Food & Drink
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Pennsylvania Wine Production Rises to Fourth Nationwide, Boosting State Economy
Pennsylvania wine production moved up one spot from fifth to fourth in the nation, according to the findings from the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture’s 2023 study, Economic Impact of the Pennsylvania Grape & Wine Industry. The study, which was funded by the department’s Wine Marketing and Research Program, found that the state grape and wine…
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European Lager House in Thornton Expands Into Chester County
BierHaul Farmhouse, a European lager house in Delaware County, is expanding its operations into Chester County with a new location that will feature an indoor beer garden, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The new space will be located in West Chester. Dubbed BierHaul Townhouse, the concept will take over the site that…
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Mike Daley, Multi-Millionaire and Prolific Whiskey Collector, Pays Record $2.8M for 30-Year-Old Irish Whiskey
Mike Daley, local multi-millionaire and prolific whiskey collector, recently bought a 30-year-old Irish whiskey for a record-breaking $2.8 million, writes Fionnula Boyle for the Irish Star. The very rare bottle of The Emerald Isle and all the luxury items that accompany it is the most expensive ever sold, beating the previous record by $100,000. According…
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Bucks County’s Mike Daley is the Man Behind America’s Grandest Private Whiskey Collection
Mike Daley, a Bucks County resident and multi-millionaire, possesses one of the largest private whiskey collections in the United States, writes Brad Japhne for Food & Wine. His expansive estate, however, is running out of space to showcase his several thousand bottles of scotch, American, and Irish whiskies. To cope, Daley has resorted…
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Pickle and Beer Lovers Unite for West Chester-Based Levante Brewing’s Pickle Beer
West Chester’s Levante Brewing is partnering with the Fishtown Pickle Project for another round of their popular pickle beer, writes Molly Given for Metro Philadelphia. The release party for the Philly Dilly will take place on Nov. 16 at Levante’s taproom in West Chester — two days after National Pickle Day. Levante will be serving…
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Pining for a Pint? Broomall Irishman Will Rent You Park a Pub
John Chambers, a 59-year-old native of Ireland and a longtime Broomall carpenter, is bringing his love of pubs to a neighborhood near you, writes Stephanie Farr for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Chambers will rent you a mobile pub he designed and built. Park a Pub is Chamber’s nostalgic offering to Delaware County of his native Ireland.…
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Unique Drinks, Sandwiches Make Marple Public House a Local Favorite
The Marple Public House has been a favorite local watering hole in Delaware County that offers its own specialty drinks and sandwiches, reports Bob Kelly for Fox 29. The Public House is in a 100-year-old building at West Chester Pike and Sproul Road and was one of the establishments granted a liquor license two years…
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3 Breweries With Delaware County Locations Get Noticed by Food & Wine Magazine
Food and Wine Magazine has come up with the 30 best craft breweries out of at least 250 in Pennsylvania to visit. Three of those breweries have locations in Delaware County, report the editors at Food & Wine Magazine The 2SP Brewing Company in Aston was founded by Bob Barrar, a brewer at Iron Hill…
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Craft Beer Store Oktoberfest Set Sept. 23 in Springfield
The annual Craft Beer Store Oktoberfest takes place Saturday, Sept. 23, from noon until 8 PM. Throughout the day, guests can sample beers from all around Germany, including the keg tapping of Ayinger’s Oktoberfest Marzen and Weinstephaner’s Festbier Lager. The Craft Beer Store, located at 35 Baltimore Pike in Springfield, will also offer a special…
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Here are Some of the Best Wineries in Chester County
The Main Line is often distinguishable for its highly lauded wine region, writes Olivia Stefano for Main Line Today. For tourists and residents alike, there is an abundance of wineries to choose from, especially in Chester County. In Avondale at Va La Vineyards, one can only find a selection of four special wines on…
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Media’s Two Fourteen Has Turned a Summer Salad Into a Cocktail
Caprese is a lovely summer salad of tomato, basil and mozzarella. Now Two Fourteen, a restaurant/lounge in Media Borough, has re-imagined a caprese as a cocktail, writes Jenn Ladd for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Two Fourteen has only been open for 18 months but beverage director Jeremy Winkler has created at least 40 new cocktails, with…
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Area Brewery Unveils 3rd Release in Rita’s Italian Ice-Inspired Beer Line
Neshaminy Creek Brewing Company has announced the launch of the next flavor in its Rita’s Fruit Brews series, Peach Ring Tart Peach Ale, on July 21. The third release in the series, joining Mango Blonde Ale and Lemon Ale, is inspired by the newest Rita’s Italian Ice flavor Peach Ring Ice. It will be available at all three Neshaminy…
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Beer Park Comes to Newtown Square From Tired Hands
The popular brewery Tired Hands Brewing Company in Ardmore is planning a “beer park” for Newtown Square, writes Emmag Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. The new concept from Tired Hands Brewing Co. envisions a 15-acre “beer park” at an undisclosed address in Newtown Square, according to a June 14 social media post from the company. …
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It’s Craft Beer Store Envy in Springfield Thanks to Father-Son Duo
It’s hard to believe that it’s just a father and son running a Springfield storefront known simply as Craft Beer Store, writes Ben Silver for Main Line Today. After all, the place has over 40 beers on tap. It sells more imports than most places in Pennsylvania, yet it’s easy to miss along Baltimore Pike.…
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Local Breweries Adapt to Bubbling Popularity of Canned Cocktails
The number of craft breweries skyrocketed in the Keystone State since 2011, but now Pennsylvania’s beloved breweries are facing fierce competition. Canned cocktails are on the rise, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. These ready-to-drink products are proving to be difficult for breweries’ distribution arms. But of all the 531 breweries…
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A Norristown Brewery Is One of the Best Little-Known Breweries in World
Von C. Brewing Co., located in Norristown, made the latest list of top breweries in the world, writes David Johnston for the Men’s Journal. The magazine picked their best breweries from the winners of the 2023 World Beer Cup, but decided to highlight only those breweries who were lesser known. At the World Beer Cup,…
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A Norristown Brewery Is One of the Best Little-Known Breweries in World
Von C. Brewing Co., located in Norristown, made the latest list of top breweries in the world, writes David Johnston for the Men’s Journal. The magazine picked their best breweries from the winners of the 2023 World Beer Cup, but decided to highlight only those breweries who were lesser known. At the World Beer Cup,…
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Here Are Some of Best Spots to Enjoy Philadelphia’s Vibrant Craft Beer Scene
Philadelphia has one of the nation’s most vibrant craft brewery scenes, with over 90 breweries in the Greater Philadelphia area, writes Kyle Green for the Restaurant Clicks. While you will not go wrong visiting any of them, some stand out from the crowd. Brewery ARS located right off of West Passyunk Avenue was born out…
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