Food and Drink
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Owner of Kay Kay’s Bakery in South Philly Reveals Magic Behind Viral Burn Away Cake Trend
Kaylyn Kahana, owner of Kay Kay’s bakery in South Philadelphia, was happy to share the magic behind the viral burnaway cake trend, report Alex Holley and Mike Jerrick for FOX 29. In the videos popping all over the internet, people take a lighter and light the top of a cake on fire. Then the top…
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Owner of Bluebird Distilling in Phoenixville Took Big Risk During Pandemic — And It Paid Off
Jared Adkins has operated Bluebird Distilling in Phoenixville since 2014. When businesses started to close in 2020 due to the pandemic, the majority of his twenty-two staff left. However, instead of scaling down his operation, Jared Adkins decided to expand, writes Emma Minor for the Main Line Today. “I decided to buy a very big…
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Local Bakery Featured on Food Network Closes Its Doors
A popular Montgomery County bakery that has been tempting taste buds since 2011 closed up shop on Thursday, February 1, writes Justin Heinze for Patch. Kriebel’s Bakery on Ridge Pike in Eagleville has been a community staple for custom cakes for birthdays, weddings, and other special occasions, but now its award-winning chef has decided to…
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6ABC’s Alicia Vitarelli Learns How to Make Popular Collegeville Italian Bakery Dish
“The Bangin’ Cutlet” sandwich at the Collegeville Italian Bakery has been getting rave reviews from customers with 40,000 of the sandwiches sold last year, writes Alicia Vitarelli for 6abc. To find out the secret recipe for the popular sandwich, Vitarelli visited the Collegeville Italian Bakery for a tutorial. “The cutlet has to be filleted nice…
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Meat Bouquet from Manny’s Deli Captures Both the Flavor and Sentiment of Valentine’s Day
Jeremy Thomas, Chase Thomas, and Robert Woloshin — the proprietors of Manny’s Restaurant and Delicatessen in Holland and Manny’s Deli Stop in Willow Grove — have always believed that a meal should be an experience. Well, in the spirit of Valentine’s Day, their eateries are offering quite the experience for meat lovers: a Valentine’s Day…
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What’s the Outlook For This Year’s Super Bowl Food Spending? Wells Fargo Has Answers
Wells Fargo has released its annual Super Bowl Food Report, and it projects Super Bowl food spending to be strong this year thanks to increased job growth. U.S. companies hired approximately 2.4 million more workers in January 2024 compared to January 2023, while the average wage growth rose by 4.5 percent from the same period…
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Enjoy These Various Food Classes and Workshops in Philadelphia
All across Pennsylvania there are interactive workshops and classes to help you make, taste, and enjoy different kinds of food in supportive and fun environments, writes Emily Kovach for PA Eats. Philadelphia isn’t short on such locations. An example is Mom-Mom’s Kitchen Pierogi-al School in Northeast Philadelphia. A series of classes are held on Thursday…
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Sister-Owned Elkins Park Restaurant Gets Shoutout from Jalen Hurts
When sisters and entrepreneurs Dr. Kala and Dr. Maya Johnstone started FoodChasers’ Kitchen in Elkins Park, little did they know that they would be getting a famous shoutout. Before the Super Bowl, Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts was asked at a press conference about the best place in Philly to grab a cheesesteak. He…
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Philly Chef Liz Grothe Of Couch Cafe Places A Fun, Unique, And ‘Unserious’ Style To Her Cuisine
Liz Grothe is the mastermind behind Manayunk’s Couch Cafe and in her time in Philadelphia’s dining scene, she’s come to the realization that some of the best meals are the ones that are fun and sometimes even silly, writes Kae Lani Palmisano for Philadelphia Magazine. Grothe finds inspiration from a variety of pop culture references…
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Wall Street Journal: Philly Chef Mike Solomonov Has A Hummus Spread Recipe That’s Perfect As a Super Bowl Snack
Philadelphia chef Mike Solomonov recently launched his own line of hummus in Whole Foods stores along the East Coast, and sees a tub of grocery-store hummus as a canvas for creativity, writes Pervaiz Shallwani for The Wall Street Journal. Specifically, Solomonov thinks hummus with an added garnish of sizzling pine nuts and spiced ground beef…
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Brooklyn Dumpling Shop in South Street Puts Fun Twist on Dumplings
Brooklyn Dumpling Shop is a new Philly spot that puts a fun twist on dumplings, reports Bob Kelly for FOX 29. The new eatery in South Street offers specialty dumplings with some of the local favorite dishes, from Mac ‘n Cheese to Bacon Cheeseburger to Korean BBQ and so many more. “We’re a franchise,” said…
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Krispy Kreme Returns to Montgomery Township Just in Time for Valentine’s Day
A new Krispy Kreme Doughnuts is opening in North Wales just in time to help you with your Valentine’s Day gifts, writes Ryan Genova for Around Ambler. The grand opening of the shop at 1281 Knapp Road in Montgomery Square will be held on Tuesday, February 6. Krispy Kreme will randomly give 120 guests that…
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Grab a Slice at One of These 10 Must-Try Pizza Places in Philadelphia
There are dozens upon dozens of great pizza places in Philadelphia, but some truly stand out, including these 10 must-try spots, writes Patrick Berkery for The Keystone. For classic red pies and unique twists on white pies head to Angelo’s Pizzeria in South Philadelphia. Alex’s Pizza in Roxborough serves up thin and crispy classic pizza…
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Downingtown Native’s Middle-School Hobby Turns Into West Chester Business with $12 Million in Annual Revenue
A Downingtown native’s middle-school hobby has turned into a West Chester-based business that aims to distribute healthy snacks across the country, writes Lisa Dukart for Philadelphia Business Journal. In 2013, Brendan Cawley, who became interested in making jerky when he was 10 years old, founded Righteous Felon, which ships beef jerky products nationwide. Among them include…
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These Five Coffee Shops in Chester County Have the Best Drinks in the Region
Coffee is a staple in most people’s lives, so if you’re a java connoisseur seeking new places to try the best cup of coffee, check out these five coffee shops in Chester County, writes Ben Silver for Main Line Today. Pour Richard’s Coffee Co. in Devon is a small-batch roaster that has been supplying the…
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A Mother-Daughter Tandem Aims To Bring Popular Mexican Cocktail To Philly
Katherine Lopez has fond memories of her summer visits to her mother’s hometown in Veracruz, Mexico. However, there is one particular memory she has that she hopes to bring to Philadelphia — drinking the beloved regional cocktail Torito, writes Massarah Mikati for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The drink originated in the early 1800s, and it was…
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After 17 Years, Black N Brew Cafe Prepares To Relocate From Passyunk Avenue
Black N Brew has been a staple at its Passyunk location for 17 years; however, after its owners learned that the building’s landlord has refused to renew the coffee shop’s lease, a relocation is very likely, writes Ali Mohsen for Billy Penn at WHYY. They are expected to vacate the space by the end of…
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Connect with Your Inner Foodie at the Vituperio Bread Baking Studio
Food workshops are a fun way to expand not only your cooking and baking skills but also your culinary tastes, writes Emily Kovach for PA Eats. If you have always wanted to learn how to make your own sourdough bread, now is a great time to sign up for a class at Vituperio Bread Baking…
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