• Kismet Bagels to Open Four New Locations, Including Two in Philadelphia

    Kismet Bagels to Open Four New Locations, Including Two in Philadelphia

    Kismet Bagels has been in operation for about five years and with four existing locations, that number is expected to double by this summer, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Owners Jacob and Alexandra Cohen have signed leases to open four new locations, including two in Philadelphia. The two new Philly locations will be…

  • Bredenbeck’s Bakery is Bringing Taste of Louisiana to Philadelphia for Mardi Gras

    Bredenbeck’s Bakery is Bringing Taste of Louisiana to Philadelphia for Mardi Gras

    With Mardi Gras just around the corner, Bredenbeck’s Bakery in Chestnut Hill is here to help you celebrate, by offering a vibrant array of purple, green, and gold treats, reports Howard Monroe for CBS News Philadelphia. One of the main items on the menu over the next few days is its ever popular, King Cake.…

  • Food Hall Brand Wonder Expands into Greater Philadelphia with New Location Coming to Chesco

    Food Hall Brand Wonder Expands into Greater Philadelphia with New Location Coming to Chesco

    Food hall brand Wonder is planning on opening ten new locations in Greater Philadelphia before the end of the year, including one in West Chester, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal.  The New York-based brand operates delivery-focused food halls in the fast fine dining category. At any of the company’s locations, customers can…

  • Wonder Food Hall, a New Food Delivery Concept, Comes to Newtown Square

    Wonder Food Hall, a New Food Delivery Concept, Comes to Newtown Square

    The Wonder Group out of New York is bringing 10 food halls to the Philadelphia region, including at Ellis Preserve in Newtown Square, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. Food halls open in the spring in Ardmore, Fishtown and the Roosevelt Mall in Northeast Philadelphia. The Newtown Square Hall will open later in the…

  • New Food Hall to Open at Schuylkill Yards This Fall

    New Food Hall to Open at Schuylkill Yards This Fall

    Gather Food Hall & Bar, a 13,000-square-foot food hall, is planned to open at Schuylkill Yards in the fall, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The new food hall will have six local vendors, in addition to a bar. The opening of the food hall will be an evolution of Brandywine Realty Trust’s…

  • This Society Hill Bakery Supplies Hundreds of Pastries for Eagles Players Before Home Games

    This Society Hill Bakery Supplies Hundreds of Pastries for Eagles Players Before Home Games

    Loretta’s bakery and cafe in Society Hill is a popular spot for pastries during Philadelphia Eagles home games, writes Hira Qureshi for The Philadelphia Inquirer. At Loretta’s, co-owner Kelsey Bush and her team bake pop tarts, croissants, and other pastries during early mornings for the Philadelphia Eagles’ training facility. Each Sunday, the bakery’s chefs supply…

  • Wawa Fans Continue to Hope for the Return of a Beloved Snack

    Wawa Fans Continue to Hope for the Return of a Beloved Snack

    Wawa fans up and down the East Coast continue to grieve for the loss of the gas station’s toasted ravioli, which was removed from display cases two years ago, writes Kurt Suchman for Yahoo Lifestyle.  These crispy, deep-fried (not toasted) morsels were filled with a rich blend of five kinds of cheese that could be deliciously dipped…

  • Several Philadelphia Restaurants, Chefs Named 2025 James Beard Award Semifinalists

    Several Philadelphia Restaurants, Chefs Named 2025 James Beard Award Semifinalists

    The Greater Philadelphia area has 15 chefs and restaurants who were named 2025 James Beard Award semifinalists, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Two Philadelphia chefs and restaurants are up for two of the James Beard Award’s biggest honors. Greg Vernick of Vernick Fish is being nominated for the Outstanding Chef category; and…

  • Get Ready for This New Trader Joe’s Location in Chester County

    Get Ready for This New Trader Joe’s Location in Chester County

    Trader Joe’s, one of the most beloved grocery stores, is opening several new locations this year, writes staff for 94.5 PST.   Of the twelve new locations opening across the nation, one is in Berwyn.  The ribbon cutting and grand opening of this store is sure to create a ton of excitement, as Trader Joe’s services…

  • Newtown’s Borscht Belt Delicatessen Expands to Lawrence

    Newtown’s Borscht Belt Delicatessen Expands to Lawrence

    The Borscht Belt Delicatessen in Newtown held a grand opening for its new deli inside the Trenton Farmers Market in Lawrence, New Jersey, on Thursday, Jan. 16, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. Owned by celebrity chef Nick Liberato and Michael Dalewitz, the full-service New York-style deli will be open during market hours. Several weeks…

  • Coatesville Chef Puts Personal Spin on Pennsylvania Dutch Stew 

    Coatesville Chef Puts Personal Spin on Pennsylvania Dutch Stew 

    The classic Pennsylvania Dutch stew Schnitz un Knepp, once seen as a symbol of poverty, has evolved into a point of regional pride, writes Kara Elder for The Washington Post.  Chef Chris Scott, a Coatesville native and author of Homage: Recipes and Stories From an Amish Soul Food Kitchen, first tried the famous stew made…

  • Young Perkasie Baker Competes on Food Network’s ‘Kids Baking Championship: Amazing Animals’

    Young Perkasie Baker Competes on Food Network’s ‘Kids Baking Championship: Amazing Animals’

    Carter Siporin, an 11-year-old Perkasie baker, is hoping to wow the judges with his delicious desserts on Food Network’s Kids Baking Championship: Amazing Animals, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. “I’ve been a fan of this show forever,” said Carter, who gained many local fans with Carter’s Confections, his custom dessert business.…

  • For Chocoholics, Local Shops Take the Edge Off a Sweet-less January

    For Chocoholics, Local Shops Take the Edge Off a Sweet-less January

    January: It’s after Christmas, before Valentine’s Day. What’s a chocolate lover to do? For an immediate fix or to prep early for a romantic February, try these Delaware County chocolate shops, writes Kylee Steigelman and Ben Silver for Main Line Today. Chill Out Chocolate Therapy in Ridley Park is happy to dip almost everything in…

  • Here Are Some of the Most Delicious, Popular Dishes Reading Terminal Market Has to Offer

    Here Are Some of the Most Delicious, Popular Dishes Reading Terminal Market Has to Offer

    Reading Terminal Market is known for its onslaught of food options at its several dozen eateries, and some of the market’s most delicious dishes are Philly classics, writes Maddy Sweitzer-Lamme for Philadelphia Magazine. If you’re up to try pupusas from El Merkury, you can get the cheesesteak pupusa or the classic bean and cheese as…

  • The Kibitz Room: Jewish Deli on Steroids Coming to King of Prussia

    The Kibitz Room: Jewish Deli on Steroids Coming to King of Prussia

    The Kibitz Room from Cherry Hill is expanding to King of Prussia, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The new space will occupy the space of the former Michael’s Deli in the town center. Among all the national food chains, the new deli will fill the need for a mom-and-pop experience. Owner Brandon…

  • Bottled in Ambler, Art in the Age Spirits Gets Big Win in State Stores

    Bottled in Ambler, Art in the Age Spirits Gets Big Win in State Stores

    Art in the Age Spirits, bottled in Ambler, is officially hitting stores in Pennsylvania, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. The New Hampshire-based distillery’s spirits will be available in 10 Fine Wine and Good Spirits stores, including Flourtown, Ardmore, and Ambler. The two featured spirits are its Siege of Wolves Spiced Rum and Dunce…

  • Savor This Festive Season with Delicious Holiday Treats from These Local Bakeries 

    Savor This Festive Season with Delicious Holiday Treats from These Local Bakeries 

    Several local bakeries offer a variety of delicious holiday treats, each guaranteed to bring a smile to your face and put you in a good mood this festive season, writes Ed Williams for the Main Line Today.  At Sweet Zen Bakery in Malvern, you can get tasty apple, pumpkin, and pecan pies along with sublime…

  • Philadelphia Offers Variety of Delicious Foods to Ship to Loved Ones as Holiday Gifts

    Philadelphia Offers Variety of Delicious Foods to Ship to Loved Ones as Holiday Gifts

    Philadelphia offers a variety of delicious foods that you can send to loved ones as holiday gifts that go beyond sweet treats, writes Hira Qureshi for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The pickle lover in your life will be fascinated by the fried pickle kits offered by Fishtown Pickle Project. The kits include their signature fresh pickles,…