Food and Drink
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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…
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Johnny’s Pizza Blends New York and Philly in Bryn Mawr
In just over two years, Johnny’s Pizza in Bryn Mawr has become a culinary hotspot, renowned for its exceptional pizzas and cheesesteaks, writes Craig LaBan for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Owner John Bisceglie trained under Frank Pinello of Best Pizza in Williamsburg and Nick Carelli of Philomena Santucci’s Square Pizza in Warminster. His new venture has…
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If You Enjoy Hank’s Cinnamon Buns, Thank Delaware County Native Ron Davis
Hank’s Cinnamon Buns, fresh from the oven, are a popular commodity at area farmers markets. They come from Ron Davis, a self-taught baker from Delaware County, writes Jenn Ladd for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Hank’s Cinnamon Buns is an Instagram-based micro bakery run by Davis. The name comes from Davis’ alias, Hank McCoy when he was…
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Cinnamon Bun Business Takes Off in West Chester, Offering a Delicious Treat in Every Bite
West Chester-based Hank’s Cinnamon Buns shows that every bite of a cinnamon bun can be delicious, not just the cinnamon-sugar center or icing-top, writes Jenn Ladd for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Instagram-based microbakery is run by former DJ Ron Davis. In the five years since starting his bakery business, Davis has transitioned from a weekend…
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Poppa Frank’s American Kitchen Opens Its Doors in New Hope
Poppa Frank’s American Kitchen, a new breakfast and lunch spot in New Hope, officially opened its doors over the weekend at the former Duck Soup Cafe location in the Logan Square shopping center, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. “It’s going to be a fun place to enjoy good food,” said Frank…
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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…
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WSJ: Queen Village Italian Restaurant Named Among List of Where to Order Best Pastas in 2025
Paffuto, a cozy Italian tasting menu destination in Philadelphia, has earned a spot on the list of top pastas to order in 2025 for its Cavatelli with Pepperoni Butter, writes Joshua David Stein for The Wall Street Journal. The Queen Village eatery is renowned for its innovative takes on Italian-American classics, crafted by chefs Dan…
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Bensalem’s Philly Pretzel Factory Has Sales Surge in Eagles’ Super Bowl Run
Bensalem-based Philly Pretzel Factory has once again experienced a sales surge due to the Philadelphia Eagles’ performances and their Super Bowl run, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. “Our food is a celebration food, so when people are in a good mood, it’s phenomenal,” said Philly Pretzel Factory CEO Dan DiZio. He added…
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Discover Philadelphia’s Top Spots for Chocolate Lovers
Philadelphia is packed with must-visit spots for chocolate lovers, offering everything from timeless favorites to inventive, decadent treats, write Maddy Sweitzer-Lammé, Alexandra Jones, and Laura Brzyski for Philadelphia Magazine. In fact, many local chocolate makers rank among the region’s top chocolatiers and chocolate shops. Shane Confectionery in Old City is an homage to Victorian-era candy…
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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…
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Here Are Some of the Many Great Pizza Shops Philadelphia Has to Offer
Philadelphia has no shortage of top-tier pizza spots all across the city and that has been getting more recognition nationally, writes Patrick Berkery for The Keystone. In South Philadelphia, stop by Angelo’s Pizzeria where lines are often quite long. There, you can order classic red pies or enjoy unique iterations of its white pies. At…
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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…
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Two West Chester Women Launch Mobile Bar with Top-Notch Bartender Service
Joann Fisher and Carolyn Dunkel, two West Chester women who recently turned 60, launched Copper Pony, a mobile bar offering top-notch bartending service and a carefully curated alcohol menu, writes Melissa Jacobs for the Main Line Tonight. To do this the pair, who have deep ties to both the local equestrian community and hospitality business,…
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Glenside’s Bredenbeck’s Bakery Has You Covered for Game Day with Eagles-Themed Treats
Bredenbeck’s Bakery in Glenside has you covered for game day with delicious Eagles-themed treats, ranging from trading-card cookies to Kelly green-frosted cakes, reports Jan Carabeo for CBS News Philadelphia. “We have a little bit of everything for everyone, starting at classic individual cupcakes for swoop, game day trays, which is great for larger gatherings,” said…
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Check Out These Chester County Chocolate Shops for Valentine’s Day Treats
With Valentine’s Day around the corner, there is no shortage of local chocolate shops that will satisfy your sweet tooth, write Kylee Steigelman and Ben Silver for Main Line Today. Here are four chocolate and candy shops to visit to find the perfect sweet gift for a loved one (or yourself!) Eclat Chocolate: West Chester’s…












































