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Delco Proud: Best Philly Cheesesteak Comes From…Wait For It…Parkside
Phil & Jims Steaks and Hoagies in Parkside has won the title of “Best Cheesteak” in the Delaware Valley region, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. That covers Philadelphia and its counties along with the states of Delaware and New Jersey. The shop is newly-owned by Dan and Gia Miller and Costa Miller, The…
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Wild Yeast Bakehouse in Rosemont Regularly Sells Out at Local Farmers Markets
Wild Yeast Bakehouse is a one-man sourdough bakery churning out 350 loaves each week from owner John Goncher’s Rosemont home, writes Jenn Ladd for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Goncher runs the business from his living room, where he installed an industrial refrigerator and a large wood-top table with a stainless-steel shelf underneath. The walls are lined…
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Pennsylvania Court Rules Perrier Is Not French Mineral Water but Soda, Making It Taxable
A Pennsylvania court ruled that Perrier, which has been marketed as French mineral water in the United States for over a century, is instead a soda and as such can be taxed, writes Shannon Thaler for the New York Post. The popular drink’s classification first came under fire in 2019, when Jennifer Montgomery purchased a…
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QVC Summit Sees Bradley Cooper Handing Out Philadelphia Cheesesteaks in Las Vegas
The West Coast got a taste of the East Coast last week at QVC’s Age of Possibility summit in Las Vegas. Angelo’s Pizzeria owner Danny DiGiampietro and Oscar-nominated actor Bradley Cooper brought their food truck to the event to serve up Philly cheesesteaks to the stars, writes Antonia DeBianchi for People. Danny and Coops Cheesesteaks…
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Chester County Boasts One of the 100 Most-Loved Restaurants in America
Damas Mediterranean Grill in Exton has made DoorDash’s inaugural list of the 100 most-loved restaurants in the U.S., writes Isabel Tehan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The list is based on user ratings left on the online food ordering and delivery platform for food taste and quality and efficiency and reliability. The restaurants in the…
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Elegance Cafe Brings Latest Baking Sensation ‘Crookie’ to Chester County
Thanks to Elegance Cafe, Chester County residents can try the latest baking sensation: the crookie, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The crookie, which is a croissant both stuffed with and covered in cookie dough, is the spiritual successor of the once widely popular pastry combinations such as the cronut, the cruffin, the croloaf,…
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Roast Pork Dynasty Can be Traced Back to One Family and One Man
When Danny Laskans, owner of Prime Steaks in Glenolden discovered the roast pork sandwich crafted by Mike Mastrocola Sr., he knew it had to be on the menu, writes Kathleeen E. Carey for the Daily Times. “As soon as I tried it, it was delicious,” he said. “I didn’t try anything else after I tried…
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Chester County Bakery Among List of Best Bakeries in Pennsylvania
Cookies, cakes, pastries, and more are the subject of some of the best bakeries in Pennsylvania. The Keystone compiled a list of the 13 best in the state and one Chester County bakery is among them. While also naming the best on the list, there are also recommendations of what to order and Yelp reviewers…
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People Magazine Writer Compiles List of Best Places to Eat If You Had Just 24 Hours in Philadelphia
As someone who grew up in Philadelphia, Regan Stephens is quite familiar with Philly’s dynamic food scene, she writes for People. While it’s impossible to eat from all the restaurants that makes the local food scene so great, Stephens has compiled a list of the best places to get a true taste of Philly’s top-tier…
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Folcroft Shop Has a Crumble Dessert Combination That Can’t be Beat
The Crumble Factory on Delmar Drive in Folcroft has taken a surprisingly simple combination and made it delicious, reports Bob Kelly for Fox 29. A tantalizing mix of vanilla wafer, bananas and banana cream pudding has expanded into other combinations at the dessert store. “We take crumbled up cake and crumbled up cookies and mix…
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Federal Donuts Arrives in Radnor With a Push for National Expansion
Federal Donuts is getting ready to go national, and its starting with three new stores in Radnor, Conshohocken and Willow Grove, writes Michael Tanenbaum for Philly Voice. The opening dates haven’t been announced, but the Radnor store will open at 200 Radnor Chester Road. After that, the company, now rebranded as Federal Donuts and Chicken,…
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According to Philadelphia Magazine, Here are the Best Jewish Delis in Montgomery County
As a sandwich-obsessed region with a significant Jewish community, the Philadelphia area is full of excellent Jewish delis. Two of the best are close to home in Montgomery County, writes Maddy Sweitzer-Lammé for Philadelphia Magazine. Hymie’s Deli in Merion Station offers all the classic Jewish deli staples, including a standout egg salad. The shop’s sweets are…
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This Levittown Dive Bar is Ranked by Yelp as the Best in Bucks County
Yelp users have crowned Sparky’s World Famous in Levittown as the best dive bar in Bucks County, writes Gianna for 94.5 PST. This beloved local spot at 4333 New Falls Road, is open seven days a week, making it the go-to place for a relaxed drink any night. Their operating hours cater to all –…
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David Portnoy of Barstool Sports Reviews Russo’s Pizza in New Hope: A Slice of Small-Town Charm
Barstool Sports and One Bite Pizza founder David “El Presidente” Portnoy reviewed Russo’s Pizza in New Hope, making it the third Bucks County pizzeria he recently tried out and gave his verdict on, writes Damon C. Williams for the Bucks County Courier Times. Portnoy visited the pizza place last week and was impressed both with…
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Here’s a Guide to Everything You Can Possibly Eat at the Philadelphia Airport
The Philadelphia International Airport has worked on upping its game in restaurant and food offerings these past few years, with a focus on popular local eateries, writes Maddy Sweitzer-Lamme for Philadelphia Magazine. The magazine’s Philadelphia Airport food guide identifies some of the best places at the airport. Terminal A Yards Brewing Company, Craft beers. Jack…
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Chester County Home to One of the 100 Most Romantic Restaurants in America
As 2024 unfolds, many couples are looking for the perfect spot to rekindle their romance over a delicious meal. The OpenTable list of the 100 Most Romantic Restaurants in America offers a top recommendation that’s not too far from home. Kaamil Jones noted it for NBC10 Philadelphia. OpenTable determined the restaurants that provide the best…
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Delco Proud Rosati Ice in Clifton Heights Is Known Nationally
Rich Trotter, owner of Rosati Ice out of Clifton Heights recently spoke about his company on the Good Neighbor Podcast, hosted by Bob Baisse. Rosati Ice, a unique brand of water or Italian ice, was started in West Philadelphia by Sam Rosati in 1912, but the 100 plus-year-old company shifted its operations to Clifton Heights…
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Cheesesteak Bowl Sunday in Broomall Reveals Two Champions
The men had 10 minutes to consume as many cheesesteaks as they could at this year’s Cheesesteak Bowl Sunday at the Marple Public House restaurant in Broomall. This year, some came armed for the fifth-annual National Cheesesteak Day competition. One contestant had earbuds. Another brought antacids, writes Michaelle Bond for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Prizes of…
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