Food and Drink
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Seasonal Cocktails: Area Mixologists Skillfully Offer a Spirited Holiday
Bar and restaurant menus this time of year reflect a decided December slant when it comes to food. But the drink menus, too, are particularly merry right now. Alexandra Lashner, for the Visit Bucks County blog, assembled a list of some of the best seasonal cocktails in the county. 1675 Spirits, Bensalem Recommended seasonal sippables…
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Pizza Delivery With a Twist–Hot Pizza From the Oven on the Way to Your House
When it took two hours for a pizza to arrive one night, Adam Chain of Radnor knew he needed a new business model when it came to delivering pizzas, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. What he came up with was Muncho.com, a company that offers a hot pizza within 10 minutes within their…
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Party Tray Needs Met by 2 Delco Store Favorites and a Popular Neighbor
It’s the holiday season so there’s a good chance that somewhere there’s a party happening. If you’re lucky enough to receive an invite or host your own, you’ll need food. Here are two Delaware County businesses and a nearby neighbor ready to supply your party tray, writes Nick Vadala for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Di Bruno…
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Duck Donuts, With Radnor Ties, Waddles in as an America Favorite
Duck Donuts, acquired early this year by an affiliate of a private equity firm in Radnor, has been named one of America’s favorite restaurant chains by Newsweek, writes Sue Gleiter for pennlive.com. Duck Donuts has made-to-order doughnuts with customer-customized toppings, including icings, drizzles, nuts, sprinkles and Oreo cookie crumbles. “This recognition is a testament to…
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Local Food Banks Face Dual Challenges of Higher Costs and Inventory Shortages
Area food banks — and the low-income residents who rely on them — are feeling twice pinched lately. Supply chain issues continue to disrupt their ability to maintain stocked shelves. And the items that are available have crawled up in price. Alfred Lubrano opened the cupboard on these challenges for The Philadelphia Inquirer. People in…
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Judge Uncorks PLCB Violations Related to Shipping Wines and Collecting Fees
A Commonwealth Court judge found that the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) violated a 2016 law when it prohibited direct shipments of wine to restaurants. Atop that infraction, it also continued charging ineligible handling fees for the service. Harold Brubaker poured out the details for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The state law on direct wine shipments…
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Detroit-Style Pizza Makes Its Debut in Havertown at Crust Pizzeria
Crust Pizzeria on Darby Road in Havertown is bringing a bit of Detroit into Delaware County, writes Timothy Walton for 6abc.com. “We had to bring something different to Havertown,” says owner and pizza chef Nick Haselidis. Detroit-style pizza gets its name from the pan it’s cooked in, a special 10 by 14-inch blue steel pan…
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Inflation Where It Hurts–Hoagies, Cheesesteaks, Soft Pretzels
Providers and consumers of Philadelphia’s favorite foods are feeling the effects of inflation, writes Joseph N. DiStefano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Individual soft pretzels are over a dollar from a previous 75 cents. At Philly Pretzel Factory in Boothwyn, pretzels that were five for $3.75 in June are now five for $5.25. A worker attributed…
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Try These Delightful Delco Autumn Drinks
Now that the weather seems to be leaning towards Fall-like, we can grab our PSL and begin our love of all things pumpkin. Or perhaps you’ve been riding the pumpkin train for the last few weeks already? In any case, these few Delco cafes have got their Pumpkin Spice life down to a science. Try…
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Sweet and Festive? Gross and Waxy? Pennsylvanians’ Opinion of Candy Corn Makes National Ranking
Candy corn. Is there a more divisive treat this time of year? Some fans eagerly await bags of the sweet yellow-orange-white triangles in supermarkets and convenience stores. Foes, on the other hand, taking a hard pass, rummage trick or treat bags for the Reese’s Pieces or M&Ms instead. One person’s trick is another person’s treat.…
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California Hot Sauce Co. Wants to Know: Who Makes the Best Philly Cheesesteak?
Truff Hot Sauce Company in California is offering $10,000 to the cheesesteak maker that can secure the most votes for Top Philly Cheesesteak, writes Brooks Holton for Philly Voice. The company is asking people in the Philadelphia region to cast their vote for favorite cheesesteak through 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 13, on Truff’s website.…
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PLCB: How Did Pennsylvanians Deal with the Stresses of the Pandemic? We Tippled
According to the latest financial report released by the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB), Pennsylvanians purchased more wine and liquor in the later months of the pandemic than ever before. Tom Davidson uncorked the details for Trib Live. Alcohol sales for the fiscal year ending June 30 were $2.9 billion. This is $349.4 million (13.7…
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It’s a Big Dill: Pickle Business Started by Norristown Man Continues to Grow
Brine Street Picklery, a pickle business started by PJ Hopkins, a Norristown resident, is starting to gain steam, writes Lisa Dukart for The Business Journals. Hopkins got the idea for the business during a 2011 trip to New Orleans, where he was impressed by the pickled green beans served with Bloody Mary’s. So when he…
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Havertown Chef Cooks for the Phillies and Tries to Keep It Healthy
When considering baseball stadium food, the timeworn song evokes “peanuts and Cracker Jack.” That may suffice for fans, but players need more substance. Allie Conti, of Philly Eater, connected with the story of Keith Rudolf, a Havertown chef who fills that void for — and the stomachs of — the Philadelphia Phillies. The addition of…
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With PLCB Liquor Limit in Place, Now Is Perfect Time to Try Local Distilleries
Owing to supply-chain delays, the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) has issued mandate that limits purchasing of various upscale champagnes, cognacs, tequilas, and whiskeys to two bottles per day. In response to the PLCB liquor limit, fans of spirits can give some local distilleries a try. Beatrice Forman pored through the details for Billy Penn.…
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The Nation’s Fastest-Growing Cookie Company is Officially Open in Jenkintown
Crumbl Cookies–the sweet treat that has gained explosive social media attention—has officially opened the doors of its first-ever location in Jenkintown. The newest Crumbl Cookies store will be located at the Baederwood Shoppes on the Fairway in Jenkintown located at 1595 The Fairway. As the fastest-growing cookie company in the U.S., Crumbl has received national…
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The Philadelphia Region’s Affinity for Pretzels Took Numerous Twists and Turns
Philadelphia and its suburbs — including Delaware County — love their soft pretzels. We’re so devoted to them that we eat more than 12 times more of them than any other area in the nation. And we bake more than 80 percent of the U.S. supply. We are, indeed, the U.S. pretzel capital. Sandy Hingston…
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Looking for a Java Experience? Here’s 5 Delco Coffee Shops Worth a Stop
If you really want the full Delaware County coffee experience, check out these five shops, top-rated from user-generated review sites, writes Nicole Acosta for dailyvoice.com. Pour Richard’s Coffee Co., Devon Pour Richard’s recommends its smooth Ethiopian Yirgacheffe Cold Brew on tap, by itself or as a cold brew float. Five Points Coffee, Upper Darby Five…
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