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Asher’s Chocolate, Federal Donuts, and Phish Rock a Collab with a Cause
Souderton’s premier chocolate company, Asher’s Chocolate, has teamed up with Federal Donuts yet again for a limited release treat showcasing jam band Phish, writes Michael Althouse for Philly Voice. Dubbed the “My Sweet One” donut after a fan-favorite Phish song, the creation features a chocolate cake base, milk chocolate glaze, and a dulce de leche…
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1950s Ice Cream Shop in Levittown Still Serves Cool Treats to Beat the Heat
Those in the Levittown area looking to cool down this summer can check out Gibby’s Ice Cream Store for a sweet treat, reports Jenn Frederick for Fox 29. Rich Reynolds and Karen Purcell Reynolds own the store, which first opened in the 1950s. The couple also runs a family law practice in Chester County. Karen’s…
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Wall Street Journal: Two Philadelphia Restaurants Put Margaritas in Spotlight with Unique Twists, Creative Flair
Margaritas hold the distinction of being among the most popular cocktails in the United States, and two Philadelphia restaurants in particular, hold the drink with much weight, writes Robert Simonson for The Wall Street Journal. One restaurant is so enamored with the drink that it’s named after its base — tequila. At Tequila’s near Rittenhouse…
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Aramark Brings Its Food Service Expertise to Subaru Park in Chester
Aramark Sports + Entertainment will be the official food, beverage, and retail provider at Subaru Park in Chester, starting Wednesday, July 9, during the Philadelphia Union’s U.S. Open Cup Quarterfinal match against the New York Red Bulls. Subaru Park is the home stadium for the Philadelphia Union soccer team. Beginning July 17, Aramark will also…
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North Wales Man Invents the Game-Changing Gummi Cone
North Wales resident Joseph Osborne created Mojoz Gummi Cone, a gummy cone for water ice that is vegan, halal, and gluten-free, writes Jadon George for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Osborne created the cone in 2015 while working as a sales representative for Comcast. A loyal patron of Jimmy’s Water Ice in South Philly, he would come…
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Go Down the Rabbit Hole in this Alice in Wonderland-Themed Tea House
This week marks the opening of The Snarky Tea House, a new Alice in Wonderland-themed shop, at 24 North Main Street in Doylestown, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The tea house, which initially began as an online business, was founded by Jenni-Lyn Williams, a local from Northampton. Williams decorated the interior with classic characters…
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Philadelphia’s Fast-Food Revolution Began with Horn & Hardart Automats Over Century Ago
The fast-food revolution began in Philadelphia on June 9, 1902, when Joe Horn and Frank Hardart opened their first Automat on Chestnut Street, writes Tommy Rowan for The Philadelphia Inquirer. This approach to food appealed to the new, faster-paced society. Horn, a Philadelphia native, started his own restaurant at age 27. He partnered with Hardart,…
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Here Are 10 Philadelphia Food Spots With Must-Try Cheesesteaks
Philadelphia and cheesesteaks are quite synonymous with each other, and the city has more than a few great spots for a delicious one, writes Oliver Thyme for Bite Speak. Pat’s Kings of Steaks in South Philadelphia is among the most legendary spots in the city and claims to be the birthplace of the famous sandwich.…
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Celebrate Hoagie Complexity at These Two Delaware County Shops
The hoagie, with its complex layers of ingredients and permutations, is, according to Philadelphia Inquirer food critic Craig LaBan, “the city on a roll.” LaBan has named two Delaware County shops that have raised hoagie-making to an art. A Cut Above Deli in Newtown Square adds an extra pop with pepper shooters stuffed with provolone…
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Aramark To Be Food and Beverage Provider for Proposed Athletics Las Vegas Ballpark
Aramark Sports + Entertainment has secured a 20-year, $175 million agreement to serve as the food and beverage provider at the proposed Athletics ballpark in Las Vegas, writes Bret McCormick for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The deal includes a minimum $100 million investment in the MLB team and a $75 million capital expenditure commitment. The…
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Souderton’s JBS Meatpacking Plant Workers Win Big with New Union Deal
Thanks to a newly ratified union contract, workers at Souderton’s JBS meatpacking plant are seeing major improvements to the workplace and their paychecks, writes Ariana Perez-Castells for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The agreement is considered the ‘new standard’ for the industry. It is part of a national effort by the United Food and Commercial Workers International…
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Michelin Guide to Feature Philadelphia Restaurants for First Time in 100-Year History
The Michelin Guide has announced that Philadelphia restaurants will be included in its pamphlet for the first time in its 100-plus year history, writes Michaela Althouse for PhillyVoice. After being limited to New York City, Chicago, and Washington, D.C., the Michelin Guide’s Northeast Cities edition now also features Philadelphia and Boston. To this end, inspectors…
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Three of the Best Hoagies Outside of Philadelphia Are in Chester County
Philadelphia is known to produce some of the best hoagies, but the city isn’t the only place that knows how to make a good sandwich. Three spots in Chester County are revered for their hoagie skills, writes Patrick Berkery for The Keystone. Two of the most populated areas of the county, Phoenixville and West Chester,…
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Where to Find Some of the Best Hoagies in Philadelphia
While Philadelphia is best known for cheesesteaks, hoagies — with their endless variations — are a close second in the city’s sandwich hierarchy, writes Robert DiGiacomo for Food & Wine. There is no shortage of eateries crafting excellent hoagies across Philadelphia. However, a few rise above the rest. Farina Di Vita in Queen Village uses…
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Get Ready, Chester County! Trader Joe’s Has More Locations Coming Your Way
Trader Joe’s has officially confirmed two new locations coming to Chester County: one in Berwyn and one in Exton, writes Eric Henderson for PhillyBite Magazine. While we already knew the arrival of Berwyn, Exton’s confirmation is fresh. The Berwyn store will be at 550 Lancaster Avenue in the Berwyn Shopping Center, taking over the former…
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Settantatre Pasta, Gluten-Free in Milmont Park, Has Moved to the Main Line
Settantatre Pasta, known for its line of gluten-free pastas, has moved out of its Milmont Park shop in Delaware County to the former Candelario’s Pizzeria in Berwyn, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Business at the new, larger location on Lancaster Avenue is brisk. The gluten-free tomato pie is the most popular offering, along…
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Tokyo’s Nihonbashi Philly, Known for Authentic Japanese Take on Cheesesteaks, Bringing Two Pop-Ups to Town
Nihonbashi Philly, the Philadelphia-themed sports bar and beloved cheesesteak spot in Tokyo, Japan, is coming to the city for two pop-up events on April 30 and May 5, respectively, writes Julia Binswanger for Billy Penn at WHYY. The popular Tokyo eatery began as a passion project by married couple Kosuke and Tomomi Chujo. Kosuke has…
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Egg Shortage Hits Delco Bakeries Just in Time for Easter
It’s a familiar story these days. Egg costs are skyrocketing, because of a supply shortage. This time, it’s an outbreak of bird flu, writes Joe Holden for CBS 3 Philly. Limited supplies and price hikes are creating challenges for Delaware County bakeries like Traub’s Bakery in Prospect Park this Easter season. “I’ve never seen this…
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