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Phoenixville Native, Renowned Oenophile, and Expert in 19th-Century American Literature Dies at 65
Phoenixville native Paul Lukacs, a longtime professor of 19th-century American literature at Loyola University in Maryland and a renowned oenophile, has died at 65. He passed away from liver transplant complications, writes Frederick Rasmussen for The Baltimore Sun. “He loved wine and was a world traveler,” said Carol Abromaitis, a former chair of Loyola’s English…
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New Langhorne Brewery Takes Its Name from Greek Mythology, Hoping for Legendary Results
All hail Aristaeus! A craft brewery bearing the Greek god’s name is opening in Langhorne. Kate Fishman heralded the news for the Levittown Patch. Harry Arnold, the brewery’s founder, recently held a successful soft-opening. “We appreciate your help in testing out how the taproom operates, and we had a great time meeting so many new people.” Arnold said afterward. One significant asset…
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The Cream of Bucks County Dairies Rises to the Top in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania has the second largest number of dairy farms in the country. One of the best small-scale dairies and creameries is right here in Bucks County, writes Alexandra Jones for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Ely Farm Products in Newtown is a seventh-generation farm best known for its meats; however, the Ely family also produces outstanding cheeses. Varieties include a signature “Ely Farm…
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Distillery Drama: Bankruptcy Filing Yields Betrayals, Tantrums, Threats, and Sketchy Fund Transfers
A recent Bucks County bankruptcy has taken on all the intrigue of a prime-time soap opera. Quakertown’s Midnight Madness Distilling LLC, producer of the popular Faber liquor line, filed for Chapter 11. Laura Smythe describes the aftermath for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Midnight Madness was founded in 2012 by two Carnegie Mellon students in an entrepreneurship class, Anthony Lorubbio and Casey Parzych. It produces its own liquor and provides co-op…
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Barn-to-Brewery Renovation Will Swap Livestock for Live Music
Having gained approval to move forward, a proposed overhaul of Willows Barn will replace the cows and chickens it once held with the equipment and ingredients for crafting beer. It will also become a live-music venue, reports Stephen Althouse for WFMZ 69 News. East Texas Barn Co. LLC submitted a plan to renovate the 114-year-old East Texas…
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Philadelphia’s Signature Sandwich: a Hoagie or a Cheesesteak?
While cheesesteaks are an undeniable reality of Philadelphia life, hoagies may be the true kings of the local sandwich scene, writes Hawk Krall for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Hoagies have been a staple of the local cuisine for nearly a century, maybe even predating the cheesesteak. They are available everywhere throughout the region and offer unmatched…
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Best Philly Cheesesteak Comes from … Wait For It … Delco
Phil & Jim’s Steaks and Hoagies in Parkside has won the title of “Best Cheesteak” in the Delaware Valley region, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. That covers Philadelphia and its collar counties, along with the states of Delaware and New Jersey. The shop is newly-owned by Dan and Gia Miller and Costa Miller.…
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Despite Pandemic, New Lahaska BBQ Smokehouse Has Been Doing Brisket Business
Six months ago, as COVID-19 restrictions ran roughshod over the restaurant business, it seemed a little ill-advised to open a new eatery. But Tom Peters went ahead anyway, cutting the ribbon on Holy Que Smokehouse in Lahaska. Since then, he’s been thrilled at the sticky-fingered, multi-napkin-using customers who have been gobbling up his Texas-style meat. “Given the circumstances,”…
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Best Scoops Statewide: A Five-Star Ice Cream Brain-Freeze, in All Its Delicious Agony, Is Close By
Humidity’s up. The sun is strong. Days are getting hotter. It’s ice cream season. Sue Gleiter of PennLive Patriot News scoured the Commonwealth for the best combinations of chilled dairy, sugar, and flavors. Bucks County’s solo appearance on her best-of list is Uncle Mike’s Homemade Ice Cream in Warminster. It’s been recognized on a national level as well, scooping its way to the #1 2019 spot of USA Today‘s nationwide assessment. Uncle Mike dishes…
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Philadelphia Magazine: Fantastic Franks Are Found in Feasterville, Fortunately
Philadelphia Magazine’s Maddy Sweitzer-Lammé and Alexandra Jones identified the best dogs in the area. They’re not the ones found on leashes with pedigrees. They’re the ones found on buns with toppings. One of the top picks is Lenny’s Hot Dogs, 606 W. Street Road (Summit Center), Feasterville (215.355.7616). Lenny’s signature dogs include one smothered in pepper hash. Another — perhaps a budget-friendly spin on…
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BUCKSCO Escape: Washington’s Troops Went Hungry, But That Doesn’t Mean You Have To! 41 Places to Eat When Visiting Valley Forge National Historical Park
Now that you’ve visited Valley Forge National Historical Park, hiked the trails, and seen the sites, you must be starving! Seeing Valley Forge Park works up an appetite, and I’ve got just the places for you to dine: experience dining in and around the Park. This post has a great lineup of all the great…
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Blue Bell-based Unisys Reduces Its Real Estate Footprint by Nearly a Third, Focuses Future on Hoteling, Gig Workers
Blue Bell-based Unisys has decided to adopt some of its pandemic-era practices going forward, writes Kennedy Rose for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The company executives plan to keep its real estate footprint reduced by 27 percent and implement hoteling at its remaining office space as well as expand its hiring to gig workers. Before the…
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In This Newtown Restaurant, Even the Chicken for the Korma Doesn’t Strut This Much
Local restaurants often engage in friendly competitions from chili challenges to best burger battles. However, the staff at Guru’s Indian Cuisine, Newtown, recently threw down their best dance moves and dared competitors to keep up. The point, as reported by Peter Blanchard in the Newtown Patch, was just to spread a little fun. Prya and Ashni Kumar Guru co-own the restaurant. Marking the beginning of the…
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Warminster Restaurant on Its Way Back to Sitting Pretty, Thanks to Help from The Barstool Fund
Augusto’s of Madison, a 50-seat Warminster restaurant, is emerging from dark times. Its survival is in part because of an infusion of capital from The Barstool Fund, reports NBC10’s Lucy Bustamante. A blood vessel-related medical condition hit Augusto Jalon, owner-operator-chef, in 2014. Its long-lasting repercussions severely curbed his ability to work. Then the pandemic almost swamped the business, nearly erasing its 17-year legacy. The double-whammy setback caused a desperate Jalon to…
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Creepy-Crawly Cuisine: Cookbook Lists Recipes for Eating this Summer’s Brood X Cicadas
Kari Sonde, in The Washington Post, cites an interesting way of dealing with oncoming glut of Brood X cicadas: Eat them. Area predators will already be munching away. Humans may as well join the bug buffet. Human consumption of insects is not that popular in the U.S. culturally. For the past decade, however, local advocates have recognize them as a sustainable and…
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Analyst Takes on Culinary Sideline; Bottles of His Fiery Sauces Are on Sale at the Perkasie Farmer’s Market
As a contract J&J records analyst in Fort Washington, Radhi Fernandez found he needed some outside time. At the urging of colleagues, he visited the company’s community garden. It was a initially tough sell. “I’m not a person to get dirty,” Fernandez said. “I don’t like touching the dirty. Or bugs and stuff. Never my thing.” But he still wanted to participate. He figured if he grew…
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Netflix Chef Takes His Italian Roots and Morphs Them into Running a Jewish Deli
Newtown resident and Netflix host Nick Liberato wanted a “pandemic-proof” concept for his next move in the food service industry. He chose to pay homage to the great Jewish delis of New York City, reports Diana Cercone for Bucks County Magazine. Chef Liberato, host of Restaurants on the Edge, grew up in South Philly. He wanted two things…
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Philadelphia Magazine Gives Two Claws Up for Bristol Restaurant’s Crab Cakes
In a rather exclusive best-of list for local crab cakes (only 11 picks), one coveted spot was earned by a Bucks County restaurant. Jules@Market got the nod from Maddy Sweitzer-Lammé, food blogger and restaurant reporter for Philadelphia Magazine. Sweitzer-Lammé praised Julie Soto’s kitchen for not only flavor and freshness but also its admirable stance on sustainable seafood. In addition to the crab cakes,…
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