Food and Drink
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North Wales Man Invents the Game-Changing Gummi Cone
North Wales resident Joseph Osborne created Mojoz Gummi Cone, a gummy cone for water ice that is vegan, halal, and gluten-free, writes Jadon George for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Osborne created the cone in 2015 while working as a sales representative for Comcast. A loyal patron of Jimmy’s Water Ice in South Philly, he would come…
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Enjoy a Nice Reprieve From the Heat At These Philly Ice Cream Shops
Philadelphia is home to quite a few ice cream shops, and with the summer now upon us, it’s the perfect time to visit them, write Annemarie Dooling, Ernest Owens, and Eater Staff for the publication. C & C Creamery in Roxborough is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year. The family-owned stand is popular now only…
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Phillies’ Star Kyle Schwarber Leads Off Chester County-Based Herr’s Annual Chip Flavor Contest
Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Kyle Schwarber is this year’s spokesperson for Chester County-based Herr’s annual chip-flavor contest, Flavored by Philly: Crunch Off, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The contest this year has a different format and higher stakes. In the past three years, flavors with the most votes included the 2022 Long Hots…
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DreamWorld Bakes Becomes One of Philadelphia’s Most Sought-After Bakeries in Just Six Months
It took only six months after Ashley Huston opened DreamWorld Bakes for it to become one of the most sought-after bakeries in Philadelphia, writes Kimberly Wilson for Essence. The community response has been overwhelming for the owner, who decided to set aside her finance degree and focus on what truly makes her happy: creating beautiful…
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Indulge in Delicious Ice Cream This Summer at These Philadelphia Gems
With summer almost here, there is no better time to indulge in rich, creamy scoops from some of Philadelphia’s favorite local ice cream shops, writes Julia Binswanger for Billy Penn at WHYY. Malai is a newcomer to the city’s ice cream scene. Originally from Brooklyn, the shop serves rich ice cream infused with bold spices…
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Souderton’s JBS Meatpacking Plant Workers Win Big with New Union Deal
Thanks to a newly ratified union contract, workers at Souderton’s JBS meatpacking plant are seeing major improvements to the workplace and their paychecks, writes Ariana Perez-Castells for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The agreement is considered the ‘new standard’ for the industry. It is part of a national effort by the United Food and Commercial Workers International…
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Philadelphia’s Bar Hygge Earns Title of Best Burger in Pennsylvania
Bar Hygge in Philadelphia makes the best burger in Pennsylvania, according to Chowhound, a popular website for food aficionados, writes Max Bennett for the Patch. In its recent feature, The Hands Down Best Burger in Every Single US State, the food website identified restaurants that excel in both classic and innovative burger preparations. The selection…
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Aramark To Be Food and Beverage Provider for Proposed Athletics Las Vegas Ballpark
Aramark Sports + Entertainment has secured a 20-year, $175 million agreement to serve as the food and beverage provider at the proposed Athletics ballpark in Las Vegas, writes Bret McCormick for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The deal includes a minimum $100 million investment in the MLB team and a $75 million capital expenditure commitment. The…
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Saint Joseph’s Alumnus A.J. Sarno Uses Science Background to Perfect Baking at Isgro Pastries
A.J. Sarno, a Saint Joseph’s alumnus, is putting his biology degree to use behind the scenes at Isgro Pastries, applying science to perfect the art of baking, reports “Chef Nate” Murawski for Saint Joseph’s University Magazine. “Baking is all chemistry,” he said. Sarno, who also studied at Drexel University, wanted to become a doctor, but…
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Gopuff and Starbucks Expand Partnership to Offer 24/7 Specialty Coffee Delivery Across Philadelphia and Suburbs
Delivery service Gopuff has expanded its partnership with Starbucks, offering specialty coffee to customers in Philadelphia and its suburbs around the clock, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. To celebrate the occasion, Gopuff will deliver a free grande iced Starbucks coffee to any address on Wednesday. While the coffee itself comes with no delivery…
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One of Philly’s Best Cheesesteaks Awaits Players at Citizens Bank Park
Many visiting players have confirmed the long-standing rumor that the cheesesteak served in the visiting team clubhouse at Citizens Bank Park is better than the one sold in the stands — and even better than any found elsewhere in Philadelphia, writes Tommy Rowan for The Philadelphia Inquirer. One of those who made this bold proclamation…
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Hershey’s Kisses Closer to Becoming State’s Official Candy
The state House of Representatives voted earlier this week to advance a bill that would designate Hershey’s Kiss as Pennsylvania’s official candy, writes Nate File for The Philadelphia Inquirer. However, progress was a long time coming. The Bucks County eighth graders who originally drafted the bill in their civics class are now nearing high school…
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Goodness Bowls Brings Healthy Eats and Kind Vibes to Collegeville
Collegeville’s food scene welcomes the nutritious upgrade of Goodness Bowls at 222 E. Main Street, writes Justin Heinze for the Patch. The café marked its official launch with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by the Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce and County Commissioner Tom DiBello. “Its great to see new small businesses recognizing Montgomery County as…
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Michelin Guide to Feature Philadelphia Restaurants for First Time in 100-Year History
The Michelin Guide has announced that Philadelphia restaurants will be included in its pamphlet for the first time in its 100-plus year history, writes Michaela Althouse for PhillyVoice. After being limited to New York City, Chicago, and Washington, D.C., the Michelin Guide’s Northeast Cities edition now also features Philadelphia and Boston. To this end, inspectors…
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New Wawa Hoagies Bring a 15-Hoagie Ranking From Worst to Best
Variety, apparently, is the spice of Wawa. The Delaware County-based convenience store chain is constantly coming up with new combinations of Wawa hoagies. This ranking looks at the worst to best in some of Wawa’s 15 hoagie choices, based on taste and nutrition, writes Chelsea Falin for The Daily Meal. 15. Wawa Buffalo Chicken Cheesesteak…
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Three of the Best Hoagies Outside of Philadelphia Are in Chester County
Philadelphia is known to produce some of the best hoagies, but the city isn’t the only place that knows how to make a good sandwich. Three spots in Chester County are revered for their hoagie skills, writes Patrick Berkery for The Keystone. Two of the most populated areas of the county, Phoenixville and West Chester,…
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Philly’s Empanadas United Now Under New Ownership, Set to Expand and Go National
Empanadas United, the Philadelphia-born empanada maker was recently acquired by Virtual Dining Concepts and is set to go national, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. As part of its new national expansion, Empanadas United is also expected to triple in both revenue and its geographic footprint. Empanadas United was founded by Victor Tejada…
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Philly Teen Wins Culinary Competition, Earns Scholarship
Ciani Jones, a Philadelphia teen recently earned first place in this year’s C-CAP College Scholarship Cooking Competition, writes the 6abc Digital Staff. As part of her win, the Frankford High School senior has also earned a one-year scholarship funded by friends of Chef Jean Marie Lacroix. Jones has already set plans in place to use…
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