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Dre’s Water Ice Eyes Major Expansion With New Facility As Philly Hosts World-Class Events
Dre’s Water Ice has grown from a humble West Philadelphia push cart into one of the city’s rising food brands, fueled by a mix of neighborhood roots, bold flavors, and expanding visibility at major events, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Founded by Andre and Nicole Andrews in 2013, Dre’s built its reputation…
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Second-Generation Owner Carries On His Father’s Dream at Philadelphia’s Crab & Claw Seafood
When Nam Hee Min opened Crab & Claw Seafood on Ogontz Avenue in 2007, he wasn’t just starting a business. He was planting a flag. A Korean immigrant with decades of seafood industry experience already behind him, Min built his Philadelphia shop into something the neighborhood claimed as its own: a place known for steamed…
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Sit Down and Sip: Nine Cozy Independent Coffee Shops in Delaware County Worth a Visit
Between busy commutes, weekend errands, and packed schedules, there is something comforting about finding a coffee shop that encourages people to slow down for a little while. Across Delaware County, independent cafés have become more than places to grab caffeine. They are neighborhood gathering spots where students study by the window, friends catch up over lattes, and…
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From Broomall to Springfield: Delaware County Dominates the Philly Cheesesteak Scene
They may call it the Philly cheesesteak, but Delaware County has no shortage of places to go when a cheesesteak is calling, writes Ben Silver for Main Line Today. Here’s just a few recommended places. Dairy Cottage in Springfield doesn’t skimp on size, especially for the price. The roll is loaded with meat, topped with…
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Eight Chester County Community Bars Where Everybody Knows Your Name
There’s a moment that happens in certain bars. You walk in, and before you’ve reached your seat, someone nods hello. The bartender reaches for your usual. A conversation picks up where it left off last week. That’s community, and the county has a variety of places where that feeling lives. From the village of Marshallton to the banks of the Schuylkill River in…
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French Food Giant Bonduelle Americas Chooses Philadelphia for New Growth Hub
French food giant Bonduelle Americas has chosen to plant roots in Philadelphia, betting that the city has what it takes to fuel its American ambitions in the booming plant-based food market, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Philadelphia was ultimately chosen as the destination for its new growth hub after evaluating more than…
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2026 PGA Championship Serves No Cheesesteaks, but Plenty of Other Philly Flavors
While you might not be able to grab a cheesesteak during the 2026 PGA Championship, there are plenty of other delicious menu offerings from Philadelphia-area companies available, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. For the last two years, the Patina Group, which is the catering partner for the PGA of America, has been preparing for the…
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Hoagie or Cheesesteak? The Fight for Philly’s Best Sandwich Is On
While cheesesteaks are an undeniable reality of Philadelphia life, hoagies may be the true kings of the local sandwich scene, writes Hawk Krall for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Hoagies have been a staple of the local cuisine for nearly a century, maybe even predating the cheesesteak. They are available everywhere throughout the region and offer unmatched…
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When it Comes to Frozen Pizza, What Flavor is Pennsylvania’s Favorite?
When it comes to frozen pizzas, every person has their preference, and according to Instacart, some states rely on the meal option more than others, writes Patrick Berkery for The Keystone. Using data from 2025, Instacart found that Wisconsin, North Dakota, Iowa, Minnesota, and Missouri ordered the most frozen pizzas in the country, while Pennsylvania ordered 11.84 percent less than the…
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Primanti Bros. Former CEO Acquires Langhorne Smoothie King in Recent Deal
The Markham Team, led by the former CEO of Primanti Bros., Adam Golomb, acquired eight Smoothie King locations in the Greater Philadelphia area, including one in Langhorne, writes Jake Dabkowski and Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. According to Golomb, the 10-unit deal took place over a week ago, with the Markham Team purchasing the locations from HMT Management. In addition to the location at…
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Food Mappers Chart Pennsylvania’s Culinary Landscape
In a world full of influencer hype and fake reviews, several food mappers have charted Pennsylvania’s culinary landscape, relying on their own palates and passion, writes Asha Prihar for WPSU. Djour, a Philadelphia resident and lifelong foodie who uses a pseudonym to maintain privacy and avoid any special treatment by restaurants, set out around three…
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Chobani, Parent of Philadelphia’s La Colombe, Invests $567M to Expand Michigan Plant
Chobani, which owns Philadelphia-based La Colombe, is investing $567 million in the coffee roaster’s West Michigan plant to help expand the brand’s ready-to-drink canned latte production, writes Lara Schwartz for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Michigan facility’s expansion will add more than 200,000 square feet of production space and create 340 new jobs, building on…
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Here Are Some of the New Food Options for Phillies Fans As 2026 MLB Season Approaches
With the Philadelphia Phillies set to kick off the new MLB season this week, fans will be in store for a variety of new food options at Citizens Bank Park, according to a 6abc Digital Staff report. First up is The Sweeper, a ribeye steak smothered in pizza sauce and topped with pepperoni and provolone…
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It’s Official: Airport Sets World Record for Longest Cheesesteak Line
The Philadelphia International Airport set a Guinness World Record Tuesday for creating the longest line of cheesesteaks—1,291 end-to-end, writes Stephanie Farr for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Appropriately, it was National Cheesesteak Day. The effort required the work of more than 100 employees and volunteers. “We are the world champions of cheesesteaks, baby!” yelled MarketPlace PHL operating…
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Rita’s New Owner Bets on Year-Round Custard, Drive-Throughs for Expansion
Under its fourth private-equity owner, the Trevose-based Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard chain aims to finally become a national brand through year-round custard sales and drive-through service, writes Joseph N. DiStefano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. With 80 flavors available, Rita’s is introducing a Peeps-marshmallow variety on March 20, coinciding with free water ice giveaways…
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PHL Looks to Set Guinness World Record with Cheesesteak Line
PHL Food & Shops at Philadelphia International Airport is joining forces with the City of Philadelphia Department of Aviation to whip up a record-breaking “Longest Line of Cheesesteaks,” writes Cherise Lynch for NBC10 Philadelphia. To celebrate National Cheesesteak Day on March 24, every cheesesteak restaurant at the airport, including Chickie’s & Pete’s, Geno’s Steaks, Jim’s…
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Philly’s Best Steak Opens Massive New Yeadon Food Processing Facility to Fuel National Expansion
Philly’s Best Steak Co., which prepares meats for restaurants to use in their cheesesteaks, opened a new facility in Yeadon, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. The new $25 to $35 million facility has been in development for three years. It will allow Philly’s Best to double the size of its production space and…
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America’s Oldest Ice Cream Company Has One Stand-Alone Shop, and It’s Located in Philadelphia
Philadelphia has a number of companies and institutions that originated in the city, and that includes the oldest ice cream company in America, writes Joe Hoeffner for The Takeout. That ice cream company is Bassetts Ice Cream, which has its only physical location inside Reading Terminal Market. Established in 1861, Bassetts was founded by a…
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