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The Landing Kitchen by ‘Top Chef’ Nick Elmi Opens Its Doors in Bala Cynwyd
The Landing Kitchen, the new restaurant by the Top Chef winner Nick Elmi and his business partner Fia Berisha, opened its doors to eager customers on Thursday on the ground floor of the new Residence Inn by Marriott, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The restaurant is currently serving from 8 a.m. to 4…
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Lansdale Family Food Truck ‘Egg’ Rolls to Help Those in Need
Jennaphr Frederick of FOX 29’s Good Day Philadelphia visited the Lansdale family whose food truck, Roll ‘M Up, sells egg rolls and helps those facing food insecurities. “One of the main aspects of our food truck is this idea of giving back to the community,” said Kate Lynch. “So we’ve decided to try to partner…
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Local Restaurant Group Bringing Its Next Concept to Chester Springs
Stove & Co. Restaurant Group – which owns Stove & Tap, Al Pastor, and The Bercy – is ready to open its next concept, Revival Pizza Pub, in nearby Chester Springs, writes Kennedy Rose for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The modern American eatery will open its doors in Weatherstone Town Center in mid-April or May.…
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Despite Huge Challenges Brought on By Pandemic, Lansdale Restaurants Found Ways to Adapt and Survive in Year Like No Other
Despite huge challenges caused by the coronavirus pandemic over the past year, Lansdale restaurants found ways to adapt and survive, writes Dan Soskil for The Reporter Online. “In the very beginning, there was so much uncertainty,” said Michael Wister, owner of Wister’s Barbecue. There was a point where he thought he would have to close.…
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Grocery Outlet Bargain Market Enters Philadelphia Region with East Norriton Location
Grocery Outlet Bargain Market, a California-based supermarket, has entered the Philadelphia region with a new location in East Norriton, writes Natalie Kostelni for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The chain, which is part of Grocery Outlet Holding, is currently expanding throughout the mid-Atlantic, according to Heather Mayo, chief operations and merchandising officer for the Eastern division.…
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Local Caterer Has the Secret Sauce for His Business to Survive the Pandemic
When the pandemic hit and the cancellations started pouring in, John Alff, the owner of Phoenixville-based Vesta BBQ and Catering, realized he would have to put his business on hold and start a new one, writes Hadas Kuznits for KYW Newsradio. So, he began creating new sauces. Soon, his new line of barbecue sauces, hot…
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Check Out Awesome Women-Owned Businesses in Montgomery County
March is Women’s History Month and here in Montgomery County, it is home to a huge variety of businesses and attractions, many of which are proudly owned and operated by women of all backgrounds. Whether you’re looking for a one-of-kind gift shop, a bakery filled with tasty treats, or the ultimate form of relaxation, Montco’s…
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Collegeville Bakery and Dock Mennonite Academy Join Forces for Pizza Kit Fundraiser
Collegeville Italian Bakery Pizzeria Napoletana and Dock Mennonite Academy have joined forces to organize a Pizza Kit fundraiser, writes Gary Puleo for the Times Herald. The Christian private school operates two locations, a Souderton elementary school and Lansdale high school, used to organize hoagie fundraisers to raise money for scholarships, among other things. But with…
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Acclaimed Chef Trades in His Popular Restaurant to Help Others Beat Addiction
Phoenixville High School graduate Andrew Deery, a trailblazing chef whose acclaimed restaurant Majolica helped trigger the borough’s restaurant revival, is now helping others beat addiction at nearby Manor of Hope, writes Michael Bradley for Main Line Today. Deery closed the doors of his bistro on Dec. 7, 2019, exactly 15 years from the day he…
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Historic D-K Diner in West Chester Pushes Through Pandemic, Hopes Better Days Are Ahead
The historic D-K Diner in nearby West Chester and its staff have been struggling throughout the pandemic, like so many others in the restaurant industry, but now they are hoping better days are ahead, writes Beccah Hendrickson for 6ABC. The stainless-steel diner on Gay Street has been part of the borough’s fabric since 1952, said…
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Philadelphia’s Italian Gourmet Icon, Di Bruno Bros., Opening in Wayne
Di Bruno Bros. the well-known family-owned Philadelphia Italian gourmet cuisine business, is opening in April in downtown Wayne, writes Molly Given for philly.metro.us. The store will open at 375 W. Lancaster Ave. in the Strafford Shopping Center. Di Bruno’s is a staple in Philadelphia, with its gourmet cheeses, made-to-order sandwiches and hand-made baked goods.…
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U.S. Malls, Like Montco’s Montgomery Mall and King of Prussia Mall, Lost an Average of 60% of Their Value in 2020
With vaccines slowly becoming more accessible, it is giving many hope that the hardships caused by the pandemic may soon be done. However, as we now reach a year since COVID first began significantly spreading in America, the financial fallout from its damage becomes clear. As reported by John Gittelsohn over at Bloomberg, appraisals have…
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Hope for Hospitality Campaign ‘Win-Win’ for Local Restaurants, Loyal Patrons
The Pennsylvania Restaurant & Lodging Association (PRLA) is working hard to protect the state’s hospitality and tourism industries, which have been harshly impacted by the pandemic. To encourage residents of southeastern Pennsylvania to eat local in these winter months, the PRLA is joining forces with Neff and Today Media/Main Line Today to launch the Hope…
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Philly Pretzel Factory CEO Fighting COVID-19 Personally and in Business
After Dan DiZio, CEO of Philly Pretzel Factory, emerged from a medically induced coma following a month spent on a ventilator, he had to relearn how to walk while also figuring out how to get his business through the pandemic unscathed, writes Hannah Kanik for the Philly Voice. .DiZio, a healthy and active 47-year-old, started…
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Montgomery County Small Businesses Will Get Another Chance to Receive Economic Relief Through New Hospitality Industry Recovery Program
Local small businesses will get another chance to receive economic relief through the MontcoStrong 2021 Pennsylvania Hospitality Industry Recovery Program, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. The new hospitality industry recovery program follows the county’s MontcoStrong 2021 Restaurant Grant Program, which has allocated $6 million in grants to 600 food service businesses. The new program comes…
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A New Kind of Takeout: Montco Restaurants Transform Into Markets During Pandemic
Times, they certainly have changed. Where you might have sat with friends over beers or appetizers is now where you pick up eggs, ground beef, granola or jams, seafood, soups, paper products, and takeout lunches. Supporting local has taken on new meaning, Montgomery County restaurants have turned to offering groceries to serve their customers, writes…
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Conshohocken-based Allied Universal Likely to Win G4S Deal, Create Private Security-Services Giant with Global Reach
Conshohocken-based Allied Universal is projected to win the bidding war for U.K. rival G4S in a deal that would create a private security-services giant with a global reach, writes Ben Dummett for The Wall Street Journal. Allied moved into pole position after Garda World Security, a Canada-headquartered security firm, decided not to up its bid…
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Analysts Say Data Suggests That Malls Like King of Prussia Are Changing, Not Dying
The death of the shopping mall has been predicted ever since customers began to have prominent online options to do their shopping. There is no denying online shopping has cut into the profits of malls, but does that really mean they are on borrowed time? With the proliferation of COVID, many have said absolutely, feeling…
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