Commerce
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Swing by Delaware County Wawas for a Grand Slam of Hoagie Deals During ‘Schwarberfest’
Delaware County Wawas and beyond will be participating in a spinoff of the convenience store chains’ popular Hoagiefest celebration, which offers deals on the Philly staple food, writes Franki Rudnesky for The Philly Voice. To fuel up for the playoffs, Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber is re-introducing a Wawa promotion, named after himself. Customers can…
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Experience Artisanal Seafood Dishes and Caviar-Topped Delights at Takumi Bistro & Bar in Wayne
Japanese restaurant Takumi Bistro & Bar, made its debut in Wayne this week, serving up a plethora of elite seafood dishes, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Patrons can enjoy the caviar-topped tuna crudo, specialty rolls, and a salmon and tuna flight. These dishes can be paired with drinks from a full…
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With the Return of the Gobbler, It’s Time for Some Wawa Sandwich Rankings
Wawa’s Gobbler is the greatest hoagie ever, overstuffed and messy but nostalgically sweet and salty, with plenty of time to savor it before the upcoming holidays. To celebrate its return, here’s Wawa sandwich rankings, the 10 hoagies from best to worst, according to Jason Sheehan of Philadelphia Magazine. See the entire list of Wawa sandwich…
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You Won’t Believe the Ice Cream Flavor Possibilities at Vanilla Bean in Wayne
When it comes to ice cream flavors, one new shop has everybody beat. Vanilla Bean in Wayne, a recently opened custom ice cream and coffee shop, features 1,000 flavors, writes Caroline O’Halloran for Savvy Main Line. Technically, the shop only has two flavors–Bassett’s hand-dipped vanilla and chocolate. So how can this 825-square-foot business offer such…
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Hot Dog Stand Fans Rejoice. Relish Has Come to Ridley
Missing your hot dog fix at the Hot Dog Stand in Milmont Park? Now you can belly up to the counter once again at 401 MacDade Blvd. with the opening of Relish, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. The eatery features Nathan’s Famous Hot Dogs, along with fresh homemade relish offered in green sweet…
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The Tasty History of the Hoagie Involves Delaware County and Is Anything But Clear-Cut
So where did the hoagie come from? Depends on who you ask, reports Food History. Two origin stories place it right in Delaware County, in Tinicum and/or Chester. A common hoagie story starts with Italian-American workers at the old Hog Island shipyard in Tincium who picked up sandwiches from Al DePalma’s luncheonette. He called them…
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Nottingham-Based Herr’s Chooses Winner of ‘Flavored by Philly’ Contest
The long-awaited moment has arrived, after an exciting journey of taste testing and enthusiastic voting in the Herr’s #FlavoredbyPhilly contest, the momentous verdict is here. Earlier this summer, renowned for their creative snack offerings, Pennsylvania’s very own Herr Foods Inc. unveiled Flavored by Philly – a remarkable collection of chips exclusively crafted for the City of…
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Nottingham-Based Herr’s Chooses Winner of ‘Flavored by Philly’ Contest
The long-awaited moment has arrived, after an exciting journey of taste testing and enthusiastic voting in the Herr’s #FlavoredbyPhilly contest, the momentous verdict is here. Earlier this summer, renowned for their creative snack offerings, Pennsylvania’s very own Herr Foods Inc. unveiled Flavored by Philly – a remarkable collection of chips exclusively crafted for the City of…
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TAFF Treats in Brookhaven Sells Freeze Dried Candy With a Delco Theme
TAFF Treats, a new store in Brookhaven, is riding an internet trend making freeze-dried candy, but throwing in a bit of Delaware County into the mix, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. On Thursday, Aug. 10, Chris and Katie Malenich opened TAFF Treats, their freeze-dried candy store at 8 W. Brookhaven Road in Brookhaven.…
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Growing Philadelphia Granola Brand Looking to Catapult to Next Level
Philadelphia-based OT Foods, a granola brand that grew 55 percent last year, is hoping to take things to the next level with a possible major natural grocery stores deal and increased direct-to-consumer sales, writes Lisa Dukart for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The company started co-packing its three granola flavors last month, which has greatly increased…
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Popcorn for the People Opens Facility at Former City Wawa
Wawa is going into the popcorn business for a good cause, writes Anana Perez-Castells for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Wawa, the Eagles Autism Foundation, and Popcorn for the People announced Sunday that a popcorn facility will open by early 2024 where a Wawa was closed in 2021 on Ninth and South Streets. Popcorn for the People…
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Find Your Summer Harvest at the Swarthmore Co-Op
Summer is a great time to use a local co-op or CSA where you can receive a regular stream of locally-grown produce from farms to table, writes Rachel Spurlockfor Main Line Today. Though a co-op and a CSA both offer access to fresh produce, as do farmer’s markets, there is a difference between them. A…
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For Water Ice Variety, There’s No Place Like Delaware County
If there were a water ice capital in the United States, it would be Delaware County. Fans of the frozen dessert will find no less than six spots for some summer refreshment, writes Ben Silver for Main Line Today. Pop’s Homemade in Havertown started with a South Philly pushcart in 1932 before setting up in…
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Bryn Mawr’s Bakery House Serves Up Some Favorite Muffins, Pies & More
For the brains behind Bryn Mawr’s beloved The Bakery House, business and baking are “all about math.” Sandy Stauffer was 26 years old and a math major at West Chester when she started her wholesale baking business, writes Kim Douglas for Main Line Today. Since the beginning, her muffins have been the most popular…
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Aldan’s French Toast Bites Lady Charisse McGill Heads Farmers Market Coalition
Aldan native Charisse McGill, who has seen success with her French Toast Bites sold through her company Lokal Artisan Foods, is now the new executive director of the Farmers Market Coalition, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The national nonprofit advocates on behalf of 9,000 farmers’ markets to strengthen their place in the community.…
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Ardmore’s Brian Duffy Heats Things Up in Food Network’s ‘BBQ Brawl’
Local culinary star Brian Duffy, who lives in Ardmore, has been running restaurant kitchens in the Philadelphia area for years, but his participation in the Food Network’s “BBQ Brawl” is his first foray into a reality television competition, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The fourth season of the popular show just began this…
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The Newest Ice Cream Shop in Narberth Is Run by Local Teens
The newest ice cream shop in Narberth, Narberth Scoops, which opened in the former Village Treats location, is owned and operated by a group of local high schoolers, writes Max Bennett for the Patch. Because it is run by students, Narberth Scoops, which officially opened its doors on June 3 at 236 Haverford Avenue, was…
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Go to Upper Darby and the Main Line for Your Boba Bubble Tea Fix
Boba Bubble tea has gained popularity in the United States over the past few years and now there are several places in the Philadelphia region where you can find it, including at the Korean American marketplace, Hmart, in the 69th Street area of Upper Darby, writes Tori Bissonette for Main Line Today. The drink combines…
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