Restaurants & Lodging
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Hymie’s Deli Reubens Named the Best in the Country
Hymie’s Deli, Merion Station, is in the spotlight for its top-notch Reuben. Mashed.com’s Trevor Carlson calls it one of “the absolute best Reuben sandwiches in the U.S.” The classic melt-in-your-mouth sandwich has been an American deli staple for decades. But its backstory is a bit muddled, reports Carlson. Some historians cite a hungry actor who,…
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Here’s an Update on a New European Café Coming to Media
Cafesphere, a European-style cafe with a roof deck, is opening at 25 E. State Street in Media this October, writes Emmag Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. The 1,500-square-foot café will seat 60 people and cover two stories. It’s the creation of entrepreneur and Delaware County resident Magdalena Pasciak. She and her husband, Pawel, began outfitting…
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Experience Historic Charm at The Talking Teacup: A Unique Seasonal Teahouse in Chalfont
The Talking Teacup in Chalfont beckons visitors with an enchanting retreat to unwind in a world of historic charm and hospitality. Housed within a historic 1761-built home, this unique teahouse offers a sanctuary where guests can indulge in the simple pleasures of life and create cherished memories. With every visit, guests are treated to a…
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Drexel Hill Chief Kevin Cooper Opens Chicken Guy! After Food Network Win
Hundreds showed up Thursday to sample what chef Kevin Cooper had to offer at his new Chicken Guy! franchise restaurant in the King of Prussia Mall, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. Cooper, a chef from Drexel Hill, won the Guy Fieri chain restaurant two years ago after conquering multiple challenges on the Food…
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New Chef-Owner John Hearn Expands Village Vine Taste Offerings
The intimate wine bistro Village Vine in Swarthmore has had a change in ownership, and that has turned it into an all-purpose restaurant open for brunch and dinner, writes food critic Craig LaBan for The Philadelphia Inquirer. It’s also made possible an amazing house-made apple dumpling serviced with salted caramel cremeux. The bistro, which opened…
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White Dog Café Owner to Open 2nd Testa Rossa Restaurant in Wayne
Fearless Restaurants is on the move. Even as it develops its casual Italian-American restaurant Testa Rossa in Glen Mills, it’s planning a second location in Wayne, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. Fearless Restaurants is the owner of the popular White Dog Cafe chain. The new Wayne restaurant at 523 W. Lancaster Ave. will…
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Philadelphia Has 3 of Pennsylvania’s Top Chinese Restaurants, According to Love Food
With the popularity of Chinese food across the United States, Love Food has compiled a list of the best Chinese restaurants in the country, and Pennsylvania has its share of outstanding selections, writes East Coast Traveler for Newsbreak. Philadelphia, specifically, has a number of delicious Chinese food destinations. In fact, the Han Dynasty, which has…
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Craftsman Row’s Mardi Gras Makeover: Bringing New Orleans’ Festive Flair to Philadelphia’s Nightlife!
Celebrate the spirit of Mardi Gras at Craftsman Row, a popular bar on 8th St. in Old City, Philadelphia that has undergone a magical transformation for this festive occasion. Dressed in thousands of glittering beads, masks, and feathers, this is the go-to place to set the stage for a countdown to Fat Tuesday with an…
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Two Montco Restaurants Land Spots on Philly Mag’s ’50 Best Restaurants in Philadelphia’ List
Philadelphia Magazine’s 2024 list of the 50 Best Restaurants in Philadelphia is out, and two Montgomery County restaurants made the grade, writes Kae Lani Palmisano, Regan Fletcher Stephens, Jason Sheehan, and Maddy Sweitzer-Lammé. Defining “the best” restaurant is never easy because everyone’s definition may be a little different. This ranking tries to encapsulate all those…
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Bacon is the Star At Philadelphia’s First and Only Bacon-Inspired Restaurant, Bake ‘n Bacon
While bacon is often a breakfast food or paired with another food item, bacon is a main commodity at Bake ‘n Bacon, reports Wendy Daughenbaugh for 6abc. Bake ‘n Bacon is Philadelphia’s first and only bacon-inspired restaurant where bacon is the star of the show. Some menu items include bacon Mac n’ cheese, and hanging…
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Philadelphia Restaurateur Introduces Cheesesteaks to Italy, Making Connection Between the Two Regions
Michael Paparella is the owner of Philly’s Steaks, the first cheesesteak shop to open in Italy, which serves authentic cheesesteaks, reports Wakisha Bailey for CBS News Philadelphia. With the new shop, which opened in August 2023 in Trani, Paparella makes the connection between Philadelphia and Italy, as the cheesesteak was invented by an Italian-American immigrant. …







































