Food and Drink
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Beat this Weekend’s Heat Wave with a Visit to a Nearby Creamery
In the heart of Keswick Village, the Carminati Creamery offers up delicious creamy gelato, reports Ben Bergman for GlensideLocal.com. Darin Carmianti always enjoyed making homemade ice cream. While working at From the Boot in Ambler, he noticed the onsite gelato machine was sitting idle through most shifts. He brought his sweet passion from home to…
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Wah Gwan Spice Company to Purchasers: Cash, Credit, or Crypto?
In addition to the tried-and-true payment options of cash or credit, Wah Gwan — the New Hope provider of zesty spice combinations — is now accepting cryptocurrency. Marilyn Johnson twisted the cap off the details at NewsBreak. “Wah Gwan has always considered itself a modern and elevated company,” said co-owner-operator Marcus Davis (a role shared…
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Former Perkasie Pharmacist Prescribes Delicious Cupcakes as Sweet-Tooth Satisfaction
There’s plenty of pride at Papa’s Cupcakes in Perkasie. And that’s understandable, given the culinary care that goes into its tasty treats. But the married owners — John Ferraro and Bryan Berchok — also routinely supply their delectable desserts to area Pride events and causes. Cora Berke licked her competition in presenting this story for…
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Weekend Wanderer: How to Ruin Everything
Mother’s Day found me crying over deflated croissants and driving around with 52 Dickens’ Village houses in my car. Let’s start with the croissants. Their flagrant price all but guaranteed a delicious, flaky, French-inspired croissant. They waited for Mother’s Day brunch in my garage freezer next to the moose, deer, squirrel, and pheasant. I didn’t…
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New Hope Restaurant Gains New Branding But Retains Excellence in Culinary Skill and Vistas
The rebranded Playhouse Deck opens in New Hope tonight (May 12), but it retains its skilled chef and scenic setting along the Delaware River. The Lower Bucks Times plated the story of this revised dining experience adjacent to the Bucks County Playhouse. The revised menu is being directed by Chef Michael O’Halloran, who also governs…
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Side of ‘Pannhass’ Anyone? This Local Breakfast Dish Has a Pennsylvania Dutch Backstory
Try going into a favorite diner for breakfast across the Phila. region and ordering eggs, home fries, coffee, and pannhass and prepare for a puzzled server’s response. But refer to scrapple instead of the side’s Pennsylvania Dutch name, and a crispy square of spicy meat will complete the first meal of the day. A staff…
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Bensalem Restaurant Offers Weekend ‘Drag Brunch,’ Where Patrons Enjoy Glam and Eggs
A restaurant brunch traditionally conjures images of servings of coddled eggs, watercress finger sandwiches, and pots of cozy tea. Water’s Edge in Bensalem, however, is turning that stuffy image on its spangle-decorated ear, as reported by 94.5 PST. The new gastropub on the banks of the Delaware River holds a weekend brunch with a twist:…
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New Food Franchise Coming to Fairless Hills; Sure to Ruffle Feathers in Quick-Serve Chicken Business
Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers, a Baton Rouge, La. chain, is scratching its way into the Phila. market, including two Bucks County locations. Ryan Mulligan plucked the story for the Philadelphia Business Journal. After opening two sites in the city this spring and summer, the brand will spread its wings into Fairless Hills and Trevose in…
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Holy ‘Que Smokehouse in Lahaska Is Firing on All Cylinders for May, National BBQ Month
Holy ‘Que Smokehouse in Lahaska is celebrating May’s National BBQ Month with an expanded menu and on-the-house sides. PhillyGrub blogger Marilyn Johnson roasted her competition in the race to cover the story on NewsBreak. Holy ‘Que Smokehouse opened in 2020 under the ownership of pitmaster Tom Peters. He is a self-made expert who invested six…
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As Vintners Are to Fine Wine, This Pair of Discerning New Hope Chocolatiers Are to Decadent Candies
Bucks County’s burnished reputation for creating fine wine is certainly unquestioned. But local vintners aren’t the only gustatory specialists in the area. The sweets produced by Pierre’s Chocolates, New Hope, reflect a similar adherence to exacting standards and old-world precision. The original owner of Pierre’s was Jean Pierre Meyenberg, a Swiss chocolatier. He learned the…
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Noshing in Newtown: Borscht Belt Delicatessen Opening Second Location on Pa. Side of the Delaware
The Borscht Belt Delicatessen, a Stockton N.J. restaurant concept from New Hope resident Michael Dalewitz, is coming to this side of the Delaware River. Allie Forge covered the westward migration for PhillyBite Magazine. Dalewitz — along with co-owner and celebrity chef Nick Liberato — sought to recreate the infamous Jewish delis of New York City,…
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Bakery Owner in Hatboro: Last Several Months of Neverending Price Increases ‘Far Worse’ Than Pandemic
Suburban bakeries are seeing rising prices on nearly every item they need to operate, forcing them to pass on some of these extra costs to consumers, writes Justin Backover for WFMZ 69 News. Kathleen Lochel, co-owner of Lochel’s Bakery in Hatboro, sees these neverending rises in price as a bigger issue than the pandemic ever…
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Buon Compleanno! Di Bruno Bros.’ Wayne Location Celebrates One-Year Birthday with Two-Day Tasting Party
It’s been nearly a year since Di Bruno Bros. took its renowned reputation for gourmet cheese, cured meats, and specialty foods from South Philly to Wayne. The specialty food retailer is celebrating the suburban expansion at 394 W. Lancaster Ave. with a Fri.-Sat.-Sun. “Eat, Shop, Learn” event May 13–14. The “eat” aspect of that trio…
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In the Local Competitive Supermarket Market, A Tried-and-True Brand Stays Relevant
Phila. area grocery shoppers have a multitude of choices for amassing food and other goods. And several of the current competitors — Wegman’s, Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods, even Hello Fresh — are decidedly high-end. But a legacy brand has shouldered on, becoming the region’s top grocery store chain for 2021, according to statistics from a…
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How About Some Wawa Loaded Fries and Pizza to Go With That Wawa Beer?
Happy with Wawa’s ever-expanding menu? Well, don’t look now, but there’s more coming, writes Laura Smythe for Philadelphia Business Journal. Customers will see “a continued drumbeat of innovation around dinner” as well as an amplified handcrafted, specialty beverage category, says Wawa CEO Chris Gheysens. They’ve been trying out a “more traditionally done” 16-inch cheese or…
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Volumes of Veggies: In-County CSAs Connect Purchasers with Steady Access to Farm-Fresh Produce
Consumers who participate in community-supported agriculture (CSA) arrangements to access fresh produce gain dual advantages: They access a steady stream of picked-at-prime fruits and vegetables. And they support nearby agribusinesses, a vital part of area economics. Lillian Gerczyk, of Philadelphia Magazine, harvested information on two standout CSA opportunities in Bucks County. CSAs are crop-sharing arrangements…
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Region-wide Egg Shortage Beats Down Easter Sales at Local Bakeries
It’s a familiar story these days. Egg costs are skyrocketing, because of a supply shortage. This time, it’s an outbreak of bird flu, writes Joe Holden for CBS3 Philly. Limited supplies and price hikes are creating challenges for local bakeries like Traub’s Bakery in Prospect Park, Delaware County, for Easter celebrations this weekend. “I’ve never…
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What Began as a Side Hustle in Jenkintown 22 Years Ago Has ‘Just Blown Up’
The Cheesecake Lady in Elkins Park is run by Brittany Jackson, who took over the popular store from her mother, Vanessa, writes Morgan Dougherty for PHL17. The older Jackson started the business 22 years ago in Jenkintown and is currently opening a new location in Norfolk, Virginia. She tried a cheesecake for the first time…
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