Food and Drink
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Meat Bouquet from Manny’s Deli Captures Both the Flavor and Sentiment of Valentine’s Day
Jeremy Thomas, Chase Thomas, and Robert Woloshin — the proprietors of Manny’s Restaurant and Delicatessen in Holland and Manny’s Deli Stop in Willow Grove — have always believed that a meal should be an experience. Well, in the spirit of Valentine’s Day, their eateries are offering quite the experience for meat lovers: a Valentine’s Day…
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Mercatino Italiano Announces Expansion in Bucks County
An esteemed Italian market based near Quakertown is announcing its plans for expansion in Bucks County, writes Ryan Kneller for WFMZ 69 News. Mercatino Italiano in Richland Township revealed a few months ago, that it was planning to open a second location in Northampton County and now it has its eyes on the Dublin…
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What’s the Outlook For This Year’s Super Bowl Food Spending? Wells Fargo Has Answers
Wells Fargo has released its annual Super Bowl Food Report, and it projects Super Bowl food spending to be strong this year thanks to increased job growth. U.S. companies hired approximately 2.4 million more workers in January 2024 compared to January 2023, while the average wage growth rose by 4.5 percent from the same period…
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Celebrate Mardi Gras in Bucks County: Where to Find the Best King Cakes
As Mardi Gras approaches, there are plenty of places in Bucks County selling traditional king cakes to kick off the festivities, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. The ring-shaped cinnamon cake is usually topped off with icing in traditional Mardi gras colors; purple, green, and gold. A plastic baby is hidden…
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Alto Bakery & Caffè in Warminster Latest Edition of Longstanding Italian Grocery Business
After 50 years of bringing authentic Italian groceries to Germantown, Doylestown, and Warminster, the owners of Altomonte’s Italian Market are expanding their operations once again with a new cafe and bakery, writes Michele Haddon for Bucks County Courier Times. Franca and Michael Grispino moved from Italy to Philadelphia where they opened Mike’s Meats in…
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Sister-Owned Elkins Park Restaurant Gets Shoutout from Jalen Hurts
When sisters and entrepreneurs Dr. Kala and Dr. Maya Johnstone started FoodChasers’ Kitchen in Elkins Park, little did they know that they would be getting a famous shoutout. Before the Super Bowl, Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts was asked at a press conference about the best place in Philly to grab a cheesesteak. He…
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Krispy Kreme Returns to Montgomery Township Just in Time for Valentine’s Day
A new Krispy Kreme Doughnuts is opening in North Wales just in time to help you with your Valentine’s Day gifts, writes Ryan Genova for Around Ambler. The grand opening of the shop at 1281 Knapp Road in Montgomery Square will be held on Tuesday, February 6. Krispy Kreme will randomly give 120 guests that…
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Downingtown Native’s Middle-School Hobby Turns Into West Chester Business with $12 Million in Annual Revenue
A Downingtown native’s middle-school hobby has turned into a West Chester-based business that aims to distribute healthy snacks across the country, writes Lisa Dukart for Philadelphia Business Journal. In 2013, Brendan Cawley, who became interested in making jerky when he was 10 years old, founded Righteous Felon, which ships beef jerky products nationwide. Among them include…
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Grab a Slice at One of These 10 Must-Try Pizza Places in Philadelphia
There are dozens upon dozens of great pizza places in Philadelphia, but some truly stand out, including these 10 must-try spots, writes Patrick Berkery for The Keystone. For classic red pies and unique twists on white pies head to Angelo’s Pizzeria in South Philadelphia. Alex’s Pizza in Roxborough serves up thin and crispy classic pizza…
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Here’s Where to Find the Best Pies in Bucks County
With National Pie Day – January 23 – just behind us, now is the perfect time to try a slice of one of the best pies in Bucks County, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. Tabora Farm in Chalfont offers a rotating selection of fresh-baked pies, including apple-raspberry, pecan, blueberry, and cherry,…
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Bucks County Welcomes Girl Scout Cookies Season with New Flavors and Familiar Favorites
Girl Scout cookies season is upon us, and despite the inclement weather, troops across Bucks County are setting up shop outside of various grocery stores and restaurants to sell our favorite treats, writes Peg Quann for the Bucks County Courier Times. Michele Thompson, the Bensalem Service Manager for the Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania…
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Popular French-Asian Bakery Cafe Expands Further into Montgomery County
TOUS les JOURS, a popular French-Asian bakery café chain, is adding two new locations in Montgomery County, writes the Restaurant Magazine. The eatery that offers over 300 artisan pastries, gourmet cakes, and desserts baked in-store daily opened its newest shops in Wayne and Elkins Park last year. The Wayne location, owned by franchisees John Lin…
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Indulge in Taste of Italy at These Handmade Pasta Shops in Montgomery County
Using handmade pasta is the perfect way to bring your cooking to the next level, and these local mom-and-pop shops will have exactly what you are looking for, writes Ben Silver for the Main Line Today. Sorrentino Pasta + Provisions in Ambler prepares mouthwatering dishes for dine-in or takeout daily using its own brand of…
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Sister-Owned Be WellFed Meal Service Company Began in Mother’s Bucks County Kitchen
The origin of sister-owned healthy meal service company WellFed began in Bucks County, writes Ali Mohsen for BillyPenn. Adrianna Hecht and Laurenza Giosa started the business in their mother’s kitchen in 2020, but their success has now landed them a 3,000-square-foot space in Philly’s Northern Liberties equipped with a cafe and a mini market.…
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Free Spirit Bar Brings Fresh Mocktail Flavors to Buckingham
Sober people are in luck, Bucks County’s first zero-proof bar, Free Spirit in Buckingham, offers delicious mocktails and other non-alcoholic drinks, report Jessica Yakubovsky and Alex Butler for PHL 17. Free Spirit opened late last year as a zero-proof bar and bottle shop. In addition to offering a plethora of beverages at the bar, customers…








































