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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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Workforce Trends Put Extra Bucks in Area Wallets, Yet Phila.’s Windfall Lags National Stats
While wage increase statistics are increasing steadily nationwide amid a candidate-friendly market, Greater Philadelphia still finds itself in the lower half of the list of wage increases nationally. Ty West and Ryan Mulligan tallied the implications for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Playbook reviewed Bureau of Labor Statistics data and found that average weekly earnings…
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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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Wawa Tries to Recover from Community Support Goose Egg on New Store in Holland
Wawa continues to try to find a way to expand into Holland without ruffling neighbors’ feathers. The convenience store giant has resubmitted the proposal for its intended use of a plot at 287 Holland Road. John Fey reported the project’s latest revisions in the Northampton Patch. The ubiquitous coffee-newspaper-sandwich retailer’s original proposal met with swift…
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Easter Purchases Keep North Wales’ CRAVEBOX Hopping
Local service company CRAVEBOX assembles snack boxes, care packages, and gift baskets throughout the year. Its founder, John Accardi, is currently filling orders on the North Wales company’s seasonal favorite, Easter baskets and boxes, brimming with springtime treats. Accardi says that in the past, Easter Baskets and care packages have been great sellers for CRAVEBOX.…
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Council Rock Students’ ‘Hershey Kiss Committee’ Doesn’t Sugar Coat Its Legislative Agenda
A unique civics lesson has taught former Newtown Middle School students one important aspect of the legislative process: It takes time. They’ve now graduated the primary grades, but they’re still championing a bill to name the Hershey Kiss as Pa.’s official state candy. The 6abc digital staff peeled back the foil on this story. The…
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Backyard Beans Coffee Company Celebrates Five Years in Lansdale
Get ready to party! Backyard Beans will celebrate five years of operating its Lansdale cafe on April 10, 2022, with fun festivities planned for its customers. Kicking off on April 1, the birthday bash in Lansdale includes special birthday drinks and pastries and a festive cafe decked out in birthday decorations. Customers will have the…
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Local Food-Service Businesses Honor County Police Officers with ‘Fuel the Force’ Outreach
Christina Nelson, employee of La Stella Italian Market in Newtown, sought a tangible way to thank local law enforcement officers. Given her food-service experience, doing something meal related seemed natural. Jenn Frederick of FOX29 Philadelphia covered the clever result. Nelson knew that a group-meal thank you wouldn’t work, given officers’ busy schedules. Instead, she devised…
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Servers in Pa. Restaurants Aren’t Feeling Very Gracious About Change to Gratuities
Pa. restaurant workers are dissatisfied with a recent change to their pay, which enables employers to pay them less per hour, based on the tipped wages they also receive. Emily Rizzo served up an explanation for WHYY. Currently, Pa. employers can pay tipped workers as little as $2.83 an hour — significantly under the state’s…
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Area Painters, Showing Grape Interest in Local Art, to Capture Bucks County Vineyards on Canvas
Local artist will soon fan out across the vineyards of the Bucks County Wine & Arts Trail, painting fertile landscapes as they emerge from winter and burst forth. The particulars behind the initiative were sketched out in the Bucks County Herald. The trail is a collaborative project between Visit Bucks County and the Arts &…
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New Hope Chef Smokes Bobby Flay in His Titular Food Network Cooking Competition
Michael O’Halloran, chef at Stella at New Hope, undertook a high-profile challenge that about two-thirds of his colleagues fail: emerging victorious on Beat Bobby Flay. Kate Fishman lifted the dome on O’Halloran’s Food Network episode in the Doylestown Patch. The show, which has lasted 29 seasons and counting, pits two unknown culinarians against each other,…
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West Chester’s Artillery Brewing Company ‘Steers Clear of Fad Brews’ with Its Patriotic Take on Craft Beer
Artillery Brewing Company, only the second small-batch brewery on the western side of downtown West Chester, offers a patriotic take with its craft beer and food items, writes Ed Williams for Main Line Today. Hidden in an alleyway, the 2,800-square-foot space can seat up to 60 people, with additional outdoor dining available during the warmer…
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Constitutional Amendment to Eliminate Pa. Liquor Store Monopoly Is on the Rocks
A plan to eliminate Pa.’s state-run liquor store monopoly through a constitutional amendment has presently hit a snag. Its future is uncertain, even before the issue has even appeared put on a ballot. Tom MacDonald, WHYY, distilled the reasons behind its current inactivity. Republican State Rep. Natalie Mihalek is preparing a constitutional amendment that would…
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Glenside Entrepreneur Brings Italy to Phila. Area with New EVOO Business Venture
Glenside native turned expat and now bicontinental entrepreneur, Alexa Dombkoski, converted a pandemic pivot into a business venture. She has launched Bellecento Extra Virgin Olive Oil, a luxe first cold-pressed olive oil harvested last fall on a single estate in the Tuscan countryside. After a study abroad semester in Italy and graduating from college in…
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