• Llanerch Diner Reopens After Summer Fire

    Llanerch Diner Reopens After Summer Fire

    Eager customers were delighted to see the revitalized Llanerch Diner in Upper Darby open its doors once again after being closed for five months due to fire damage, writes Kevin Tustin for the News of Delaware County. The popular diner had been closed since an early-morning grease fire on July 24. During the renovation process,…

  • Despite Cooking for the Elite, Executive Chef from Morton a Blue-Collar Guy

    Despite Cooking for the Elite, Executive Chef from Morton a Blue-Collar Guy

    Executive chef Martin Hamann, a Morton native, has no illusions about his profession, writes Alfred Lubrano for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Hamann, executive chef at the Union League of Philadelphia, has spent many years standing in front of hot ovens, hoisting 50-pound bags of potatoes, performing endless culinary calisthenics, and working 14-hour days. “This is hard-core…

  • Legendary Restaurant in Wayne to Close Unless New Owner Found

    Legendary Restaurant in Wayne to Close Unless New Owner Found

    Landis Restaurant in Wayne, which enjoys a Cheers-like status among local patrons, will be closing after a half-century in business unless a new owner can be found, writes Dan Geringer for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The restaurant was started by Jim Landis, his brother Greg, and his sisters Henrietta and Renee. They found an ideal location…

  • Breakfast Now Served All Day in Ridley Park, as America’s 647th Cracker Barrel Opens

    Breakfast Now Served All Day in Ridley Park, as America’s 647th Cracker Barrel Opens

    By Chris Cooper Ridley Park is now home to the 647th Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, which opened its doors this morning at 125 South Stewart Avenue. The 10,000-square-foot restaurant and retail store is the 24th in Pennsylvania, and brings nearly 200 new jobs to the area. Cracker Barrel serves homestyle meals prepared from scratch…

  • Wayne Restaurant, One of America’s Best Sushi Bars, Celebrates 15th Anniversary

    Wayne Restaurant, One of America’s Best Sushi Bars, Celebrates 15th Anniversary

    The Wayne Business Association recently helped Margaret Kuo’s restaurant and sushi bar celebrate its 15th anniversary with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Delaware County News Network. The event was attended by the authentic Chinese and Japanese restaurant’s loyal customers, local dignitaries, and business colleagues, as well as family and friends of owners…

  • Barnaby’s in Havertown Re-Opens Four Months After Fire

    Barnaby’s in Havertown Re-Opens Four Months After Fire

    Barnaby’s Restaurant in Havertown recently re-opened its doors to a large crowd, following its four-month closure from a fire, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. The popular establishment suffered a setback on May 7, when fire destroyed the outside deck and caused serious damage to the building. [uam_ad id=”52851″] Advertisement The restaurant held a…

  • Community Pays Final Tribute to John’s Doggie Shop on Conchester Highway

    Community Pays Final Tribute to John’s Doggie Shop on Conchester Highway

    For almost half a century, John’s Doggie Shop on Conchester Highway has been faithfully serving customers, which made its closure especially poignant for fans when they revisited the iconic eatery for the final time last Saturday, writes Rick Kauffman for the Daily Times. John’s Doggie Shop always opened its doors at 6:30 AM and remained…

  • Fieri Christens Guy’s Philly Kitchen & Bar at Harrah’s Casino in Chester

    Fieri Christens Guy’s Philly Kitchen & Bar at Harrah’s Casino in Chester

    In his debut appearance at the still-new Guy’s Philly Kitchen & Bar inside Harrah’s Casino in Chester, Food Network star Guy Fieri served up a heaping helping of personal attention, life stories, and encouragement. “The people here will carry my brand, cook my recipes, and serve my food,” he said in a Delaware County News…

  • With Its Galleria Now Open in King of Prussia, Davio’s Now Has Something for Everyone

    With Its Galleria Now Open in King of Prussia, Davio’s Now Has Something for Everyone

    Regardless of the time of day, meal you’re looking to buy, and money you’re willing to spend, Davio’s has the food market cornered in King of Prussia. Davio’s – the name attached to eight Northern Italian Steakhouses along the East Coast, including a pair in the Greater Philadelphia area – has debuted an extension of…

  • Terrain Garden Café in Glen Mills One of America’s Top 100 Brunch Restaurants

    Terrain Garden Café in Glen Mills One of America’s Top 100 Brunch Restaurants

    Delicious food and undeniable rustic charm has put the Terrain Garden Café in Glen Mills among the nation’s top 100 brunch restaurants, writes Karla Alindahao for Forbes. The Delco eatery is featured on OpenTable’s annual list of the Best Brunch Restaurants in America, one of the best barometers of where regular people like to eat.…

  • Delaware County Community College’s Peter Gilmore Named Chef Educator of the Year

    Delaware County Community College’s Peter Gilmore Named Chef Educator of the Year

    Peter Gilmore, Program Manager of Delaware County Community College’s Culinary Arts program, was recently named Chef Educator of the Year by the Philadelphia Chapter of the American Culinary Federation (ACF). Chef Gilmore received the award at the ACF’s annual President’s Charity Scholarship Ball in early April. The Chef Educator of the Year award recognizes a…

  • Garnet Valley Grad, Former College Baseball Player Wins Food Network Championship

    Garnet Valley Grad, Former College Baseball Player Wins Food Network Championship

    Despite being the youngest of nine Food Network competitors and one of the bottom two bakers at one point, Garnet Valley High School graduate Jordan Pilarski had a secret ingredient that laid the foundation for his $50,000 win in the Spring Baking Championship: architecture. “I wanted to be an architect forever,” Pilarski said in a…

  • Faux Food Trucks Pull Up to the Curb for Philadelphia Union Matches

    Faux Food Trucks Pull Up to the Curb for Philadelphia Union Matches

    The food truck scene outside of Chester’s Talen Energy Stadium has just moved inside for the enjoyment of Philadelphia Union soccer fans this season. As of last Saturday, a pair of food truck favorites are permanently pulled up to the curb of the Union stadium’s busy concourse, according to a Philadelphia Inquirer report by Michael…

  • Florida Now Home to More Philly Flavor, Cheesesteaks and All, Than You’ve Ever Imagined

    Florida Now Home to More Philly Flavor, Cheesesteaks and All, Than You’ve Ever Imagined

    Following the Philadelphia Phillies down to spring training in Clearwater, Fla., was just the start. Today, there’s much more that awaits the Philly faithful in the Sunshine State, starting with “cheesesteaks in paradise,” according to a CityLab report by Lisa Rowan. Cheesesteaks may have been the first Philly phenomenon to catch on in the Tampa…

  • New Model for School Lunches Launches in Haverford

    New Model for School Lunches Launches in Haverford

    Friends School Haverford is doing something different when it comes to embracing lunchtime. Instead of the traditional calorie-laden, flavor-lacking foods, the school that educates children from the nursery through eighth grade is providing students with healthy, local food options made fresh each day through a partnership with The Tasting Room/JPM Catering and Events in Ardmore.…

  • Free Beer Flowed Like a River for Iron Hill’s 20th Anniversary

    Free Beer Flowed Like a River for Iron Hill’s 20th Anniversary

    The Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant poured out free, eight-ounce servings of a tribute ale honoring the establishment’s 20th year last Friday. At the center of the festive atmosphere was the specially formulated Ferrous: Fe20 Anniversary Ale, the latest in a rich line of Great American Beer Festival-lauded brews from “the only craft brewer to…

  • New, Stylish American Grill Now Open in Newtown Square

    New, Stylish American Grill Now Open in Newtown Square

    Lehigh Valley restaurateur George Paxos has added another stunning eatery to his fine list of establishments, with the stylish American grill Firepoint now open in Newtown Square, writes Michael Klein for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The new eatery is on the edge of the new Shops at Ellis Preserve, and features 250 seats, an open kitchen,…

  • Aston’s 2SP Brewing Company Releases Award-Winning Russian Imperial Stout

    Aston’s 2SP Brewing Company Releases Award-Winning Russian Imperial Stout

    By Shannon Maria Jones 2SP Brewing Company released its award-winning beer The Russian, a robust Russian Imperial Stout, at its Tasting Room in Aston on Saturday. Guests had the opportunity to mix and mingle with head brewer Bob Barrar, dubbed The Medal Machine, who has solidified his reputation as being the leading brewer of the Russian…