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Restaurant Of Netflix Chef Who Nearly Lost Everything Named Best For Tamales In PA Restaurant Of Netflix Chef Who Nearly Lost Everything Named Best For Tamales In PA
Restaurant Of Netflix Chef Who Nearly Lost Everything Named Best For Tamales In PA Yelp has "unwrapped" its 2023 list of best tamale spots in the U.S. Among them, South Philly Barbacoa, owned by chef Cristina Martinez. Yelp's State of the Restaurant Industry 2023 report says interest in New Mexican restaurants has risen 29% since last year. And so, Yelp has compiled a list of some of the best tamales in the country by identifying businesses in the food and restaurants categories with a large concentration of reviews mentioning "tamale."  Martinez immigrated tot he U.S. from Mexico and got her first job at an Italian restaurant in Philadelphia. She was fired fr…

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by Cecilia Levine
Business
From Dish Boy To Restaurant Owner: PA Taco Shop Makes Yelp List Of 100 Best In America From Dish Boy To Restaurant Owner: PA Taco Shop Makes Yelp List Of 100 Best In America
From Dish Boy To Restaurant Owner: PA Taco Shop Makes Yelp List Of 100 Best In America A Pennsylvania taco shop made Yelp's list of 100 best in the U.S.  Yelp has released its list of "Top 100 US Taco Spots 2023," and according to the rundown, one West Reading is a must-try. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Comālli (@taqueriacomalli) Comalli Taqueria came in at No. 88. Comalli's owner Erik Arizmendi worked in the industry for nearly two decades, working his way up from a dishwasher who dreamed of owning his own place, the website says. He later realized his passion for Mexican fare. "During the early stages of co…

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by Cecilia Levine
Business
This NJ Spot Has Best Cheesesteaks In Philly — Wait What? This NJ Spot Has Best Cheesesteaks In Philly — Wait What?
This NJ Spot Has Best Cheesesteaks In Philly — Wait What? Philadelphia has no shortage of great cheesesteaks, but for the best of the best, you might have to drive across the river.  That's according to "Bon Appetit" magazine, which ranked Donkey's Place of New Jersey in its list of the Best Cheesesteaks in Philadelphia last Tuesday, April 11.  Geographical concerns aside, fans of the family-run chain say Donkey's holds its own with Philly's best. In addition to cracking "Bon Appetit's" list, the Jersey eatery holds the number 20 slot for best Philly-area cheesesteaks on Yelp.  As well, Donkey's distance from Philly proper might actually be a bl…

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by Mac Bullock
Business
Philly Area Pizzerias Named Among Best In America Philly Area Pizzerias Named Among Best In America
Philly Area Pizzerias Named Among Best In America Thin-crust or deep-dish, Yelp's latest rundown of the 100 best pizzerias in US and Canada has something for everyone. Including three Pennsylvania pizzerias. The user-review site identified businesses in the pizza category, then ranked those spots using a number of factors including the total volume and ratings of reviews. Here are the Pennsylvania spots on the list: 22. Circles + Squares, Philadelphia: This unassuming pizzeria in Kensington uses freshly-grated pecorino Romano and hand-kneaded dough, according to The Infatuation. The owner apparently started selling his pies on Instagram …

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by Cecilia Levine
Lifestyle
Three PA Restaurants Make Yelp's Top 100 For 2023 Three PA Restaurants Make Yelp's Top 100 For 2023
Three PA Restaurants Make Yelp's Top 100 For 2023 The 10th annual Yelp’s Top 100 US Restaurants list has been released and three delicious Pennsylvania eateries had made the cut.  Whatever the latest cravings, you can bet our hungry community has discovered the best places to eat them—then reviewed their experiences for the rest of us. The top Pennsylvania restaurant placing just outside the top 10 is Chellas Arepa Kitchen, in Lancaster, at 11.  "This roadside trailer is like a portal to South America, thanks in large part to its delicious take on Venezuelan arepa sandwiches," according to Yelp.  Your friends and family will always…

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by Jillian Pikora
News
Bar At Center Of Racial Lyft Controversy Hits PA Market Bar At Center Of Racial Lyft Controversy Hits PA Market
Bar At Center Of Racial Lyft Controversy Hits PA Market A Pennsylvania bar whose owner last year was caught on a dash camera making racist remarks inside a Lyft driver's car is for sale. Fossil’s Last Stand, located on Race Street in Catasauqua, is listed on Loopnet for $450,000, and includes the bar's liquor license. "This is a fantastic opportunity to purchase a working pub bar restaurant in the heart of the thriving Lehigh Valley," the post reads. The second and third floors were once used as a hotel and can "easily be renovated" into a two-story apartment or AirBnB, the pos says. Fossil’s Last Stand owner Jackie Harford made headl…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Contractor Ripped Off Philly Area Homeowners For $475K, Faces 300 Felonies: DA Contractor Ripped Off Philly Area Homeowners For $475K, Faces 300 Felonies: DA
Contractor Ripped Off Philly Area Homeowners For $475K, Faces 300 Felonies: DA A Collegeville contractor is accused of defrauding Philadelphia-area homeowners out of nearly half a million dollars, and is now charged with more than 300 felonies as a result, authorities say.  Joseph Ford, the 53-year-old owner of 1st Call Electric LLC, sits in the Montgomery County lockup in lieu of a $50,000 bond, said District Attorney Kevin R. Steele in a statement Monday, Jan. 23.  Investigators began looking into Ford's contracting business last August, when two jilted customers walked into the Lower Providence police station and complained that they'd been ripped off.&nb…

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by Mac Bullock
News
Pennsylvania Bar Owner Slammed Over Racist Remarks In Lyft Driver's Viral Video Pennsylvania Bar Owner Slammed Over Racist Remarks In Lyft Driver's Viral Video
Pennsylvania Bar Owner Slammed Over Racist Remarks In Lyft Driver's Viral Video A Pennsylvania bar owner who was caught on a dash camera making racist remarks inside a Lyft driver's car was being slammed online. Jackie Harford was surprised to see a "white guy" behind the wheel when she entered James Bode’s car late Friday, May 13 outside her bar, Fossil’s Last Stand on Race Street in Catasauqua, LehighValleyLive reports. "What's that?" Bode asked, "Excuse me?" "You're like a normal guy, like you speak English," Harford laughs as she pats his shoulder and apologizes. This happened tonight outside of Fossils Last Stand, on Race St in Catasauqua. The ride was for…

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by Nicole Acosta
News
Doc Accused Of Reckless, Harmful Breast, Penile Enlargement Injections In NJ, NY, CT, PA Doc Accused Of Reckless, Harmful Breast, Penile Enlargement Injections In NJ, NY, CT, PA
Doc Accused Of Reckless, Harmful Breast, Penile Enlargement Injections In NJ, NY, CT, PA An internist with little formal training has been recklessly injecting a hazardous dermal filler into patients seeking breast and penis enhancements -- often with extremely harmful results -- at dozens of offices in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Connecticut, authorities charged. Toting the product around in duffle bags, Dr. Muhammad A. Mirza of Cedar Grove has seen up to 30 patients a day in what some described as a “small storage closet” and “closet area with a bench,” Acting New Jersey Attorney General Andrew J. Bruck said Tuesday. Some patients said that Mirza didn't wear a mask…

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by Jerry DeMarco
News
'Teacup' Yorkie Buyers Beware: Victims In NJ, NY Scammed Out Of Thousands 'Teacup' Yorkie Buyers Beware: Victims In NJ, NY Scammed Out Of Thousands
'Teacup' Yorkie Buyers Beware: Victims In NJ, NY Scammed Out Of Thousands There are so many online ads, sites, groups and pages offering Teacup Yorkies for sale that you rarely know whom to trust -- as victims in New Jersey, New York, Florida and elsewhere just painfully found out. Basil A. Mummery, a Canadian businessman who lives in Ontario, collected thousands of dollars each from eager buyers who responded to his ads on a site called tiny-teacups.com, police in Wayne said. Then he shut it down. Wayne detectives who investigated after a township resident got scammed learned of other victims in several states, including Louisiana and South Carolina. “Victims …

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by Jerry DeMarco
Business
Pennsylvania Restaurants Named To Yelp List '100 Places To Eat In 2021' Pennsylvania Restaurants Named To Yelp List '100 Places To Eat In 2021'
Pennsylvania Restaurants Named To Yelp List '100 Places To Eat In 2021' A deli, a sushi joint and a Middle-Eastern restaurant were among the five Pennsylvania eateries named to Yelp's list of 100 places to eat in the U.S. this year. Last December, the user review site asked the community for a list of their favorite restaurants. This year's list is the culmination of the thousands of suggestions -- "a list of favorite restaurants where we can’t wait to enjoy a meal with loved ones again," Yelp said. The Pennsylvania eateries on the list are: 22: Cafe La Maude, Philadelphia 32: Zahav, Philadelphia 91: DiAnoia’s Eatery, Pittsburgh 96: White Yak, Philadelphia 1…

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by Valerie Musson