Food and Drink
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Several Philadelphia Restaurants, Chefs Named 2025 James Beard Award Semifinalists
The Greater Philadelphia area has 15 chefs and restaurants who were named 2025 James Beard Award semifinalists, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Two Philadelphia chefs and restaurants are up for two of the James Beard Award’s biggest honors. Greg Vernick of Vernick Fish is being nominated for the Outstanding Chef category; and…
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Downtime Bakery is Philadelphia’s Latest Hit, Specializing in Delicious Breads
Downtime Bakery, which transitioned from being a pop-up to a Mount Airy brick-and-mortar location in early December, is Philadelphia’s latest hit best known for its delicious breads, writes Jenn Ladd for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The demand for its baked goods has been so high that owners Dayna Evans and Sam Carmichael have had to publicly…
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Get Ready for This New Trader Joe’s Location in Chester County
Trader Joe’s, one of the most beloved grocery stores, is opening several new locations this year, writes staff for 94.5 PST. Of the twelve new locations opening across the nation, one is in Berwyn. The ribbon cutting and grand opening of this store is sure to create a ton of excitement, as Trader Joe’s services…
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These Chesco Spots Serve Delicious Winter Brunches in Cozy Atmospheres
Several local spots provide the perfect way to warm up on a chilly day with hot coffee and a tasty winter brunch in a cozy atmosphere, writes Ben Silver for the Main Line Today. The Black Cat Cafe in Devon serves a variety of breakfast options, including pancakes, French toast, and cream-chipped beef, until 2…
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Wonder Food Hall to Open 2 Philadelphia Locations Later This Year
Wonder Food Hall, the multi-billion dollar food delivery platform, is planning to open two Philadelphia locations in 2025, writes Michael Tanenbaum for PhillyVoice. Founded by investor and entrepreneur Marc Lore, the Wonder “super app” — as he bills it — combines numerous restaurants and allows customers to pick and choose meals from different menus and…
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For Chocoholics, Local Shops Take the Edge Off a Sweet-less January
January: It’s after Christmas, before Valentine’s Day. What’s a chocolate lover to do? For an immediate fix or to prep early for a romantic February, try these Delaware County chocolate shops, writes Kylee Steigelman and Ben Silver for Main Line Today. Chill Out Chocolate Therapy in Ridley Park is happy to dip almost everything in…
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Chef-Owner of Pennsylvania Dutch Cuisine Restaurant in Philadelphia Shares His Version of Pennsylvania Dutch Stew
The classic Pennsylvania Dutch stew Schnitz un Knepp, once seen as a symbol of poverty, has evolved into a dish of regional pride, writes Kara Elder for The Washington Post. The humble stew of ham, fluffy dumplings, and dried apples made its way to America with immigrants from the upper Rhineland region of Germany. Its…
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Young Perkasie Baker Competes on Food Network’s ‘Kids Baking Championship: Amazing Animals’
Carter Siporin, an 11-year-old Perkasie baker, is hoping to wow the judges with his delicious desserts on Food Network’s Kids Baking Championship: Amazing Animals, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. “I’ve been a fan of this show forever,” said Carter, who gained many local fans with Carter’s Confections, his custom dessert business.…
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Philadelphia Has Three of the Oldest Bakeries in America
Bakeries can be considered an essential part of communities all across the nation, and many are still thriving and going strong several decades later, writes Elizabeth Chorney-Booth for Love Food. Philadelphia is home to three of the oldest surviving bakeries in the nation. One is Termini Brothers. Opened in 1921 by brothers Giuseppe and Gaetano…
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Paris Baguette, Popular Bakery Cafe Concept, Coming to Dresher
Paris Baguette, the popular bakery café with over 4,000 locations worldwide, is opening in Dresher on Jan. 18, writes Marilyn Johnson for Philly Grub. Franchisees Parth and Drashti Shroff, the owners of the Upper Dublin Township location, saw Paris Baguette as an ideal opportunity to build something meaningful together while also making an impact in…
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Irv’s Ice Cream to Expand from Cherry Street Pier Trolley to Bella Vista Storefront
Irv’s Ice Cream, which has been serving up delicious scoops out of a Cherry Street Pier trolley, is planning to open a new brick-and-mortar storefront in Bella Vista this spring, writes Michaela Althouse for PhillyVoice. Irv’s owner and chef Ilissa Shapiro is known for churning ice cream on-site with flavors inspired by popular drinks in…
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Owner of a Beloved Mount Airy Ice Cream Shop to Close Business in December 2025
Danielle Jowdy, the owner of Zsa’s Ice Cream in Mount Airy, announced that the shop will be closing its doors in December 2025, writes Alan Yu for Billy Penn at WHYY. Jowdy began making ice cream as a hobby after getting laid off in 2009. Already in possession of a hand-cranked ice cream maker as…
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Enjoy Coffee and Kitty Cuddles At This Queen Village Cafe
Get a Gato, a nonprofit cafe in Queen Village, is helping an animal rescue find homes for adoptable cats, writes John McDevitt for KYW Newsradio. At Get a Gato, you can try delicious Colombian-inspired bites and beverages and hang out with up to 12 cuddly cats in the back lounge, with an option to maybe…
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Here Are the 7 Best Coffee Shops in Philadelphia, As Told By Reddit Users
Philadelphia is home to some of the best coffee spots on the East Coast, and a number of them that stand out most as decided by Reddit users, writes The Keystone staff. Philly’s coffee scene is filled with diverse options, each of them offering a distinct experience worth savoring. Elixr Coffee Roasters is celebrated for…
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The Kibitz Room: Jewish Deli on Steroids Coming to King of Prussia
The Kibitz Room from Cherry Hill is expanding to King of Prussia, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The new space will occupy the space of the former Michael’s Deli in the town center. Among all the national food chains, the new deli will fill the need for a mom-and-pop experience. Owner Brandon…
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Savor This Festive Season with Delicious Holiday Treats from These Local Bakeries
Several local bakeries offer a variety of delicious holiday treats, each guaranteed to bring a smile to your face and put you in a good mood this festive season, writes Ed Williams for the Main Line Today. At Sweet Zen Bakery in Malvern, you can get tasty apple, pumpkin, and pecan pies along with sublime…
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Cochranville’s Succession Fermentory Reopens Philadelphia’s Only Revolutionary-era Drinking Spot
Dan Wheeler has teamed up with Cochranville-based Succession Fermentory to reopen A Man Full of Trouble, Philadelphia’s only surviving Revolutionary-era drinking spot, writes Mike Newall for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Wheeler bought the building in Society Hill three years ago hoping to restore it to a neighborhood hub. After undergoing two and a half years of…
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Billion-Dollar Food Service Company Wonder Coming to Fishtown in 2025
Wonder, the billion-dollar food hall and delivery service, is planning to open a new Philadelphia location in Fishtown in 2025, write Michael Klein and Jake Blumgart for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Once opened, it will join Haraz Coffee House, in a new building on Girard Avenue. Haraz is now building its first franchise location in the…
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