Bola Abiola, 47, a South Jersey physical therapist from Sicklerville, always dreamed of opening her own restaurant. After much research, she decided a fast-casual franchise concept would be the best way to break into the restaurant business. She looked into a few options but ultimately decided on Teriyaki Madness, a concept that, up until now, … Continue reading
Over 10% of the population has an allergy, and an even larger portion follow a diet. For most, finding suitable dishes at restaurants is a frustrating process. The lack of options means settling for the same tiring dishes like garden salads, veggie burgers or plain rice. A new start-up is helping anyone with a dietary … Continue reading
Feast Your Eyes Catering is a popular catering company based in Fishtown. They are one of many catering companies in Philadephia that have had to pivot during the coronavirus pandemic. They’ve always done take out foods in addition to weddings and events. They were always geared towards parties with larger portions in trays and platters. … Continue reading
I have had the pleasure of dining at The Ritz-Carlton, Philadelphia at 10 Avenue of the Arts a few times over the years. I enjoyed a sumptuous afternoon tea there once, which probably spoiled me for any afternoon tea I will ever have again. I also had a fabulous fine dining experience at Aqimero. It … Continue reading
Nick Filet, the first-ever filet mignon sandwich restaurant, announced today the grand opening of its first franchise location in Wayne, Pennsylvania, is set for Friday, December 18 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony starting at 10:30 a.m. Owned by Brandon Howell, the franchise is located at 313 E. Lancaster Avenue in the Wayne Square Shopping Center. Nick … Continue reading
Jezabel Careaga of Jezabel’s Cafe is imploring folks to shop small for the next 120 days to help save independent businesses in the community. According to the #120Friendly campaign she started, the 120 days between December 1st and March 30th are crucial for the small businesses that make neighborhoods unique and vibrant. According to Yelp, … Continue reading
I’m publishing this press release because hubby and I are huge fans of jazz and we ADORE Chris’ Jazz Cafe in Center City. If you recall, we took in an amazing dinner and show a couple of years ago which featured local jazz legend Pat Martino. We have been catching the livestreams as often as … Continue reading
If you’re looking for a foodie gift, here’s a suggestion – The Little Sicilian Riceballs for the arancini lover in your life. The Little Sicilian is a Collingswood-based company that usually operates as a food truck but is parked for the winter. Earlier in the year, at the start of the pandemic, they started a … Continue reading
As you know, 2020 has been extremely tough on the food industry. However, you don’t get to be America’s Oldest Ice Cream Company without persevering through challenging times. Bassett’s Ice Cream will be celebrating its 160th Anniversary next year! Knowing that some customers still don’t feel comfortable going inside, Bassett’s built a Pick-up Window on … Continue reading
Rosati Ice owner Rich Trotter asks for the public’s help to get through unprecedented times and give back to veterans. The 108-year-old Clifton Heights, PA-based company recently launched a GoFundMe seeking to raise $300,000, supporting furloughed Rosati Ice employees and providing free Italian ice to veterans and their caregivers. The company depends on its wholesale … Continue reading
