Beer, Wine & Spirits
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How 24,000 Guy Fieri’s Tequila Bottles Got Stolen in Elaborate Heist Before Reaching Lansdale
Around 24,000 bottles of Santo Tequila, a special drink by Guy Fieri and his partner, Van Halen frontman Sammy Hagar that was set to launch last year, were stolen before reaching the Lansdale warehouse in an elaborate heist, writes Miguel A. Melendez for Men’s Journal. The operation was orchestrated in Armenia, revealed Fieri during his…
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Breweries Rally After Iron Hill Closure with Discounts, Job Offers
Pennsylvania breweries are reaching out to help customers and employees impacted by the abrupt closing of the 30-year-old Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant chain, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. The regional chain cited financial challenges and an inability to secure new funding as the reason for the closures. The company is filing for…
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Stateside Vodka Chooses Center City to Relocate Corporate Headquarters
Stateside Vodka, the maker of Surfside canned cocktails, has chosen to relocate its corporate headquarters to Center City, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Stateside Vodka has signed a new 11-year lease at 1100 Ludlow Street, where it will be taking up 34,200 square feet of the building across the fifth and sixth…
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Three Best Friends and Pennsbury Grads Open New Brewery in Morrisville
Best friends and Pennsbury High School grads Frank Brill, Ken Terry and Rob Staples are getting ready to open RiverTide Brewing in Morrisville in the former Bitchin’ Kitten space, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. “Frank’s a great brewer, Kenny’s great in the kitchen and I run a great front of…
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There’s a Secret British Pub in This Media Lawyer’s Office
Adam Barrist is a personal injury lawyer in Media who decided it was time to add a British speakeasy, the Barrister, to his law firm, writes Stephanie Farr for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “I‘ve always felt like there’s nothing that can’t be cured over a cocktail with somebody,” he said. This actually happened when a Chicago…
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Patrick McGovern of Media, Biomolecular Archaeologist, Remembered
Patrick E. McGovern of Media, a pioneering biomolecular archaeologist who was especially interested in the history of wine, beer, and ale, died Aug. 24. He was 80, writes Gary Miles for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Dr. McGovern, formerly of Upper Darby, was the scientific director of the Biomolecular Archaeology Laboratory at the University of Pennsylvania Museum…
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Inn at Grace Winery in Glen Mills Welcomes New Chef and Tasting Room
The Inn at Grace Winery in Glen Mills has made some changes to make your visit to this local winery even better, writes Anne E. Hill for Main Line Today. There’s a new chef, a new tasting room, and a new menu. New in the offering is Two Donkeys, a dry cider made with Chester…
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Pottstown’s Manatawny Still Works Closed Permanently Sunday
Manatawny Still Works, a Pottstown distillery and tasting room, shut down permanently Sunday, closing all locations including its Ardmore, East Passyunk, and Fishtown cocktail bars, write Jenn Ladd and Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The 11-year-old, award-winning distillery announced its imminent closure on social media on Friday. “Now’s your last chance to stop into…
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A Broomall Mobile Irish Pub Was So Popular There’s a Sequel
Broomall Irishman John Chambers struck gold when he created a mobile Irish pub for rent. After a story on the pub appeared in The Philadelphia Inquirer, Chambers was flooded with requests, booked solid every weekend for a year, Stephanie Farr wrote for The Philadelphia Inquirer. All that success has generated a companion. Chambers, a 60-year-old…
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Tired Hands Brewing Eyes Expansion in Newtown Square, West Chester
Tired Hands Brewing Co., with its origins in Ardmore, is reimaging its brewpub business as it expands with plans for Newtown Square and West Chester, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. The brewery’s first location, the BrewCafe at 16 Ardmore Ave,. has changed its name to Ardmore Brewing Co. The brewpub will also get…
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Top Chester County Breweries to Visit This Summer
Summer is arguably the best season to enjoy a chilled beverage, whether it’s on the beach, poolside, or on a sunny patio, writes Earl Hopkins for The Philadelphia Inquirer. From breweries to beer gardens, Chester County is sprawling with thoughtfully crafted beer. Malvern’s Locust Lane Craft Brewery offers a versatile menu for any beer lover.…
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Kensington Cocktail Brand Surfside Relocates Temporarily to Trevose, Builds Nationwide Momentum
Cocktail brand Surfside, from Kensington’s Stateside Distillery, is temporarily relocating its headquarters to a larger space in Trevose as it continues building nationwide momentum, writes Emily Goulet for Philadelphia Magazine. Stateside’s owners, two pairs of brothers — Clement and Zach Pappas, and Matt and Bryan Quigley — originally signed a long-term industrial lease on a…
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Havertown Bar Owner Notes Guinness on the Rise Among a Surprising Demographic
Local bar owners, including Tom Thornton of J.D. McGillicuddy’s in Havertown, have noticed a boost in Guinness sales among an unexpected age group, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The acclaimed Irish stout has been a fan favorite for older demographics in Ireland and the United States since its creation. Recently, Thornton has noticed…
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Bucks County is Pennsylvania’s Fourth-Biggest Alcohol Consumer; These Are Local Drinks of Choice
Bucks County ranked fourth in Pennsylvania for alcohol consumption, with 10.8 million units sold at Fine Wine & Good Spirits stores from July 2023 to June 2024, write Garland Fordice, Lizzie Mulvey, and Chris A. Williams for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Doylestown (18901) residents prefer wine, with 442,975 units sold, followed by liquor at 233,772 units.…
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Tariffs Poise Pennsylvania Craft Beer Industry for Higher Prices
President Donald Trump’s tariffs are bringing uncertainty into Pennsylvania’s craft beer industry, potentially leading to increased prices on various products, write Mike D’Onofrio and John Frank for AXIOS. Tariffs on equipment, kegs, aluminum cans, and ingredients are challenging brewers, especially small producers, in their efforts to keep prices steady. Craft beer is a major industry…
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See How Much Delaware County Loves Its Liquor and Wine
Delaware County ranks sixth in Pennsylvania for income spent on liquor, wine, and cocktails between July 2023 and June 2024, reports The Philadelphia Inquirer. The county spent $2.53 billion on 156 million units of alcohol, with vodka dominating as the favorite liquor. In Springfield, ZIP Code 19064, liquor edged out wine, with 164,160 units of liquor…
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Time to Take in the View at These Delaware County Rooftop Bars
Warmer temperatures mean more outdoor dining and cocktails at rooftop bars. You need look no further than Delaware County to enjoy these scenic spring gatherings, writes Ben Silver and Lauren DePiero for Main Line Today. Azie in Media has a happy hour on weekdays from 4 to 6 PM, and an indoor and outdoor bar…
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Nature’s Vin in Wayne Champions Women Through Natural Wine
Ragini Parmar was eager to try something else when she moved back to the Main Line after retiring from a tech career on the West Coast, writes Kaitlyn McCullough for Main Line Today. Then she poured herself a glass of natural wine. “When I moved back from the West Coast, I noticed that [natural wine]…
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