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George Takei Has A Bone To Pick With Wawa
Math: It’s hard, especially if you’re a convenience store like, say, Wawa. But don’t worry—best friend to the Internet, George Takei, is here to clear everything up.
Takei recently posted up an image of none other than a Wawa coffee cup to his massively popular Facebook page (7.4 million likes and counting) with a few sections underlined.
Yes, because math, indeed. Takei apparently took this perceived error to heart, calling the labels “rather misleading.” As you can imagine, the comments section of the post has gone into full-fervor mode, with Wawa’s endless line of zealots (AKA us) kindly—and not so kindly—explaining why, in fact, Wawa is never wrong. Like, ever.
Read more at http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/trending/George-Takei-has-a-bone-to-pick-with-Wawa.html#1PywPH7AR3VUCEkQ.99
McDonald’s Offers Free Coffee For Breakfasters
Logo of McCafé (McDonald’s). (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
NEW YORK (AP) – McDonald’s is offering free coffee to its customers for a limited time as competition for the breakfast crowd intensifies.
The world’s biggest hamburger chain announced Friday that participating U.S. locations will offer small cups of McCafe coffee at no charge during breakfast hours from March 31 through April 13.
McDonald’s said that this is the first time it’s ever had a free coffee event nationwide. Its McCafe product line, which also includes iced coffees and other drinks, debuted in the U.S. in 2009.
Read more at http://www.philly.com/philly/business/20140328_ap_1b9a662a7c944ed3b68c30a4a37c9644.html#zKZw22x0Fl9EoVrC.99
iCreate Café, Pottstown’s Healthy Oasis
I had the pleasure of dining at iCreate Café last night with two very good friends. It was my first visit, but certainly not my last!
The café is at 130 King Street, Pottstown. It’s the block between Hanover and York Streets. iCreate is diagonally across the street from the Salvation Army, so it is very easy to find.
My friends were anxious for me to experience iCreate and to meet the owner, Ashraf (Ash) Khalil. Walking in I immediately knew I would like this place. The vibe is definitely chill. It’s decorated colorfully and casually, making one feel right at home. The owner, Ash, is very friendly and gave me a tour of the café and computer training center before we were seated.
We brought along a nice bottle of wine, which Ash opened up for us and poured into glasses while we looked over the menu. The cuisine is vegetarian/vegan and a number of gluten-free items are on the menu as well.
My friends recommended getting a sampler platter on the first visit, which I did. They have eaten there many times and already have their favorites. There are several sample platters to choose from. Mine came with Hummus, Baba Ghannoj, fava bean salad, Debes and pita bread. My friends ordered several things to share including stuffed grape leaves, Baba Ghannoj and Fattah. Everything was fantastic. The entire meal was expertly prepared, delicious and HEALTHY!
The prices are VERY reasonable. The most expensive menu items are $12.00. We also had dessert, which was very good.
The website is very well done so you can get a good sense of what to expect before you get there. The menu is online. Looking over it again I started a mental list of things I want to try on future visits.
This locally owned and operated business is a refreshing change of pace for Pottstown diners who are drowning in a sea of chain restaurants, pizza and Chinese food. There is nothing like this place in the Greater Pottstown area, that I am aware of. The owner also owns a home in Pottstown which in my book makes him somebody who walks the talk. Give iCreate a try, you won’t be sorry! We give two Roy’s Rant’s thumbs up!
Address: 130 King Street, Pottstown PA
Phone: 484 312 0404
Internet: http://www.icreatecafe.org/
Hours of operation are:
Monday: Closed
Tue, Wed, Thu: 10am – 9 pm
Fri & Sat: 10 am – 9pm
Sun: 10 am – 6 pm
Philly Coffee Shop Ranked #1 In America
Coffee cup icon (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
Philly’s Ultimo Coffee, which started at 15th and Mifflin Streets in 2009 and opened a second shop last year at 22d and Catharine Streets, just snagged the #1 spot on TheDailyMeal.com’s list of America’s Best Coffee Shops.
“What makes Ultimo tick — and brings in Philadelphians in flocks? Simplicity, and a little bit of love,” the blurb reads, in part. “And many will argue that Philadelphia, often seen as the underdog to the big cities of the Northeast, is hands-down the winner for the best cup of coffee because the coffee scene there is hardly home to the snobbery that can come with ‘Third Wave’ coffee.” No atty-tude!
Wawa vs. Sheetz: Fast-Food Chains Mark Their Own Territories
English: Interior of a Super Sheetz in Altoona, PA. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
Pennsylvania divides a few ways: Phillies vs. Pirates. Democratic ex-factory towns vs. Republican ex-farming townships. Nittany Lions fans vs. everyone else.
And Wawa vs. Sheetz – though that might be the least bitter rivalry: The state’s two big gas-and-milk, Cokes-and-smokes, Tastykakes-and-store-built sandwich chains try not to fight. They’re not like Ford vs. GM. Instead, they have mostly drawn lines and split the land between them. Like Comcast and TimeWarner Cable.
Which you prefer depends on where you were raised:
Wawa is Philly and the Shore from Jersey to Virginia Beach. Also Florida, since last year.
Sheetz is Pittsburgh and the valley highways below the green ridges, all the way to Greensboro, N.C.
English: Wawa gas station located along Pennsylvania Route 611 (Easton Road) in Horsham, Pennsylvania. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
Wawa’s New Boss Pledges A Bread Oven In Every Store: Update
UPDATE: After readers asked about changes to Wawa’s cold-cuts prep, spokeswoman Lori Bruce says: “We have been phasing out slicers for a few years now; we currently have them in about 100 stores. ” Most stores now use pre-sliced meats and cheeses “received fresh… on a daily basis” through Wawa’s South Jersey-based supplpy chain (there’s a different chain for Florida stores) from Berks, Giordano’s, and other cold-cut houses; Dietz and Watson has not been a supplier.
EARLIER: Chris Gheysens, who’s been Wawa’s CEO since New Year’s Day, lives in South Jersey and works at company HQ in Delaware County when he’s not running around 600 -plus Wawa stores from North Jersey to Orlando.
So he doesn’t get downtown much, Gheysens admitted to the Irish American Business Chamber & Network (corrected) at its Pyramid Club luncheon today. “You know how it is. I’ve got four kids. So not a dollar on me” when he had to feed a meter this morning, he said.
Read more: http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/inq-phillydeals/Wawas-new-boss-pledges-a-bakery-in-every-store.html#ixzz2IIF8yFhO
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First Annual Open House At Hodge Podge Unique Boutique In Boyertown
Friday, November 23rd at 11:00 am until Saturday, November 24th at 4:00 pm
The fun begins on Black Friday with Door Prizes and Specials all day. Then, come wind down with us and share your Shopping Stories in a relaxing, no pressure atmosphere at our monthly Fourth Friday Event. You’ll enjoy a complimentary glass of wine or iced tea along with a selection of fine cheeses – just what you’ll need to melt away the stress of the Big Box stores.
The festivities continue on Small Business Saturday! From 10:00 am until noon, meet Nadia Beck, designer and owner of the Grey Button clothing line. Enjoy free coffee, tea and sweets as you get to know Nadia and the ins & outs of the fashion biz! The new look of Avon arrives at noon until 3:00 pm. If you haven’t seen what Avon’s been up to lately, you’ll be pleasantly surprised. Avon offers so many gifts – truly something for everyone – that you can sit and shop while you snack on lite refreshments. Door Prizes and Deals throughout the day!
Three door prizes will be awarded per day. Need not be present to win.As Always, No Purchase Necessary.
Hodge Podge is located at 12 N. Reading Avenue, in downtown Boyertown, PA.
Coffee Roaster Locates In Midtown Harrisburg
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Harrisburg’s Midtown renaissance keeps chugging along. The latest addition to the neighborhood is Little Amps Coffee Roasters. Little Amps will hold their grand opening, tomorrow, October 1st, from 8am to 2pm. Little Amps will be Harrisburg’s first coffee roaster!
The shop will feature coffee and a continental breakfast type menu. Hours will be 7am to 2pm Monday thru Friday and 8am to 2pm on Saturdays.
The shop is located at 1836 Green Street, at the corner of Muench Street, in Olde Uptown Harrisburg. This area is being transformed by the private sector. Little Amps will be part of this transformation.
For more information, check out their Facebook page, http://www.facebook.com/pages/Little-Amps-Coffee-Roasters/194827143874300
OR check out their website at: http://littleampscoffee.com/
Downtown Harrisburg Getting Coffee House And Bookstore
A former Starbuck’s at Third and Market Streets in downtown Harrisburg will become the new home of Agia Sophia Coffee House and Bookstore in mid-August.
The new store will offer coffee, tea and other café items, including smoothies and Italian sodas. Eight Day Books of Kansas City will providing a selection of books on philosophy, history and spirituality. Agia Sophia is a nonprofit coffee house. The Harrisburg store will be based on Agia Sophia’s Colorado Springs store. Agia Sophia, Colorado Springs is rated #1 for atmosphere and coffee according to their website.
To learn more about Agia Sophia, click here:
Collegeville Couple Purchase Pottstown Farmers Market – Expect Big Things!
A Collegeville couple has purchased the Pottstown Farmer’s Market and will begin by doing some major cleaning and refurbishing. After that task is complete, they hope to attract new local vendors selling fresh grown food. Some old favorites will remain like Wegman’s, King’s Produce and Dairy and Mosteller’s Seafood.
The couple is also looking at possibly expanding the market’s hours. They want to be part of Pottstown’s revitalization. We wish Ben Moscia and his wife Elise LeBoutiller much success. Having a flourishing farmer’s market in our downtown will be help draw shoppers to High Street.
Recession Buster Alert!
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Wawa stores are offering any size Wawa coffee for $1.00, the entire month of January. So if you live near Wawa and like coffee, you might want to include them in your daily routine this month!
Gotta take advantage of those savings when we can!
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