Commerce
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Stella of New Hope Refreshes Bar Menu, Adds Adult Happy Meal
Stella of New Hope has introduced a refresh of its bar menu, featuring new elevated snacks and bites and its first-ever Adult Happy Meal, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The new bar menu from Executive Chef Keith Bernstein is offered nightly during dinner service in the cozy 12-seat bar. It features several dishes from…
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Midnight Pasta Offers Unforgettable Dinner-and-Show Combo in Philadelphia
Natalia Lepore Hagan’s Midnight Pasta parties offer a seamless blend of a hands-on pasta-making workshop along with a decadent five-course meal — an experience sure to leave a lasting impression, writes Jenn Ladd for The Philadelphia Inquirer. During the event, usually held around 6 PM at BLDG39 at the Arsenal — a former industrial warehouse…
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Skittles Flavor and Topping Arrive at Rita’s Italian Ice Just in Time for Summer
Trevose-based Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard has introduced a new Skittles flavor and topping just in time for the 2025 summer season, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Skittles Italian ice, made in partnership with the candy’s owner Mars, will be available for a limited time, starting on March 17. Rita’s described…
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Activate Your Taste Buds At Some of Philadelphia’s Best Brunch Spots
Pennsylvania isn’t short on culinary delights that enrich a vibrant brunch scene, writes Marlon Amorin for DDD Near Me. The same can be said about Philadelphia, with a number of top-tier brunch spots with delicious options. At Café La Maude, you can indulge yourself in a mix of French and Lebanese dining options, such as…
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Skippack’s Brothers Kershner Brewing Expands to Avondale with The Barrel
Brothers Kershner Brewing Co. is expanding into Chester County with a new taproom, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Barrel by Brothers Kershner is set to open in May. The brewery has signed a lease for a historic two-story stone building at 122 Pennsylvania Ave. in Avondale. The site is previously home…
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This Innovative Concept Supports Philly’s Food Entrepreneurs With Coworking Kitchen Space
Culinary Collective is an innovative concept that offers Philadelphia food entrepreneurs coworking commercial kitchen space that supports pop-up restaurants, food trucks, and much more, writes Natalia Sanchez Loayza for Billy Penn at WHYY. Each of the cooks working in the family-owned space in the Frankford Arsenal is preparing something different — from carrot cakes and…
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Rap Snacks CEO Set to Debut New Potato Chip Brand in Honor of Black Food Innovators
The CEO of Rap Snacks has launched a new potato chip brand that pays homage to Black food innovators, writes Delano Massey for AXIOS Philadelphia. James Lindsay, a Philadelphia native, has launched Crum chips. The new chip brand is a tribute to George Crum, the Black chef who is credited for creating the potato chip.…
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Perkasie’s Carter Siporin Showcases Impressive Skills on This Season of ‘Kids Baking Championship’
Eleven-year-old Carter Siporin from Perkasie has been showcasing his impressive baking skills on the latest season of Kids Baking Championship, reports Astrid Martinez for NBC10 Philadelphia. Competing against 11 talented young bakers from across the country, he has wowed the judges with his stunning cakes and other exquisite baked creations. Carter made his first two-tier…
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Bredenbeck’s Bakery is Bringing Taste of Louisiana to Philadelphia for Mardi Gras
With Mardi Gras just around the corner, Bredenbeck’s Bakery in Chestnut Hill is here to help you celebrate, by offering a vibrant array of purple, green, and gold treats, reports Howard Monroe for CBS News Philadelphia. One of the main items on the menu over the next few days is its ever popular, King Cake.…
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Food Hall Brand Wonder Expands into Greater Philadelphia with New Location Coming to Chesco
Food hall brand Wonder is planning on opening ten new locations in Greater Philadelphia before the end of the year, including one in West Chester, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The New York-based brand operates delivery-focused food halls in the fast fine dining category. At any of the company’s locations, customers can…
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Johnny’s Pizza Blends New York and Philly in Bryn Mawr
In just over two years, Johnny’s Pizza in Bryn Mawr has become a culinary hotspot, renowned for its exceptional pizzas and cheesesteaks, writes Craig LaBan for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Owner John Bisceglie trained under Frank Pinello of Best Pizza in Williamsburg and Nick Carelli of Philomena Santucci’s Square Pizza in Warminster. His new venture has…
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If You Enjoy Hank’s Cinnamon Buns, Thank Delaware County Native Ron Davis
Hank’s Cinnamon Buns, fresh from the oven, are a popular commodity at area farmers markets. They come from Ron Davis, a self-taught baker from Delaware County, writes Jenn Ladd for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Hank’s Cinnamon Buns is an Instagram-based micro bakery run by Davis. The name comes from Davis’ alias, Hank McCoy when he was…
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Cinnamon Bun Business Takes Off in West Chester, Offering a Delicious Treat in Every Bite
West Chester-based Hank’s Cinnamon Buns shows that every bite of a cinnamon bun can be delicious, not just the cinnamon-sugar center or icing-top, writes Jenn Ladd for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Instagram-based microbakery is run by former DJ Ron Davis. In the five years since starting his bakery business, Davis has transitioned from a weekend…
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Poppa Frank’s American Kitchen Opens Its Doors in New Hope
Poppa Frank’s American Kitchen, a new breakfast and lunch spot in New Hope, officially opened its doors over the weekend at the former Duck Soup Cafe location in the Logan Square shopping center, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. “It’s going to be a fun place to enjoy good food,” said Frank…
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Wonder Food Hall, a New Food Delivery Concept, Comes to Newtown Square
The Wonder Group out of New York is bringing 10 food halls to the Philadelphia region, including at Ellis Preserve in Newtown Square, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. Food halls open in the spring in Ardmore, Fishtown and the Roosevelt Mall in Northeast Philadelphia. The Newtown Square Hall will open later in the…
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Sports Card Startup, Backed by Local Sports Executives, Raises $10M in Series A
CollX, a sports card startup backed by Philadelphia Eagles general manager Howie Roseman and Philadelphia 76ers part-owner David Adelman, has raised $10 million in a Series A funding round, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The company also added a star athlete to its investor list, with Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt…
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WSJ: Queen Village Italian Restaurant Named Among List of Where to Order Best Pastas in 2025
Paffuto, a cozy Italian tasting menu destination in Philadelphia, has earned a spot on the list of top pastas to order in 2025 for its Cavatelli with Pepperoni Butter, writes Joshua David Stein for The Wall Street Journal. The Queen Village eatery is renowned for its innovative takes on Italian-American classics, crafted by chefs Dan…












































