Looking for a great present to give yourself this season? The Moshulu, located on Penn’s Landing, is hosting a holiday-themed murder mystery event on Saturday, December 5, 2020, from 7-9 pm. Share in solving the mystery of Christmas’s past and find out the truth about Ebenezer Scrooge. How did he get so rich? Was it … Continue reading
During the early weeks of the COVID-19 pandemic, Jacob and Alexandra Cohen began baking bagels, as their regular jobs as a realtor and an advertising salesperson — and even their passion careers as a musician and an artist — became suddenly less relevant. It started as simply a craving for great bagels but soon became … Continue reading
As I reported back in June, seafood boil restaurants in the greater Philadelphia area, including South Jersey, have been on the rise despite the pandemic. In fact, the Crab Du Jour cajun seafood boil chain is opening many new locations and growing at a good clip. The first Crab Du Jour opened in Raleigh, North Carolina … Continue reading
Editor’s Note: I’m happy to report this news about a beloved pretzel I grew up eating in Northeast PA. I remember eating the “splits” as a kid; they were a favorite in our household. In my 20s, I even lived close to the factory in the Reading area. If you love pretzels and haven’t tried … Continue reading
Seeing how much I love chili, Manolo’s Best Farmstand Chili reached out to me to see if I’d like to sample some of its uniquely spiced 100% plant-based chili. Of course, I said yes. I’m an equal opportunity chili lover, after all. Founder Mitch Wolinsky delivered it himself. Though, I feel his days of home … Continue reading
Horsham, PA-based Bimbo Bakeries USA reached out to me to tell me about the Ultimate Grilled Cheese Challenge they are hosting featuring eight bloggers across the country (more about that below). While I am not participating officially in this grilled cheese competition, I asked them if I could play along on my own because I … Continue reading
The 10th Annual Localicious will be held on Tuesday, October 20 at 7pm virtually via live Zoom event. Guests can register to attend at no cost at pennypackfarm.org. The first 75 people who donate $25 or more will receive a limited-edition tote bag. This year’s Localicious is hosted by Mike McGrath (host of “You Bet Your Garden” on PBS) and will feature a vodka-infusion demo … Continue reading
With the craft beer boom in full swing, it seems almost commonplace today for beer lovers/brewers to leave their careers behind to start breweries. It’s hardly commonplace for someone to leave their career to start a niche liqueur company—but that’s exactly what Phil Mastroianni did with Fabrizia Spirits in 2008. A former accountant, Phil left … Continue reading
Misfits Market, the leading organic direct-to-consumer food subscription and the nation’s fastest-growing grocery delivery service celebrated the opening of its new 250,000-square-foot state-of-the-art facility in Delanco, NJ, which replaced its facility in Pennsauken, NJ. Custom built by Stanker & Galetto of Vineland, N.J., it boasts advanced technology and cold-chain equipment. The brand new $23 million … Continue reading
Growing up on Long Island, Josh Anker ate 2-3 bagels every week his entire childhood. When he moved to Philadelphia for college, he realized how much he missed his hometown bagels. The same went for pizza. He would always bring back bagels and pizza and freeze them after visiting home. “After a recent trip visiting family, … Continue reading
