Restaurants & Lodging
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Appreciating the Grape and More at Penn Woods Winery in Chadds Ford
The ambience of the Penns Woods Winery in Chadds Ford can be credited to Carley Razzi Mack, writes Jenn Ladd for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Mack’s father, Gino Razzi, has owned the winery at 124 Beaver Road since 1999. A wine importer from Abruzzo, he was content just to make his own wine and sell it.…
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King of Prussia’s Melting Pot Offers Delicious Seasonal Fondues Now Through November
By Christine Tarlecki There’s nothing better on a crisp autumn evening than hot, melty cheese fondue. Add in Fall flavors and you have a night worth remembering. The King of Prussia Melting Pot (located at 150 Allendale Rd, Ste 2100 in King of Prussia) focuses on seasonal flavors with every turn of the calendar page,…
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Radnor High Grad Opens Nick Filet, a Different Kind of Steak Sandwich Restaurant, in Wayne
A new filet mignon sandwich restaurant, Nick Filet, is opening in Wayne this December and it’s owned by a 2016 Radnor High graduate, writes Marlene Lang for patch.com. The restaurant, an affordable, steakhouse quality meal alternative to fast food burgers and cheesesteak shops, will open in the Wayne Square Shopping Center at 313 E. Lancaster…
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Motivation Took Him From Havertown Dishwasher to Owner of 2 South Philadelphia Restaurants
He was once a dishwasher at Havertown’s Lamplighter Tavern. Today, Kevin Addis owns two successful Philadelphia restaurants, writes Michael Bradley for Main Line Today. His latest endeavor, Mari BYO, a Queen village BYO, was ready to go back in March. “Then corona came and made everything different,” says the 36-year-old Ardmore man. He opened five…
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Villanova Students Know Where All the Best Brunch Spots Are on the Main Line
The pandemic may have shut down a lot of dining options, but warmer weather and outdoor tents with space heaters means a Villanova University brunch is still on the menu, writes Julia Stanisci for The Villanovan. Some favorites. First Watch is a Villanova staple located down from the university at 775 E. Lancaser Ave. Sure…
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Saladworks Opening New Locations in Media and Springfield as Company Expands
Saladworks has decided to expand its restaurants in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, with new stores planned in the coming months for Media and Springfield, according to a Saladworks release reported at WFMZ.com. Saladworks was founded 30 years ago in New Jersey and has its headquarters in Conshohocken. The company has been expanding as it taps…
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Snap Kitchen Closes Locations in Villanova, Wayne as It Downsizes Stores in Favor of Online
Texas-based Snap Kitchen has closed its stores in the Philadelphia area, including ones in Villanova and one in Wayne, writes Kennedy Rose for Philadelphia Business Journal. The chain is downsizing because of pandemic-related losses. The stores officially closed Oct. 22 The company is now focusing on direct-to-consumer service since many customers for its health-to-go pre-packaged…
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New Wine Bar in Swarthmore Is Testament That This Borough Is No Longer a Dry Town
A new wine bar and bistro in Swarthmore is proof positive that Swarthmore, after 125 years, is no longer dry, writes Craig LaBan for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Fortunately, Village Vine is a respectable and appreciated first entry of alcohol in the borough. Hungry crowds eating under heat lamps in front of the new storefront seemed…
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Visit Philly Beer Trail Campaign Features Breweries in Delaware and Surrounding Counties
Visit Philadelphia has partnered with 15 regional breweries, to showcase the wonder that is Philadelphia’s craft brewing industry. The 5-video series with WMMR Preston & Steve Morning Show producer Marisa Magnatta and HipHop Artist Chill Moody takes viewers on a tour of Montgomery County, Chester County, Delaware County, Bucks County, and Philadelphia County breweries* as…
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Villanova Students Miss Their Favorite Hangout, Kelly’s Taproom, as Owner Pledges to Reopen in 2021
A favorite watering hole for Villanova University’s upper classmen, Kelly’s Taproom, has had to close temporarily during the pandemic, writes Elena Rouse for the villanovan.com. That’s put a crimp in the University’s nightlife. Owner Gene Mitchell, a university alumnus, had forewarning of the pandemic before it came to the United States through his position as…
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Flavor Your Fall With Some Delaware County Pumpkin Treats
Sure, there’s pumpkin spice in everything this time of year, but it’s not really Fall without the leaves and the pumpkins. For those looking to feed their pumpkin craving, here are five places in or bordering Delaware County that can take care of you, according to Lindsey Thompson at mainlinetoday.com. Green Engine Coffee Co Green…
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Heading to the King of Prussia Mall? Here are the Best Eats
By Christine Tarlecki Shopping at the King of Prussia Mall is a local tradition no matter the time of year! Fall fashions? Spring refresh? Or how about holiday shopping? King of Prussia is home to world-class shopping and also world-class dining. You’ve got an incredible place to shop and dine at the King of Prussia…
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Pica’s in Upper Darby Gets Unique ‘One Bite’ Review From Dave Portnoy at Barstool Sports
Somebody told David Portnoy about Pica’s pizza in Upper Darby. The pizza was featured and reviewed on Portnoy’s “One Bite” YouTube pizza review blog. “This is a very good pizza,” the Boston native said. He also took some friendly pokes at Delco and the folks who live here. “Delco people love being from Delco. I…
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From Dishwasher to Paradise Chef, Young Penncrest Grad on the Culinary Fast Track
William “Will” Lochetto, a Penncrest High School 2015 graduate, is only 23, yet he’s already joining a renowned culinary team at a top-rated restaurant in a tropical Hawaiian resort, writes Peg DeGrass for the Daily Times. Not bad for a guy who started out at age 15 as a dishwasher at Azie Media. While there,…
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Prestigious Award, Support from Malvern Bank Put Local Distillery at Forefront of Gin Renaissance
There’s a gin renaissance in America right now, and brothers Don and Scott Avellino are standing at the forefront from their innovative craft distillery in Elverson. The Avellinos are owners of Revivalist Spirts, which produces a lineup of gins that has just earned the ultimate stamp of approval. Revivalist Spirits has won the USA Today…
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Seasonal Brunch Flavors on Tap at Black Powder Tavern
By Christine Tarlecki Brunch is back, baby, and eating al fresco is fabulous under the Fall foliage at the Black Powder Tavern in Wayne. What’s your breakfast or lunch pleasure? If you’re hungry for brunch, get ready for some fresh tastes. Steak n’ Eggs and Build Your Own Omelet are just two more traditional breakfast…
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Boardwalk Foods Come to Havertown, But It’s All Vegan
Boardwalk Vegan has opened for business at 28 N. Manoa Road, promising the boardwalk flavors of the Jersey Shore using plant-based ingredients, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. Kris and Randy Sumey had an award-winning special events business, Event FX Productions, Inc., until the pandemic wiped their business out. “So this was sort…
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Boston Market Aggressively Expands With 5 New Stores, Including 1 in Aston
A new Boston Market Aston restaurant is opening by Oct. 31 as part of a national expansion, writes Laura Smythe for Philadelphia Business Journal. The store at 4442 Pennell Road will join new stores in Philadelphia, Gilbertsville, West Lawn and Oxford. Boston Market President Randy Miller described Greater Philadelphia as a number one market for growth.…
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