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Kyj’s Bakery Closing in Chester, Brookhaven After a 70-Year Run
You have until Aug. 3 and 4 to visit Kyj’s Bakery before its doors close forever, writes Colin Ainsworth for the Daily Times. The 70-year-old Ukrainian bakery will close Aug. 3 in Chester and Aug. 4 in Brookhaven. Kyj’s Bakery was founded in 1954 by Ukrainian immigrants Vasyl and Lydia Kyj. The family business…
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Collingdale’s Bulk Foods Delco Latches on to Dubai Chocolate Bar Craze
A new chocolate bar from Dubai is all the rage on TikTok and it’s putting pressure on one Delaware County company to keep up with demand, writes Jesse Bunch for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The creamy, pistachio butter-filled bar has a crunch effect delivered by a toasted, shredded phyllo. It comes from an Emirates-based chocolatier. Justin…
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Hundreds to Descend Upon Downingtown for 90-Year Tradition Involving Frog Legs
At St. Anthony’s Lodge & Swim Club in Downingtown, a 90-year tradition shines a spotlight on frog legs – sometimes up to 6,500 sets of them, writes J.F. Pirro for Main Line Today. During the Aug. 1 dinner, 800 men will wash down thousands of deep-fried frog legs with plenty of beer. The $50 meal…
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Originally Scraped from a Dogwood in a Cemetery, This Yeast Knocks ‘em Dead at a Bucks County Brewery
Philly Sour, a new beer yeast found in a Philadelphia cemetery and isolated in the brewing sciences lab at the University of the Sciences, is winning accolades from the local beer industry and beyond, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The yeast is being lauded both for the sour flavor it gives the beer and…
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The Hoagie May Have Actually Started in This Delaware County Spot
The Philadelphia hoagie is one of America’s most famous regional cold cut sandwiches and it may have started in Chester, writes Alex Mitchell for The New York Post. Today, DiCostanza’s is a sandwich shop in Boothwyn, but back in 1925, the family had a grocery business at Chester’s West End. According to the DiCostanza website,…
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New York Post: Philadelphia is the Most Expensive City in the U.S. to Get Ice Cream
With the summer heat upon us, ice cream is one of the most essential desserts as we look for solutions to stay cool. However, with inflation, the cost of ice cream has gone way up, and one city has the distinction as the most expensive to buy a scoop, writes Brooke Steinberg for the New…
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For Fine Dining and Bread, These 2 Delaware County Locations are Stand Outs
Philadelphia Magazine has named the Ridley Park restaurant Rosemary as the Best New Restaurant in the Suburbs on its Best of Philly Top 50 list for Food and Drink. The magazine noted that Rosemary is one of the few restaurants that has been able to get city dwellers to travel to Delaware County for dinner.…
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New Sports Bar and Restaurant to Open at Former Bar Louie Location in Warrington
Warrington has approved an inter-municipal liquor license transfer for the new sports bar and family-friendly restaurant set to open at The Shops at Valley Square, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. Partners Gary Cardi, Brad Daniels, and John Krinis plan to create a vibrant dining and entertainment space featuring a 60-seat bar, a 150-seat…
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Main Line Native Jake Heller Is the Nation’s Cheesemonger Champ
Main Line native Jake Heller is a bona fide cheesemonger who was recently named the best cheesemonger in the nation. The 28-year-old has come a long way since his first job as a 16-year-old Lower Merion High School student working as a clerk at Narberth Cheese, writes Jenn Ladd for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “I was…
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Romano’s Stromboli in Essington Now Comes in Herr’s Chip Form
Romano’s Pizzeria in Essington, the Italian restaurant credited as the birthplace of the Stromboli, is hoping to convince fans to choose its Stromboli contribution as the winner of the Herr’s 2024 Flavored by Philly contest, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. The chips are inspired by Romano’s Original Hot Stromboli made with ham, coteghino,…
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Reading Terminal Market Set to Bring Back Annual Ice Cream Festival on July 13
Reading Terminal Market is bringing back its annual Ice Cream Festival on Saturday, July 13, writes Michael Tanenbaum for PhillyVoice. Dozens of vendors will be in attendance at the pay-as-you-go indoor and outdoor event. The confirmed outdoor vendors include: • Bassett’s Ice Cream• Cloud Cups• Dreams Ice Cream• El Merkury• Famous 4th Street Cookie Co.•…
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Doylestown Butcher Is Among the Top Butcher Shops and Meat Markets in PA
One Bucks County spot is among 41 prime butchers and meat markets in Pennsylvania that are offering a cut above to their communities, writes Leigh Green for the PA Eats. Haring Brothers Meats in Doylestown is an incredible source of meat that has been offering beef, pork, poultry, veal, lamb, and seafood for the past…
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Plymouth Meeting’s Biscuit Lady Traded Her Corporate Job for New Life Making Amazing Biscuits
Tara Torrence decided to leave her job at a mortgage company and focus on something she knew she was great at: making amazing biscuits, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. In just two years, she went from working in her home kitchen to a Wissahickon shared space to her new freestanding restaurant in Plymouth…
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When the Heat Is On, You’re Going to Need a Delaware County Ice Cream Fix
The heat is definitely with us this weekend so now’s a good time to familiarize yourself with the best Delaware County ice cream shops around. There’s plenty to choose from in the Philadelphia region, but if you don’t’ want to travel too far from home, here are a few shops you’ll find in or near…
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Bucks County’s Best Hot Dogs: Top Spots to Savor This Summer
As summer approaches, Bucks County’s hot dog scene is sizzling with unique offerings. Local eateries are serving up inventive hot dogs that delight both traditionalists and adventurous eaters, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. Cheese Dawgs in Bristol offers over three dozen specialty hot dogs. Highlights include the Philly Surf &…
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These Are the Best Donut Shops in Bucks County
Donuts, originating from Dutch settlers in the late 1700s, are a timeless American breakfast staple. While Dunkin‘ sprinkles the region with its popular treats, there are plenty of places in Bucks County that serve their take of the beloved ring-shaped pastry, writes Graham Harrington for Keystone Newsroom. Yum Yum Bake Shops in Quakertown and…
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Romano’s in Essington, Stromboli Inventor, Celebrates 80 Years
Romano’s Pizzeria and Italian Restaurant in Essington, where it’s said the stromboli was invented, is celebrating its 8oth anniversary, writes Tarnala Edwards for 6abc. Pete Romano Jr. runs the business now like his father and grandfather. Nazzareno Romano started the business after he immigrated from Italy when the former stone mason decided to get into…
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Here Are Some of the Coolest Shops to Get Ice Cream Sandwiches in Philly
As the summer season quickly approaches, many are going to want to get their hands on a nice, cool treat, and ice cream sandwiches fit the description perfectly. The doughy, creamy goodness of milk and cookies in one cool, handheld bite has made the treat quite popular since it first popped up in the United…
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