Food and Drink
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Midnight Pasta Offers Guests Opportunity to Make Own Pasta Dish, Enjoy Immersive Dinner Experience
Natalia Lepore Hagan, the founder of Midnight Pasta, hosts a weekly pasta party that allows everyone to get involved and have a good time, writes Timothy Walton for 6abc. “Midnight Pasta is an immersive experience. It’s a pasta class that turns into a five-course dinner party with the pasta that the guests make themselves,” said…
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When it Comes to Frozen Pizza, What Flavor is Pennsylvania’s Favorite?
When it comes to frozen pizzas, every person has their preference, and according to Instacart, some states rely on the meal option more than others, writes Patrick Berkery for The Keystone. Using data from 2025, Instacart found that Wisconsin, North Dakota, Iowa, Minnesota, and Missouri ordered the most frozen pizzas in the country, while Pennsylvania ordered 11.84 percent less than the…
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New York-Based Liquor-Infused Ice Cream Brand Opening First Philadelphia Location
Tipsy Scoop, the New York-based brand known for its liquor-infused ice cream, will be opening its first Philadelphia location, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Its Philadelphia expansion is a result of a new partnership with local distillery, Botld. The new hybrid bar/ice cream parlor, which Tipsy Scoop dubs as “barlours,” will open…
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Primanti Bros. Former CEO Acquires Langhorne Smoothie King in Recent Deal
The Markham Team, led by the former CEO of Primanti Bros., Adam Golomb, acquired eight Smoothie King locations in the Greater Philadelphia area, including one in Langhorne, writes Jake Dabkowski and Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. According to Golomb, the 10-unit deal took place over a week ago, with the Markham Team purchasing the locations from HMT Management. In addition to the location at…
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From Pandemic Cookies to Farmers’ Market Lines: Saif Manna’s Journey to Opening Manna Bakery
Despite having no formal training, Saif Manna of Manna Bakery is currently considered one of the most promising emerging bakers in Philadelphia, writes Chloé Pantazi-Wolber for Philadelphia Magazine. The Temple University graduate started baking cookies during the pandemic in his student apartment. His girlfriend enjoyed them so much that she encouraged him to start selling…
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Here Are Some of the New Food Options for Phillies Fans As 2026 MLB Season Approaches
With the Philadelphia Phillies set to kick off the new MLB season this week, fans will be in store for a variety of new food options at Citizens Bank Park, according to a 6abc Digital Staff report. First up is The Sweeper, a ribeye steak smothered in pizza sauce and topped with pepperoni and provolone…
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Where to Get Some of the Best Sandwiches in Philadelphia
If you’re a resident or tourist of Pennsylvania, you’re in the land of some of the most legendary sandwich shops in the country, and many are located in Philadelphia, writes Nathaniel Rivers for Unearth the Voyage. Dating back to 1930, John’s Roast Pork in South Philadelphia has perfected the roast reef sandwich — a recipe…
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Goodness Bowls Franchise Making Main Line Debut in Paoli
Based in the Jersey Shore, Goodness Bowls is adding three new franchise locations in the Philadelphia area, including its debut Main Line location in Paoli, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The 7-year-old health food concept will also add new spots in Haddon Township in South Jersey and on the shore in Sea Isle City.…
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Journalist, Temple Alum Tamron Hall Raves About ‘Single Best Food Experience’ At Spring Garden Restaurant
Award-winning journalist, talk show host, and Temple University alumna Tamron Hall was recently in Philadelphia to accept a new award — the WDAS-FM Legend in Film & TV Award. Upon riding a train to Philadelphia, she posted an Instagram video asking followers to recommend Philadelphia restaurants to have dinner. After choosing one of the recommendations,…
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Meet the North Philly Food Entrepreneur Whose Vision is to Transform the Chinatown Food Hall
The Chinatown food hall in Philadelphia, which opened in 2017, was nearly empty for two years and its vendors continued to leave the space. However, North Philadelphia-born food entrepreneur Levell “Garci” Peterkin is aiming to revive the food hall as a Black-owned mini Reading Terminal Market, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Peterkin, who…
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Food Mappers Chart Pennsylvania’s Culinary Landscape
In a world full of influencer hype and fake reviews, several food mappers have charted Pennsylvania’s culinary landscape, relying on their own palates and passion, writes Asha Prihar for WPSU. Djour, a Philadelphia resident and lifelong foodie who uses a pseudonym to maintain privacy and avoid any special treatment by restaurants, set out around three…
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Popular Old City Ice Cream Shop Debuts New Monthly Program to Introduce Experimental Flavors
Franklin Fountain, the popular Old City ice cream shop, has launched a new monthly program that unveils new, themed “experimental” flavors that will only be available in pints and flights, writes Kristin Hunt for PhillyVoice. The first of the many flavors is inspired by items typically found on charcuterie boards. Specifically, the six flavors for…
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This Italian Deli in Fishtown is Among the Best in the Nation, According to Customer Reviews
There are a number of Italian delis across the United States, as they started to become a staple since the late 19th century and early 20th century, when many Italians immigrated to the country. As the Italian deli has evolved nationwide, many have been striving to build a reputation for being among the best. According…
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Chobani, Parent of Philadelphia’s La Colombe, Invests $567M to Expand Michigan Plant
Chobani, which owns Philadelphia-based La Colombe, is investing $567 million in the coffee roaster’s West Michigan plant to help expand the brand’s ready-to-drink canned latte production, writes Lara Schwartz for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Michigan facility’s expansion will add more than 200,000 square feet of production space and create 340 new jobs, building on…
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Washington Post: Pat’s King of Steaks Tries ‘New School’ Cheesesteak Recipe with Alternative Bread Option
Pat’s King of Steaks is credited for being the place where the cheesesteak was invented several decades ago. Frankie Olivieri, the third-generation owner of the classic cheesesteak spot, has always done things similar to the way his predecessors did. However, just earlier this year, he finally decided to break free and try something different, writes…
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This Black-Owned Cafe With Several Philly Locations is Steeped in Three Strong Values
Philadelphia has long had a strong coffee scene, but there is one Black-owned cafe with three local locations that has found success through three primary values, writes Chandler Lutz for CBS News Philadelphia. While Good Karma Café is known for its bold flavors and cozy corners, it’s also known for its sense of community, sustainability,…
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Rita’s New Owner Bets on Year-Round Custard, Drive-Throughs for Expansion
Under its fourth private-equity owner, the Trevose-based Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard chain aims to finally become a national brand through year-round custard sales and drive-through service, writes Joseph N. DiStefano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. With 80 flavors available, Rita’s is introducing a Peeps-marshmallow variety on March 20, coinciding with free water ice giveaways…
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South Philly’s Emilia D’Albero, 2025 Cheesemonger Olympic Gold Medalist, Talks Cheese Knowledge and More
Emilia D’Albero made history back in the fall when she became the first American to ever win gold at the Cheesemonger Olympics, writes Victor Fiorillo for Philadelphia Magazine. While D’Albero has been a cheesemonger for eight years now, her journey into the field was an accident. “I was working for Eataly corporate in New York…
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