Food and Drink
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Michelin Guide to Feature Philadelphia Restaurants for First Time in 100-Year History
The Michelin Guide has announced that Philadelphia restaurants will be included in its pamphlet for the first time in its 100-plus year history, writes Michaela Althouse for PhillyVoice. After being limited to New York City, Chicago, and Washington, D.C., the Michelin Guide’s Northeast Cities edition now also features Philadelphia and Boston. To this end, inspectors…
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Goodness Bowls Brings Healthy Eats and Kind Vibes to Collegeville
Collegeville’s food scene welcomes the nutritious upgrade of Goodness Bowls at 222 E. Main Street, writes Justin Heinze for the Patch. The café marked its official launch with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by the Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce and County Commissioner Tom DiBello. “Its great to see new small businesses recognizing Montgomery County as…
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Where to Find Some of the Best Hoagies in Philadelphia
While Philadelphia is best known for cheesesteaks, hoagies — with their endless variations — are a close second in the city’s sandwich hierarchy, writes Robert DiGiacomo for Food & Wine. There is no shortage of eateries crafting excellent hoagies across Philadelphia. However, a few rise above the rest. Farina Di Vita in Queen Village uses…
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Two Merion Station Families Recreate Cultural Favorite: Delicious Spread ‘Loveneh’
Two Merion Station families have joined forces to make one of their staple cultural dishes: labneh, a tangy, slightly salty dip or spread, writes Alicia Vitarelli for 6abc. They named their local version “Loveneh” in homage to Philadelphia’s “City of Brotherly Love” nickname. “Labneh is not that well known in the U.S., but it’s very…
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Asher’s Chocolate Collabs with Federal Donuts & Chicken in Time for Mother’s Day
Asher’s Chocolate, the iconic Souderton-based confectioner known for its award-winning sweets, is bringing its signature flavor to an unexpected new form—a donut. The company has teamed up with Federal Donuts & Chicken to launch a limited-edition Cherry Cordial Donut, just in time for Mother’s Day. The decadent creation reimagines Asher’s beloved cherry cordials as a…
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Three of the Best Hoagies Outside of Philadelphia Are in Chester County
Philadelphia is known to produce some of the best hoagies, but the city isn’t the only place that knows how to make a good sandwich. Three spots in Chester County are revered for their hoagie skills, writes Patrick Berkery for The Keystone. Two of the most populated areas of the county, Phoenixville and West Chester,…
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Where to Find Some of the Best Hoagies in Philadelphia
While Philadelphia is best known for cheesesteaks, hoagies — with their endless variations — are a close second in the city’s sandwich hierarchy, writes Robert DiGiacomo for Food & Wine. There is no shortage of eateries crafting excellent hoagies across Philadelphia. However, a few rise above the rest. Farina Di Vita in Queen Village uses…
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Schwenksville’s Limerick Homegrown Farm Grows Flavor and Family Roots
Tucked away on a quiet plot in Schwenksville, Limerick Homegrown Produce & Trading Post is a vibrant, family-run farm cultivating vegetables and community, writes Leigh Green for PA Eats. Operated by Michael Panamarenko and Jessica Kanagie alongside their three daughters, this PA Preferred and USDA Certified Organic farm is a rainbow-hued patch of Montgomery County…
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Family-Owned Asher’s Chocolate Spreading Joy in Souderton for Five Generations
Family-owned Asher’s Chocolate has been creating delicious treats in Souderton for five generations and takes pride in producing some of the nation’s finest chocolate, reports Christie Ileto for 6abc. The company makes everything from chocolate-covered pretzels and Graham crackers to caramels and chocolate coffee bags. The factory where all the sweet and savory treats are…
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Get Ready, Chester County! Trader Joe’s Has More Locations Coming Your Way
Trader Joe’s has officially confirmed two new locations coming to Chester County: one in Berwyn and one in Exton, writes Eric Henderson for PhillyBite Magazine. While we already knew the arrival of Berwyn, Exton’s confirmation is fresh. The Berwyn store will be at 550 Lancaster Avenue in the Berwyn Shopping Center, taking over the former…
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Pretzel Pete CEO Faces Export Challenges, Keeps Montco Snacks on World Stage
Hatboro’s Karl Brown exports his Pretzel Pete products to over 85 countries but is bracing for global trade shifts, writes Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza for the Philadelphia Tribune. As CEO of Pretzel Pete and SB Global, Brown has built his business around the appeal of high-quality American snacks. At its peak, China was his largest market. But…
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Synthetic Dye Ban Puts Philadelphia’s Classic Treats at Risk
With the Department of Health and Human Services, led by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., moving to phase out eight petroleum-based artificial food dyes, several iconic Philadelphia treats may be at risk, writes Emily Bloch for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The aim is to eliminate artificial colors from the nation’s food supply by the end of next…
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Beat the Summer Heat at These Top Regional Ice Cream Shops
Summer is the perfect time to discover local ice cream shops, where the frosty scoops and creative flavors promise sweet relief from the heat, write Victoria Alfred-Levow and Ben Silver for the Main Line Today. The good news is that three of the region’s ten best spots are right here in Montgomery County. Petrucci’s Ice…
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Brandon Parish Brings Jewish Deli Tradition to with King of Prussia’s Kibitz Room
Brandon Parish adds a new chapter to his family’s legacy with the opening of King of Prussia’s newest Jewish deli, the Kibitz Room, writes Michael Klein for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Located just a mile from King of Prussia Mall, the new spot marks Brandon’s first solo venture—though he grew up in his father’s Cherry Hill…
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Flakely Gluten Free to Launch New Sweet Dispenser in Ambler
Flakely Gluten Free bakery, known across the region for its network of “pastry ATMs,” is set to debut a new sweets dispenser in Ambler, writes Kristin Hunt for the Philly Voice. The Manayunk shop’s machines offer a selection of croissants, cakes, bagels, and Danishes. The bakery currently has three locations, including one in Ardmore and…
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Tokyo’s Nihonbashi Philly, Known for Authentic Japanese Take on Cheesesteaks, Bringing Two Pop-Ups to Town
Nihonbashi Philly, the Philadelphia-themed sports bar and beloved cheesesteak spot in Tokyo, Japan, is coming to the city for two pop-up events on April 30 and May 5, respectively, writes Julia Binswanger for Billy Penn at WHYY. The popular Tokyo eatery began as a passion project by married couple Kosuke and Tomomi Chujo. Kosuke has…
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Wonder Food Hall Opens in Ardmore with 20+ Menus
Ardmore’s food scene just got a flavorful upgrade with the arrival of Wonder — a next-generation food hall, writes Alicia Vitarelli for Action News. Located on Lancaster Avenue, Wonder allows guests to mix and match their cravings from 20 different restaurants. It offers a wide range of cuisines: BBQ, pizza, Mediterranean, Mexican, and more. Whether…
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Haraz Coffee House Brings Yemeni Coffee to Philadelphia With New Cafe in University City
Haraz Coffee House has been serving traditional Middle Eastern drinks with sun-dried coffee beans in more than a dozen locations throughout the country. While Detroit and New York City have the main cities where Yemeni coffee shops have flourished, Philadelphia could eventually join the list as a new storefront has opened in University City, writes…
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