Food and Drink
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Specialty Popcorn Store to Open New Location in the Village at Newtown
The Bucks County-based specialty snack store Clusters Handcrafted Popcorn will be opening a new location in the Village at Newtown, writes Jeff Werner for Patch. The store offers both sweet and savory popcorn flavors and currently has two other locations in Bucks County, in New Hope and Peddler’s Village. It will be replacing the recently closed Bobby Chez Gourmet To Go…
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Metropolitan Bakery Ownership Changing Hands, Merzbacher’s Set to Take Over Operations
For the first time since opening its doors in 1993, Metropolitan Bakery will be under new ownership, writes Julia Binswanger for Billy Penn at WHYY. Known for its French baguettes, flaky pastries, and sourdough loaves, Metropolitan Bakery is being acquired by Peter Merzbacher, owner of Merzbacher’s. While the beloved Philadelphia bakery will be under ownership,…
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Grandson of Reese’s Founder Takes on Hershey, Defending Family Recipe
Brad Reese, the 70-year-old grandson of the man who invented Reese’s, has become Hershey’s most persistent critic, publicly defending the family recipe and the brand legacy, writes Katie Deighton for The Wall Street Journal. When he is not celebrating Reese’s, he is constantly busy criticizing its Hershey-based owner. “They ruined my fun,” he said. Among…
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Comcast Spectacor, HBSE Hire Food and Beverage Provider for New South Philly Arena
Comcast Spectacor and Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment has hired a new food and beverage provider for the new South Philadelphia arena that is currently in development, writes Bret McCormick for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Levy Restaurants will officially replace Aramark as the food and beverage service provider for the new venue that will replace…
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Enjoy a Tea Party on a Cold Day at One of These Bucks County Tearooms
On cold days, when a chill lingers in the air, one of the best remedies can be a simple cup of tea. Luckily, there are tearooms around Bucks County that make teatime an unforgettable, soothing experience. The Talking Teacup – Chalfont Reopened by Patti Fitzpatrick in 2021, this tea house and gift shop is a welcoming spot with a cozy atmosphere. Guests can choose…
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For Locals Missing Di Bruno’s, Carlino’s Market in West Chester Offers a Homegrown Alternative
For Chester County residents who relied on the abruptly closed Di Bruno Bros. locations in Wayne and Ardmore, Carlino’s Market in West Chester offers a local, Italian-specialties alternative that has served the community for decades, writes Denali Sagner for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Carlino’s Market began in 1983 in Ardmore as a family-owned pasta shop catering to Lower…
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RiverTide Brewing in Morrisville Celebrates Official Grand Opening
After months of work, RiverTide Brewing officially opened its doors in Morrisville this past weekend, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. “It’s an expression of all our personalities, and everything we’ve done with our lives leading up to this point culminates into the food, the beer and the vibe,” said Rob Staples. Staples and his childhood friends…
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Korshak Bagels Founder Plans Spring Opening for New South Philly Bodega-Style Picnic, Hot-Dog Shop
Philip Korshak, founder of Korshak Bagels, plans to return to South Philadelphia this spring with a bodega-style store, Korshak Picnic Provisions, offering hot dogs and picnic supplies, writes Molly McVety for PhillyVoice. For two years, Korshak Bagels burned bright thanks to its signature South Philly bagel, before Korshak closed the shop in September 2023, citing…
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This Italian Eatery in East Kensington Functions As All-in-One Restaurant, Bakery, and Café
Fiore in East Kensington is one of the rare food businesses that excels in every aspect, seamlessly functioning as an all-in-one restaurant, bakery, and daytime café, writes Chris Morocco for Bon Appétit. It is also regarded as one of the best Italian bakeries in America, offering something new on every visit alongside the core favorites…
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Firehouse Subs Eyes Parkesburg as It Plots Comeback in Philadelphia Area After Three-Year Absence
After exiting the Philadelphia market three years ago, Firehouse Subs is plotting an aggressive comeback, with Parkesburg being considered as a potential location, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The sandwich maker is aiming to have between 50 and 80 new outposts in the region over the next five to ten years, with hopes that the first ten locations will open within the next three years,…
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Trenton Natives Own and Operate One of Philadelphia’s Most Popular, Unique Pizza Shops
CJ & D’s Trenton Tomato Pies opened its doors in August 2023 and has since become one of the more popular pizza shops Philadelphia has to offer, writes Patrick Berkery for The Keystone. The South Philadelphia shop, known for its tomato pies, is owned and operated by Trenton-based couple Daria Silvestro and Chris Volk. Their…
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Inside Souderton’s Iconic Chocolate Maker Ahead of America 250
Souderton-based Asher’s Chocolate Co. is one of Pennsylvania’s longest-running family businesses, writes CBS News. The fifth-generation company began more than 130 years ago in Germantown and now calls Montgomery County home. Today, Chester Asher, part of the fifth generation and the company’s director of marketing, proudly describes Pennsylvania as the “snack belt of America,” noting…
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Philadelphia Photographer Eyes Heritage Preservation By Documenting Immigrant Recipes in New Cookbook
Philadelphia photographer Cielito Mercado Vivas has turned her camera toward the kitchen for a new cookbook inspired by stories of immigrants, family, and food, writes Maggie Kent for 6abc. “Everyone has something favorite of their mom or dad, I know I did too,” she said. Raised in Andorra by Filipino immigrant parents, Vivas is known…
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Chester County Sees Boom in Charming Roadside Bakeries
Charming micro-bakeries are increasingly popping up throughout Chester County, with roadside carts and stands scattered along local roads, writes Brooke Schultz for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Devon Road Made, owned by Jacqueline Spain, is one of the newest additions to this local roadside bakery scene, where owners prepare pastries at home for their communities. “Food is love, love is food,”…
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Horsham-Based Bimbo Bakeries Rethinks How Familiar Brands Stay Relevant
From its U.S. headquarters in Horsham, Bimbo Bakeries USA is taking a hard look at how some food brands stay relevant in a rapidly changing marketplace, writes Gordon Young for The Drum. That effort is being led by Catherine Berger, who joined the company in 2025 as vice president of marketing transformation and services. Berger…
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A Washington D.C. Bagel Chain is Expanding to Philadelphia
Call Your Mother, a bagel shop based in Washington D.C. is expanding, as it prepares to open a new location in Philadelphia later this year, writes Kristin Hunt for PhillyVoice. The new location in Fishtown, which is planned to open in the spring or summer, will be the first in Pennsylvania. The Keystone State will…
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Bauman’s Keeps Century-Old Tradition Alive with Its Apple Butter
Bauman’s in Sassamansville has been keeping an over a century-old Pennsylvania agricultural tradition alive with its popular apple butter, writes Miranda Watson for Edible Philly. The unassuming factory continues to fill jars with deeply flavored butter and gallons of cider to this day, sustaining many local farms and delighting market-goers in the region and beyond.…
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Pizza Meets Quesadilla in ‘Pizzadilla’ Creation from Northeast Pizza Co.
Philadelphia’s Northeast Pizza Co. offers a lineup of delicious pizzas, but the real star of the menu is the Pizzadilla, a creative mashup that blends pizza and a quesadilla into one crave-worthy dish, reports Bob Kelly for FOX 29. “We decided to fry up some pizza dough, see what would happen,” said Anthony Prisco, owner…
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