Food and Drink
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Midnight Pasta Offers Unforgettable Dinner-and-Show Combo in Philadelphia
Natalia Lepore Hagan’s Midnight Pasta parties offer a seamless blend of a hands-on pasta-making workshop along with a decadent five-course meal — an experience sure to leave a lasting impression, writes Jenn Ladd for The Philadelphia Inquirer. During the event, usually held around 6 PM at BLDG39 at the Arsenal — a former industrial warehouse…
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Stella of New Hope Refreshes Bar Menu, Adds Adult Happy Meal
Stella of New Hope has introduced a refresh of its bar menu, featuring new elevated snacks and bites and its first-ever Adult Happy Meal, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The new bar menu from Executive Chef Keith Bernstein is offered nightly during dinner service in the cozy 12-seat bar. It features several dishes from…
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Skittles Flavor and Topping Arrive at Rita’s Italian Ice Just in Time for Summer
Trevose-based Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard has introduced a new Skittles flavor and topping just in time for the 2025 summer season, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Skittles Italian ice, made in partnership with the candy’s owner Mars, will be available for a limited time, starting on March 17. Rita’s described…
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Activate Your Taste Buds At Some of Philadelphia’s Best Brunch Spots
Pennsylvania isn’t short on culinary delights that enrich a vibrant brunch scene, writes Marlon Amorin for DDD Near Me. The same can be said about Philadelphia, with a number of top-tier brunch spots with delicious options. At Café La Maude, you can indulge yourself in a mix of French and Lebanese dining options, such as…
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Love & Honey Chicken to Replace Halal Guys in Newtown Center
The Halal Guys, popular for its Middle Eastern food, has closed for good at the Village at Newtown Shopping Center in Newtown just two and a half years after opening, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The eatery started operating in August 2022 in a space formerly occupied by the Melt Shop, which shuttered during…
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Kismet Bagels to Open Four New Locations, Including Two in Philadelphia
Kismet Bagels has been in operation for about five years and with four existing locations, that number is expected to double by this summer, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Owners Jacob and Alexandra Cohen have signed leases to open four new locations, including two in Philadelphia. The two new Philly locations will be…
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Perkasie’s Carter Siporin Showcases Impressive Skills on This Season of ‘Kids Baking Championship’
Eleven-year-old Carter Siporin from Perkasie has been showcasing his impressive baking skills on the latest season of Kids Baking Championship, reports Astrid Martinez for NBC10 Philadelphia. Competing against 11 talented young bakers from across the country, he has wowed the judges with his stunning cakes and other exquisite baked creations. Carter made his first two-tier…
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La La Lobster in Yardley Presents the La La Monstah Roll
La La Lobster in Yardley serves delicious lobster tacos, lobster nachos, and lobster grilled cheese, along with a lobster roll that is so big, it is called the La La Monstah Roll, reports Bob Kelly for FOX 29 Philadelphia. The family decided to get into the lobster business after they found other local options a…
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Cinnamon Bun Business Takes Off in West Chester, Offering a Delicious Treat in Every Bite
West Chester-based Hank’s Cinnamon Buns shows that every bite of a cinnamon bun can be delicious, not just the cinnamon-sugar center or icing-top, writes Jenn Ladd for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Instagram-based microbakery is run by former DJ Ron Davis. In the five years since starting his bakery business, Davis has transitioned from a weekend…
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Poppa Frank’s American Kitchen Opens Its Doors in New Hope
Poppa Frank’s American Kitchen, a new breakfast and lunch spot in New Hope, officially opened its doors over the weekend at the former Duck Soup Cafe location in the Logan Square shopping center, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. “It’s going to be a fun place to enjoy good food,” said Frank…
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Bensalem’s Philly Pretzel Factory Has Sales Surge in Eagles’ Super Bowl Run
Bensalem-based Philly Pretzel Factory has once again experienced a sales surge due to the Philadelphia Eagles’ performances and their Super Bowl run, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. “Our food is a celebration food, so when people are in a good mood, it’s phenomenal,” said Philly Pretzel Factory CEO Dan DiZio. He added…
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Here Are Some of the Many Great Pizza Shops Philadelphia Has to Offer
Philadelphia has no shortage of top-tier pizza spots all across the city and that has been getting more recognition nationally, writes Patrick Berkery for The Keystone. In South Philadelphia, stop by Angelo’s Pizzeria where lines are often quite long. There, you can order classic red pies or enjoy unique iterations of its white pies. At…
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Berwyn Bakery Selling Hundreds of Eagles Desserts in Anticipation of Super Bowl
Ahead of the upcoming Super Bowl, a Berwyn bakery is busier than ever before, writes Dawn Timmeney for Fox29 Philadelphia. “It was crazy the last Super Bowl, but this is already gone over and beyond. This is nuts and awesome,” said Denise Bones, owner of Clay’s Bakery. “The ovens will run pretty much run 24/7…
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Duck Donuts to Open Its Third Bucks County Location in Lower Makefield
Duck Donuts, the national donut chain, is preparing to open its third location in Bucks County in Prickett Preserve, a mixed-use development in Lower Makefield, writes Dino Ciliberti for the Patch. The new shop will be located next to the recently opened Firebirds Wood Fired Grill. Duck Donuts signed a lease for a 1,025-square-foot space…
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This Society Hill Bakery Supplies Hundreds of Pastries for Eagles Players Before Home Games
Loretta’s bakery and cafe in Society Hill is a popular spot for pastries during Philadelphia Eagles home games, writes Hira Qureshi for The Philadelphia Inquirer. At Loretta’s, co-owner Kelsey Bush and her team bake pop tarts, croissants, and other pastries during early mornings for the Philadelphia Eagles’ training facility. Each Sunday, the bakery’s chefs supply…








































