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San Diego Philly Cheesesteak Shop Well Positioned for the Game
The Philadelphia cheesesteak is everywhere these days, thanks to local fans like Joe Crescenzo who have been transplanted elsewhere, reports Fox 29. Crescenzo is 2,500 miles from his home in Sharon Hill, creating cheesesteaks at his Philly-themed shop in San Diego. He’s been away for 40 years, but never forgot where he come from. His…
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Springfield Restaurant Raises Awareness of Premature Birth
Steve and Jenna DeVito have dealt with insurmountable heartache as parents. They’ve lost two of their first children to premature birth. Now they’re channeling their grief into the community, with their new charity-oriented restaurant in Springfield. Dom & Mia’s honors the memory of their two lost children, Domenico James and Mia Isabella, writes Natalie Jason…
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See How Pennsylvania Ranks Among States That Drink Most Alcohol in America
We all know Pennsylvanians love to drink, but apparently not as much as some of our neighbors or the western part of the nation, according to a new ranking by Vine Pair. The Keystone State residents drink less per capita than most of the country, but consume more alcohol overall than all but a few…
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Wawa Sandwich Offering Means Summer Is Over
It seems a little early to be thinking of Thanksgiving, but as temperatures have eased, some of us, like the folks at Wawa, are ready to launch. Wawa has reintroduced its holiday sandwich, The Gobbler, in September, writes Victor Fiorillo for Philadelphia Magazine. So that’s it. Summer’s officially over. The Gobbler remains a divisive sandwich.…
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Discover Lancaster Brews Up Innovative Experience to Jolt Visitors into a Trip: A Coffee Trail
Pennsylvania’s food-and-drink profile has yielded numerous ways to experience it: ale trails, apple trails, even a pickle-centric trail. With this popularity in mind, Discover Lancaster has brewed up its own version: a new coffee trail. The online initiative appropriately debuts today, Sept. 29, National Coffee Day. The trail was developed in partnership with Bandwango, a…
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Norwood Woman Is A Head of the Popcorn Game at Citizens Bank Park
If you visit Citizens Bank Park, you’re bound to see a woman balancing a tub of popcorn boxes on her head. That’s just Samantha DiMarco of Norwood, a park vendor who wanted to take some of the boredom out of her job, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. DiMarco, 26, sells popcorn to supplement…
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Bassetts Ice Cream, Classic Local Brand, Moved on Decades Ago from Downright Stubborn Employee
Philadelphia’s Bassetts Ice Cream, recognized as the oldest ice cream company in the U.S., remains a favorite among collar county consumers. But its appeal is national, thanks to web sales and a shipping policy that sends pints to dessert lovers across the country. The brand’s legacy rests on exclusive use of dairy sourced in Pa.…
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Delco Native Creates AWSM Sauce, Condiments on the Go
Ketchup, mustard, barbecue sauce, etc. should be used as needed, not kept in large half-used bottles in the refrigerator that are eventually thrown away, writes Jenn Ladd for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Now Delco native Paul Lehmann and Midwest transplant Carl Starkey are making that happen. They’ve created a new product line of AWSM Sauces. You…
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Hollywood-Based Dave’s Hot Chicken Coming to Springfield
Dave’s Hot Chicken — which quickly became popular for its Nashville-inspired chicken after it launched five years ago — is planning to nest at least eight locations in the Philadelphia region, including Springfield Township, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal, The franchise is also planning sites in Bucks, Chester, and Montgomery counties. Franchisees Jiger…
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For Great Coffee That’s Easy on the Environment, This Jenkintown Cafe Doesn’t Horse Around
At White Horse Coffee & Creamery in Jenkintown, roasting the perfect cup of coffee is simply part of its mission, writes Vittoria Woodill for the CBS3 Philadelphia. The operation is owned by Jean Brillman, a former horse trainer and current horse show judge. Her love of horses is evident in the café, with pictures of…
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Mon Dieu! Was Wawa Really Looking for a Sommelier for its King of Prussia Store?
Wawa careers have been predictable for decades: manager, register help, food preparer, clean-up crew. But a recent job posting to Seasoned, a hospitality-industry job app, looked like the area’s go-to quick-stop brand was taking its menus in a different direction. Hanna Albertine served the story for Philadelphia Magazine. A recent tweet indicated that Wawa was…
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Delco Proud Again: Phil & Jim’s in Parkside Have ‘Best Hoagie on Earth’
In June, 2021, Phil & Jim’s Steaks and Hoagies in Parkside triumphed over Philadelphia competitors by being voted “Best Cheesesteak” in the Delaware Valley Region. That honor came from the Cheesesteak Madness Tournament, which ranked cheesesteaks in 64 shops in the tri-state area. Now the national publication Food Network Magazine has declared the Delco shop…
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Eagle’s DeVonta Smith Admits His Fondness for a Certain Wawa Sandwich
The Philadelphia Eagles second-year wideout DeVonta Smith is bulking up and he’s using Wawa to help him get there, writes Matt Mullin for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Smith spoke to reporters Thursday after the Eagle’s final training camp practice, admitting he eats a Wawa sandwich every day. His sandwich of choice? The honey turkey hoagie. “You…
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Farmers Markets to Beer Gardens, It’s a Delco Food Paradise
Variety is king when it comes to the summer food choices in Delaware County, writes Cara Corridoni for County Lines Magazine. Media Borough alone has enough unique restaurant offerings to cover most tastes and cravings, from Ariano Italian Restaurant to Tom’s Dim Sum and many others in between. Saturday mornings at the Swarthmore Farmers Market…
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It’s Time to Loosen Those Belts for the 2022 Main Line Today Restaurant Week, Fall Edition
The fall 2022 restaurant week — organized by Main Line Today and Today Media and sponsored by Firstrust Bank — invites area foodies to unfold menus across the Phila. suburbs during its Aug. 22 to Sept. 4 run. Of the 33 participating restaurants, three are in Delaware County: DiFabio’s Market and Tap, Media Streetlight Kitchen…
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Cookie Designer in Brookhaven Loves the Challenge
Looking for a Delco-centric cookie? How about a get-well cookie for someone recovering from bunion surgery? Chrissy Pascua-Povey in Brookhaven at Pomp and Splendor is the lady to see, writes Amanda Brady for abc11.com. Pascua-Povey owns Pomp and Splendor by Chrissy, an online artisanal decorated sugar cookie shop. She started Pomp and Splendor a year…
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Peddler’s Village in August: Peachy-Keen
This may come as a shock, but summer 2022 is elapsing. The time for outdoor fun is growing short, but fortunately, local event calendars are stocked, including Peddler’s Village’s, which is celebrating Peach Month. Highlights of all things Prunus persica (the genus of a peach) are: A sidewalk sale kickoff to the event (Aug. 5–7),…
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At the Shore This Weekend? Have a Cracking Good Time at the Atlantic City Seafood & Music Festival
With Memorial Day in the rear-view mirror (ideally of a convertible, no less), Summer 2022 is heading into its prime. For lucky Phila. collar county residents with a place on a barrier island, the Friday afternoon jaunt is becoming habit. For those heading down tomorrow, this weekend’s Atlantic City Seafood & Music Festival makes an…
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