Food and Drink
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Rita’s Italian Ice Celebrates 40 Years with Dream Vacation Sweepstakes
This May, Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard in Bensalem is celebrating its 40th anniversary with an epic sweepstakes for its customers, writes Cherise Lynch for NBC10 Philadelphia. Customers from select states can enter the sweepstakes weekly through May 26 for a chance to win a trip to Italy or Iceland, whichever they prefer. The…
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Down North Pizza Releases New Frozen Pie in Partnership With Gopuff
Down North Pizza has partnered with Gopuff on a new Detroit-style frozen pie, writes Kristen Hunt for PhillyVoice. The recently-debuted frozen pizza is topped with all-beef sausage, pepperoni, and bacon. It’s called the Uknowhowwedu, named after the Philadelphia hip-hop artist Bahamadia’s single of the same name. With its GoPuff partnership, the Strawberry Mansion pizzeria hopes…
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Doylestown Castle Valley Mill Teams Up with Renowned Chefs for a Unique Culinary Celebration
Castle Valley Mill in Doylestown has joined forces with New Jersey Private Chef Matt Collins and Chef Attilio Guranio for a one-of-a-kind dining experience at the scenic outdoor location of one of the oldest operating mills in Bucks County, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The event will take place on May 18 and will…
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A Collegeville Eatery Just Might Have the Sauciest Chicken Cutlet Sandwiches in the Region
Judging by its name, Collegeville Italian Bakery Pizzeria Napoletana is many things, including a bakery, pizzeria, market and deli. From its many delicious menu options, one in particular stands out — its chicken cutlet sandwiches, writes Jenn Ladd for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Bangin’ Cutlet Sandwich is anchored by two hand-pounded and breaded cutlets on…
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How the Popular Lemongrass Cheesesteak at the Southeast Asian Market Came To Be
The owners of Sahbyy Food at the Southeast Asian Market did not set out to create a new menu item in 2022 when they added lemongrass cheesesteak to their offerings but it has become among their most popular, writes Chloé Pantazi-Wolber for Philadelphia Magazine. Pidor Yang and her husband Yen created around 1,000 sticks of…
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Chef Carlos Aparicio’s Journey From Mexico to Opening El Chingón in South Philly
Over his 25-year career as a baker and corporate chef, if Carlos Aparicio has always been most proud of his ability to fuse flour skills with Puebla food, writes Némesis Mora for Billy Penn at WHYY. That ability has earned him great recognition over the years. Originally from San Mateo Ozolco in Puebla, Mexico, Aparicio…
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Philly’s Most Prolific Cheesesteak Taste-tester Has Tried Over 1,000 Cheesesteaks in Region, and Has More On the Horizon
Jim Pappas, the most prolific cheesesteak taste-tester in Philadelphia, has visited over 1,000 cheesesteak shops throughout the region, writes Ali Mohsen for Billy Penn at WHYY. In 2018, Pappas began his self-assigned mission to try 1,000 cheesesteaks across the region. He received media coverage for his various milestones, including his final conquest in 2022. But…
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Cheese Lovers Rejoice! Philadelphia Now Has A New 24/7 Cheese Vending Machine
Philadelphia-based Perrystead Dairy recently unveiled the city’s first 24/7 cheese vending machine, writes Alex Mitchell for the New York Post. The vending machine has already received positive raves and has attracted customers at all hours of the night. The vending machine now allows Perrystead Dairy to sell many of its high end cheeses robotically. “I’m…
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Celebrate Your Next Birthday with Cake From One of These Amazing Philadelphia Bakeries
If you are looking for something to make your birthday stand out, there are plenty of amazing bakeries in Philadelphia that offer an array of made-to-order, customizable cakes that are guaranteed to impress and satisfy even the pickiest sweet tooth, writes Hira Qureshi for The Philadelphia Inquirer. New June Bakery in Fairmount/Brewerytown prepares delicious three-layered…
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Crafting Collaboration: Neshaminy Creek Brewing’s Partnership with Rita’s Water Ice Continues to Blossom
The partnership between Neshaminy Creek Brewing in Croydon and Bensalem-based Rita’s Water Ice continues to blossom several years after it started and has since produced a variety of collaborative Rita’s beers, writes Jeff Tomik for the Philly Voice. Neshaminy Creek first reached out to its Bucks County neighbor to see if there was interest in…
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New Jersey-based Mister Softee Introduces Ice Cream Truck Tracking App for Bucks County and Beyond
Childhood nostalgia meets modern convenience as New Jersey-based Mister Softee unveils its new tracking app for ice cream trucks, writes JD Mullane for the Bucks County Courier Times. Now, instead of chasing down the iconic trucks, locals can simply download the app from the Apple app store or Google Play to locate their favorite…
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Wild Yeast Bakehouse in Rosemont Regularly Sells Out at Local Farmers Markets
Wild Yeast Bakehouse is a one-man sourdough bakery churning out 350 loaves each week from owner John Goncher’s Rosemont home, writes Jenn Ladd for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Goncher runs the business from his living room, where he installed an industrial refrigerator and a large wood-top table with a stainless-steel shelf underneath. The walls are lined…
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QVC Summit Sees Bradley Cooper Handing Out Philadelphia Cheesesteaks in Las Vegas
The West Coast got a taste of the East Coast last week at QVC’s Age of Possibility summit in Las Vegas. Angelo’s Pizzeria owner Danny DiGiampietro and Oscar-nominated actor Bradley Cooper brought their food truck to the event to serve up Philly cheesesteaks to the stars, writes Antonia DeBianchi for People. Danny and Coops Cheesesteaks…
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Pennsylvania Court Rules Perrier Is Not French Mineral Water but Soda, Making It Taxable
A Pennsylvania court ruled that Perrier, which has been marketed as French mineral water in the United States for over a century, is instead a soda and as such can be taxed, writes Shannon Thaler for the New York Post. The popular drink’s classification first came under fire in 2019, when Jennifer Montgomery purchased a…
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A Long-Shuttered East Kensington Brewery Will Be Transformed into a Wine Shop and Restaurant
In December 2021, partners from Defined Hospitality bought an abandoned building in East Kensington with a 140-year-history that includes once being part of the Weisbrod & Hess Brewery. Two-and-a-half years later in June 2024, the building is expected to be reopened as Picnic, a new restaurant and wine shop, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia…
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Roast Pork Dynasty Can be Traced Back to One Family and One Man
When Danny Laskans, owner of Prime Steaks in Glenolden discovered the roast pork sandwich crafted by Mike Mastrocola Sr., he knew it had to be on the menu, writes Kathleeen E. Carey for the Daily Times. “As soon as I tried it, it was delicious,” he said. “I didn’t try anything else after I tried…
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Federal Donuts Arrives in Radnor With a Push for National Expansion
Federal Donuts is getting ready to go national, and its starting with three new stores in Radnor, Conshohocken and Willow Grove, writes Michael Tanenbaum for Philly Voice. The opening dates haven’t been announced, but the Radnor store will open at 200 Radnor Chester Road. After that, the company, now rebranded as Federal Donuts and Chicken,…
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Crisp Chik’n in Lansdowne Offers a Local Alternative to Chick-fil-A
For those looking for a Chick-fil-A alternative, but still want the Chick-fil-A food offerings and customer service, look to Crisp Chik’n in Lansdowne, writes Victor Fiorillo for Philadelphia. Open since March 2021, it is remarkably similar to the popular Chick-fil-A menu, with chicken sandwiches, chicken tenders, waffle fries and milkshakes all in the mix, sharing…
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