Category Archives: Food Adventures
Food Adventures: Rita Marie’s Eatery And Pizzeria
By Rachael Rivera, AAP Columnist
This month’s adventuring led me to Rita Marie’s Eatery and Pizzeria at 134 East Park Ave. in Merchantville. This corner foodie hotspot is clean and the staff there is fantastic. I walked in on the day I was to interview them; there were customers at their tables eating and watching the big flat screen in their dining area, some were in line paying for their food, while others perused the menu and boards for their next tasty selection.
Food Adventures: Cooper River Lunch & Munch
By Rachael Rivera, AAP Columnist
Georgios “George” Horiates and Laura Mortell, the owners and operators of Cooper River Lunch & Munch, took some time to speak with me about their mission and hopes for the future with the food truck.
Food Adventures: Men In The Kitchen Kicked-Up Sandwiches And Barbecue
By Rachael Rivera, AAP Columnist
My family constantly battles over who does the best ribs; and my brother swears by his steak grilling technique over anyone else’s. Regardless of whom does it best, the important thing is that we have a passion for our barbecue. The newly-opened Pennsauken-based eating establishment I visited for this month’s column seems to have come from the same group of food-loving, kitchen-savvy, family-loving folks.
New Merchantville Restaurant Offers Kabobs And More
By Judith Kristen, AAP Columnist
The newest eatery to grace our beloved Pennsauken/Merchantville area is The Kabob House, located at 7 East Park Ave. in Merchantville, right around the bend from McFarlan’s Market.
Food Adventures: Mary’s Mobile Diner Returns Home
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
A few years back, All Around Pennsauken highlighted Mary’s Mobile Meals, a small food truck located along River Rd. Shortly thereafter, the truck, run by longtime Pennsauken resident Mary Hilbert, hit the road and moved to the Spring Garden section of Philadelphia for several years, then spent some time in Cherry Hill. Now, Hilbert has upgraded to a larger food truck, went gourmet, changed the name of the business to Mary’s Mobile Diner, and came back to town, this time for good.
Soul Food Abounds At Ms. Nancy’s Place
Special Submission By Joe Cooney, JoeCooneyBiz.com
Nancy Miller, a Philly native who moved to Pennsauken 11 years ago, recently opened Ms. Nancy’s Place Soulfood Restaurant at 177 South Centre St. in Merchantville.
The spot, right on the circle off Chapel Ave., used to house a fried chicken joint, then a cheesesteak and Philly pretzel franchise, then a deli and hoagie shop.
“I’m bringing something different than the others did,” Ms. Nancy says. “There are plenty of pizza and hoagie shops around. I’ve been in the catering business for 17 years, and people were always asking me when I was going to open a restaurant.
“I finally took a leap of faith and put it in God’s hands.”
Mama’s Homemade Cookies Holds Grand Opening On May 16
Mama’s Homemade Cookies makes its Pennsauken debut on Saturday, May 16. The business, which started in 1997, features made-from-scratch cookies that are battered and never frozen. In addition to “love” as the main ingredient, Mama’s Homemade Cookies never include additives or preservatives.
Mama’s Homemade Cookies is located at 2591 Haddonfield Rd., right by the Wyndham Rd. traffic light. Hours for the shop’s grand opening on May 16 are from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Pennsauken Mayor Rick Taylor will be on hand for a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 12:00 p.m.
For more information, visit Mama’s Homemade Cookies on Facebook.
Bobby Ray’s Pennsauken Tavern Offers True “Home Town” Feel
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
Bobby Ray Harris grew up in Pennsauken, first at the corner of Washington and Browning and then on Harvey Ave. off of Cove. Life took him across the country and the globe. He became a football coach at Florida State and worked for Dick Vermeil when the Eagles’ legend was head coach of the Saint Louis Rams. Harris also worked for the NFL front office and then ran global operations for a small Manhattan business, visiting five different countries a month for several years. But five years ago, he came home. Harris is the owner of Bobby Ray’s Pennsauken Tavern, a “home town bar” located along Westfield Ave.
Marco’s At Pennsauken Country Club Offers Valentine’s Day Specials
Marco’s Restaurant at the Pennsauken Country Club isn’t a members-only facility. They’re open to the public seven days a week. And in February, the full-service restaurant and bar is offering a special menu for Valentine’s Day Weekend.
Iconic Penn Queen Diner Celebrates 50 Years In Pennsauken
By Judith Kristen, AAP Columnist
It was 1964. A gallon of gas cost 28 cents, The Beatles were the hottest band on the planet, and The Penn Queen Diner opened its doors for the very first time.
Yes, this month, on November 16, 2014, that famous landmark at Rt. 130 and Westfield Ave. celebrates its golden anniversary!
