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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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Iron Hill Brewery Doubles Down on Chester County with Newly Opened Taphouse
Iron Hill Brewery, the popular bar-and-restaurant chain with 25 years of brewing experience and 19 locations, has doubled down on Chester County. It has opened its first-ever taphouse in Exton, writes Ed Williams for Main Line Today. The new location, which also includes a canning operation, offers a casual industrial atmosphere with its pop art…
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Here’s Where to Find a Great Banana Split in Delaware County
If you’re looking for a good banana split in Delaware County, you might want to try The Sugaree in Newtown Square, writes Kae Lani Palmisano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Sugaree made a list of recommended ice cream shops in the Philadelphia region. For $7.95, the vintage confectionary shop at 3117 West Chester Pike will…
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Experience in an Area Eatery Aids College Student’s Research Project on Post-Pandemic Restaurant Recovery
The COVID-19 outbreak socked the restaurant industry, a high-touch line of business. Mapping post-pandemic restaurant recovery takes special insight, one that student Maddie Reim provided thanks to her experience at a Perkasie restaurant. Rochelle Allen, for the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), reported on how Reim’s background was academically helpful. Reim, a third-year hospitality and…
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This Timeless Hatboro Diner Unlocks all Types of Nostalgia
Much like the rest of America, Montgomery County loves a good diner. Perhaps it is the timeless quality, writes Katie Kohler for the Valley Forge Tourism and Convention Board. Daddypops in Hatboro unlocks all types of nostalgia and is also one of the best diners in Montgomery County. It is also probably one of…
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Aston Woman Proves If You Can Dream It, You Can Bake It
Kit Spayd, owner of West Branch Baking Co. in Brookhaven, wasn’t going to put off her dream any longer, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. “Some people thought I was nuts to open a business in the midst of the pandemic,” Spayd said. “But I figured that was just another excuse to delay following…
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Two Delaware County Shops Make Inquirer Top Water Ice List
Two water ice shops with locations in Havertown and Chester made The Philadelphia Inquirer’s list of best water ice in Philly, writes Jilian Wilson for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Pop’s Homemade Italian Ice Filippo “Pop” Italiano sold frozen treats from a pushcart in his South Philadelphia neighborhood back in 1932. It was only a matter of…
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Spend a Day in One of the Most Beautiful Towns on the Main Line, With Many Options to Keep You Busy
Ardmore is one of the most beautiful towns on the Main Line and it has plenty to offer in shopping, dining, and entertainment options for both locals and visitors, writes Samantha Geiger for Main Line Today. If you are looking to spend the day in this charming town, start by grabbing breakfast at Ardmore Station…
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Now You Can Get Your Franklin Fountain Ice Cream Fix in Lansdowne
You might say Old City’s popular ice cream shop, Franklin Fountain, is coming home to Delaware County. Owners Eric and Ryan Berley, who grew up in Media, have opened a Franklin Fountain outlet at Bonnie’s Wonder Gardens in Lansdowne, writes Sinead Cummings for phillyvoice.com. The outlet opened yesterday. The Sugar Shack from Spruce Street Harbor…
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Distillery Drama: Bankruptcy Filing Yields Betrayals, Tantrums, Threats, and Sketchy Fund Transfers
A recent Bucks County bankruptcy has taken on all the intrigue of a prime-time soap opera. Quakertown’s Midnight Madness Distilling LLC, producer of the popular Faber liquor line, filed for Chapter 11. Laura Smythe describes the aftermath for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Midnight Madness was founded in 2012 by two Carnegie Mellon students in an entrepreneurship class, Anthony Lorubbio and Casey Parzych. It produces its own liquor and provides co-op…
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An Old Delco Friend Makes Philadelphia Inquirer List of Best Philly Burgers
So The Philadelphia Inquirer’s restaurant staff writers got together and decided where the best burgers in Philly are. We’re talking Jillian Wilson, Craig LaBan and Michael Klein. Despite their best efforts to keep it in the city, one 80-plus-year Delaware County burger joint had to be on the list. Charlie’s Hamburgers in Folsom. The writers…
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Wegmans — Including Its Location in Glen Mills — Tosses in the (Bar) Towel on In-Store Pubs
After suspending operations at the start of the pandemic, Wegmans Food Markets has decided to completely shutter all of its “pub” restaurants, including those in Glen Mills, Downingtown, Malvern, and King of Prussia, writes Ryan Kneller for The Allentown Morning Call. Overall, the chain operated a dozen “Pub by Wegmans” at its stores in Pennsylvania,…
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