Food and Drink
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Newtown Synagogue Partners with Local Delicatessen for Catering Services
The Borscht Belt Delicatessen, located at 2124 South Eagle Road in Newtown, will provide on-site and off-premise catering for both congregants of Shir Ami Synagogue, located at 101 Richboro Newtown Road in Newtown, as well as individuals and businesses within the region. The two institutions have joined forces just in time for the Jewish high…
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Arcadia University Grad Looking to Expand Philadelphia Vegan Protein Ball Brand
Danielle Kocher, a graduate of Arcadia University in Glenside, has adopted a slow and intentional growth strategy for her Philadelphia vegan protein ball company, Plants on Fire, writes Lisa Dukart for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Cognizant of the many pitfalls startups face, she has decided to focus on adding wholesale accounts. Kocher started Plants on…
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Giacomo’s Italian Market in Richland Township Rebrands, Prepares to Open Second Location
Giacomo’s Italian Market, which opened in 2020 in Richland Township, is renaming itself Mercatino Italiano and is preparing to open a second location in Bethlehem, writes Ryan Kneller for WFMZ 69 News. The market, which is located in the Trainer’s Corner shopping center, plans to open the doors on its new space in 2024. “Since…
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Adam Shapiro, an Abington Native, Is Feeding the Los Angeles Picket Lines
Adam Shapiro, an Abington native and actor on “The Bear” has been feeding the picketing lines in Los Angeles, writes Esther Zuckerman for the Wall Street Journal. Since the Writers Guild of America went on strike in May, Shapiro has been providing soft pretzels from his company Shappy Pretzel Co. to feed the picketers. SAG-AFTRA,…
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Doylestown Cafe, Known for its Gelato, Releases Two New and Exciting Flavors
A popular cafe in Bucks County has released two new gelato flavors to offer to local residents and visitors to the area. Nonno’s Italian Coffee Parlor, located at 6 East State Street in Doylestown, unveiled two more flavors that will be offered alongside their various gelato flavors. Now offering Oreo and Dulce de Leche, the cafe has something…
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Yardley Ice Cream Shop Unveils Two New Flavors for its Popular Farmside Location
A popular ice cream spot in Bucks County is offering two new options that are perfect for those looking for a dairy-free treat. Uncle Dave’s Homemade Ice Cream, a business run on the property of Shady Brook Farm in Yardley, is offering two vegan options for those looking to cut back on their dairy consumption.…
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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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Popular Italian Food Emporium Coming to King of Prussia Mall in 2025
The owners of the Italian food and dining emporium Eataly have just signed a multiyear lease to open at the King of Prussia Mall in 2025, writes Paul Schwedelson for Philadelphia Business Journal. Where in the mall it will be located and how large it will be hasn’t been released yet. Current Eataly’s in the…
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Doylestown Native Pink Handed a Shirt Advertising a Local Pizzeria at Recent Concert
One of the most famous entertainers from Bucks County was recently handed an article of clothing that reps her hometown and a local business. Pink, who grew up in Doylestown, was recently performing at a concert when an audience member handed her a red shirt. She held it up to show that it advertised Nat’s…
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New Honeygrow Location Gears Up to Open in Langhorne. Read to Learn More
A new food spot will be opening up in Bucks County this week, offering something new for local customers in a busy part of the area. honeygrow, a Philadelphia-based fast-casual chain that specializes in stir-fries and salads, is gearing up to open a new location in Langhorne in the very near future. “[W]e’re opening in a week from today!”…
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Newtown’s Black and White Dinner Returning in September. Read to Learn All the Details
Well over half of the tickets have already sold for the annual Newtown Black and White Dinner, which will be held on Sept. 9 to benefit the historic Newtown Theatre. During the event, up to 800 black-and-white clad diners will gather on Newtown Borough’s closed-down North State Street for a one-of-a-kind alfresco picnic held in…
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Chick-fil-A in Richland Township to Reopen This Weekend. Read to Learn More
Chick-fil-A in Richland Township, the quick-service restaurant chain location that has been closed for renovations, is expected to reopen on Aug. 10, writes Ryan Kneller for the WFMZ 69 News. Located at 602 North West End Boulevard, the restaurant will reopen at 6:30 AM, according to an announcement on the business’ Facebook page. The location…
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Delaware Valley University Students Featured on ‘The Chef’s Kitchen: College Campus Cooking’
Four Delaware Valley University students with a passion in the food industry joined renowned Chefs Michael Solomonov, Lee Chizmar, Ryan Zellner, and Anthony Bonett for an episode of “The Chef’s Kitchen: College Campus Cooking”, which aired on NBC10, and several other networks, reaching over 78 million households. The show provides tips and techniques from the…
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Newtown Delicatessen Celebrates ‘National Sandwich Month’ with a Gigantic Dish
A deli in Bucks County is celebrating National Sandwich Month with a huge offering that will feed more than a few people. The Borscht Belt Delicatessen, located at 2124 South Eagle Road in Newtown, has created a monumental sandwich for the month of August. “The Meshuggenah” is described as a mega-sized Kellerman’s sandwich, with double the pastrami and corned meat,…
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Jenkintown Native’s Smash Burger Tacos Are a Viral Hit
When Kristin Mailhiot, a Jenkintown native who owns a Long Beach Island cafe called the Jersey Girl Grill, started tinkering with her own version of smash burger tacos, she had no idea the tasty creation would have customers coming in droves to her café. When describing it, she said “it’s like a Big Mac on…








































