montco…?
Truff Hot Sauce Company in California is offering $10,000 to the cheesesteak maker that can secure the most votes for Top Philly Cheesesteak, writes Brooks Holton for Philly Voice. The company is asking people in the Philadelphia region to cast their vote for favorite cheesesteak through 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, October 13. There are so…
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Montco Milk Churned Into Exciting, Creative Cheeses at This Kensington Dairy
A Kensington fromager at Perrystead Dairy is making creative and exciting new cheeses using milk from Montgomery and Bucks counties, writes Craig LaBan for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Yoav Perry has decided to cast away the conventions of European traditions and instead embrace the American mash-up culture of mixing and reinventing cheeses at his Perrystead Dairy.…
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If You Have Not Delved Into Conshohoken’s IKEA’s Chocolate Section, You Are Missing Out
While IKEA, with U.S. headquarters in Conshohocken, is best known for its inexpensive and functional furniture and meatballs, its chocolate section in the grocery department should not be overlooked, writes Rochelle Bilow for The Kitchn. This underrated section is a true treasure trove of cheap treats inspired by the company’s land of origin, Sweden. The…
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New Main Line Sushi Restaurant Perfects the Art of Plating, Makes Every Dish ‘Edible Art’
Since it opened in early August in Berwyn, Otoro Sushi & Grill has been serving standout sushi that both tastes and looks good, writes Caroline O’Halloran for SAVVY Main Line. The Japanese BYOB offers fresh fish flown in from a Japanese supplier twice weekly. According to co-owner Tiffany Lo, Wednesdays and Fridays are the best…
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Sweden-based Oatly Chooses Philadelphia Site Owned by Bryn Mawr Firm for Its North American R&D Labs
Oatly, an oat-milk producer based in Malmo, Sweden, is planning to open research-and-development labs for its North American operations at the Philadelphia site owned by investment firm Alliance HSP of Bryn Mawr, writes Jacob Adelman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The company has leased 6,000 square feet at the Frankford Arsenal, the sprawling onetime munitions factory.…
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Beef & Beer Fundraiser To Support the Vance Family at Normandy Farm on October 7
Come one, come all on Thursday, October 7, 6-9 PM to see Tim Williams take the stage while the chefs at Normandy Farm in Blue Bell serve a delicious “Beef & Beer” menu paired perfectly with Workhorse brews and Trinchero Family Estates Wines. Our neighbors, the Vance Family, have been rendered homeless due to Hurricane…
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It’s a Big Dill: Pickle Business Started by Norristown Man Continues to Grow
Brine Street Picklery, a pickle business started by PJ Hopkins, a Norristown resident, is starting to gain steam, writes Lisa Dukart for The Business Journals. Hopkins got the idea for the business during a 2011 trip to New Orleans, where he was impressed by the pickled green beans served with Bloody Mary’s. So when he…
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A Bite of France in Montco: Ardmore’s Delice et Chocolat
Delice et Chocolat feels like a little bit of France on Lancaster Avenue in Ardmore. Large windows let in the sunlight and give views of people strolling the sidewalks, writes Katie Kohler for Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board’s Montco Explorer. Inside, people sit with pastries and coffee and talk to each other. Solo diners read…
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Local Restaurant Scene is Even More Tasty Thanks to Newcomers That Bring Varied, Appetizing Options
There are four newcomers on Chester County’s restaurant scene, each catering to a targeted, local niche. Ed Williams sampled the new Chester County restaurants for Main Line Today. Bella Trattoria opened its doors this summer in Spring City. It offers a seasonal, locally procured menu with standouts such as pizzas and plates of pasta. There…
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Local Chef Keith Rudolf Plates Nutritious and Delicious Dishes for the Philadelphia Phillies
When considering baseball stadium food, the timeworn song evokes “peanuts and Cracker Jack.” That may suffice for fans, but players need more substance. Allie Conti, of Philly Eater, connected with the story of Keith Rudolf, a local chef who fills that void for — and the stomachs of — the Philadelphia Phillies. The addition of…
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