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Philadelphia is home to a thriving dining scene with an abundance of amazing restaurants where you can grab a delicious weekday lunch, write Maddy Sweitzer…
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board’s latest annual report is here, and the results indicate that Pennsylvanians could be losing their taste for Fireball, the…
The Haven Social, a coastal-inspired BYOB opened at the end of last year by husband-and-wife duo Tim Bolt and Mary Schleuter, is…
The exceptional farm-to-table cuisine prepared by Roots Cafe in West Chester has resulted in long lines of patrons eager to try the delicious…
One Chester County distillery has found its way onto the list of fourteen most interesting spots in the Philadelphia region for rye, bourbon, rum, vodka…
Nestled in the heart of Malvern, The Fern & Fable is a charming restaurant occupying a meticulously restored 1700s farmhouse, writes Marilyn Johnson for Philly…
A canned-cocktail brand will soon call Kennett Square home with its new 2,500 square-foot distillery, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business…
An Exton hotel is up for auction with a starting bid of $2.5 million, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal.
The 219…
Tucked into the rolling rural hills of Malvern, The Fern & Fable at People’s Light is a natural treat and distinctive enclave for those…
Through its Limited-Release Lottery, the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board will award lottery registrants the opportunity to purchase 3,919 bottles of rare whiskey.
Pennsylvania…
Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board has decided to implement a cloud migration project to transfer its operations to Oracle’s cloud-based financial and supply chain…
The Irish pubs and taverns in Montgomery County will ensure that anyone seeking a lively St. Patrick’s Day will find a go-to spot…
S. Walter Packaging is a true legacy brand — a custom packaging solutions company founded in Philadelphia in 1904 by Simon Walter with a focus on…
If you are looking to buy beer, wine, or liquor, Pennsylvania’s frustrating and restrictive liquor laws do not make it easy, writes Nick Vadala…
Shoppers at state-owned wine and liquor stores were met with an unwelcome sight earlier this month: as Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board increased prices on…
Gourmet food and gift hub Di Brunos is cashing in on Pennsylvania’s loosening liquor laws by introducing wine to its pallet. The shop’s…
Since the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) released its 2021-2022 fiscal year report which documented sales, trends, popular items, and more, a Chester County…
Chester County has ranked No. 5 out of Pennsylvania’s 67 counties for the amount of money spent on liquor sales in 2021-22, according…
The Ship Inn in Exton is once again welcoming customers after VK Brewing Company officially opened its new eatery in the historic building that it…
The building in Exton that currently houses the historic restaurant Ship Inn has sold for $2.25 million and will become home to VK Brewing…
Michael Crosson, co-owner and head brewer at Bitchin’ Kitten Brewery in Morrisville, used to be a light American lager guy, until his father gave…
With Memorial Day in the rear-view mirror (ideally of a convertible, no less), Summer 2022 is heading into its prime. For lucky Phila. collar…
Radnor commissioners have approved the transfer of a liquor license for a new restaurant in Wayne opening July 4 that is partially owned by renowned…
Buckley’s Tavern, a restaurant and bar located in Centreville, Del., has teamed up with Kennett Square-based BarVision to reduce overpours and drive profitability…
Houseware emerged as a hit category during the pandemic as consumers spent more time at home than ever in the past two years. Many grocery…
A landmark restaurant on High Street in Pottstown, Cutillo’s at the Sanatoga Inn is up for sale, writes Natalie Kostelni for the Philadelphia Business…
A plan to eliminate Pennsylvania’s state-run liquor store monopoly through a constitutional amendment has presently hit a snag. Its future is uncertain, even…
There’s another sign, literally, that a new Amazon grocery store is coming to the Llanerch Shopping Center, 403 West Chester Pike in Havertown, writes…
Michael Person, owner of the Ship Inn at 696 Lincoln Highway in Exton, has put the building housing the historic restaurant up for sale for…
Pennsylvania bourbon aficionados will find out sometime this week if they get to take home rare bourbons that include Pappy Van Winkle. The giveaway is…
Spring House Spirits, a new distillery just south of Parkesburg, runs its entire operation — including milling, mashing, fermenting, distilling, and aging — on its 100-acre…
The New Normal report, created by Axios in cooperation with Google Trends and the Schema Design firm, reveals how COVID-19 has changed America’s…
After having undergone an extensive renovation, the West Whiteland Inn, which boasts an illustrious history that predates the Declaration of Independence and is listed on…
Pennsylvania’s complicated liquor laws may be an inhibitor to consumers. But it may also have given rise to a niche business: so-called bottle…
A Commonwealth Court judge found that the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) violated a 2016 law when it prohibited direct shipments of wine to restaurants…
Galer Estate Vineyard & Winery, nearby Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, started as what would most accurately be called a “backyard business.” But that seven…
When Wayne resident Hugo Mazzalupi decided to auction off his Patriots Glen National Golf Club in Elkton, Md. His minimum reserve, $500,000, proved to…
Vickers Restaurant, a 50-year staple in Exton, is closing permanently at the end of the month. The dining room hosted a number of well…
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board has approved a grant for Penn State to study the effects of the spotted lanternfly on cabernet franc, the grape…
According to the latest financial report released by the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB), Pennsylvanians purchased more wine and liquor in the later months of…
Owing to supply-chain delays, the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) has issued a mandate that limits purchasing of various upscale champagnes, cognacs, tequilas, and…
Chester County is set to receive its first sportsbook, as Parx Casino and Racing is bringing off-track betting and sports gambling to Malvern. The…
Zukin Realty is preserving the Spence Building in West Chester, transforming it into 11 one- and two-bedroom apartments and a restaurant, writes Bill Rettew…
In a week’s time, I will attend the company picnic for this very publication. I work remotely, which means some of my co-workers…
A recent Bucks County bankruptcy has taken on all the intrigue of a prime-time soap opera. Quakertown’s Midnight Madness Distilling LLC, producer of…
Pennsylvania bourbon and rye whiskey lovers: You’re in for a true treat, writes Paul Guggenheimer for the Trib Live.
Interested buyers need to be…
Italian-food retailer Di Bruno Bros. continues to expand beyond its South Philly roots, opening a sixth location (its second in the suburbs) in the…
Manjit Minhas runs the 10th-largest brewery in the world and is a celebrity judge on Dragons’ Den, Canada’s equivalent of Shark Tank. On…
I’m not sure where, exactly, my son’s sheets went. I know I handed them to him. I know I told him to make…
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board has released the list of top-selling liquors in the past year with Tito’s Handmade Vodka coming out as…
After years of litigation and failed plans, Maybrook Mansion in Wynnewood is once again on a way to reclaiming its former glory, writes Stacia Friedman…
After years of litigation and failed plans, Maybrook Mansion in Wynnewood is once again on a path to reclaiming its former glory, writes Stacia Friedman…
Help the Women’s Auxiliary to Chester County Hospital crush cancer with a wine tour of local wineries, breweries, distilleries, and dining establishments throughout the…
Billy Papatzikas and Chris Peticacis, the new owners of TJ’s Restaurant & Drinkery in Paoli, have decided to embrace the winning vision of the…
Despite a significant jump in the sale of alcohol nationwide during the pandemic, sales in Pennsylvania have been relatively stable during this time, writes Patrick…
Wawa continues to expand its options to sell beer at its convenience stores, writes by Katie Park for The Philadelphia Inquirer.
Its efforts are altering…
Oxford High School graduate Alexandra Cherniavsky is one of a growing number of sommeliers who are discovering and then sharing their appreciation for Pennsylvania wine…
Manjit Minhas has a history of brewing up business success. She runs the 10th-largest brewery in the world and is a celebrity judge on…
With a plethora of dining, drinking, and entertainment options, Bridge Street in Phoenixville has seemingly morphed into the South Street of Chester County.
The liveliness…
You can now play golf at Pebble Beach or St. Andrews without ever leaving Chadds Ford, writes Fran Maye for the Daily Times.
XGolf is…
Chester County isn’t nearly as thirsty as Philadelphia, Montgomery, or Bucks counties, according to the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board’s annual report for 2018…
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board has been posting record profits since it was allowed to implement flexible pricing, but not all lawmakers are happy about…
The legal sale of recreational marijuana in Pennsylvania could be a $1.6 billion industry, generating almost $600 million in revenue for the state’s…
George Fiore, the Executive Director of the Chester County Intermediate Unit, the largest of Pennsylvania’s twenty four Intermediate Units, spoke with VISTA Today about…
Paradocx Vineyard in Landenberg is one of many wineries in the state working hard to change the negative perception of Pennsylvania wines and prove they…
West Whiteland Township is one of the municipalities that has received extra funds from the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board for hosting businesses licensed to sell…
Elverson-based Brandywine Branch Distillers is continuing its rapid expansion in North America by gaining a foothold in New England, the South, and Canada, writes…
Wawa, the Delco-based chain of convenience stores with a highly passionate fan base, has nearly 800 stores in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia…
Voters in West Marlborough and Franklin townships voted overwhelmingly in favor of expanding their liquor laws in Tuesday’s primary election, writes Erin McCarthy for…
Adam Ozimek, an economist at Moody’s Economy.com in West Chester, has joined forces with four partners to open Decades, the new entertainment and…
Bar Spoon Beverage, a West Chester company, is simplifying cocktail making at home with ready-to-use mixers for home bartenders to make well-balanced…
Brandywine Branch Distillers in Elverson is planning to build upon its success this year with further expansion in Pennsylvania and nationwide, writes Kenneth Hilario for…
By Steve Edgcumbe
The folks at Brandywine Branch Distillers in Elverson are in especially good “spirits” these days, having recently come away with the top…
Already negatively affected by import tariffs, Pennsylvania breweries are now rising up against a proposed state sales tax on taproom products, writes Jason Scott for…
The latest addition to West Chester’s dining scene, Andiario, is one of the suburbs’ best new restaurants and the borough’s most sophisticated since…
Whether we’d like to admit it or not, we enjoy keeping up with the Jones’.
Nay, we go out of our way to show…
The Pennsylvania House Liquor Control Committee discussed the impact of liquor law changes with local brewers and distillers at a recent meeting in Phoenixville, writes…
Everybody has that special room in their house they like to call their own. There’s no shame in it, we all like to carve…
A new Fine Wine & Good Spirits store has opened in the Marketplace at Westtown Shopping Center on West Chester Pike.
The 4,700-square…
Picture a stage. A plush sofa behind an Art Deco coffee table stands beside an elegant serving cart with glass decanters filled with liquor. A…
The Friends Association for the Care and Protection of Children – a West Chester-based nonprofit that promotes the independence of families with children by providing…
If your favorite beer or wine suddenly costs more, don’t blame store management.
All state-run liquor stores in Pennsylvania are tacking on an…
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board will increase prices on 450 products by the end of the month unless suppliers reduce their prices, writes Harold Brubaker…
Editor’s Note: This profile of District Attorney Tom Hogan was originally published in June 2015. VISTA Today is re-running it from its archives…
Immaculata University has received a grant from the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board to help in its efforts to reduce underage and reckless alcohol consumption.
The…
Following the loosening of the liquor laws by the Pennsylvania legislature, efforts to get “dry” towns that prohibit the sale of alcohol “wet” again are…
The superb spirits created by Chester County’s first craft spirit distillery will soon be available in Center City, writes Kenneth Hilario for the Philadelphia…
By Barry Rabin
In a startling turn of events, the Borough of West Chester announced yesterday that the historic “Barclay Grounds” will be turned into…
Giant Food Stores has a giant thirst for selling beer and wine at its supermarkets across the state, and it recently poured out $454,301…
The widely praised decision to allow sales of wine in grocery stores is starting to affect sales in the State Store system, but not to…
When Pennsylvania uncorked overdue updates to liquor license laws last year, alcohol still didn’t flow to portions of suburban Philadelphia where sometimes century-old…
Not even a year into production, Elverson’s Brandywine Branch Distillers is already accelerating its plans for national expansion due to the high demand for…
Local leaders in the distilling and brewing industries agree that the recent changes made to Pennsylvania’s liquor laws are great for fans of great…
In a new development for Pennsylvania residents, it is now possible to get liquor shipped right to your door and even – in this busy holiday…
It was a satisfying first drink of liquor law reform in decades, and Pennsylvanians are already thirsty for more.
Those running the state’s House…
Some will grab a can and drink to recent news that Pennsylvania has expanded sales of six-packs of beer, and others will proverbially crush…
Proving that wine and spirits are in high demand locally, a West Chester store on Paoli Pike has recorded the second-most sales of the…
Downingtown’s Victory Brewing Company has joined other regional brewers in expressing concern over the effects of changes in the liquor laws, writes Scott Kraus…
Four Fine Wine & Good Spirits stores located in Chester County are now open on Sundays.
The locations are:
West Sadsbury Commons Shopping Center in…
Two months ago Governor Tom Wolf signed a bill that amends the Pennsylvania Liquor Code significantly: a couple grocery stores in Chester County are now…
Drink up, Chester County. Sweeping changes to state liquor laws are putting alcohol on more shelves throughout the community, including convenience stores, restaurants, supermarkets and…
In a somewhat surprising but welcome move on Monday, the State House voted to allow the sale of wine in supermarkets and other venues and…
Following the plea sent out by Governor Tom Wolf to “free the six-pack” at Pennsylvania gas stations, the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board yesterday approved…
Kennett Square is raising a frothy glass to the beer town reputation it is gaining across the state. That’s because for the bedroom community…
Victory Brewing Company, the Downingtown-based brewer with locations in Kennett Square and Parkesburg, produces 141,000 barrels of craft beer every year and employs…
Chester County’s economy, quite simply, is a paradigm of prosperity. The wide range of industries here is the driving force behind such affluence. However…
The elation felt by beer aficionados and Wawa patrons around the region after Concord Township gave preliminary approval to the chain of stores request to…
Our briefs are concise reports on what’s happening around Chester County. This Morning:
Bill Legalizing Cross-Border Liquor Purchases Passes Pennsylvania House
Pennsylvania House…
Wine aficionados are in for a treat as soon they may soon be able to buy a good quality bottle of wine much closer to…
Despite people often making trips to Delaware or New Jersey to stock up on booze, alcohol sales in Pennsylvania have increased 4.2 percent year…
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board is letting more of the good stuff flow from a major renovation at West Chester’s newly re-opened Fine…
Chester County and the rest of Pennsylvania continues to hold its breath as the state Capitol persists in its grueling overtime ground game with little…
Free Quit Smoking Kits Available as Part of Today’s Great American Smokeout
In an attempt to reduce the cause of nearly 1 in 5…
Even with new brewpubs pouring into the market in Chester County and throughout Philadelphia, the state Liquor Control Board is cranking open the tap to…
Chester County Common Pleas Judge Edward Griffith has poured Chester County Hospital’s hopes for a massive upscale fundraiser down the drain — along with the…
Business Briefs are a quick way to stay up to date with what’s happening around the county. This Morning:
Chester and Delaware County SCORE…
Chester County Hospital wants police to pour thousands of bottles of confiscated wine into the glasses of charity bidders and donate the proceeds to the…
Our Business Briefs keep you informed with concise stories about what’s going on in the Chester County business Community. This Morning:
Delaware County Community…
Pennsylvania is one of the few states left in the country that maintains a strict monopoly on the sale of wine and hard spirits. But…
Seven Chester County businesses are cutting their repair bills in half for building upgrades that promise to cut their future energy bills too. It’s…
Daily news business headlines from earlier this week:
Is A Third Comcast Tower In The Works?
Liberty Property Trust (NYSE: LPT) of Malvern, according to…
A new rule handed down from the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board could open the tap of options for beer drinkers looking to try new flavors…
The new Fine Wine & Good Spirits Store at the Shoppes of Jenners Village in West Grove is twice the size of the old store…
Chester County was among five Pennsylvania counties tallying almost half of all dollar sales at Fine Wine and Good Spirits stores in the state, according…
What will be the first establishment in Chester County to deliver a six-pack?
That’s right, the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board has issued an…
West Chester University is one of five institutions working with the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board to develop a Town-Gown Pilot Project to prevent underage…
Local restaurants and bars with liquor licenses may now make purchases on the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board online website and receive a 10 percent discount…
When the sun is over the yardarm you might consider hoisting one for the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board, the agency politicians continue to consider abolishing…
An extensive collection of nearly 2,500 bottles of high-end wine could be dumped down the drain over a Chester County man’s misdemeanor…
By Shannon Maria Jones
Westtown-based Boxcar Brewing Company has hit a snag in their plans to bring a brewpub to downtown West Chester, as…
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