A chef who made her name serving pasta out of her own kitchen will soon open her first restaurant in Philadelphia. Liz Grothe gained fame in foodie circles for Couch …
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A cookie craze hit Center City this year, with many new bakeries opening
by myphillyconnection 331 viewsCenter City shoppers apparently have an appetite for snickerdoodles. The Center City District released its latest data on local retail Tuesday, dubbing 2024 the "year of the cookie," due to …
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Finnish Long Drink, co-owned by Miles Teller, now being sold in Pennsylvania
by myphillyconnection 385 viewsThe Finnish Long Drink is now available to purchase in Pennsylvania, the home state of the canned cocktail brand's famous co-owner Miles Teller. Made with gin and a variety of …
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The North Face to close Center City store at the end of January after 15 years
by myphillyconnection 237 viewsAfter 15 years in Center City, outdoor apparel brand the North Face will close its store on Walnut Street at the end of January. Documents filed with the Pennsylvania Department …
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Manufacturing already has made a comeback in most states, but Pennsylvania lags behind
by myphillyconnection 172 viewsBefore the COVID-19 pandemic, McLean County, Illinois, was known mostly as the home of State Farm Insurance in Bloomington and Illinois State University in Normal. Now, the area illustrates a …
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Amá, new restaurant serving Mexican cuisine, to open next year at Fishtown-Kensington border
by myphillyconnection 374 viewsA new restaurant serving elevated Mexican-inspired cuisine will open next year at the Fishtown-Kensington border. Amá, located at 101 West Oxford Street on the corner of Front and Oxford Streets, …
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New cafe and cocktail lounge opens inside the Kimmel Center
by myphillyconnection 239 viewsEnsemble Arts has welcomed a new production to the Kimmel Center: Curtain Call, a cafe and cocktail bar that's now open to the general public. The lounge is located in …
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Starbucks ditches open-door policy spurred by arrests at Philly store in 2018
by myphillyconnection 214 viewsStarbucks has adopted a new policy that requires people to be paying customers to spend time at the coffee chain's cafes and to use its restrooms. The policy reverses the …
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Tyson Foods to close 2 North Philly plants that produce cheesesteak meat
by myphillyconnection 383 viewsTwo Tyson Foods plants in North Philadelphia that produce cheesesteak meat will close in the next two months, prompting layoffs for more than 200 workers. The Original Philly Raw Plant …
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Five Below’s flagship Center City store shut down after fourth failed health inspection this year
by myphillyconnection 434 viewsFive Below's flagship store in Center City has been ordered to cease operations after four consecutive failed inspections this year. The Philadelphia health department shut down the 1529 Chestnut St. …