Food & Drink
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Casa Carmen Farm & Winery Makes Its Home in West Grove
Casa Carmen Farm & Winery, once located in Chestertown on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, has found its home and a welcoming community in West Grove, writes Paul Vigna for Penn Live Patriot-News. The newcomer had a soft opening in March and a grand opening with a cocktail party a month later. Casa Carmen is located on…
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Mighty Bread Company Expands Into the Beer Scene, Releases Debut Drink
Mighty Bread Company has expanded its cafe menu of toasts, salads, sandwiches, and snacks to now include beer, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Moreover, Mighty Bread has debuted the first beer under its brand, called Amici del Pane (“bread friends”). A while back, Mighty Bread owner Chris DiPiazza started thinking about the similarities…
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Here Are Some of the Best New Bars in Philadelphia
Philadelphia has become home to many new wine bars, cocktail spots, and breweries in recent months, making it easier than ever to find a great place to grab a drink, writes Jason Sheehan and Kae Lani Palmisano for Philadelphia Magazine. Bar Palmina in Fishtown is a welcoming space for anybody who wants to enjoy an…
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Forest & Main Brewing Company Takes ‘Locally Sourced’ to Heart
Pennsylvania is home to a lot of great beer, but many of these breweries source their grains and other materials from out of state. Emily Kovach of PA Eats compiled a list of all the great beer made in PA from grain to glass. Ambler’s own Forest & Main Brewing Company made the list. Forest…
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PLCB’s Latest ‘Limited-Release Lottery’ Includes 1,252 Bottles of Rare Whiskeys
Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board’s rare whiskey lottery offers spirit aficionados the chance to buy a $7,499.99 bottle of bourbon, writes Stephanie Farr for The Philadelphia Inquirer. State liquor license holders as well as residents 21 and over can enter the PLBC’s latest “Limited-Release Lottery” through 5 PM Friday. The lottery includes 1,252 bottles of nine…
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This Philadelphia Dive Bar Was Named One of the Best in the Nation
The United States is filled with hundreds of dive bars that hit the spot for all kinds of customers, and one of the 30 best is located in Philadelphia, writes Meagan Drillinger for Far & Wide. Ranking ninth on the list is Bob & Barbara’s Cocktail Lounge on South Street. Opened by Robert Porter and…
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Philadelphia-based Gopuff and Yards Brewing Co. Collaborate on New, All-Natural Hard Seltzer
Gopuff and Yards Brewing Company, two Philadelphia-based companies, have collaborated on a new all-natural hard seltzer drink, writes Franki Rudnesky for PhillyVoice. The new limited-edition Gopunch, a fruity hard seltzer, can be delivered right to customers’ doorsteps and is also available through the Gopuff app and website, and in the Yards taproom at 500 Spring…
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Veteran of the Iron Hill Brewing Scene Remembered as Passionate, Dedicated Mentor and Innovator
Chris LaPierre, a longtime head brewer at the West Chester location of Iron Hill Brewery and dedicated part of the region’s brewing scene, died on July 28 aged 52, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. LaPierre, also affectionately known as Lappy, was regarded by the community as an innovator and mentor to numerous home…
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This Philadelphia Bar Was Named One of the Best in the Country by USA Today
Philadelphia wine and vermouth bar Bloomsday has been named and one of the best in the nation, writes Annamarie Dooling for Philly Burbs. Bloomsday was included as one of 27 bars on the 2024 USA TODAY Bars of the Year list. The list was created by USA TODAY Network food writes from all across the…
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South Philadelphia Rooftop Bar Named Among Top 10 Best in the World
A recent survey conducted by SkyCity compiled a list of the best rooftop bars in the world, and Philadelphia is home to one of them, writes Max Bennett for Patch. Bok Bar in South Philadelphia was ranked the ninth best rooftop bar in the world. Located atop the former Bok Vocational High School, Bok Bar…
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Grab a Drink and Enjoy a Nice Conversation at These Philadelphia Bars
If you are looking for a place to sit at a bar after a busy day and enjoy small talk with nice people without fears of awkwardness, these Philadelphia spots will have you covered, write Maddy Sweitzer-Lammé and Kae Lani Palmisano for Philadelphia Magazine. Meetinghouse in Kensington was created around the philosophy that a good…
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Spirit Animal Launches Distillery Inside Bensalem Brewery
Spirit Animal Distilling has officially launched at The Mixing Room, located inside Broken Goblet in Bensalem, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. This new addition further enriches the craft beverage experience at the venue. Spirit Animal debuted with its own line of gin and vodka, becoming the latest brand under the…
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South Philadelphia Native Tom Caruso Eyes Bringing His Oregon Winery to Olde Kensington
South Philadelphia native Tom Caruso is the founder and owner of Oregon-born winery Pray Tell, and is bringing the winery to Olde Kensington, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The plan is for it to open to the public on August 3. The winery will share a building with East Coast Tropicals, the…
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Black-owned Spirits Company, Diggs Boys Bourbon, Plans to Open Distillery and Tasting Room in Philadelphia Next Year
Diggs Boys Bourbon, a spirits company launched during the COVID-19 lockdowns in 2020, will soon be available in Pennsylvania as it also plans a new distillery and tasting room in Philadelphia, writes Michaela Althouse for PhillyVoice. The brand is expected to hit Pennsylvania liquor stores later this month, while the Philadelphia distillery and tasting room…
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See How the Kelce Brothers’ Garage Beer Did in a Taste Test
Jason and Travis Kelce are all in on their light beer investment, Garage Beer, but in a blind taste test conducted by Philadelphia Inquirer staffers, it couldn’t beat local craft beer Pony Boi from Aston-based 2SP Brewing Co. Garage Beer was tested against four other light beers, writes Gabriela Carroll and Henry Savage for The…
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During Hot Summer Nights, Visit These Beer Gardens in Philadelphia
Hot weather is the perfect time to enjoy a few drinks with your friends at a beer garden, and Philadelphia has plenty of good ones, writes Leigh Green for PA Eats. Pentridge Station Pop-up is a true West Philly oasis. It is made by locals, for locals and is open from May through October. This…
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Jason and Travis Kelce Are Now the Proud Owners of Garage Beer
Jason Kelce is not sitting still in retirement. Jason and his brother Travis have teamed up to become “significant’ owners and operators of Ohio-based Garage Beer, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. “People crave quality and simplicity, and Garage Beer nails both for me,” Jason Kelce said in a statement. “For me, the brand…
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Philadelphia-based Illadelph Glass Launches New Liquor and Vodka Brand
Illadelph Glass, the Philadelphia-based glassware company known for its bong designs, has branched out into the liquor industry and launched a new vodka, writes Kristin Hunt for PhillyVoice. Illadelph Spirits, the woman-owned and operated craft liquor company, is rolling out a triple distilled vodka crafted with organic wheat. “We’re beyond excited to take the Illadelph brand…
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