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After Only 60 Days of Operation, This Inclusive, Special-Needs Café in Cedars Is a Great Success
The So Much to Give Inclusive Café opened in Cedars in Jan. 2023 with an intriguing business model. The food-service establishment was purposefully designed to accommodate a staff of special-needs employees in a setting of comfort for all patrons. As Todd Haas reported for 6abc, it’s succeeding on both fronts. Cofounder Kathy Opperman described the…
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How a Favor to a Long-Time Friend Led to Owning a Jenkintown Olive Oil Brand
Rishona Myers — owner of Jenkintown olive oil brand Olive Lucy — started out as just a casual fan of the brand, showing support for its founders. Lisa Dukart explained her transition into entrepreneurship in PHL INNO. Olive Lucy — a portmanteau from the 1950s sitcom I Love Lucy — was a storefront business started…
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New Upscale Eatery Coming to Kennett Square
An abundance of new restaurants is taking over the Philadelphia region and one of them is in Chester County, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Sweet Amelia’s is an upscale BYOB casual eatery coming to downtown Kennett Square The restaurant, named after the owners’ soon-to-be 8-month-old daughter, is set to open on May…
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How a ‘Queen’-Branded Craft Beer from *King* of Prussia Got a Statewide Recommendation
Spring 2023 may be sputtering along, but Steve Vassalotti of radio station 92.5 XTU is already looking forward to the flip-flops, straw-hat, outdoor days of summer. He listed five craft beer breweries across the state that are especially recommendable for sampling from Memorial Day to Labor Day. The craft brewing scene in the Keystone State…
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Months After Opening, Popular Bristol Cafe to Celebrate New Location in Newtown
After opening their second location, a popular cafe in Bucks County is finally celebrating their new spot with music and festivities. Calm Waters Coffee Roasters, located at 15 South State Street in Newtown, is finally celebrating the opening of their new location with music and a ribbon-cutting ceremony on March 25. The ribbon-cutting, held in…
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Decades-Old Eatery in Philadelphia Has Closed; West Chester Location Remains Open
Nick’s Roast Beef in Northeast Philadelphia closed its doors for good on Mar. 5 after 53 years. But its West Chester location will continue to operate as usual, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The eatery has not shuttered because of a lack of business. The building in which the sports bar was located…
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Baker in Wayne Rides Crest of Ted Lasso Popularity, Using Montco-Honed Culinary Skills
D’Innocenzo’s Bakery in Wayne is doing brisk business by piggybacking on a pop-culture phenomenon. At its stand in the Lancaster Farmers Market, pink boxes of shortbread have proved popular among fans of Ted Lasso, the Apple + soccer dramedy whose third (and rumored, final) season started streaming Mar. 15. The biscuits — so named because…
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Treat Yourself to Montco’s Best Breakfasts, From Royersford to Wynnewood
In a world full of change, there’s one constant that stays the same in Montgomery County: places serving great breakfasts. Breakfast at any time of day is the best part, and with these five cafés, you’ll never go hungry, at any time of day. First Watch is located at 721 S. Trooper Road, Audubon, and…
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‘Amish Soul Food’ Is a Beautiful Blend of Two Chester County Communities
Everyone familiar with the Pennsylvania Dutch and their delectable baked goods can swear by Amish cuisine. Despite forgoing modern technology, the Amish are known to have a nearly 95 percent success rate in their businesses, writes Ryan Cashman for Tasting Table. A distinct strain of Amish food has emerged, thanks to the Black Americans…
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Hop Over to Normandy Farm For Egg-Cellent Easter Feast April 9
For Easter Sunday, hop over to Normandy Farm for a no-stress feast. The restaurant “the farmer’s daughter” is offering two egg-cellent options for an Easter dinner on April 9. For early risers, a brunch buffet will be served up in the Grand Ballroom from 10:30 AM to 4:30 PM, with a robust bounty of Easter…
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Not Irish; Not Potatoes; Nonetheless, These Candies Are a Montco Seasonal Sweet to Dig Into
Irish Potatoes — the rolled confections of coconut, cream cheese, and cinnamon — are in great demand in the run-up to Mar. 17 and St. Patrick’s Day. The much-loved seasonal confections owe a great deal to Montgomery County, as PA Eats recently reported. The candies have been around for at least a century. They proliferated…
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Bensalem-Based Rita’s Italian Ice Unveils New Flavor as Part of Upcoming Expansion
One of the most popular chains in Bucks County is planning an even further extension in and out of the area, with a new product to boot. Jenn Ladd wrote about the Bucks County chain for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard, formerly known as Rita’s Water Ice, recently reopened its various…
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Searching for the Perfect St. Patrick’s Day Pub? In Montco, You’re in Luck
The Irish pubs and taverns in Montgomery County will ensure that anyone seeking a lively St. Patrick’s Day will find a go-to spot close to home. The following recommendations come from the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board. Brittingham’s Pub 640 Germantown Pike Lafayette Hill Visit Brittingham’s Pub to enjoy Irish fare and quality beer…
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Elysium Marketing Group Pro Offers Tips for Franchisors Looking to Boost Their Brands
Elyse Lupin, president and founder of Elysium Marketing Group in Ambler, has seven practical tactics for franchisors looking to raise the visibility of their brands. Franchise Herald carried her sage advice, in an article by David Thompson. Strong Brand Guidelines Ensure your brand is rock solid with strong brand guidelines in place before you share…
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Royersford Bakery Proves to Be Really Thumbthing for Fans of Hand Pies
Hand pies may be somewhat foreign to Montgomery County palates more used to dessert-style pies mass manufactured by the likes of TastyKake or Hostess. Instead, these versions are savory, meat-based, cute and fluffy entrée-style creations. And True Blue Bakery in Royersford excels at them, as reported by Timothy Walton at 6abc. Hand pies go back…
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Hatboro’s Fervent Desire to Attract Business Comes to Fruition with Mr. Wish
Hatboro has been chosen for a Mr. Wish location — the brand’s 20th site in Pennsylvania. Dino Ciliberti, at the Hatboro-Horsham Patch, reported the new shop’s arrival in Montgomery County. Mr. Wish carries beverages that blend tea with diced fruits that include peaches, apples, mangoes, and grapes. Its menu also includes sherbet-based smoothies, sparkling boba…
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Ambler BBQ Spot Makes Statewide Bucket List for Mac-and-Cheese
Mac-and-cheese is the ultimate proof that a simple union of ingredients can result in extreme deliciousness if done right, wrote Emily Kovach for the PA Eats. One of the best things about a great mac-and-cheese is that you never know where you might run into your next favorite dish of it. It could be at…
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One Montco Restaurant Has Two Notable Advantages: Great Food and Monday Hours
Area foodies looking to eat out on Mondays are generally out of luck, as most restaurants go dark after a busy weekend. But not all. Hannah Albertine’s piece in Philadelphia Magazine cited Dubu as one that’s open at the onset of a week, serving excellent fare. A 2021 Mental Floss article examined the logic behind…
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