Cate’s Spotlight: Local Market & Cheese Shop Opens In Bristol

Forager [noun] a person or animal that goes out in search of food or provisions of any kind

Dana Nicole Pezza, the owner of The Forager, has crafted a style of her own and she has already proven to be quite an accomplished forager.

She first spread the word with an invitation to preview her local market and cheese shop, brought to you by the owners of Itri Wood Fired Pizza. Dana began with a soft opening to the public before the holidays, and then celebrated with a grand opening on January 5.

Since the soft opening, The Forager has grown its customer base and the buzz has been building.

“It’s been such an amazing outpouring of support. I am truly thankful to be on Mill Street,” she said.

She is so excited to share her melting pot of globally-secured food options in the town she calls home, Bristol Borough.

Dana works with area farms from Delaware, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania “keep it local, local, local”!

She firmly believes in supporting local agriculture and cheese making.

There’s a basket of fresh artisan bread every morning along with local, seasonal farm produce at the store at 300 Mill Street.

Imported grocery items are stocked with EVERYONE in mind. There are organic selections along with Darë Vegan Cheeses, a plant-based cheese collection that offers texture, flavor, and satisfaction, and some delicious gluten free pasta, a great source of protein and dietary fiber. 

Try the vegan cheese cake!

“We also feature some ingredients and delectable products, soups, and salads, and Bolognese sauces from my husband, Greg’s neighboring Itri,” she said.

It’s a great Italian store to buy real ingredients.

Swing by and grab some homemade soup!

Dana also concocts some amazing sandwiches like Italian Taleggio cheese, prosciutto, and fig layered on a fresh French baguette AND you get a complimentary piece of fruit from her selections of farm fresh honey crisp apples, pears , or oranges with any sandwich order.

She delivers the flavor of LOCAL to each of her customers because she loves what she does.

Choices are F-U-N! She promises ever changing items.

Rumor has it that the Mortadella, Sharp Provolone, and basil pesto is a BIG hit, along with the Ciabatta sandwich with Georgia pears; Fourme d’ Ambert, a semi-hard French blue cheese; pecan; bacon jam; and arugula.

“Dana is very passionate about food,” her husband Greg had recently shared. 

Her knowledge of food is amazing, he affirmed.

“She is a very good cook,” he said. “We are foodies!”

C’mon in and get some unique last minute gifts, or powerful platters for parties.

There are tons of baskets and decorative charcuterie and cheese boards, and valentine boards along with some holiday specific selections from which to choose. Load ‘em up with tempting meats, cheeses, and crackers or bread, along with artisan truffles, elegant in both design and flavor, or some delectable La Fermière, a family-owned French yogurt.

Locals are seen lingering for some cheese and chat. They love the space and the goods!

Bucks County Community College sophomore Kiara Berrocal definitely came for the cheese.

“I love cheese. I highly recommend this place,” she said.

It was the irresistible salami – most of the meats are from Italy – that enticed Bristol Borough resident Samuel Scalzo to The Forager.

The ambiance is simply charming, boasting original wooden beams, and even enhanced with some original shoe shelves from the former, celebrated Ballow’s Shoes.

Salesperson Bridget Buckreis is a borough resident. She is always most happy to assist each and every patron.

“I love working for Dana. It feels like home here. My opinion is valued,” she said.

Location is key and service is everything!

Dana’s plans for the warmer weather include pre-made and pre-ordered selections along with pre-ordered boards “to go” so all can dine by the Delaware River if desired.

Sit back and savor the moment. Discover a world of anytime indulgence.

Still can’t choose?

Purchase an online gift card: https://www.forageronmill.com/gift-cards

Mention this “Spotlight” article and receive a canvas Forager-branded reusable grocery bag!  

The Forager
* Open Thursday through Monday
[Thursday & Friday 11:00AM- 7:00PM, Saturday 10:00AM-5:00PM, Sunday 10:00AM-4:00PM and Monday 11:00AM-4:00PM]
300 Mill Street
Bristol Borough, PA 19007
Theforagerbristol@gmail.com

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