Tag: Italian

A box of Pica's square pizza.Food and Drink

Here Are the Best Pizza Shops in Delaware County. See If You Agree

Delaware County is no stranger to good Italian food with pizza shops catering to a variety of styles dotting the landscape.

Here are six of…

The storefront of Di Bruno Bros.Retail

Now Under New Ownership, Di Bruno Bros is Eyeing Expansion Throughout Philadelphia

Di Bruno Bros is now under the ownership of Brown’s Super Stores, who wants to maintain the local charm of the South Philadelphia-born…

A view overlooking the homes and businesses of a Philadelphia neighborhood.Community

Learn How Philadelphia Neighborhoods Earned Their Names

Philadelphia is a historic city of neighborhoods.

Each one has a story as to how they earned their names, and a Reddit page has compiled…

Stalls filled with vegetables and assorted food at the Italian Market.Community

Philly’s Italian Market Offers an Incredible Selection of Culinary Delights and Much More

The Italian Market in Philadelphia, one of the oldest open-air markets in the nation, offers an incredible selection of culinary delights, from coffee to…

A cheesesteak and other sandwiches for football season.Food and Drink

Here Are Some Must-Try Foods for Football Fans in Philadelphia

Philadelphians are known for being passionate sports games and when it’s game day, there are number of specialty foods that could be considered must…

Carina Sorella in Bryn Mawr is a new Italian bistro that has also built a strong backing from customers.Restaurants & Lodging

This Neighborhood Italian Bistro Brings a New Level of Charm to Bryn Mawr

Carina Sorella, a new easygoing neighborhood bistro, is one of the newest additions to Bryn Mawr’s dining scene, writes Caroline O’Halloran for SAVVY…

A sandwich entree from Tavola Restaurant in SpringfieldRestaurants & Lodging

This Delaware County Restaurant Made a 'Best Brunch' List

Brunch is a popular weekend diversion that promises a variety of good food and good times with friends and family.

Philadelphia has no shortage of…

A hoagie cut in half.Food and Drink

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…

This hoagie from A Cut Above has pork, sharp provolone, broccoli rabe and a fried long hot.Restaurants & Lodging

Have a Favorite Hoagie Spot? Here's 3 More in Delco to Consider

A favorite hoagie and hoagie shop can be a very personal thing here in Delaware County, subject to lengthy online and in-person debates.

While…

Bucks County residents are encountering an unexpected guest: the Italian wall lizard, accidentally introduced to Levittown in the 70s.Outdoors

Lizards Invade Bucks County: What Homeowners Need to Know

This summer, Bucks County residents are encountering an unexpected guest: the Italian wall lizard, writes JD Mullane for Bucks County Courier Times.  

Originally from Italy…

Philadelphia has a number of historic food and drink establishments. For example, there's McGillin's Olde Ale House in Center City, which is Philadelphia's oldest continuously running tavern.Restaurants & Lodging

Philadelphia Has Three of America's Most Historic Restaurants

America’s past can be correlated with things like quaint colonial taverns, retro diners, and old steakhouses.

Visiting places like these can feel like taking…

If everything goes as planned, Calandrino's Old City Vino will be the newest addition to Philadelphia's wine scene by the end of the month.Beer, Wine & Spirits

New Wine Bar and Bottle Shop Set to Open in Old City

Three brothers have been working for about a-year-and-a-half, welcoming customers to Calandrino’s Old City Vino, their wine bar and bottle…

Headshot of WilmU Law Professor Lawrence Ponoroff.Education

WilmU Law Professor Talks Bankruptcy, College Admissions, and RBG 

If you’ve ever been to Tuscany, chances are you brought home treasured memories of the Italian countryside, and for Lawrence Ponoroff, a Professor at…

Philadelphia has been attracting more visitors lately thanks to its dynamic fusion of diverse cuisines, cultures, and creativity.Tourism

Philadelphia Offers a Dynamic Fusion of Cuisines, Culture and Creativity

Once a tourist hotspot due to its political history, Philadelphia has been attracting more visitors lately thanks to its dynamic fusion of diverse cuisines, cultures…

Carina Sorella in Bryn Mawr is a new Italian bistro that has also built a strong backing from customers.Restaurants & Lodging

This Neighborhood Italian Bistro Brings a New Level of Charm to Bryn Mawr

Carina Sorella, a new easygoing neighborhood bistro, is one of the newest additions to Bryn Mawr’s dining scene, writes Caroline O’Halloran for SAVVY…

Mia Ragazza in Manayunk is one of the top Italian restauarants in Philadelphia, and its goes beyond just its menu.Restaurants & Lodging

This Italian Restaurant in Manayunk is a Dreamy Destination For Pasta Enthusiasts

Mia Ragazza in Manayunk stands out as a restaurant that welcomes a taste of old-school Italian to the neighborhood’s dining scene, writes Ed…

Inside of Altomonte's, the Italian grocery store in Warminster and Doylestown that will be soon launching Alto Bakery & Caffe.Food and Drink

Bucks County Italian Market Launches Alto Bakery & Caffè in Warminster

Altomonte’s, the iconic Italian market and delicatessen operating in Doylestown and Warminster, is launching a bakery and cafe, writes Jeff Werner for The Patch…

Di Bruno Bros has received an investment from Jeff Brown and the Brown family.Retail

Di Bruno Bros. Receive Investment From Local Grocery Store Magnate Jeff Brown

Di Bruno Bros., which has been a staple in Philadelphia for 85 years, recently received investment from former mayoral candidate Jeff Brown, writes Emma Dooling…