Restaurants
-
Distillery Drama: Bankruptcy Filing Yields Betrayals, Tantrums, Threats, and Sketchy Fund Transfers
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 the popular Faber liquor line, filed for Chapter 11. Laura Smythe describes the aftermath for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Midnight Madness was founded in 2012 by two Carnegie Mellon students, Anthony Lorubbio and Casey Parzych. It produces its own liquor and provides co-op canning, bottling, and other…
-
Barn-to-Brewery Renovation Means out with the Livestock, in with the Live Performances
Having gained approval to move forward, a proposed overhaul of the historic Willows Barn in the Lehigh Valley will replace the fodder it once held with malt for crafting beer, reports Stephen Althouse for WFMZ 69 News. East Texas Barn Co. LLC submitted a plan to renovate the 114-year-old structure into a craft brewery, taproom, and entertainment…
-
Who’s Got the Best Burgers in Philly?
The Philadelphia Inquirer’s food writers have decreed where the best burgers in Philly are, and one in the suburbs makes the cut. See what Jillian Wilson, Craig LaBan, and Michael Klein think of local burgers. Which do they like better: the city burger or the ‘burbs’ burger? At Ripplewood Whiskey & Craft, they went for…
-
Expansion Signifies New Dawn for Exton’s Stolen Sun
The popular Stolen Sun Craft Brewing and Roasting in Exton is continuing to expand its local operations by taking over the former gym space next door, writes Ed Williams for Main Line Today. With this latest addition, owner Jonathan Zangwill gained a new access point for the original taproom and brewery. He has added two…
-
Philadelphia’s Signature Sandwich: Hoagie or Cheesesteak?
While cheesesteaks are an undeniable reality of Philadelphia life, hoagies may be the true king of the local sandwich scene, writes Hawk Krall for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Hoagies have been a staple of the local cuisine for nearly a century, perhaps even predating the cheesesteak. They are available everywhere throughout the region and offer unmatched…
-
The Best Philly Cheesesteak Comes from … Wait For It … Delco
Phil & Jim’s Steaks and Hoagies in Parkside has won the title of “Best Cheesteak” in the Delaware Valley region, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. That covers Philadelphia and its collar counties, along with the states of Delaware and New Jersey. The shop is newly-owned by Dan and Gia Miller and Costa Miller.…
-
Wegmans — Including Its Locations in Downingtown, Malvern — Tosses in the (Bar) Towel on Its In-Store Pubs
After suspending operations at the start of the pandemic, Wegmans Food Markets has decided to completely shutter all of its “pub” restaurants, including those in Downingtown, Malvern, Chadds Ford, and King of Prussia, writes Ryan Kneller for The Allentown Morning Call. Overall, the chain operated a dozen “Pub by Wegmans” at its stores in Pennsylvania,…
-
Five Years After Doc Magrogan’s Closed, West Chester Has New Oyster Bar That Offers Top-Tier Dining Experience
Five years after Doc Magrogan’s closed in downtown West Chester, residents once again have a place where they can enjoy fresh seafood as part of a top-tier dining experience, writes Ed Williams for Main Line Today. Alfredo Giannaccari, a native of Italy, has opened Greystone Oyster Bar on Church Street, near his other local venture,…
-
VISTA Escape: Washington’s Troops Went Hungry, But That Doesn’t Mean You Have To! 41 Places to Eat When Visiting Valley Forge National Historical Park
Now that you’ve visited Valley Forge National Historical Park, hiked the trails, and seen the sites, you must be starving! Seeing Valley Forge Park works up an appetite, and I’ve got just the places for you to dine: experience dining in and around the Park. This post has a great lineup of all the great…
-
Pottstown Restaurant Makes Final Round of Cheesesteak Madness Tournament but Falls Just Short of the Crown
Tony Joe’s House of Great Eats in Pottstown made the final round of the Cheesesteak Madness Tournament but ultimately fell short of taking the crown, writes Amanda Brady for 6ABC. Jim Pappas, who has eaten more than 800 tasty steak sandwiches over the years, set out on a journey to find the ultimate cheesesteak in the Philadelphia…
-
Paloma’s Brings a Taste of Europe to Phoenixville
If you want to experience a culinary trip through Europe while staying close to home, Paloma’s Restaurant & Market in downtown Phoenixville is the place to go, reports Vittoria Woodill for CBS Philly. The restaurant and its associated market offer not only a taste of Europe but also the laid back, community feeling the old…
-
Chester County Home to One of Pennsylvania’s Nine ‘Foodie Towns’ Worth Visiting
A culinary adventure that comes with a bonus of fun attractions is a win-win, and Kennett Square checks both of those boxes, writes Sue Gleiter for the Harrisburg Patriot-News. The southern Chester County town has made the list of nine must-visit foodie towns in Pennsylvania. Known as The Mushroom Capital of the World, Kennett Square…
-
With His Catering Job a Casualty of the Pandemic, Chef’s Side Hustle Morphs into West Chester’s Newest Eatery
The newest addition to West Chester’s dining scene, Peter Clark Kitchen, is the brainchild of Erin Morrison, who found himself out of work during the pandemic and began taking soup orders from home. His side business sparked a new culinary outlet, reports Alicia Vitarelli for 6ABC. The catering company he cooked for laid him off…
-
Disappointed with the Taste of American Kombucha, This Phoenixville Immigrant Brewed Her Own
When she first tried American Kombucha, Olga Sorzano could not help but feel a little disappointed, writes Tiffany Rivera for AL DÍA. Sorzano grew up in Russia. Instead of soda, her go-to sweet beverage as a child was Kombucha, made by her grandmother (baba). The drink comprises fermented black or green tea leaves, sugar, bacteria,…
-
New Ice Cream Parlor in Paoli a Half-Creamery, Half-Showcase for Women Entrepreneurs and Artists
Longtime caterer Meridith Coyle and her daughter Alexandra McLoughlin are making the dreary pandemic days sweeter in Paoli. They’ve collaborated on a new ice cream parlor, The Queens’ Table, writes Caroline O’Halloran for SAVVY Main Line. The new business is half-creamery, half-showcase for women entrepreneurs and artists. On the creamery side, the pair aims to…
-
Winery in Nottingham Partners with Di Bruno Bros. to Help Fund Spotted Lanternfly Research
Di Bruno Bros. has released a new wine made with help of Wayvine Winery & Vineyard in Nottingham, and sales will help fund spotted lanternfly research, writes Allie Miller for PhillyVoice. Last week, the specialty food store introduced its second original wine in a collaborative series titled Di Bruno Bros. & Friends that launched in…
-
Great Valley Grad Beefs Up His Business with 11 New Franchise Locations
Nick Filet, the filet mignon sandwich chain, is expanding with 11 new franchise locations, writes Kennedy Rose for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Great Valley High School graduate Nick Kline and his father, Keith, own the fast-food restaurants. The expansion sites are in Texas and Florida. The first location outside Pennsylvania will open in Orlando later…
-
For Cajun Food Fans in Downingtown, a New Restaurant with a Big Easy Vibe Is Now Bayou
The Social Lounge (aka The Social), a favorite on the West Chester restaurant scene, has taken its cajun menu on the move … to Downingtown, where a second location has opened, writes Ed Williams for Main Line Today. “We researched the Media and Main Line areas, but several reasons kept pointing us back here,” said…
Pioneer Partner
Founding Partners
Advertisement
Affiliate Partners
Community Partners
