• 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…

  • Johnny’s Pizza Blends New York and Philly in Bryn Mawr

    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…

  • If You Enjoy Hank’s Cinnamon Buns, Thank Delaware County Native Ron Davis

    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…

  • Cinnamon Bun Business Takes Off in West Chester, Offering a Delicious Treat in Every Bite 

    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…

  • Poppa Frank’s American Kitchen Opens Its Doors in New Hope

    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…

  • 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…

  • WSJ: Queen Village Italian Restaurant Named Among List of Where to Order Best Pastas in 2025

    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…

  • 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…

  • Bensalem’s Philly Pretzel Factory Has Sales Surge in Eagles’ Super Bowl Run

    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…

  • Discover Philadelphia’s Top Spots for Chocolate Lovers

    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…

  • 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…

  • Philadelphia Eagles Players Share Their Favorite Foods

    Philadelphia Eagles Players Share Their Favorite Foods

    A group of Philadelphia Eagles players shared some insight into their favorite foods and the list is a diverse one filled with some unique dishes, according to a PA Eats report. For Saquon Barkley, health is the main priority when it comes to what foods he puts into his body. Specifically, he eats meals with…

  • Here Are Some of the Many Great Pizza Shops Philadelphia Has to Offer

    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…

  • 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…

  • Two West Chester Women Launch Mobile Bar with Top-Notch Bartender Service

    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,…

  • Glenside’s Bredenbeck’s Bakery Has You Covered for Game Day with Eagles-Themed Treats

    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…

  • Check Out These Chester County Chocolate Shops for Valentine’s Day Treats 

    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…

  • Check Out Philadelphia’s Highest-Rated Cafes, According to Customer Yelp Ratings

    Check Out Philadelphia’s Highest-Rated Cafes, According to Customer Yelp Ratings

    If you are looking for the perfect spot to start your day with a steaming cup of java, try these highly-rated Philadelphia cafes, which received top marks from Yelp users, according to a Stacker report. Six Philadelphia cafes earned a 5.0 rating among seven total with a perfect rating. They are: Guardhouse Café with 10…