• New Hope Wine Bar Earns Award of Excellence

    New Hope Wine Bar Earns Award of Excellence

    Nektar in New Hope won the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for the sixth consecutive year for its exceptional selection of Spanish, French, and Italian wines, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch.   The award celebrates restaurants with well-curated wine lists that complement their cuisine. This year, Wine Spectator recognized 3,777 dining destinations worldwide.  …

  • Main Line Native Jake Heller Is the Nation’s Cheesemonger Champ

    Main Line Native Jake Heller Is the Nation’s Cheesemonger Champ

    Main Line native Jake Heller is a bona fide cheesemonger who was recently named the best cheesemonger in the nation. The 28-year-old has come a long way since his first job as a 16-year-old Lower Merion High School student working as a clerk at Narberth Cheese, writes Jenn Ladd for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “I was…

  • Facenda Spirits Brings Italian Limoncello Tradition to Doylestown 

    Facenda Spirits Brings Italian Limoncello Tradition to Doylestown 

    Facenda Spirits, a new handcrafted limoncello distillery, is set to bring the Amalfi Coast to downtown Doylestown, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times.   Owned by Chalfont couple Richard and Stacy Facenda, the distillery will offer a locally made version of the traditional Italian liqueur.  Richard Facenda has spent the last two…

  • Bensalem-based Rita’s Italian Ice Introduces NERDS Grape Flavor in Partnership with NERDS Candy

    Bensalem-based Rita’s Italian Ice Introduces NERDS Grape Flavor in Partnership with NERDS Candy

    Bensalem-based Rita’s Italian Ice has revealed its latest summer flavor in partnership with the iconic NERDS Candy, writes Cherise Lynch for NBC 10 Philadelphia.   For a limited time, patrons can now enjoy the new NERDS grape-flavored ice. Customers can also add baby NERDS pieces as a topping, a first in the quick-service restaurant industry.  In…

  • Sweet Victory in Dublin is Bucks County’s Only Gluten and Dairy-Free Bakery

    Sweet Victory in Dublin is Bucks County’s Only Gluten and Dairy-Free Bakery

    Founded in 2013, Dublin’s Sweet Victory bakery is a lifeline for dessert lovers with gluten and dairy allergies, writes Jess Rohan for the Bucks County Courier Times.   By 2020, Veronica Bak’s dedication led her to open a storefront at 105 Main Street, making Sweet Victory the only retail bakery in Bucks County that’s gluten and dairy-free…

  • Former Cruise Chef Brings Rotating Menu of Traditional Peruvian Flavors to Local Breweries with His Pop-up

    Former Cruise Chef Brings Rotating Menu of Traditional Peruvian Flavors to Local Breweries with His Pop-up

    This summer, Chef Manuel Ruiz is bringing traditional Peruvian flavors to South Philadelphia breweries with his pop-up, Manny’s Peruvian, writes Ali Mohsen for Billy Penn at WHYY. Ruiz worked as an onboard cook and pastry chef on a cruise ship for seven years. After he felt he had seen most of the world and learned…

  • Reading Terminal Market Set to Bring Back Annual Ice Cream Festival on July 13

    Reading Terminal Market Set to Bring Back Annual Ice Cream Festival on July 13

    Reading Terminal Market is bringing back its annual Ice Cream Festival on Saturday, July 13, writes Michael Tanenbaum for PhillyVoice. Dozens of vendors will be in attendance at the pay-as-you-go indoor and outdoor event. The confirmed outdoor vendors include: • Bassett’s Ice Cream• Cloud Cups• Dreams Ice Cream• El Merkury• Famous 4th Street Cookie Co.•…

  • LUHV Vegan Deli Triples Its Space Inside Reading Terminal Market, Expands Offerings

    LUHV Vegan Deli Triples Its Space Inside Reading Terminal Market, Expands Offerings

    LUHV Food has a distinction as the first fully vegan deli at Reading Terminal Market and recently celebrated a new expanded space inside the iconic market, writes Cherise Lynch for NBC 10 Philadelphia. Its new space is three times the size of its previous location. With its newfound space, the award-winning nutritional vegan food company…

  • Behind the Scenes at Redhouse Bagels in Bensalem

    Behind the Scenes at Redhouse Bagels in Bensalem

    Bob Kelly of FOX 29’s Kelly Drives went behind the scenes at Redhouse Bagels in Bensalem to see how they make their delicious bagels. The process of creating the tasty breakfast – and sometimes lunch and dinner – food starts with a big mixture. “We have a plain mix going in right now,” said Richard…

  • Nina’s Waffles & Ice Cream Expands to Chalfont with New Location

    Nina’s Waffles & Ice Cream Expands to Chalfont with New Location

    Nina’s Waffles & Ice Cream is set to open its sixth location in Chalfont, writes Jeff Werner for The Patch.   Customers can enjoy coffee and bagels at Manhattan Bagel during the day, and when it closes, Nina’s Waffles & Ice Cream will open. The new Chalfont location will open daily at 3 PM.  …

  • Where to Find Mouthwatering Lobster Rolls in Bucks County

    Where to Find Mouthwatering Lobster Rolls in Bucks County

    La La Lobster in Bucks County and surrounding areas is considered one of the best places to get lobster rolls, according to Chloe Pantazi-Wolber for Philadelphia Magazine. The family-run restaurant has locations in Yardley, Doylestown, Cape May, and Princeton. Known for its signature La La Roll, the restaurant offers four ounces of lobster dressed in…

  • Stop By This Center City Cocktail Bar For a Brunch Party This Summer

    Stop By This Center City Cocktail Bar For a Brunch Party This Summer

    Assembly Rooftop Lounge, the Center City cocktail bar inside the The Logan Philadelphia, is throwing several brunch parties this summer, writes Cherise Lynch for NBC 10 Philadelphia. “What better way to celebrate the summer solstice than with a brunch party on a rooftop?” Hannah Boothman, food and beverage sales and marketing manager at The Logan, said…

  • Bucks County Ice Cream Brand Owowcow Arrives in Cape May

    Bucks County Ice Cream Brand Owowcow Arrives in Cape May

    Owowcow, Bucks County’s beloved premium ice cream brand, is expanding and is now available to buy at locations in Cape May, New Jersey, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The award-winning small-batch ice cream can now be purchased at three Jersey Shore locations operated by Cape Resorts. The ice cream brand already has five shops…

  • Bucks County’s Best Hot Dogs: Top Spots to Savor This Summer

    Bucks County’s Best Hot Dogs: Top Spots to Savor This Summer

    As summer approaches, Bucks County’s hot dog scene is sizzling with unique offerings. Local eateries are serving up inventive hot dogs that delight both traditionalists and adventurous eaters, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times.   Cheese Dawgs in Bristol offers over three dozen specialty hot dogs. Highlights include the Philly Surf &…

  • Montco Restaurant Scene About To Become Even Richer

    Montco Restaurant Scene About To Become Even Richer

    A mix of new eateries will open in Montgomery County over the summer, enriching an already thriving restaurant scene and offering residents even more choice, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Cantina Feliz, Fort Washington’s longtime upmarket Mexican restaurant, will move into its new space in downtown Ambler in August. La Baja is a…

  • John & Peter’s Place in New Hope Named Top Dive Bar in the Nation

    John & Peter’s Place in New Hope Named Top Dive Bar in the Nation

     John & Peter’s Place in New Hope is considered one of the best dive bars in the nation, according to MediaFeed.  Established in July 1972, this iconic venue has evolved into a beloved hotspot for live music and camaraderie.   John & Peter’s features an outdoor patio perfect for enjoying the scenic views of the Delaware…

  • Conshohocken-based Hamilton Lane Continues to Grow, Plans to Open Center City Office

    Conshohocken-based Hamilton Lane Continues to Grow, Plans to Open Center City Office

    Conshohocken-based Hamilton Lane is continuing its rapid growth and plans to open a Center City office at One Logan Square to supplement its relatively new Montgomery County headquarters, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The firm has already signed an eight-and-a-half year lease for roughly 8,000-square-foot on the 24th floor of the building…

  • Dirty Dough Brings Delicious Stuffed Cookies to Warrington

    Dirty Dough Brings Delicious Stuffed Cookies to Warrington

    Cookie lovers in Bucks County have a new destination: Dirty Dough, a popular cookie brand from Arizona, has opened a new location at The Shops at Valley Square in Warrington, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times.   The store, located in the former Claire’s space, is run by local franchisee Scott Love…