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Local Restaurant Scene is Even More Tasty Thanks to Newcomers That Bring Varied, Appetizing Options
There are four newcomers on Chester County’s restaurant scene, each catering to a targeted, local niche. Ed Williams sampled the new Chester County restaurants for Main Line Today. Bella Trattoria opened its doors this summer in Spring City. It offers a seasonal, locally procured menu with standouts such as pizzas and plates of pasta. There…
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Local Chef Keith Rudolf Plates Nutritious and Delicious Dishes for the Philadelphia Phillies
When considering baseball stadium food, the timeworn song evokes “peanuts and Cracker Jack.” That may suffice for fans, but players need more substance. Allie Conti, of Philly Eater, connected with the story of Keith Rudolf, a local chef who fills that void for — and the stomachs of — the Philadelphia Phillies. The addition of…
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Wyndmoor’s Latest Pizzeria Offers New Twist on Hawaiian Pizza
Wyndmoor is now home to three pizzerias, with the latest addition opening its doors earlier this month, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Terra Nova Woodfired Pizza & Grill is a takeout located at E. Willow Grove Avenue. Along with the usual suspects, and offers a new take on the often maligned Hawaiian pizza.…
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Toll Brothers Promotes Robert Parahus to President and Chief Operating Officer as Current Co-COO/EVP Prepares for Retirement
Fort Washington-based Toll Brothers has promoted its current Executive Vice President and Co-Chief Operating Officer to the position of President and Chief Operating Officer effective November 1. Robert Parahus, who has been with the company since 1986, will oversee Toll Brothers’ homebuilding operations throughout the country in his new role. The nation’s leading builder of…
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Hatfield’s Clemens Food Group Launches Its First Blended Protein Products
In July, Hatfield-based Clemens Food Group entered the plant-forward protein market with the launch of Hatfield Hatfield Recipe Essentials products that are 75 percent pork and 25 percent mushrooms, writes Andy Nelson for the Supermarket Perimeter. The company offers two products in its new line: Unseasoned Ground Pork with Mushrooms and Mild Taco Seasoned Ground…
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Enjoy Great Discounts and Fabulous Food During Horsham Restaurant Week September 12-17
After a one-year hiatus, Restaurant Week is back in Horsham Township! It begins on Sunday, September 12, and will run through Friday, September 17. This year’s event features 17 foodie-favorites in the township. Join Montgomery County residents as they enjoy the taste and ambiance of Horsham’s many restaurants with special discounted prices on menu items…
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Stove & Tap Expands to Third Location Serving Up Downtown West Chester
Stove & Tap, a popular local restaurant with locations in Malvern and Lansdale, continues its expansion with a third location in downtown West Chester, writes Ed Williams for the Main Line Today. Partners Justin Weathers and Joseph Monnich opened their latest addition in the former Landmark Restaurant location. They completely reworked the interior with help…
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The Philadelphia Region’s Affinity for Pretzels Took Numerous Twists and Turns
Philadelphia and its suburbs — especially Montgomery County — love their soft pretzels. We’re so devoted to them that we eat more than 12 times more of them than any other area in the nation. And we bake more than 80 percent of the U.S. supply. We are, indeed, the U.S. pretzel capital. Sandy Hingston…
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Get the Scoop on this Adorable Souderton Ice Cream Shop
Downtown Scoop is housed in a brick-and-mortar shop located in the heart of historic Souderton, and they love to serve their community. The owners, Kevin and Angie Hange, were so happy to open right at the start of Spring. “We have loved seeing more guests coming to the shop and spending time with their friends…
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Blue Bell-based Anexinet Continues to Expand with Latest Acquisition
Blue Bell-based tech consulting firm Anexinet has acquired Atlanta-based Light Networks as it continues to implement its aggressive growth-through-acquisitions strategy, writes Kennedy Rose for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Light Networks offers cloud-based platforms that assist clients with collaborative work and improve experience and service for customers. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.…
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Husband-and-Wife Team Offer Authentic, Homemade Caribbean Cuisine at this Pottstown Restaurant
Welcome to the Avenue in Pottstown is a vibrant Caribbean restaurant that offers authentic, homemade cuisine that will satisfy even the most demanding of palates, writes Bethany Owings for 6abc. The menu includes everything from sauces to desserts and boasts mouthwatering jerk chicken, oxtail, and curry chicken, among the many other tasty offerings. The eatery…
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Iron Hill Brewery Doubles Down on Chester County with Newly Opened Taphouse
Iron Hill Brewery, the popular bar-and-restaurant chain with 25 years of brewing experience and 19 locations, has doubled down on Chester County. It has opened its first-ever taphouse in Exton, writes Ed Williams for Main Line Today. The new location, which also includes a canning operation, offers a casual industrial atmosphere with its pop art…
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Jenkintown-based Galman Group Sells Two Montco Residential Properties for $15M
Jenkintown-based Galman Group has sold two residential properties in Montgomery County for a total of $15 million, writes Justin Heinze for the Patch. Both properties are in Ambler and total of 75 units. The 39-unit Ambler Crossing is located at 311 N. Spring Garden Street, while the 36-unit Longford Apartments is at 352 Valley Brook…
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Collegeville’s Troubles End Brewery Highlights Birth of Their Beer
When a group of friends made up their minds and decided to open a new brewery in Collegeville, not even the pandemic could dissuade them from their plans, reports Vittoria Woodill for CBS3 Philly. The budding brewers have transformed an old flag factory into a free-spirited and colorful Troubles End Brewery. Head brewer Zach Svoboda…
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See Which Beloved Snack Foods Have Montco Connections
Some of the nation’s most iconic snack foods have a surprising connection to Montco, writes Sandy Hingston for Philadelphia Magazine. Asher’s Chocolate-Covered Pretzels were originally made by Chester A. Asher, a Canadian farm boy who started his candy company in 1892 in downtown Philadelphia. The popularity of his chocolate-covered pretzels soon exploded and it became…
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In a Region Awash in Craft Breweries, Victory Brewing Company Floats to the Top
Craft brewery openings in the Philadelphia region are becoming commonplace; however, Downingtown-based Victory Brewing Company has cemented its place among the best. Its enviable position results from diligent work creating classic beers and inventive seasonal offerings, writes Jim Cheney for Uncovering PA. Victory Brewing was started 25 years ago in an old Pepperidge Farm bakery.…
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Normandy Farm, Blue Bell Country Club Releases Two New Private Labeled Beers in Partnership with Local Brewer
Sister properties Normandy Farm and Blue Bell Country Club have partnered with King of Prussia-based Workhorse Brewing Company to release two new private-labeled beers. On August 6, the brewery released Reap What You Sow and The Bell IPA at Normandy Farm Hotel’s “The Farmer’s Daughter” restaurant and Blue Bell Country Club, respectively. Reap What You…
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A Would-Be Broadway Star Became a Local Master Pizza Chef, Thanks to Terrible Pizza at His Wedding
The influences that redirect a budding career are often unpredictable. Eliyahu Kheel’s transformative moment came from some “garbage” pizzas that almost ruined his wedding day. Jeff Werner for Bucks Local News covered Kheel’s lane-swap from Broadway performer to impresario at Yardley Pizza. “I got into pizza making when I had the worst pizza in my…
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