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Bala Cynwyd Restaurant Named a Craig LaBan 2022 Top Ten, Its Debut on His Esteemed Best-of List
A Bala Cynwyd restaurant that hasn’t yet reached the one-year anniversary of its opening has caught the exacting eye (and palate) of Philadelphia Inquirer food critic Craig LaBan. In his roundup of the area’s best dining experiences, LaBan began with a celebration of the post-COVID dining scene, writing, “…the caviar and truffles are flowing again.”…
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Local Landhope Farms Leverages Convenience to Check Out of 2021 with Record Sales
In Chester County’s Kennet Square, Landhope Corp. (dba Landhope Farms) recorded strong sales for the last year and is optimistic about sales in 2022, writes Greg Lindenberg for CSP magazine. The hyperlocal convenience-store chain’s results align with those of the rest of the country, where 66 percent of quick-stop retailers report in-store-generated cash flow higher…
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Chef and Caterer of Drexel Hill Battle for Chance to Win a Chicken Franchise
Drexel Hill’s Kevin “Steek” Cooper is no stranger to the Food Network. In 2017, he won an episode of Cooks vs. Cons, in which home cooks competed against professionals, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Now he’s one of seven contestants on Guy Fieri’s “Guy’s Chance of a Lifetime,” with a chance to win…
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After Its Beginnings on the Main Line, Mingle Mocktails is Now Shaking (and Stirring) National Beverage Markets
Berwyn resident Laura Taylor started making mocktails five years ago after she stopped drinking alcohol. Her decision to live as a teetotaler led to the realization that a market exists for healthier nonalcoholic beverages than those available at the time. Lisa Dukart, for The Philadelphia Business Journal, covered how that idea, embodied by her business…
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Flourtown Indian Catering Business is One of Many Pandemic Dreams Come to Life
Despite the pandemic creating a great deal of hardship for everyone over the past two years, new businesses have been created at a record-breaking rate, reports Andrea Hsu for NPR. This year, new business applications are on the road to top 5 million, which will completely topple the record set in 2020. For many aspiring…
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Wawa Celebrates Grand Opening of Newly Relocated Harleysville Store
Wawa, Inc. is thrilled to announce the opening of its new store in Harleysville, located at 201 Main Street. To celebrate the grand opening, Wawa hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony featuring first responders, local officials, and charity partners. The grand opening of this location is the 11th Wawa store to open in Pennsylvania in 2021 to…
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Enjoy Magical Holiday Dining with Blue Bell’s Normandy Farm
Looking for the ultimate in dining for the holidays? Normandy Farm has it all—the best food, the best desserts, and the greatest ambiance for welcoming in the New Year. They are hosting 2 eves of holiday dining. While you’re waiting for Santa to arrive, enjoy Christmas Eve dinner, and when you are set to ring…
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Giant Grocery Stores Partner With Conshohocken-Based Saladworks to Offer In-Store Dining Options
Thanks to a new partnership between Giant Co. and WOWorks LLC, the parent company behind Conshohocken-based Saladworks, four new dining locations have opened up within Giant grocery stores, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Two of the four locations are doubly-branded restaurants that have Frutta Bowls cafes along with Saladworks dining options. The…
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Montco ESCAPE: Create Historic Memories This Season at Valley Forge & King of Prussia Hotels
When it comes to vacation, the hotel is my favorite part—other than where to eat, of course! This year, your usual holiday vacation plans might be different, so why not stay local? Shopping and dining for the holidays? We’ve got just the place for you to ESCAPE your everyday routine and enjoy some holiday fun.…
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Ardmore Restaurant Rated the Best Festive Heated Patio with Seasonal Menu
One of Main Line’s best additions in 2021 is Lola’s Garden, which has been ever popular thanks to its ability to evolve and change with the seasons and provide options for private parties, reports the staff at PhillyBite Magazine. Ardmore’s locals first came to love Lola’s Garden during the warmer spring and summer months due…
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King of Prussia’s Reliant Group Announces Acquisition of Collegeville Saladworks Franchise
Reliant Group of Companies, one of Pennsylvania’s leading ground-up and early-stage investment firms, has announced that it has signed an agreement with Saladworks, LLC, the nation’s leading fast-casual salad franchise, for a new location at the Providence Town Center in Collegeville, PA. Timothy Burns, President of the Reliant Group of Companies, stated, “We’re thrilled to partner with Saladworks to bring a vibrant new…
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Montgomery County’s Best Vegetarian and Vegan Restaurants
The Best Meat-Free Restaurants and Dishes Vegetarian options in Montgomery County will make meat-lovers turn green with envy. With extensive options for both restaurants and dishes, veggie loves can indulge to their (artichoke) heart’s content. SAFFRON INDIAN KITCHEN Saffron’s three locations (including their newest at 522 W. Lancaster Ave in Wayne) offer vegetarians an Indian-inspired…
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Unique Local Bottle Shop Offers Vast Array of Craft Brews
Pennsylvania’s complicated liquor laws may be an inhibitor to consumers. But it may also have given rise to a niche business: so-called bottle shops that often stock unusual and enticing beers. Maddy Sweitzer-Lamme uncapped a best-of list for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Bottle shops often include brands that may be new to purchasers. It also enables…
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Conshohocken-based Zuppler Helps Restaurants ‘Take Back Control of Their Customers and Their Brand’
Conshohocken-based Zuppler, founded by Shiva Srinivasan, works with restaurants to integrate an online ordering platform into their own websites, writes Kennedy Rose for The Business Journals. And while it faces tough competition from other ordering sites, such as DoorDash and Grubhub, Zuppler stands out by not charging high commission fees per order. Instead, the company…
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New Pizza Shop in Nearby West Chester Carries a Bit of a Mystique—Here’s Why
Pizza West Chester, a new addition to the local dining scene, is the very embodiment of the business advice to “stay in your lane.” In its case, that “lane” is two varieties of delicious pizza. And nothing more. Michael Klein profiled this laser-focused shop for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The pizzeria is owned by Speer Madanat…
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Avalon Bistro & Bar Expands to New Location in Bryn Mawr
Avalon Bistro & Bar, owned by John Brandt-Lee and David Helfrick, has expanded with a new location in Bryn Mawr, writes Ed Williams for Main Line Today. The restaurant has gained a devoted customer base during its two decades of operation. In the past two years, the popularity of Brandt-Lee’s social media presence made him…
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Being Perfectly Frank: Sadsburyville-Based Harry’s Hotdogs is Top Dog
Pennsylvania is well known for being a favorite state of hot dog aficionados, owing to its many and varied offerings. PhillyBite Magazine recently rated a local shop as a top-dog vendor: Harry’s Hotdogs in Sadsburyville in nearby Chester County. The eatery is located in the Sadsburyville Hotel, a place that George Washington once frequented. After…
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Franklin and Marshall Study Shows Positive Impact of MontcoStrong Grant Program
The Montgomery County Commerce Department and the County Commissioners have released results of a Franklin and Marshall College survey assessing the effects of the MontcoStrong Grant Program. The survey shows the program has had a positive short- and long-term effect on local businesses and the local economy. Key findings from the Franklin and Marshall survey…
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