Food and Drink
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Vote on the Winning Potato Chip Flavor of This Year’s Herr’s Flavored By Philly Competition
Nottingham-based Herr’s has come out with a new trio of Philly-inspired chip flavors for the public to vote on, writes Nick Kariuki for Billy Penn at WHYY. The public was asked to suggest potato chip flavors based on their favorite restaurant dish for a chance to win $5,000, a year’s supply of chips, and $10,000…
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These Two Philadelphia Eateries Are Some of the Best for Barbecue
While Pennsylvania isn’t exactly known for its barbecue, the state has some restaurants where you can find some incredible and unique barbecue dishes, writes Kalena Thomhave for The Keystone. Philadelphia has two such restaurants. Sang Kee Peking Duck House, a Chinatown favorite, is one of them. While not a traditional barbecue spot, Philadelphians often flock…
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These Popular Takeout Windows in Philadelphia Are Guaranteed Not to Disappoint
Whether you are in the mood for fried chicken sandwiches, cheesesteaks, donuts, or ice cream, Philadelphia is full of takeout windows that are guaranteed to satisfy your craving while providing fast service, write Maddy Sweitzer-Lammé and Kae Lani Palmisano for Philadelphia Magazine. At Porcos Porchetteria in Point Breeze, you can order tasty sandwiches, ice cream,…
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The Hoagie May Have Actually Started in This Delaware County Spot
The Philadelphia hoagie is one of America’s most famous regional cold cut sandwiches and it may have started in Chester, writes Alex Mitchell for The New York Post. Today, DiCostanza’s is a sandwich shop in Boothwyn, but back in 1925, the family had a grocery business at Chester’s West End. According to the DiCostanza website,…
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How Community Connector Roland Bui is Using the Culinary Scene to Make Philly a Better, More Vibrant City
Roland Bui is many things and holds various titles, but among his most treasured occupations is that of a culinary connector, writes Earl Hopkins for The Philadelphia Inquirer. In the role, he connects local chefs, business owners, and dining connoisseurs to bridge gaps between the groups. “There are a lot of creative people and creative…
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New Hope Wine Bar Earns Prestigious Award
Nektar in New Hope won the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for the sixth consecutive year for its exceptional selection of Spanish, French, and Italian wines, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The award celebrates restaurants with well-curated wine lists that complement their cuisine. This year, Wine Spectator recognized 3,777 dining destinations worldwide. …
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New York Post: Philadelphia is the Most Expensive City in the U.S. to Get Ice Cream
With the summer heat upon us, ice cream is one of the most essential desserts as we look for solutions to stay cool. However, with inflation, the cost of ice cream has gone way up, and one city has the distinction as the most expensive to buy a scoop, writes Brooke Steinberg for the New…
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Wegmans, Wawa See Greatest Increases in Sales in Chester County, Philadelphia Area
Wegmans and Wawa recorded the greatest increases in sales last year among grocery retailers in the Philadelphia area, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. According to Food World’s annual market study, Wawa ranked third in market share (10.98 percent) and Wegmans placed eighth (3.92 percent) in the $21.5 billion Philadelphia-area market, which includes…
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Sweet Victory in Dublin is Bucks County’s Only Gluten and Dairy-Free Bakery
Founded in 2013, Dublin’s Sweet Victory bakery is a lifeline for dessert lovers with gluten and dairy allergies, writes Jess Rohan for the Bucks County Courier Times. By 2020, Veronica Bak’s dedication led her to open a storefront at 105 Main Street, making Sweet Victory the only retail bakery in Bucks County that’s gluten and dairy-free…
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Romano’s Stromboli in Essington Now Comes in Herr’s Chip Form
Romano’s Pizzeria in Essington, the Italian restaurant credited as the birthplace of the Stromboli, is hoping to convince fans to choose its Stromboli contribution as the winner of the Herr’s 2024 Flavored by Philly contest, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. The chips are inspired by Romano’s Original Hot Stromboli made with ham, coteghino,…
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Bensalem-based Rita’s Italian Ice Introduces NERDS Grape Flavor in Partnership with NERDS Candy
Bensalem-based Rita’s Italian Ice has revealed its latest summer flavor in partnership with the iconic NERDS Candy, writes Cherise Lynch for NBC 10 Philadelphia. For a limited time, patrons can now enjoy the new NERDS grape-flavored ice. Customers can also add baby NERDS pieces as a topping, a first in the quick-service restaurant industry. In…
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Reading Terminal Market Set to Bring Back Annual Ice Cream Festival on July 13
Reading Terminal Market is bringing back its annual Ice Cream Festival on Saturday, July 13, writes Michael Tanenbaum for PhillyVoice. Dozens of vendors will be in attendance at the pay-as-you-go indoor and outdoor event. The confirmed outdoor vendors include: • Bassett’s Ice Cream• Cloud Cups• Dreams Ice Cream• El Merkury• Famous 4th Street Cookie Co.•…
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Former City Buns Owner Adjusts Business Model, Successfully Launches Bakery in West Chester
The former City Buns owner Vicky Lambert recently adjusted her business model and kicked off an updated concept in West Chester in December to great success, writes Gina Lizzo for Main Line Today. The recently opened bakery, Happy Bakery, offers an expanded menu that also includes cookies, brownies, petite cakes, and so much more. Before…
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These Eateries Serve Some of Best Tacos in Philadelphia
Philadelphia has a robust taco scene with plenty of delicious options available, from tacos al pastor negro to a breakfast-inspired bacon, egg, and cheese taco and so much more, write Maddy Sweitzer-Lammé and Hannah Albertine for Philadelphia Magazine. El Mezcal Cantina in Point Breeze is a Mexican restaurant with a range of Mexican regional influences…
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Former Cruise Chef Brings Rotating Menu of Traditional Peruvian Flavors to Local Breweries with His Pop-up
This summer, Chef Manuel Ruiz is bringing traditional Peruvian flavors to South Philadelphia breweries with his pop-up, Manny’s Peruvian, writes Ali Mohsen for Billy Penn at WHYY. Ruiz worked as an onboard cook and pastry chef on a cruise ship for seven years. After he felt he had seen most of the world and learned…
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LUHV Vegan Deli Triples Its Space Inside Reading Terminal Market, Expands Offerings
LUHV Food has a distinction as the first fully vegan deli at Reading Terminal Market and recently celebrated a new expanded space inside the iconic market, writes Cherise Lynch for NBC 10 Philadelphia. Its new space is three times the size of its previous location. With its newfound space, the award-winning nutritional vegan food company…
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Plymouth Meeting’s Biscuit Lady Traded Her Corporate Job for New Life Making Amazing Biscuits
Tara Torrence decided to leave her job at a mortgage company and focus on something she knew she was great at: making amazing biscuits, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. In just two years, she went from working in her home kitchen to a Wissahickon shared space to her new freestanding restaurant in Plymouth…
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These Philly Ice Cream Shops Offer Some of the Best Ice Cream in the Region
Eating delicious ice cream is an ideal way to cool off during hot summer days, writes Laura Swartz for Philadelphia Magazine. Luckily, many excellent shops in Philadelphia make some of the best frozen treats in the region. The Franklin Fountain in Old City recreates a 1900s-style vibe with vintage-looking uniforms, decors, and equipment. Highlights include…
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