Food and Drink
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This Bucks County Watering Hole Makes Philadelphia Magazine Best-of List for Area Bars
In a sea of good drinking establishments in the Philadelphia region, there are those that really stick out. One of them is right here in Bucks County, according to the Philadelphia Magazine best-of list for bars. John & Peter’s, 96 South Main Street in New Hope, got the publication’s nod. It’s been a go-to local…
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New Rooftop Restaurant in Perkasie, The Ram, Includes a View That Its Proprietors Aren’t Sheepish About Touting
Perkasie Borough councilman Aaron Clark calls The Ram “the talk of the town.” The restaurant — and particularly its rooftop view — brings “something new to the borough that we haven’t seen before,” Clark gushed. Melinda Rizzo covered the object of his enthusiasm for Lehigh Valley Business. The Ram, which opened August 5, is next…
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PLCB: How Did Pennsylvanians Deal with the Stresses of the Pandemic? We Tippled
According to the latest financial report released by the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB), we citizens of the Keystone State purchased more wine and liquor in the later months of the pandemic than ever before. Tom Davidson uncorked the details for Trib Live. Alcohol sales for the fiscal year ending June 30 were $2.9 billion.…
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Doing Just Brine, This Local Pickle Startup’s Future Is Nothing Sour
The success of Brine Street Picklery in Norristown is becoming something its founder, P.J. Hopkins, can relish. Lisa Dukart uncapped the story for The Business Journals. Hopkins got the idea for the business during a 2011 trip to New Orleans, where he was impressed by the pickled green beans served with Bloody Mary’s. When he…
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Northampton Township Supervisors Consider Whether or Not Holland Residents Gottahava Wawa
An October 6 Northampton Township Supervisors meeting will review revised plans for a new Super Wawa in Holland. Jeff Warner, of Bucks Local News, unwrapped the particulars. The meeting — twice postponed — will consider Wawa’s proposed two-lot subdivision of 5.4 acres at Buck, Holland, and Rocksville Roads. The 7 p.m. meeting will be in…
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Richboro Chef Keith Rudolf Plates Nutritious — But Not Too Frou-Frou — Dishes for the Philadelphia Phillies
When considering baseball stadium food, the timeworn song evokes “peanuts and Cracker Jack.” That may suffice for fans, but players need more substance. Allie Conti, of Philly Eater, connected with the story of Keith Rudolf, a local chef who fills that void for — and the stomachs of — the Philadelphia Phillies. The addition of…
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As a Whiskey Fan, This Newtown Agriculture Advocate Has a Fond Eye for Rosen Rye
Bucks County agribusinesses tend to stick to the staples: fruits, vegetables, and the like. A Newtown advocate, however, hopes to encourage farms that raise an ingredient that is distillable into fine whiskey, Rosen Rye. Christopher Wink harvested the story for BillyPenn. Laura Fields’ interests lie at the intersection of agribusiness and libations. She’s a fan…
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With PLCB Liquor Limit in Place, Now Is Perfect Time to Try Local Distilleries
Owing to supply-chain delays, the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) has issued mandate that limits purchasing of various upscale champagnes, cognacs, tequilas, and whiskeys to two bottles per day. In response to the PLCB liquor limit, fans of spirits can give some local distilleries a try. Beatrice Forman pored through the details for Billy Penn.…
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Hatfield’s Clemens Food Group Launches Its First Blended Protein Products
In July, Hatfield-based Clemens Food Group entered the plant-forward protein market with the launch of Hatfield Hatfield Recipe Essentials products that are 75 percent pork and 25 percent mushrooms, writes Andy Nelson for the Supermarket Perimeter. The company offers two products in its new line: Unseasoned Ground Pork with Mushrooms and Mild Taco Seasoned Ground…
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Plymouth Meeting Woman Exhibits Stick-to-it-iveness with Pandemic-Inspired Gourmet Marshmallow Business
Dana Hermann, a Plymouth Meeting native, found some comfort from what was going on around her when the pandemic started in gourmet marshmallows, writes Mary English for The Pottstown Mercury. When the delicacies turned out to be a hit with her family, she realized she could make them herself for less money than she was…
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Yardley Açaí Fans: Prepare to Be Bowled Over by the Opening of SoBol
When local businessman Todd Stecker sought “some fulfillment” in his life, he ditched his high-paying corporate job. He instead became owner-operator of SoBol, an açaí smoothie-and-bowl shop in Yardley. Jeff Werner served up the details for Bucks Local News. SoBol’s flavor profiles lean heavily toward tropical fruits, not surprisingly. Mix-ins include granola, coconut, peanut butter,…
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A (Chocolate) Chip Off the Old Block: Social Media-Savvy National Cookie Franchise Rises in Jenkintown
Crumbl Cookies — the sweet treat that has gained explosive social media attention — has officially opened the doors of its first-ever location in Jenkintown. The newest Crumbl Cookies store will be located at the Baederwood Shoppes on the Fairway in Jenkintown located at 1595 The Fairway. As the fastest-growing cookie company in the U.S.,…
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Bucks County Coffee Shops Brim with Charm, Appeal, and Plenty of Tasty Menu Items
Our area is filled with great places to get a caffeine fix, but some of them stand out from the crowd. Bucks County coffee shops distinguish themselves with something extra: the strongest espresso, the richest cappuccino, or something with a much-needed zing. Nicole Acosta filtered through the best for the Bucks Daily Voice. These local…
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The Philadelphia Region’s Affinity for Pretzels Took Numerous Twists and Turns
Philadelphia and suburban residents — including those in Bucks County — love their soft pretzels. The local devotion to them runs so deep, we eat more than 12 times more of them than any other area in the nation. And we bake more than 80 percent of the U.S. supply. We are, indeed, the U.S.…
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Trading Wheeled Carts for Virtual Ones, Amazon Fresh Warrington Opens
The first toehold for the Amazon.com, Inc., expansion into the Pennsylvania grocery business, Amazon Fresh Warrington, has opened. Natalie Kostelni wrote about the debut for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The new 35,000-foot Amazon Fresh market replaced a vacated Giant store in the Creekview Center at 389 Easton Road, trimming the former footprint by nearly 15,000…
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Bucks County Borough Gets a Late-August Exemption from Kitchen Duty: It’s Yardley Restaurant Week
Leave the microwaves empty and don’t bother setting the table. Your lunches and dinners can be outsourced. It’s time for the 2021 edition of Yardley Restaurant Week. Jeff Werner previewed the culinary carnival for the Bucks Local News. Yardley’s 2021 food-a-palooza, organized by Experience Yardley, runs August 16-22 in the borough’s downtown district. More than…
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Wine Spectator Magazine Toasts Bucks County Restaurants’ Wine Lists with Awards of Excellence
Wine Spectator magazine, which annually reviews more than 15,000 wines worldwide, recently announced its 2021 Restaurant Awards. In this competition, which dates to 1981, worldwide restaurants self-nominate their best vintages, seeking the imprimatur on the contents of their wine cellars. To qualify for an award, wine lists must present complete, accurate information, including vintages and…
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A Notable ‘Garbage’ Pie Turned a Would-Be Broadway Star into a Pizza Master Chef
The influences that redirect a budding career are often unpredictable. Eliyahu Kheel’s transformative moment came from some “garbage” pizzas that almost ruined his wedding day. Jeff Werner for Bucks Local News covered Kheel’s lane-swap from Broadway performer to impresario at Yardley Pizza. “I got into pizza making when I had the worst pizza in my…
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