Food and Drink
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Herr’s Snacks Celebrates Nearly 80 Years of Local Production, Worldwide Reach
For nearly 80 years, Herr’s has been making chips, pretzels, and other snacks in Nottingham and distributing them to customers around the country and world, writes Christie Ileto for 6abc. The company produces over 300 million bags of snacks annually, and the process is simple, according to CEO Troy Gunden. “We use high-end branded salt,…
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Tea House and Shop in Doylestown Takes Visitors on a Trip to Wonderland
Take a trip to Wonderland at Doylestown’s Snarky Tea House, offering a variety of delicious sips and snacks along with a retail shop filled with fun items, reports Natalie Jason for 6abc. The tea house is run by manager Courtney Nicholas, the sister of Snarky Tea’s founder, Jenni-Lyn Williams. The company was started by Williams nine years…
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Ghanaian Immigrant Crafts New Career With Unique Chocolate Line Xoxoa
Ghanaian immigrant Ebo Nunoo, who spent years building a corporate career in client relations, began reassessing his professional path after his daughter was born in 2018, writes Marilyn Anthony for Grid. “I realized I wanted to start living the life that I wanted our daughter to see me in,” he said. “For me, that life…
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New Bakery Causes Chaos in Downingtown with Lines Out the Door
Chaos, a good kind, has erupted in Downingtown with the arrival of PanDoughMonium Bakery. Owner Robert Weinrich first thought of running his own bakery back in 2007. As a creative person whose process can sometimes be a little chaotic, hence the bakery’s name, Weinrich knew he had to pursue this dream one day. That dream…
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Philadelphia Phillies End Oak View Group Partnership to Launch New Vendor at Citizens Bank Park
The Philadelphia Phillies plan to part ways with global venue management company Oak View Group at Citizens Bank Park, choosing not to renew the operations contract once it expires at the end of the year, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Denver-based Oak View has 522 employees at Citizens Bank Park, 500 of…
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South Philadelphia Staple Ricci’s Hoagies to Open First Location Outside Pennsylvania
Ricci’s Hoagies, a South Philadelphia staple that has been part of the city dating back to 1920, is franchising. As a result, it will be opening its first location outside the state in Charlotte, North Carolina, writes Jennifer Thomas for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The new location in Charlotte will occupy a 1,000-square-foot space at…
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Here Are Two Philadelphia Establishments Where You Can Enjoy Halloween-Inspired Food and Drinks
Halloween is right around the corner and Philadelphia isn’t without its share of events and parties for people to enjoy, writes Jared Ranahan for Forbes. While celebrations start to take place in the days leading up to the holiday, those looking for plans on Halloween night can visit Royal Boucherie in Old City. Typically, the…
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This Candy Bar Has Been Made in Philadelphia For More Than 100 Years
In 1917, during World War I, Goldenberg’s Peanut Chews were born out of necessity and more than 100 years later, the candy bar can still be found in snack aisles, writes Christie Ileto for 6abc. While people now liken them to being the hometown hero of candy bars, Goldenberg’s Peanut Chews weren’t always that. According…
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Get Ready For Halloween Fun and Treats At These Philly Bars And Restaurants
The last week of October is upon us, which means Halloween is just days away. That revelation means that there are several bars throughout the city that are hosting events to celebrate the spookiest night of the year, writes Hira Qureshi for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The East Passyunk Witch Craft Crawl will see various bars…
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The Journey of Philadelphia Woman Who Became First American to Win ‘Cheesemonger Olympics’
Philadelphia cheesemonger Emilia D’Albero made history last month when she became the first American to win the Mondial du Fromage, earning the title of the world’s best cheesemonger, writes Hannah Howard for Food & Wine. After earning the honor, she said it was something she didn’t think was accessible to her until the way she…
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Ellen Yin, James Beard Award-Winning Restaurateur, Opens New Bakery and Classroom in Old City
James Beard Award winner and restaurateur Ellen Yin, has opened a new bakery and classroom in Old City, writes Molly McVety for PhillyVoice. The Bread Room, as it is called, is the latest venture for Yin and her team at High Street Hospitality. During the day, it functions as a bakery with several options, including…
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South Philly Food Co-op Starts and Ends With the Community
South Philly Food Co-op took about a decade to finally get off the ground, but from the moment it was thought of, the community has always been at the forefront, writes Nick Iadonisi for 6abc. Since opening in December 2020, the community-owned grocery store has provided a space for community members and their neighbors to…
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Horsham’s Bimbo Bakeries Marks 10 Years of Racing for Good
Horsham’s Bimbo Bakeries marked a milestone this fall with the 10th edition of the Bimbo Global Race, the world’s largest race for a cause, the company announced in a press release. This year’s event united more than 165,000 runners across 28 cities and 22 countries, all racing under the motto “The Good We Share.” Their…
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After a Nine-Month Hiatus, Lil’ Dom’s Pizzeria Returns to Doylestown
After a nine-month closure, Lil’ Dom’s Pizzeria has returned to Doylestown at its new location in Hart Square on South Main Street, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The pizzeria had been a fixture at the 1776 Shopping Center on Easton Road for nearly a decade. However, it was forced to relocate after plans were…
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Wonder Food Hall Opens New Flagship Philadelphia Location Near Rittenhouse Square
Wonder, the multi-restaurant food hall and mealtime platform, has opened its new flagship location near Rittenhouse Square. Wonder’s new location on Chestnut Street will be a hub for residents and visitors of Philadelphia to pick up some food on the go. “Rittenhouse is a cultural hub for noteworthy cuisine and chef talent, and we’re excited…
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Meet Lenny Procacci, South Philly’s Last Great Wine Grape Seller
At 80, Lenny Procacci, South Philadelphia’s last great wine grape seller, has settled into a steady routine after a lifetime in the homemade winemaking business, writes Mike Newall for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Every morning, beginning on Labor Day and lasting through early October, he reports to his family’s warehouse to hawk grapes. “These people don’t…
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Folcroft-Based Herb Fuzion Handcrafted Honey Is Pretty Sweet
PA Preferred Herb Fuzion Handcrafted Honey, based out of Folcroft, offers a line of artisanal honeys and goods using locally-sourced products, writes Leigh Green for PA Eats. From savory to floral to sweet, the online products offer the health benefits of local goldenrod and wildflower honeys and herbal infusions. Owner Lanise Middleton started her business…
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Philadelphia’s Ethical Food Entrepreneurs Champion Fair Supply Chains, Inclusive Hiring, and Sustainable Sourcing
Three food-focused companies in Philadelphia are proving profit and purpose are not at odds by driving fair supply chains, inclusive hiring, and sustainable sourcing, writes Debora Reaves Charmelus for Technical.ly. Philadelphia-based startup Food Forest AI links food and beverage brands with manufacturers and ingredient suppliers to cut inefficiencies in the food supply chain, a major…
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