• Conshohocken Brewing and Asher’s Chocolate Collab for a Good Cause

    Conshohocken Brewing and Asher’s Chocolate Collab for a Good Cause

    Two Montgomery County favorites have teamed up again to create a seasonal beverage for a good cause, writes Main Line Media News. Asher’s Chocolate, a family-owned chocolatier from Souderton, has partnered with Conshohocken Brewing to launch a limited-edition Chocolate Orange Porter. A portion of the proceeds from the porter, which is available now, supports local…

  • Made From Scratch, Yori’s Church Street Bakery Offers Delectable Desserts in West Chester  

    Made From Scratch, Yori’s Church Street Bakery Offers Delectable Desserts in West Chester  

    Yori’s Church Street Bakery in West Chester is family-owned, operated, and delivers daily freshly made baked goods, reports staff for FOX 29 Philadelphia.  The husband-and-wife duo started the bakery 12 years ago. The bakery takes a ton of Thanksgiving pie orders, including pumpkin, apple, blueberry, and peach. There is also a wide range of cookies,…

  • The Hoagie: Made in Philadelphia, or Was It Chester?

    The Hoagie: Made in Philadelphia, or Was It Chester?

    Though the hoagie is a unique Philadelphia region creation, hoagie origins are still a mystery, writes Sam Greszes for Yardbarker. The Delco-centric story is that the first hoagie came in 1925 from a shop in Chester, when a picky customer wanted a sandwich filled with whatever was available, so the staff loaded the sandwich up…

  • Warm Apple Cider Donuts to Be Found at These Orchards, Markets in Chester County

    Warm Apple Cider Donuts to Be Found at These Orchards, Markets in Chester County

    You’ve got your hayrides, pumpkins, and apple cider, now get ready to eat warm apple cider donuts at these orchards and markets in Chester County, writes Ben Silver for Main Line Today. Northbrook Marketplace in West Chester provides gourmet country fare in its 1850s-restored barn. As a family-owned and operated business, they take pride in…

  • Wayvine Winery in Nottingham Hosts a Cross-Country Farm-to-Table Feast

    Wayvine Winery in Nottingham Hosts a Cross-Country Farm-to-Table Feast

    Outstanding in the Field’s cross-country table-to-farm feast made a stop at Wayvine Winery & Vineyard in Nottingham last week, writes Erin Negley for LancasterOnline.  The sold-out dinner party happened during harvest time at the winery and vineyard owned by brothers Zach and James Wilson. Three days before the event, the duo opened a new tasting…

  • Ripplewood Whiskey & Craft’s Burger: A Double-Patty Delight

    Ripplewood Whiskey & Craft’s Burger: A Double-Patty Delight

    For one of the best burgers that the Philadelphia area has to offer, look no further than Ardmore’s Ripplewood Whiskey & Craft. Craig Laban recommends this double patty delight in The Philadelphia Inquirer. In the world of Philadelphia dining, few voices carry as much weight as longtime critic Craig LaBan. Known for his incisive reviews…

  • Franklin Fountain, Created by 2 Delaware County Brothers, Celebrates 20th Anniversary

    Franklin Fountain, Created by 2 Delaware County Brothers, Celebrates 20th Anniversary

    Ryan and Eric Berley grew up in their Media-area home with a dining room decorated like a historical ice cream parlor.  They carried that motif into adult life, with their successful business, Franklin Fountain in Old City Philadelphia. Now the old-fashioned ice cream parlor is celebrating its 20th anniversary, writes Leslie Krowchenko for the Daily…

  • Craving Apple Cider This Fall? Here’s Some Delaware County Options

    Craving Apple Cider This Fall? Here’s Some Delaware County Options

    Pumpkin spice isn’t the only fall delicacy out there. Autumn connoisseurs will also be tracking down another favorite—apple cider. Whether it’s cooled in the fridge, steaming hot, or fermented, there are places in Delaware County that can meet your apple cider needs, writes Ben Silver and Regan Bradley for Main Line Today.   Linvilla Orchards…

  • Philadelphia is Home to One of the Best Pizzerias in the World, New Ranking Says

    Philadelphia is Home to One of the Best Pizzerias in the World, New Ranking Says

    50 Top Pizza has published its newest list of the 100 Best Pizzerias in the World, and a Philadelphia pizza shop found its way onto the list, writes Jeremy Repanich for Robb Report. That Philly shop is Pizzeria Beddia, which ranked No. 13 on the list of the best pizzerias in the world. It trails…

  • Gazzos Expands With Cheesesteak Takeout in Ardmore Park

    Gazzos Expands With Cheesesteak Takeout in Ardmore Park

    Gazzos Steaks, which started as a food truck in Upper Pottsgrove two years ago, is making its mark now with a takeout window at 2528 Haverford Road in Ardmore Park, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Opening this fall, there will be about 10 parking spaces out front and a patio with outside seating.…

  • New Owners Taking Over Bagel Barrel in Doylestown 

    New Owners Taking Over Bagel Barrel in Doylestown 

    Bagel Barrel, the popular Doylestown staple, will have new owners starting next month, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times.  The shop has been run by its original owner Patrick Murphy for 31 years. Over the years, he has mastered a “true New York-style bagel” that helped build a huge following of regulars…

  • Exton’s Brickside Grille To Host Five-Course Beer Dinner Sept. 19

    Exton’s Brickside Grille To Host Five-Course Beer Dinner Sept. 19

    Exton’s Brickside Grille is kicking off the fall season with a five-course Beer Dinner on Sept. 19 at 6:00 PM. The restaurant, located at Hankin Group’s Eagleview Town Center (540 Wellington Square), will feature brews from Root Down Brewing Co. and East Branch Brewing Company, and the cost of the dinner is $75 (tax and…

  • Road Trip Food Favorites Come From Wawa and Beyond  

    Road Trip Food Favorites Come From Wawa and Beyond  

    There are 11 top-tier cult-favorite gas station foods, including two Wawa options, that need to make it into your next road trip, writes Allison Arnold for Delish. These food items, selected with help from Delish editors, go way beyond beef jerky, chips, or snack mix. Wawa can give you the traditional rest stop fare, but…

  • Water Ice Rules in Delaware County With No Shortage of Shops

    Water Ice Rules in Delaware County With No Shortage of Shops

    With temperatures inching back up, the need for water ice may not be far behind.  Luckily, there are plenty of locations in Delaware County to cool things down, writes Ben Silver for Main Line Today. Pop’s Homemade on Eagle Road in Havertown started as a South Philly pushcart in 1932 and celebrates 92 years this…

  • With Utz Going Public, Herr’s to Become Largest Privately Held Snack Company in Nation

    With Utz Going Public, Herr’s to Become Largest Privately Held Snack Company in Nation

    With Utz Quality Foods preparing to go public, Nottingham-based Herr Foods is poised to become the nation’s largest privately held and family-owned snack company, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Hanover-based Utz, which recorded $768 million in revenue last year, is set to become a publicly traded company. This will be achieved through an…

  • Everything You Need to Know About Chester County’s Cheese Scene

    Everything You Need to Know About Chester County’s Cheese Scene

    Chester County’s cheesemaking culture is exceptional, bringing together both the agriculture industry and talented chefs, writes Maddy Sweitzer-Lammé and Chloé Pantazi-Wolber for Philadelphia Magazine.  The Farm at Doe Run in Coatesville is not only a cheesemaker, but an entire organic farm that includes cows and sheep raised for milk. Doe Run’s signature cheeses, Seven Sisters…

  • Due to Popular Demand, Campbell’s Brings Back Jason Kelce’s ‘Legend Edition’ Cans

    Due to Popular Demand, Campbell’s Brings Back Jason Kelce’s ‘Legend Edition’ Cans

    Due to popular demand, Campbell Soup Company is bringing back the Jason Kelce “Legend Edition” cans, writes Cherise Lynch for NBC10 Philadelphia.  The sought-after cans first dropped earlier this year in celebration of the former Philadelphia Eagles center’s legendary career.  The limited edition Campbell’s Classic Chicken Noodle Soup cans feature a silhouette of Kelce’s distinguishable…

  • I Scream, You Scream: Downingtown Welcomes New Handel’s Ice Cream Shop

    I Scream, You Scream: Downingtown Welcomes New Handel’s Ice Cream Shop

    Downingtown recently welcomed a new ice cream shop, Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream, at 520 E. Lancaster Avenue, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily Local News. Berwyn couple Maria and Andy Rick own this shop and another franchise location in Royersford. The two find satisfaction in watching others smile and enjoy the ice cream they make,…