Philadelphia’s food and beverage scene is expanding this week with two new permanent locations and several nearby wine‑focused attractions that cater to families and community members.
Manna Bakery establishes a brick‑and‑mortor in Fishtown
After gaining a reputation as a pop‑up favorite, Saif Manna’s Manna Bakery has opened a storefront at 110 W. Berks Street in Fishtown. The bakery specializes in Levantine and Palestinian‑inspired pastries, drawing on Saif’s family memories for flavor inspiration. Customers can still view the story cards that were a hallmark of the pop‑up tables, and the new space now offers small‑batch coffee from Seekers Coffee. Manna Bakery’s owners describe the shop as a “welcoming retreat for the community,” aiming to provide a gathering place for neighbors.
Bart’s Bagels opens third shop in Bala Cynwyd
Brothers Brett and Kyle Frankel have expanded their New York‑style bagel business with a third location at 273 Montgomery Avenue in Bala Cynwyd. The brothers first opened Bart’s Bagels in West Philadelphia in January 2020 and added a South Philadelphia site two years later. The new Bala Cynwyd shop occupies the former Bravo Pizza space, a nostalgic spot for the brothers who grew up there. Their menu features classic bagels, sandwiches, and a range of deli items made with premium ingredients sourced from specialty purveyors.
South Jersey wineries offer family‑friendly tasting experiences
Just across the river, several wineries provide additional options for Philadelphia residents seeking a weekend outing. Wagonhouse Winery in Swedesboro, founded by Daniel and Heather Brown over 20 years ago, produces more than 30 wines, including a red, white and blue “Star Spangled Sangria” created for America’s 250th anniversary. The property includes a courtyard, gazebo, pet farm animals, and a tasting room serving light bites, wine flights, gelato flights, and wine‑based cocktails.
Cedar Rose Vineyards, located at 31 Kenyon Avenue in Millville, is a 20‑acre family‑run operation started by friends Dustin Tarpine and Steve Becker. The vineyard highlights the region’s soil in its wines and pairs them with a full food menu, charcuterie boards, and themed tasting events such as wine‑and‑cheese, wine‑and‑wings, and wine‑and‑macarons. Visitors can customize wine or mimosa flights while enjoying the scenic grounds.
Sommelier Rhonda Willingham makes wine education accessible
Certified sommelier Rhonda Willingham hosts monthly “The Perfect Pour” events through her business The Wine & Me. The gatherings teach the five S’s of wine tasting and pair wines with games and conversation, aiming to make wine less intimidating for newcomers. Willingham also founded the nonprofit MenzFit and uses her events to build confidence in buying, tasting, and discussing wine.
Local nostalgia: Pennsylvania‑made Slinky continues production
While not a food story, the article notes that the classic steel coil toy Slinky remains manufactured in Hollidaysburg, Blair County, using the same machines that have been in operation since 1945. The plant produces about three million Slinkys each year, preserving a piece of Pennsylvania’s industrial heritage.
These openings and attractions underscore a broader trend of local entrepreneurs and family‑run businesses enriching the Philadelphia region with new gathering places, culinary options, and family‑friendly experiences.
Original reporting: Allentown News – 6abc Philadelphia — read the source article.
