Food & Drink
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PLCB’s Latest ‘Limited-Release Lottery’ Includes 1,252 Bottles of Rare Whiskeys
Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board’s rare whiskey lottery offers spirit aficionados the chance to buy a $7,499.99 bottle of bourbon, writes Stephanie Farr for The Philadelphia Inquirer. State liquor license holders as well as residents 21 and over can enter the PLBC’s latest “Limited-Release Lottery” through 5 PM Friday. The lottery includes 1,252 bottles of nine…
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Veteran of the Iron Hill Brewing Scene Remembered as Passionate, Dedicated Mentor and Innovator
Chris LaPierre, a longtime head brewer at the West Chester location of Iron Hill Brewery and dedicated part of the region’s brewing scene, died on July 28 aged 52, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. LaPierre, also affectionately known as Lappy, was regarded by the community as an innovator and mentor to numerous home…
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South Philadelphia Rooftop Bar Named Among Top 10 Best in the World
A recent survey conducted by SkyCity compiled a list of the best rooftop bars in the world, and Philadelphia is home to one of them, writes Max Bennett for Patch. Bok Bar in South Philadelphia was ranked the ninth best rooftop bar in the world. Located atop the former Bok Vocational High School, Bok Bar…
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South Philadelphia Native Tom Caruso Eyes Bringing His Oregon Winery to Olde Kensington
South Philadelphia native Tom Caruso is the founder and owner of Oregon-born winery Pray Tell, and is bringing the winery to Olde Kensington, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The plan is for it to open to the public on August 3. The winery will share a building with East Coast Tropicals, the…
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Black-owned Spirits Company, Diggs Boys Bourbon, Plans to Open Distillery and Tasting Room in Philadelphia Next Year
Diggs Boys Bourbon, a spirits company launched during the COVID-19 lockdowns in 2020, will soon be available in Pennsylvania as it also plans a new distillery and tasting room in Philadelphia, writes Michaela Althouse for PhillyVoice. The brand is expected to hit Pennsylvania liquor stores later this month, while the Philadelphia distillery and tasting room…
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Owner at Haverford’s Roache & O’Brien’s Balancing Old and New
Dan Clark has been working to balance history and modern expectations as the newer owner of the 91-year-old Roache & O’Brien’s tavern in Haverford, writes Michael Bradley for Main Line Today. Clark, who also operates restaurants in Bryn Mawr, Philadelphia, and Avalon, New Jersey, acquired the tavern in May. Roache & O’Brien’s opened on Lancaster…
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New Wine Bar and Bottle Shop Set to Open in Old City
Three brothers have been working for about a-year-and-a-half, welcoming customers to Calandrino’s Old City Vino, their wine bar and bottle shop. After holding soft openings, Stephen, Frank, and Michael Calandrino are hopeful to officially open by the end of the month, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Calandrino’s Old City Vino occupies nearly…
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See How the Kelce Brothers’ Garage Beer Did in a Taste Test
Jason and Travis Kelce are all in on their light beer investment, Garage Beer, but in a blind taste test conducted by Philadelphia Inquirer staffers, it couldn’t beat local craft beer Pony Boi from Aston-based 2SP Brewing Co. Garage Beer was tested against four other light beers, writes Gabriela Carroll and Henry Savage for The…
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Jason and Travis Kelce Are Now the Proud Owners of Garage Beer
Jason Kelce is not sitting still in retirement. He and brother Travis have teamed up to become “significant’ owners and operators of Ohio-based Garage Beer, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. “People crave quality and simplicity, and Garage Beer nails both for me,” Jason Kelce said in a statement. “For me, the brand fits…
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A Wine-Making Hobby Led to Penn Woods Winery in Chadds Ford
Penns Woods Winery founder Gino Razzi discovered he had a knack for winemaking and talked his daughter, Carley, into turning his hobby into a proper business, writes Leigh Green for PA Eats. Now 15 years later, Penns Woods Winery in Chadds Ford is busy and successful, benefitting from Razzi’s winemaking roots, Carley’s business savvy, and…
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Wawa Grabs Expensive Bucks County Liquor License in Pennsylvania Auction
Pennsylvania liquor licenses don’t come cheap. The convenience store chain emerged this week as the winning bidder in a Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board auction for two expired restaurant liquor licenses. It paid $170,000 for a license in Bucks County. A second license for Delaware County was purchased for $300,000, double the average winning bid, writes…
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Glen Mills Winery in the Top 10 at Pennsylvania Wine Tasting
Pennsylvania is home to over 400 winemakers producing wines that are spotlighted annually by the Pennsylvania Winery Association, writes Leigh Green for PA Eats. In the top 10 this year was The Inn at Grace Winery in Glen Mills. It was awarded Best White for its 2023 Pinot Gris at the PWA’s Sommelier Judgement of…
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Warwick Farm Brewing Recognized for Best Taproom and Beer Garden Design
Warwick Farm Brewing in Jamison has a significant splash in the craft beer industry by securing four prestigious accolades at the 2024 Craft Beer Marketing Awards, writes Michele Haddon for Bucks County Courier Times. Recognized for its innovative marketing and standout packaging designs, Warwick Farm Brewing clinched a Platinum Crushie for the “Coolest Taproom…
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Three Cheers for Beer: Iron Hill Takes Home the Gold at World Beer Cup
Iron Hill Brewery, with locations in West Chester, Exton, Phoenixville, and around the region, has taken home two gold medals at this year’s World Beer Cup, reports BrewBound. With over 2,000 breweries attended and 10,000 entries submitted, the World Beer Cup is the chance for international breweries to compete for titles given by 300 Brewers Association judges.…
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Two Chester County Beer Gardens Are Among the Best in Pennsylvania
Beer gardens are cherished, seasonal rendezvous points for friends and communities to gather, relax, and enjoy fresh brews, writes Leigh Green for PA Eats. Two of Pennsylvania’s best beer gardens are in Chester County. Brothers on Brandywine Beer Garden in Coatesville is open on Sundays starting in April through October. Located at the Brandywine Outfitters park, this beer…
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Neshaminy Creek Releases New Watermelon Sour as Part of Rita’s Fruit Brews Line
Neshaminy Creek Brewing Company is expanding its popular Rita’s Fruit Brews line with a new addition, Watermelon Sour. This latest offering is officially on the shelves at their Croydon and Dublin taprooms, joining the likes of Mango, Peach Ring, and Cherry Lemonade flavors. Inspired by Rita’s Italian Ice, the Watermelon Sour draws its taste profile…
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How Dock Street Brewing Continues To Break Barriers For Women in the Male-Dominated Industry
Since 1985, Dock Street Brewery has been home to one of the country’s first craft breweries and one of the few led by a woman, reports Howard Monroe, Scott Hezlep, and Mike Spatocco for CBS News Philadelphia. That barrier-breaking woman is Rosemarie Certo. “When we started craft brewing 39 years ago, there was no such…
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Founding Family Puts Chaddsford Winery On Market for $4.5 Million
Chaddsford Winery, one of the largest in Pennsylvania, has been put on the market by one of the founding families, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Petrillo family is selling the beloved Chester County business for about $4.5 million. The property for sale includes the five-acre site, the business, and its existing…
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