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Meat Bouquet from Manny’s Deli Captures Both the Flavor and Sentiment of Valentine’s Day
Jeremy Thomas, Chase Thomas, and Robert Woloshin — the proprietors of Manny’s Restaurant and Delicatessen in Holland and Manny’s Deli Stop in Willow Grove — have always believed that a meal should be an experience. Well, in the spirit of Valentine’s Day, their eateries are offering quite the experience for meat lovers: a Valentine’s Day…
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6ABC’s Alicia Vitarelli Learns How to Make Popular Collegeville Italian Bakery Dish
“The Bangin’ Cutlet” sandwich at the Collegeville Italian Bakery has been getting rave reviews from customers with 40,000 of the sandwiches sold last year, writes Alicia Vitarelli for 6abc. To find out the secret recipe for the popular sandwich, Vitarelli visited the Collegeville Italian Bakery for a tutorial. “The cutlet has to be filleted nice…
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What’s the Outlook For This Year’s Super Bowl Food Spending? Wells Fargo Has Answers
Wells Fargo has released its annual Super Bowl Food Report, and it projects Super Bowl food spending to be strong this year thanks to increased job growth. U.S. companies hired approximately 2.4 million more workers in January 2024 compared to January 2023, while the average wage growth rose by 4.5 percent from the same period…
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Wall Street Journal: Philly Chef Mike Solomonov Has a Hummus Spread Recipe That’s Perfect as a Super Bowl Snack
Philadelphia chef Mike Solomonov recently launched his own line of hummus in Whole Foods stores along the East Coast, and sees a tub of grocery-store hummus as a canvas for creativity, writes Pervaiz Shallwani for The Wall Street Journal. Specifically, Solomonov thinks hummus with an added garnish of sizzling pine nuts and spiced ground beef…
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For a Sweet Escape, Visit These Montgomery County Bakeries
Whether you are celebrating a special occasion or need a sweet treat to get you through your workday, these Montgomery County bakeries will cater to your sweet tooth, writes Jamie Joffe, Culture Editor for Main Line Tonight. Collegeville Italian Bakery at 3846 Ridge Pike in Collegeville is a must-try for scratch-baked Italian cookies and custom…
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Krispy Kreme Returns to Montgomery Township Just in Time for Valentine’s Day
A new Krispy Kreme Doughnuts is opening in North Wales just in time to help you with your Valentine’s Day gifts, writes Ryan Genova for Around Ambler. The grand opening of the shop at 1281 Knapp Road in Montgomery Square will be held on Tuesday, February 6. Krispy Kreme will randomly give 120 guests that…
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West Chester Baker ‘Living the Dream’ at Recently Opened Storefront on South High Street
Oxford resident Vicky Lambert is a one-woman show at Happy Bakery, a recently opened bakery at 34 South High St. in West Chester, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily Local News. “The favorite thing about baking is the creativity,” Lambert said, who also has a huge sweet tooth. “I love to bake.” She added, “I’m…
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Connect with Your Inner Foodie at the Vituperio Bread Baking Studio
Food workshops are a fun way to expand not only your cooking and baking skills but also your culinary tastes, writes Emily Kovach for PA Eats. If you have always wanted to learn how to make your own sourdough bread, now is a great time to sign up for a class at Vituperio Bread Baking…
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Wild Yeast Bakehouse in Rosemont Continues to Grow, Adds Retail
John Goncher of Rosemont, owner of Wild Yeast Bakehouse, started his subscription-based home bakery after he left the corporate finance world in search of something new, writes Richard Ilgenfritz for the Main Line Times & Suburban. Three years later, his new business keeps growing. His model is simple enough. Customers can sign up for regular…
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A Bryn Mawr Chemist Shares How to Make the Perfect Cuppa in New Book
Michelle Francl, a Bryn Mawr College chemistry professor, shares the science behind making the perfect cup of tea in her new book, writes Nate File for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “Steeped: The Chemistry of Tea” will be released on January 24. In it, Michelle Francl puts the science in easy layman’s terms for tea lovers who…
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Chamber of Commerce for Greater Montgomery County: A Year of Growth, Innovation, and Community Impact
As we bid farewell to 2023, the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Montgomery County reflects on a year filled with significant achievements, community engagement, and the unwavering support of its members. The Chamber has not just marked its 110th year but has also expanded its outreach and continued to play a pivotal role in fostering…
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Zero-proof bars, Bottle Shops Are Growing in Popularity in the Philadelphia Region
It is not just in Dry January that people are embracing an alcohol-free lifestyle, writes Laura Brzyski for Philadelphia Magazine. Since the pandemic, more people in the Philadelphia region are choosing to be sober or to be more mindful of how much alcohol they are consuming. To meet the growing demand for fun non-alcohol cocktails…
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Experience the Delight of Afternoon Tea at These Two Montgomery County Establishments
Afternoon tea is more of an art form than a meal. There is nothing quite like having high tea with a china tea pot and fancy sandwiches and pastries, writes Emily Kovach for PA Eats. In our fast-paced society, the idea of taking the time in the middle of the day to sip tea and…
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Largest Pretzel Franchise in World, Auntie Anne’s, Got Its Start in Downingtown
The largest pretzel franchise in the world, Auntie Anne’s, got its start in Downingtown, where its founder Anne Beiler purchased a stand at the farmers market, writes Matt Benedetto for abc27 News. “Anne started baking pretzels to help fund her husband’s desire to provide free family counseling services for their community,” states the company’s website.…
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Indulge in Taste of Italy at These Handmade Pasta Shops in Montgomery County
Using handmade pasta is the perfect way to bring your cooking to the next level, and these local mom-and-pop shops will have exactly what you are looking for, writes Ben Silver for the Main Line Today. Sorrentino Pasta + Provisions in Ambler prepares mouthwatering dishes for dine-in or takeout daily using its own brand of…
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Forbes: Several of the Richest Pennsylvanians Have Ties to Montgomery County
Forbes’ 2023 ranking of the 400 wealthiest people in the U.S. includes ten Pennsylvania billionaires, many of whom have ties to Montgomery County, writes Ashley Adams for The Keystone. Everyone ranked is worth at least $2.9 million. Elon Musk made the top of the list with a net worth of $251 billion. Here are the…
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With Locally Sourced Ingredients and Mini Baked Goods, The Farm Bakery & Events in Quakertown is Considered Pennsylvania’s Top Bakery
The Farm Bakery & Events in Quakertown is considered one of Pennsylvania’s best bakeries, according to The Keystone. This bakery can be found at “The Farm,” a family-owned marketplace and events venue. It stems from the Meyers Family Restaurant which served Pennsylvania Dutch fare to Quakertown for fifty years. It aims to provide “sweet…
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Million-Dollar Lottery Ticket Bought in Montco to Expire Soon
The Pennsylvania Lottery is trying to reach the person in Montgomery County who purchased a lottery ticket worth $1 million, according to WGAL. The lottery ticket will expire on Sunday, February 4, 2024. The winning ticket was sold at East Roadrunner on Germantown Pike in Plymouth Meeting back in February of 2023. It matched all…
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