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Franklinville: La Caribeña Bakery Creates a Sense of Home for Immigrant Community

April 22, 2018 Julia Clements 0

On the corner of 2nd street and Tioga in Franklinville Philadelphia, a family-run bakery called the La Caribeña Bakery served the community fresh, home-style baked goods for over a decade. Alfredo Rodriguez has owned the [continue reading…]

Business

Chestnut Hill: Five Must-Try Cafes

September 27, 2016 Marie A Sechuk 0

If you are sick of standing in Starbucks’ long lines and eating its pre-made food, you should check out the cafes in Chestnut Hill on Germantown Avenue. They are all mom-and-pop shops and unique in their [continue reading…]

Featured Stories

Somerton: Kosher Bakery Remains a Neighborhood Favorite

June 14, 2016 Taylor Gillen Carson 0

Hutchinson’s Bakery, located at 13032 Bustleton Ave., remains a local favorite in the Northeast after more than 25 years of operation and three location moves. The kosher bakery offers many cakes, cookies, donuts and danishes [continue reading…]

Arts and Entertainment

South Philadelphia: Vincent Iannelli Keeps Up 105 Year-Old Family Business

June 11, 2015 0

Walking down East Passyunk Avenue, you might miss this Italian, family-owned and operated pizza shop. Iannelli’s Famous Brick Oven Bakery may be small but third generation owner, Vincent Iannelli, knows his way around the kitchen. [continue reading…]

Brewerytown

Brewerytown: Mt. Airy’s High Point Cafe to Add Life to Girard Avenue

November 19, 2013 0

The Brewerytown section of Philadelphia has had its highs and lows but right now, it’s on the rise. Businesses are moving in and plans are being made for the part of the city that was [continue reading…]

Arts and Entertainment

Olney: Family Bakery Serves Community for 110 Years

October 18, 2013 0

Countless cakes, cookies and other tantalizing pastries fill the cases of Oteri’s Italian Bakery, a family-owned business since 1904. The sweet-smelling bake shop and deli at 4919 N. 5th St. bustles with activity daily. And [continue reading…]

Food

South of South Street: Sweet Freedom Bakery – A Treasure for Fussy Bellies

October 7, 2013 0

Sweet Freedom Bakery has been satisfying people with food allergies since 2010. Located on South Street just west of Broad, Sweet Freedom claims to be Philadelphia’s first and only all-allergy-friendly bakery. All of Sweet Freedom’s [continue reading…]

South Philadelphia

South Philadelphia: Ms. Goody Cupcake Offers Up Sweet Treats

September 18, 2012 0

Ms. Goody Cupcake is the sweet dream come true of Gigi Andrew who has run her bake shop in the heart of South Philadelphia at 1838 E. Passyunk Ave. for over a year. And yes, [continue reading…]

Fishtown

Fishtown: Vote for New Bakery Unanimous

June 22, 2012 0

Zynthia Martinez worked for a medical device company but her heart was in her baking. “I was constantly late for work because [I was] always baking for them,” Martinez said. Ever since she was little [continue reading…]

Feltonville

Feltonville: Colombian Bakery Cooks Up Treats

May 23, 2011 2

Though the name may make someone think Delicias Criollas Colombians Bakery only caters to the large Latino community in Feltonville, shop owner Rosemary Paicedo said part of the reason why she loves owning the bakery [continue reading…]

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