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Horsham Bakery Releases Pumpkin Muffins, Competing with a Zillion Other Like-Flavored Products
The endless parade of pumpkin-flavored everything is now evident on store shelves across the U.S. And a Montgomery County commercial bakery isn’t intending to be late to the game. Bimbo Bakeries USA, Horsham, has again released its fall lunchbox staple, Little Bites Pumpkin Muffins. The boxes of prepackaged pouches (with four muffins apiece) seek consumer…
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KOP Tavern Reopens with Slightly Revised Name, Somewhat New Neighbors, and Wholly Redone Menu
The King of Prussia Tavern, aka the KOP Tavern, is back, to be welcomed at a Sept. 13 ribbon cutting at 128 Town Center Road, near the intersection of W. Dekalb Pike and N. Henderson Road. Debbra Torrez’ report on it was on the menu of stories in a recent edition of The Philadelphia Caller.…
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Glenside’s Carminati Creamery Is the Home of Delicious Gelato, Just in Time for Summer’s Last Hurrah
In the heart of Keswick Village, the Carminati Creamery offers up delicious creamy gelato, reports Ben Bergman for GlensideLocal.com. Co-owner Darin Carminati always enjoyed making homemade ice cream, and while at work at the Boot in Ambler, the onsite gelato machine wasn’t getting much action, so he began to learn how to use the machine…
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Tech Fees Become Yet Another Raw Deal for New Pottstown Butcher Shop Owners
Had things worked out, Pottstown’s Better on the Bone was to have been somewhat of a vindication for owners Mark and Dottie Spillane, proof that their ongoing woe was finally behind them. But an unexpected equipment issue has instead cut them to the bone. Chantelle Calhoun served up the story for WFMZ 69 News. The…
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California-based Chicken Franchise to Gain a Leg Up in Philadelphia Collar Counties
Hollywood-based Dave’s Hot Chicken — which quickly became popular for its Nashville-inspired chicken after it launched five years ago — is planning to nest at least eight locations in the Phila. region, including sites in Bucks, Chester, Montgomery, and Delaware counties. Ryan Mulligan plucked this story for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Franchisees Jiger Patel and…
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Some of the Best Pizza — Ahem, Tomato Pie — in the Entire Country Is Right Here in Montco
Two Montgomery County bakeries have helped Pennsylvania snag one of the spots among the ten best pizza states in America, writes David Landsel for the Food & Wine. But the pizza recommendations sidestep a local point of clarity, for when it comes to dough covered with gravy and cheese, a pizza is one thing, and…
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Japanese Restaurant in Villanova Occupies Solo Spot on Philly-Centric Best-of List
Philadelphia Style’s list of the 12 best Japanese restaurants in the area is understandably urban centered: 10 of its recommendations are in the city itself, and one is in Atlantic City. Only one suburban dining experience, Villanova’s Azie on Main, rated mention, as assessed by Nichi Pandey and Emily Pellini. According to Pandey and Pellini,…
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Despite a Zero Chance of Snow, Pottstown Will Soon Be Covered in White
Pottstown Area Economic Development (PAED) and Hobart’s Run are hosting their fifth annual Fête en Blanc in Pottstown. The unique, al fresco dining experience is Sept. 9, 6–9 p.m., at the Smith Family Plaza at Borough Hall, 150 E. High Street, in Pottstown. The dinner is modeled after a traditional fête en blanc or dîner…
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Two Montco Digital Designers Advise Small-Business Owners on Big-Time Digital Marketing Returns
New data from UpCity, a Chicago research firm, shows that 70 percent of small-business digital marketing strategies now rest heavily on websites. But some company principals err by not keeping their online presence updated and relevant, which in turn can cause business losses. Gene Marks, The Philadelphia Inquier, reported on two Montgomery County experts who…
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For Great Coffee That’s Easy on the Environment, This Jenkintown Cafe Doesn’t Horse Around
At White Horse Coffee & Creamery in Jenkintown, roasting the perfect cup of coffee is simply part of its mission, writes Vittoria Woodill for the CBS3 Philadelphia. The operation is owned by Jean Brillman, a former horse trainer and current horse show judge. Her love of horses is evident in the café, with pictures of…
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Annual Ardmore Oktoberfest Rebranded as More-Business-Inclusive Festival
Ardmore is about to welcome a new seasonal festival that will feature live music, local beer, food, shopping, and games: its first-ever Annual Fall for Ardmore Festival. Max Bennett raked in the details for the Ardmore-Merion-Wynnewood Patch. The autumnal affair will take place Sept. 24 from 2–6 p.m. in downtown Ardmore. Beer will be served…
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Montco LGBT Business Council President Joins New North Wales’s Human Relations Commission
North Wales’ human relations commission has found its newest member in Brittany Kohler. She is already affecting change at the county level and now hopes to do the same locally, writes Dan Sokil for The Reporter Online. The borough council unanimously voted at the start of August to name Kohler to the post left vacant…
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Two Montco Experts on Beer Bubble to Top of Statewide Expertise Search
It’s said that too many cooks spoil the broth. But beer, as anyone knows, isn’t broth. For that reason, Pa., has again embarked on a statewide collaboration of expertise and ingredients to create PA Pride, a beverage series that connects craft breweries across the commonwealth. Breweries in PA poured forth the details of this latest…
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New Café in Ardmore Specializes in Beverages from Sunup (Coffee) to Sundown (Cocktails)
Char & Stave, which opened in Ardmore in March, represents an entrepreneurial ah-ha moment of its founder, Jared Adkins. What if — he posed — distillers brought their spirits expertise to the art of brewing coffee? The result, reported Noah Rymsza for Main Line Today, is a café that has something special to sip regardless…
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Mon Dieu! Was Wawa Really Looking for a Sommelier for its King of Prussia Store?
Wawa careers have been predictable for decades: manager, register help, food preparer, clean-up crew. But a recent job posting to Seasoned, a hospitality-industry job app, looked like the area’s go-to quick-stop brand was taking its menus in a different direction. Hanna Albertine served the story for Philadelphia Magazine. A recent tweet indicated that Wawa was…
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Conshohocken Brothers, Self-Taught Vintners, Uncork Urban Winery in Philadelphia
Two Conshohocken brothers — Tim and Mike Capuzzi — have taken their self-taught vintner skills and turned them into a brand, Gritty City Winery. Kevin Tierney allowed the business’ details to breathe before presenting them in More Than the Curve. The Capizzis inherited their love of wine from their grandparents, who immigrated to the U.S.…
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Struggling Food-Service Industry Family Receives Servings of Good Fortune in Montgomery County
Husband-and-wife barbecue masters Sean and Nikeah Green were sailing along well with their BBQ Unlimited business in the pre-pandemic years. But once COVID-19 wholly undermined the foodservice industry, the impact on them was substantial. Michael Klein fired up his journalist talent to publish their story in The Philadelphia Inquirer. The BBQ Unlimited sweet (and savory)…
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2022 KoP Beerfest Tickets Are Now on Sale; Waiting to Buy May Leave Latecomers High and Dry
The 2022 King of Prussia Beerfest Royale — an annual signature event of the King of Prussia District — has opened ticket sales for the Oct. 6 and 8 event. The chance to snag admissions this early may seem extreme (it’s still poolside wine-cooler-and-hard-lemonade season), but the popularity of this annual event warrants the quick…
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