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Ardmore and Penn Wynne Bubble Tea Shops Float to the Top of Local Best-of List
As spring continues to unfold, summer-ish treats are beginning to tempt palates. Among them is bubble tea. Rising interest in the beverage makes the best-of list Hira Qureshi compiled for The Philadelphia Inquirer — with its two Montgomery County mentions — perfectly timed. Bubble tea, also referred to as boba, comes from Taiwan. But the…
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Harleysville Food-Industry Pro Cites Consumer Anger on Chemical Use
Diane K. Ray — vice president at the Natural Marketing Institute (NMI) in Harleysville — attended a trade show in Secaucus, New Jersey. There, she cited compelling data about American’s growing concern about the use of chemicals in food. Jeff Gelski harvested her comments in Food Business News. “We see a huge chunk of the…
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Pottstown’s Espresso Yourself Book Café: Raise Caffeine Intake, Lower Carbon Footprint
At Espresso Yourself Book Café in Pottstown, customers get the chance to satisfy their caffeine cravings while concurrently lowering the carbon footprint. Rose Itzcovitz stirred through its details in her WFMZ 69 News report. “Climate change was front and center in a new way this year,” said Twila Fisher, who leads entrepreneurship and social enterprise…
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Move from Fishtown to the Suburbs Helps Philadelphia Snack Company Be More Efficient
After a Philadelphia-based snack brand made its debut, it decided to move its operations to West Chester in hopes of broadening its retail market, writes Lisa Dukart for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Evie’s Snacks creates better-for-you food that focuses primarily on pecans. The goal is to show the nut in a different way than most…
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Conshohocken Resident Shares Best Places to Check Out
Conshohocken is popular — despite its multisyllabic name — for being a small town with big city convenience. The Schuylkill River berg has an abundance of small businesses, shops, and eateries. Jamie Joffe of Main Line Tonight moved to the suburban hub in 2017 and has an insider’s recommendations on places to check out in…
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Spread Bagelry to Raise Brand Profile in Montgomery County
Spread Bagelry is looking to continue its spread its brand presence with additional expansion. Maggie Mancini reported the plans in PhillyVoice. Spread Bagelry’s specialty is a Montreal-style bagel, which is generally smaller, thinner, crisper, and sweeter (honey is used in the boiling process) than its New York counterpart. And flavor aside, there’s another draw customers…
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Ambler Brewer Celebrates First Anniversary of Second Location
It’s a numerical celebration for the Well Crafted Beer Company as it marks the first anniversary of an in-county move that took it to its second home. Kevin Tierney uncapped the details in More Than the Curve. To mark the migration occasion, the brewer is holding an Apr. 22 party, outdoors at 300 Brookside Ave.,…
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You Don’t Need to Travel a Continent Away for Great Indian Food; It’s in Huntingdon Valley
Local fans of ethnic food don’t have to climb Mount Everest to get well-crafted, authentic Indian fare. Everest Indian Cuisine, 2651 Huntingdon Pike, Huntingdon Valley, provides excellent Indian and Nepalese meals with great service in a lively setting. The Montgomery County restaurant has been operating for over six months. Owner Bibek Khadka ensures each dish…
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Souderton Pizzeria Owner Says ‘Ciao’ after 20 Years; Son, However, Continues the Legacy
Caruso Brick Oven Trattoria, at 424 N. Main St. in Souderton, is closing after 20 years. Owner-operator Gaetano Chiaro and his business-partner wife are retiring; however, as Ryan Kneller reported for WFMZ 69 News, son Joseph will maintain the legacy. Chiaro thanked his long-term clientele on Facebook. “Many … celebrations have taken place here. And…
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Montco-Trained Chef Beats Addiction, Takes Things One Day at a Time in New Philadelphia Café
Chef Kevin Hart learned much of his craft working in the Montgomery County food-service industry. When his career was upended by addiction, it required a lot of personal commitment to maintain that professional skill. But Hart is showing himself up to the task, according to Michael Kline’s Philadelphia Inquirer story. Hart describes his early years…
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Bucks County Bakery Takes Edible Art to the Next Level with Creative Cakes
A bakery in Bucks County is combining both culinary and artistic taste into their custom creations they make for local residents. The Novel Baker, located at 123 North Main Street in Dublin, is creating amazing confections whose designs are worthy of an art exhibit. From wedding cakes to donuts and cookies to macarons, the creativity…
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Leo’s Steak Shop Win’s 2023 March Cheesesteak Madness Cheesy Cup
Leo’s Steak Shop in Folcroft has walked away with this year’s March Cheesesteak Madness Cheesy Cup after voters and judges agreed they had the best overall cheesesteak in the region, writes Bill Zimmerman for PhillyBite Magazine. The local sandwich shop has won the “best cheesesteak in Delaware County” title for several years, and even took…
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We All Scream for the Best Ice Cream Shops in Montgomery County
Spring weather is warming, bringing with it summer’s ice cream season. Victoria Alfred-Levow got the scoop on some local notables in Main Line Today. The good news is that some of the best ice cream shops in the region can be found in Montgomery County. Village Treats in Narberth is the quintessential “small-town ice cream…
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Muffins Diner — Born Out of Owner-Operator Aversion to ‘Real Jobs’ — Perks in Bridgeport
Muffins — the 1950s-style breakfast/lunch spot in Bridgeport — is doing well for its pair of owner-operators, life-long friends Paul Salamy and Steve Sicilia. Greta Phillips reported their progress for 6abc. Salamy and Sicilia — friends since attending the same King of Prussia preschool — knew they would unite in a commercial entity. They were…
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Conshohocken’s Great American Pub: An Instance of the Great American Success Story
The Great American Pub, whose locations across the Philadelphia collar counties include an extremely popular Conshohocken version, is a success story rooted in grit, business savvy, and familial bonds. Ana Welsh served it up to readers of Main Line Tonight. The Great American Pub rests on the bedrock of the Hemcher family. Patriarch Charles, who…
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Lancaster County Restaurants Are Shattering Common Conceptions of the Area’s Culinary Outlook
There’s something of a food revolution that’s been unfolding in nearby Lancaster County for several years. Numerous in-county dining options continue to satisfy the hunger for traditional Pennsylvania Dutch fare. They are masters at bedrock dishes like chicken corn soup, Amish potato salad, apple dumplings, and shoo-fly pie. But stirring in the background — and…
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Bucks County History: The Original Rita’s Italian Ice Opened in Bensalem in the Early 1980s
One of the most popular chains in Bucks County has a rich history in the area, and a social media page was able to show its early beginnings. Rita’s Italian Ice was founded in 1984 by Philadelphia firefighter Bob Tumolo and named after his mother, Rita. The Facebook page “Old Images of Philadelphia” recently posted a picture…
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You’re Welcome, World: Montgomery County Is Likely the Source of National Cheesesteak Day
Four former Cheltenham High School students may have given fans of the area’s infamous sandwich their national day to celebrate. Ali Moshen, for Billy Penn, chronicled the Montgomery County role in establishing Mar. 24 as National Cheesesteak Day. The sandwich celebration’s genesis is credited to: On Mar. 24 in 1994, the four, local teens drove…
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