By Caitlin Bonner, Communications & Marketing Intern, GRCA
With the holiday season fast approaching, it’s time to start finalizing those shopping lists. If you’re still looking for ideas to tick that box for the food lovers in your life, you can rest easy knowing Berks County is full of tasty options.
From the many bars, bakeries, wineries and restaurants, there’s sure to be something for everyone. Here are five companies with upcoming sales, specials or events to keep an eye out for.
B2 Bistro + Bar
B2 Bistro + Bar, Wyomissing, is giving the gift of flavor this year with a special deal available through Jan. 1. Customers who purchase at least $100 worth of B2 gift cards will receive a free $20 bonus certificate with their purchase.
B2 Bistro’s E-gift cards are available for purchase through the company’s website and will be sent immediately by email. These cards are available for usage at any B2 location.
With a menu full of rich and flavorful foods, a set of B2 Bistro + Bar gift cards is the perfect gift to treat your friends and family with this holiday season.
Homemade Cravings
Why not get into the holiday mood with something sweet to match? Homemade Cravings, Reading, is sharing some joy with its custom treats ranging from Christmas tree cookies to reindeer cakes. These well-decorated desserts are sure to shine a little light on your upcoming holiday parties.
Café Sweet Street
Café Sweet Street, Reading, is holding a truly sweet holiday sale on some of its desserts this Dec. 18 to Dec. 22. This sale includes delicious favorites ranging from Big Brownie Trays (down to $6) to Creme Brûlée Cheesecake (down to $11).
This sale will last as long as supplies last. The company is operating first come, first serve for the sale of products. Other café items will be available as well during the sale. Give yourself something sweet to look forward to at a reduced price with a little help from Café Sweet Street!
Plum Creek Farm Market & Creamery
Plum Creek’s Farm Market & Creamery, Bernville, has grown a lot over the years. From a roadside stand, it quickly expanded to become a market, bakery, café and ice cream shop. Throughout the years, its hand-twisted soft pretzels have remained a local favorite, going on to be sold through a large network of distributors as well as Plum Creek’s online shop.
To celebrate its continued success, Plum Creek is offering a special online discount on its soft pretzels through Dec. 31, 2023!
You can visit plumcreekfoods.com for the company’s special promo code. Type in the code at checkout and receive up to a 20% discount on your order. All pretzels ship free!
Clover Hill Winery
This Dec. 13 to Dec. 14, Clover Hill Winery will be hosting a “Light The Lane at The Winery in Breinigsville” in tribute to Clover Hill founder, John Skip Jr., who passed away in August 2020. Carrying on a tradition shared between Skip and his wife, Pat, Clover Hill is hoping to share the love with you as well.
From 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., each night will host a variety of fun opportunities for families. Grubnight Food Truck and La Abuela Mexican Restaurant are scheduled to cater on Dec. 13, with musical appearances from Dave Kline and Friend and the Dolcetto Trio. Then on Dec. 14, it will host Cousin Maine Lobster and La Abuela Mexican Restaurant with music from Vince Rollins and Mark James. Families also can expect to meet Santa on both nights!
Clover Hill will be donating to the Salvation Army, one of Skip Jr.’s favorite organizations, through this event. Luminaries, which will be lighting up the winery’s lane, will be available for purchase for $5. All proceeds will be donated. Any donations made at the hot chocolate bar also will be given to the Salvation Army.
More information is available on the Clover Hill Winery website.
From these companies to your home, Berks County’s businesses are continually thankful for your support and wish you all a wonderful holiday season!