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The Hoagie: Made in Philadelphia, or Was It Chester?
Though the hoagie is a unique Philadelphia region creation, hoagie origins are still a mystery, writes Sam Greszes for Yardbarker. The Delco-centric story is that the first hoagie came in 1925 from a shop in Chester, when a picky customer wanted a sandwich filled with whatever was available, so the staff loaded the sandwich up…
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Insomnia Cookies Plans to Have 1,800 Opened U.S. Stores in Next 10 Years
Insomnia Cookies recently celebrated the opening of its 300th outlet, marking just the latest of several future milestones, writes Mark Faithfull for Forbes. The Philadelphia-based bakery specialist was founded in 2003 and offers a wide variety of cookies, ice cream, and other sweets. Now at 300 locations across the United States — and more recently…
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Da Burger Jawn Rises Stronger After Devastating Vandalism
The Cheltenham community has rallied around a popular local restaurant, Da Burger Jawn after it was vandalized earlier this week, writes Steve Keeley for FOX 29 Philadelphia. Owner Kumony McFarland, known to his customers as Q, answered a distressing call Wednesday morning. Someone had vandalized his beloved homemade food restaurant. He posted a video of…
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La Colombe Co-Founder Wants to See Brand Focus on Innovation
La Colombe co-founder and Gladwyne resident Todd Carmichael would like to see the brand refocus on innovation and the development of its coffee products and brick-and-mortar cafes, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Carmichael, who separated from La Colombe after it was acquired by Chobani, shared his vision during an event last week…
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Brewerytown’s Restaurant Scene is Thriving, Here Are Some Top Spots
Brewerytown is one of the most underrated neighborhoods in Philadelphia’s dining scene that has plenty to offer for every taste and mood, writes Gregory Wakeman for Philadelphia Magazine. The Boozy Mutt is the perfect spot for dog lovers. Dog owners can enjoy supremely tasty comfort food — such as the delicious buffalo-style fried chicken sandwich…
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Nirvana Indian Bistro Brings Delicious Ethnic Cuisine to Bryn Mawr
Nirvana Indian Bistro, led by restaurateur Nabin Chhantyal, serves delicious ethnic cuisine at its newest location in Bryn Mawr, writes Ed Williams for the Main Line Today. Chhantyal worked his way up in the restaurant industry for over a decade before he started his first upscale Nirvana Indian restaurant. Since then, he has enjoyed considerable…
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New Cookbook ‘Zahav Home’ is Your Guide to Elevating Your Cooking Skills
The new cookbook “Zahav Home” aims to help you make food at home that tastes like it was prepared by a James Beard Award-winning chef, writes Ian Bush for KYW Newsradio. “Zahav Home” is co-written by two James Beard Award-winning chefs, Michael Solomonov and Steven Cook. The pair co-own the acclaimed Zahav restaurant in Society…
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Craving Apple Cider This Fall? Here’s Some Delaware County Options
Pumpkin spice isn’t the only fall delicacy out there. Autumn connoisseurs will also be tracking down another favorite—apple cider. Whether it’s cooled in the fridge, steaming hot, or fermented, there are places in Delaware County that can meet your apple cider needs, writes Ben Silver and Regan Bradley for Main Line Today. Linvilla Orchards…
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Hatboro Bakery Serves Cookies with a Side of Politics
Lochel’s Bakery in Hatboro has once again brought back its Election Cookies, writes Ryan Genova for Glenside Local. The local tradition adds a fun twist to election predictions by selling red and blue cookies, serving as an unofficial poll of local voters. This year, the family-owned bakery at 57 S. York Road in Hatboro has…
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Franklin Fountain, Created by 2 Delaware County Brothers, Celebrates 20th Anniversary
Ryan and Eric Berley grew up in their Media-area home with a dining room decorated like a historical ice cream parlor. They carried that motif into adult life, with their successful business, Franklin Fountain in Old City Philadelphia. Now the old-fashioned ice cream parlor is celebrating its 20th anniversary, writes Leslie Krowchenko for the Daily…
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Find Your Zen Through Baked Goods at This New Bakery in Malvern
Sweet Zen Bakery has just opened in Malvern by owner Amal Kawar, who has already seen customers become regulars and repeats in her short time of being open to the public, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily Local News. Kawar was a pastry chef for over 20 years and worked at Basil in Paoli for…
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Gazzos Expands With Cheesesteak Takeout in Ardmore Park
Gazzos Steaks, which started as a food truck in Upper Pottsgrove two years ago, is making its mark now with a takeout window at 2528 Haverford Road in Ardmore Park, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Opening this fall, there will be about 10 parking spaces out front and a patio with outside seating.…
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Popular Doylestown Ice Cream, Pretzel Shop Considered a Hidden Gem of the Area
The Salt Box in Doylestown is Bucks County’s sweetest hidden gem with delicious offerings that are guaranteed to satisfy everybody, whether they like sweet or salty, writes Gianna for New Jersey 101.5. The shop makes soft pretzels, including offering stuffed ones, along with their own ice cream. It is currently getting thousands of views on…
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Philadelphia’s Poverty Rate Drops Considerably, But Remains Most Economically Challenged Big City
New data from the U.S. Census Bureau reveals that Philadelphia’s poverty rate fell to its most significant year-over-year decline in a decade at more than one percentage point between 2022 and 2023, write Layla A. Jones and John Duchneskie for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The city’s poverty rate declined from 21.7 percent in 2022 to 20.3…
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Try Some of Philadelphia’s Most Inventive Nachos at These Popular Spots
If you are looking for inventive takes on nachos, Philadelphia has you covered, writes Maddy Sweitzer-Lamme for Philadelphia Magazine. Libertee Grounds in Spring Garden prepares amazing masala nachos, where tortilla chips get covered in queso, garlic sour cream, pico, along with your choice of meat (be it chicken kadai, spicy lamb keema, or Korean barbecue…
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Two Sisters Team Up to Help Build Community in West Philly Through Their Cafe, Arterial Coffee
Sharla and Sharaine Brown are two sisters striving to build community in West Philadelphia with their very own coffee shop, Arterial Coffee, writes Kiara Santos for The Philadelphia Tribune. “I think the community has gotten away from coffee shops,” Sharla said. “There are a lot of brick-and-mortar places, but there’s a lot of chains. Coffee…
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Weckerly’s Ice Cream Opens a Second Location in King of Prussia
Weckerly’s opened a second shop in King of Prussia and celebrates with free treats, reports Kristin Hunt for The Philly Voice. A Fishtown favorite, Weckerly’s Ice Cream has moved out to the suburbs. Its second location is now located near the Nordstrom in the King of Prussia Mall. As a special launch event, Weckerly’s promises…
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Flakely’s Pastry ATM Offers Ardmore Gluten Free Greatness On the Go
Manayunk’s Flakely Gluten Free Bakery brings their ‘pastry ATM’ to Ardmore, reports Franki Rudnesky for the Philly Voice. The pastry ATM is the second of its kind from Flakely. The first opened in June at the Italian Market’s Salt & Vinegar Store in South Philadelphia. Like the original, Ardmore’s machine will sell all of Flakely’s…
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