Food and Drink
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This Philadelphia Firm Will Manage Concessions for FIFA World Cup Fan Festival in Lemon Hill This Summer
Endless Consulting, a Philadelphia-based firm has been chosen to lead food and beverage concessions for Philadelphia’s FIFA World Cup Fan Festival this summer, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. While the firm typically manages hospitality for large events that last up to a week, Endless Consulting will be entrusted to run operations for…
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The Soft Pretzels At This Reading Terminal Market Spot Will Have You Hooked
At Miller’s Twist, one of the many food spots inside Reading Terminal Market, soft pretzels are far more than just a delicious snack, writes Claire Allard for Family Destinations Guide. Soft pretzels are more like an art form at Miller’s Twist. From the moment you enter Reading Terminal Market, the aroma is sure to catch…
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Frank P. Olivieri, Former Owner of Pat’s King of Steaks for Nearly Four Decades, Remembered
Frank P. Olivieri, who ran the popular South Philadelphia eatery and tourist spot, Pat’s King of Steaks, for several decades, has passed away at the age of 87, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Olivieri was the nephew and son of the inventor of the iconic Philadelphia sandwich. According to his son, Frank E.…
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The Top-Seller At This University City Restaurant is a Pasta Dish Popularized in Central New York
At Corio, the University City restaurant that opened in May 2025, the top-seller is a pasta dish that has been making waves throughout Central New York, writes Chloe Pantazi-Wolber for Philadelphia Magazine. That dish is the chicken riggies, a dish made with rigatoni, chicken, and hot or sweet peppers. There are sometimes olives and mushrooms…
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British News Site, The Independent, Writer Designates Philadelphia as ‘USA’s Ultimate City for Food’
Philadelphia may be an overlooked metropolis in comparison to other cities like New York and Washington, D.C., but if you follow the food, it deserves more recognition, writes Thea Everett for The Independent. While visiting Philadelphia with her partner and one-year-old child, she said it felt like the city was “fuelled on caffeine and sugar…
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Why Philly Pretzels Are in a Class of Their Own
A long-standing staple of Philadelphia’s food culture, the soft pretzel continues to be one of the region’s most popular and versatile food items, writes Paige Hughes for The Takeout. The pretzel was brought to Philadelphia in the 1700s by German immigrants, but it took another 100 years for local bakers to transform the Bavarian treat…
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Philadelphia-Based Aramark Will Play Key Role in Local 2026 Festivities, Here’s Why
A number of events will be taking place throughout Philadelphia and Aramark will play a significant role in the festivities, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. While the Philadelphia-based food services company typically operates behind the scenes, it will likely be much more visible. Aramark is the food services operator for Lincoln Financial…
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Philly’s Best Steak Opens Massive New Yeadon Food Processing Facility to Fuel National Expansion
Philly’s Best Steak Co., which prepares meats for restaurants to use in their cheesesteaks, opened a new facility in Yeadon, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. The new $25 to $35 million facility has been in development for three years. It will allow Philly’s Best to double the size of its production space and…
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Philadelphia-Based Online Coffee Brand to Open First Physical Location At the Navy Yard in 2026
Happy Bear Coffee Company, the online retailer known for selling coffee beans from all around the world, is set to open a new coffee and wine bar at the Navy Yard, writes Kristin Hunt for PhillyVoice. The 2026 opening will mark the brand’s first brick-and-mortar location. Happy Bear will be located in a 3,036-square-foot space…
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This Port Richmond Eatery is the Place to Go For Pierogi Lovers
While it may look like a hole-in-the-wall, Mom-Mom’s Kitchen in Port Richmond has been able to stand out because of its unique spin on pierogis, writes Austin Havens-Bowen for Mashed. There are several different options available for classic Polish dish. For instance, there’s the cheesesteak pierogis. Stuffed with Cooper Sharp cheese, caramelized onions, and black…
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As Food Dye Reckoning Nears, Horsham’s Bimbo Bakeries is Ahead of the Curve
As new food regulations begin reshaping the U.S. grocery aisle, Horsham-based Bimbo Bakeries USA is emerging as an industry leader in eliminating artificial dyes, writes Sarah Schaschek for Yahoo! News. Federal and state regulators are moving to restrict synthetic food dyes over the next 18 months, including a nationwide ban on Red No. 3 in…
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Bensalem-Based Papa Johns Franchisee Sets Sights on Growth in Philly Region
The Bensalem-based Papa Johns franchisee, Pie Investments, is gearing up for another round of growth in Greater Philadelphia, coming on the heels of a major push that already doubled its number of locations in recent weeks, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The franchisee will open five Papa Johns stores next year in…
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America’s Newest Delicacy Is Lanternfly Honey – But You May Not Want to Know How It’s Made
The influence of spotted lanternflies has reached the flavor of honey, and although the result can taste appealing, the way this change occurs is certainly not its strongest selling point, writes Brittany Shammas for The Washington Post. It turns out, honeybees are attracted to the sugary material left behind by spotted lanternflies after they feed during the summer and fall months.…
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Get the Most Out of Your Food and Beverage Cravings At Philadelphia’s 2025 Christmas Village
Christmas Village is back in Philadelphia, featuring a Ferris wheel, double-decker carousel, ice skating, and a wide range of food and drink options that you can enjoy, writes Laura Swartz for Philadelphia Magazine. Two German-style swivel grills serve tasty Bratwurst accompanied by spicy mustard. New this year, a churro booth at LOVE Park features loaded…
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Gadaleto’s Seafood Market Providing Free Meals to the Community
As the need for food security has risen throughout the local community, the owner of Gadaleto’s Seafood Market decided to take action, writes Nick Iadonisi for 6ABC. Located in West Chester, Gadaleto’s Seafood Market is open seven days a week, serving fresh crabs, lobsters, shellfish, and more. Now at Gadaleto’s, families can receive a free…
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Beloved Essen Bakery Closes Doors for Good, Six Months After Temporary Closure Announcement
Acclaimed baker Tova Du Plessis, struggling with personal, legal, and financial pressures, has closed Essen Bakery and is now considering bankruptcy as the next step, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Du Plessis, a four-time James Beard Award nominee, and her husband announced six months ago that their shop, with locations on East Passyunk…
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Philadelphia is the Top U.S. City to Go On a Food Trip, New Survey Finds
A new survey has found that about 21 percent of Americans have taken a trip to a different city solely for its food, writes Stephanie Gravalese for Food & Wine. The survey, commissioned by Visit Anaheim and conducted by Talker Research, found that Philadelphia is the most desired city for people to take a food…
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Food & Wine Names David Suro-Piñera, Founder of Tequilas, Among 12 Drinks Visionaries
Food & Wine has unveiled its newest awards program, Drinks Visionaries, which honors 12 beverage trailblazers who are changing the landscape, write Dylan Garret, Ray Isle, Prairie Rose, and Lucy Simon for publication. One of the inclusions of the publication’s inaugural class of 12 is David Suro-Piñera, the founder of Tequilas in Philadelphia. Throughout his…
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