Restaurants & Lodging
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Restaurants Get Creative, Turn to Take-Out to Survive Pandemic
St. Patrick’s Day, a busy holiday for bars and restaurants, was the first test on adjusting to a pandemic alert that has closed those establishments, except for take-out and drive-thru, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. The hope is to capitalize on take-out. Tom Thornton, CEO of JD McGillicuddy’s Pub in Haverford, said his…
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Italian Family With Roots in Folsom Opens Santino’s Tap & Table Restaurant
A Delaware County family is keeping their local roots in Folsom, sharing their Italian recipes at a new restaurant, Santino’s Tap & Table, reports Victoria Woodill for Taste With Tori at Philadelphia.cbslocal.com. “I grew up here. My family’s from here. We’ve been doing this a long time and I want you to feel like I…
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Agree or Disagree With this List, but Chances Are You’ve Got an Opinion About Wawa’s Sandwiches
We choose our Wawa sandwiches by the mood we’re in, the time of day (or night), how much we feel like spending and what’s stacked up well over time. Now Philadelphia Magazine has come up with its own list of favorite Wawa sandwiches , writes Jason Sheehan for Philadelphia Magazine. Topping the list was The…
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The Philly Cheesesteak Has Gone International, Thanks to This Delco Native
Delco native Brian Becher has brought the Philly cheesesteak to the Arabian Gulf island of Bahrain,writes Kiki Aranita for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The 39-year-old is executive chef of the Wolfgang Puck restaurant, the CUT steakhouse at the Four Seasons Bahrain Bay. Customers travel 16-miles across the King Fahd Causeway to sample this delicacy from…
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Lansdowne Couple Take Wings and Sauce to Hollywood With Food Network’s ‘Great Food Truck Race: Gold Coast’
Crystal and Steven Ashby, owner of Crystal’s Comfort Food in Lansdowne, took their local wings and sauce on the road as one of seven contestants on the Food Network’s “The Great Food Truck Race: Gold Coast,” premiering March 26, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. “Most of our recipes are family favorites that have…
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You Can Find Authentic Liberian Food at This Restaurant in Upper Darby
Liberian native Sammed Okynea opened Kings and Queens, a Pan-African takeout restaurant in Upper Darby, in 2013, reports blackchronicle.com. Okynea migrated to the United States in 1997. While a student at Penn State Brandywine, he hosted a series of neighborhood events using food to bring people together. After graduating, he used his savings to open…
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Exploring the Pastabilities. Wawa Glen Mills Store Now Testing Pasta Dishes
Last week, Wawa rolled out burgers, fries and breaded chicken sandwiches at select stores. Now customers in Glen Mills can try out pasta dishes, writes Stephanie Farr for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Outside the Wawa store in Glen Mills was a large sign advertising Wawa pasta bowls—spaghetti and meatballs, ravioli and a broccoli Alfredo dish. A…
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Wawa’s Dinner Options Could Soon Include Burgers, Waffle Fries and Chicken Sandwiches
Wawa is testing new food options like hamburgers, waffle fries and breaded chicken sandwiches at six select stores, writes Laura Smythe for Philadelphia Business Journal. An offering of burgers and breaded chicken sandwiches would have Wawa competing against national chains like McDonald’s, Burger King and Shake Shack. “We are testing new options specifically for dinner…
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In Delaware County, ‘No Frills’ Restaurants Means Casual, Cheap, but Good
Feeling like a little Delco flavor in your food but don’t want to spend a lot? Visit Delco PA has a list of “no frills” restaurants that satisfy hometown cravings but keep it casual and less expensive. Charlie’s Hamburgers This low key local haunt at 237 E. MacDade Blvd. in Folsom is a favorite burger…
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Tank & Libby’s in Drexel Hill Comes in Third in Top Six Diner Lst by 6abc Viewers
Tank & Libby’s in Pilgrim Gardens, Drexel Hill made 6ABC’s list of top six diners in the region as chosen by its viewers, reports Jessica Boyington for 6abc.com. The diner, which opened in November 2018, came in third. It is named after its two owners, Alex “Tank” Reed and Jo “Libby” Liberatore. Classic diner items…
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Yangming Restaurant in Radnor Township Set to Close Feb. 3 After 30 Years
Yangming, an award-winning Chinese fusion restaurant in Radnor, is closing Feb. 3 after 30 years, reports Trish Hartman for 6abc.com. Managing partner Michael Wei, at 77, said it’s time to retire from the long hours. The restaurant will close for a few months and reopen under new management, remaining a Chinese restaurant. Wei said he…
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McGlone’s Stanley Kup Inn Celebrates 45th Anniversary This Weekend
A popular Delaware County watering hole celebrates its 45th anniversary this weekend, Jan. 24 to 26. The bar has a unique and poignant origin story, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. Bill McGlone Sr.’s son Jack was an avid Philadelphia Flyers fan. He had purchased two season tickets and was trying to convince his…
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This Delco Native Cheesesteak Critic Has 500 Cheesesteaks Under His Belt
They call it a Philly cheesesteak but we all know it’s as much a Delco delicacy as it is a city thing. Ask Jim Pappas. Over 2o months, this Delaware County native has devoured 500 cheesesteaks, writes Jenn Ladd for The Philadelphia Inquirer. He started visiting new cheesesteak joints with his childhood friend around May…
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Haverford 12-Year-Old Competes in Food Network’s ‘Kids Baking Championship’
A 12-year-old Haverford boy is demonstrating his baking skills as a contestant on the Food Network’s “Kids Baking Championship,” writes Linda Stein for Main Line Media News. Avner Schwartz said he started helping his mom cook when he was around 4 years old. By 6, he became interested in baking and watched YouTube videos to…
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Humble Delco Italian Chef Has Small Role in ‘The Irishman’ and Celebrity Status After 2 Successful Cookbooks
Accomplished chef and cookbook author Elisa Costantini of Newtown Square has had a busy 10 years, writes Peg DeGrassa for Delco News Network. The octogenarian published two cookbooks and had a role in “The Irishman,” sitting next to Robert DeNiro. She’s been on “The Today Show” and “The Rachel Ray Show” three times. She taught…
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Wawa Works to Contain Damage From Data Breach
Even as Wawa scrambles to minimize damage from a data breach affecting millions of its customers, six lawsuits seeking class-action status have been filed in federal court, writes Christian Hetrick and Sam Wood for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The lawsuits claim the company failed to protect customers from a data breach that exposed credit and debit…
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Shoppes at Ellis Preserve Sell for $60 Million; Hotel, Restaurants, Office Building, Town Houses on the Way
The Shoppes at Ellis Preserve in Newtown Square has been sold for $60 million to Ellis Preservation LLC, writes Natalie Kostelni for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The retail center at 3735-3741 West Chester Pike is anchored by a Whole Foods and a Firepoint Grill. It is part of a 218-acre Ellis Preserve mixed-use development at…
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New White Dog Cafe Opening in Glen Mills Will Feature Portraits of Local Dogs, All for a Good Cause
The soon-to-open White Dog Café in Glen Mills is offering a unique art opportunity to dog owners—a chance for a portrait of their favorite canine to adorn the walls of the new restaurant, reports Fox29 News. White Dog Cafes, located now in Haverford, Wayne and University City, feature a dog-themed décor, including paintings of dogs…
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