Restaurants & Lodging
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Bensalem Spot Serves Bagels, Sandwiches and the Best Chicken Noodle Soup
Bagelocity & The Soup King Cafe in Bensalem is a delicious spot to check out if you’re in the mood for bagels, sandwiches and soup, reports Bob Kelly for Fox 29 Philadelphia. Each menu item is made with fresh ingredients, prepared in-house, cooked to perfection and filled with flavor. The soups are one…
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Passions Rise Over Local Eateries in Delco Restaurant Review Facebook Group
Delco Restaurant Review is a Facebook group with roughly 42,000 members where locals can discuss Delaware County eateries, writes Victor Fiorillo for Philadelphia Magazine. It is not unusual for conversations to get heated very quickly. “I find that anytime someone says that this place is the ‘best’ at anything, the situation can devolve quickly,” said…
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Stephen Starr to Revive One of Nation’s Most Influential Restaurants of Last Two Decades in Philadelphia
Stephen Starr is bringing Mission Chinese Food, the celebrated New York spot often hailed as one of the nation’s most essential restaurants of the last 20 years, to Philadelphia, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Starr announced the planned revival in a recent interview but did not provide a timeline for the project,…
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Local Restaurateur Pursues Newest Food Venture in Exton
L’Olivo Trattoria, a new Italian restaurant, opened last week at 570 Wellington Square in Exton, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The new eatery is located in Eagleview Town Center, Hankin Group’s mixed-use development. Restaurateur and chef Francis Pascal owns the latest addition to Chester County’s dining scene. He also operates the Birchrunville…
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Clam Tavern in Clifton Heights Serves Up Warm Hospitality and Some of the Best Oysters
The Clam Tavern is a Clifton Heights staple where generations gather to enjoy delicious yet unfussy food, great hospitality and genuinely good vibes, writes Victor Fiorillo for Philadelphia Magazine. “This is called the hospitality business,” said Clam Tavern owner Tony Blanche. “We’re here to spread joy and cheer.” He proved that he lives by that…
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Santino’s in Ridley Offers South Philly Italian Food With a Twist
If you could pick up the Italian Market in South Philly and move it to Ridley, you’d have Santino’s Tap & Table, a family-owned restaurant that cooks traditional Italian with a twist. “They make it all but they make it their way,” said Bob Kelly of Kelly Drives on Fox 29. The family business was started…
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New Restaurants Coming to Fairless Hills, Middletown by the End of the Month
Nifty Fifty’s and Panda Express, two popular restaurant chains, are preparing to open new locations in Fairless Hills and Middletown, respectively, writes JD Mullane for the Bucks County Courier Times. Located at 503 S. Oxford Valley Road, Nifty Fifty’s is set to open sometime this week, according to franchise owner Ron Toscani. “I’m so happy…
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Inn at Swarthmore Offers Craft Cocktails, Inventive Dining, and Dog-Friendly Atmosphere
Nestled in the heart of town, the Inn at Swarthmore welcomes visitors with craft cocktails and inventive dining in a dog-friendly environment, writes Anne E. Hill for the Main Line Today. The boutique hotel’s Broad Table Tavern, which opened in 2016, introduced the town’s first venue serving alcohol and ended a long-standing dry period. In…
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Square Roots Collective Opening Francis Hotel in Kennett Square
Square Roots Collective is redeveloping an 18th-century building in Kennett Square into an eight-room boutique hotel, Francis Hotel & Suites, that is expected to open in early 2026, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Square Roots Collective is a nonprofit focused on advancing the Kennett Square community. Stephanie Almanza, the organization’s President and…
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Wonder, the Multi-Restaurant Food Hall, to Celebrate Grand Opening in Yardley
The mealtime platform Wonder, with dine-in, pickup and delivery options, is celebrating the grand opening of its new Yardley food hall on Oct. 3. This is the company’s second Bucks County location. Through Wonder, customers can order dishes from more than 20 restaurants in a single order, including Alanza Pizza, Sripraphai, Tejas Barbecue, Maydan, Wing…
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Maris Restaurant in Media Focusing on the Mediterranean and Seafood
Seafood dominates at Maris, a new Mediterranean restaurant opening in late October at 214 W. State Street in Media, writes Lisa Dukart for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Maris, which translated means “of the sea,” will have seafood towers, grilled fish including whole branzino, grilled swordfish and tuna, and a raw bar. “We want the seafood to…
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Local Restaurant Group Exchanges Leftover Iron Hill Gift Cards After Sudden Closure
Iron Hill gift card holders can still make use of their thanks to local restaurant group Stove & Co, writes Tony Di Domizio for North Penn Now. The restaurant group, parent company to several local restaurants, is offering a limited time gift card exchange. Any customer can bring any Iron Hill gift card to a…
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Montco Restaurants Step Up After Iron Hill Closures
Iron Hill Brewery’s sudden closures last week left staff without jobs and diners holding useless gift cards. In Montgomery County, two local restaurant groups quickly responded with support, writes Tony Di Domizio for North Penn Now. In Colmar, the Peter Chang Restaurant Group opened its doors to displaced Iron Hill employees ahead of launching Mama…
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Three Philadelphia Restaurants Named Among North America’s 50 Best
The list of North America’s 50 best restaurants has been unveiled, and Philadelphia is home to three eateries that have made the list, according to the publication. At No. 7 on the list is Kalaya. Owned by chef-proprietor Chutatip ‘Nok’ Suntaranon, Kalaya is known for its imaginative Thai dishes with charismatic elements. The menu includes…
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New Sandwich Shop with Tasty Ingredients and Fresh Rolls Opens in Doylestown
Carve 52, a new eatery created by Bobby Simone, has recently opened at 52 East State Street in Doylestown, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The sandwich shop offers hot and cold pork, roast beef, and turkey sandwiches bursting with bold, savory flavor. Each sandwich is packed with fresh, off-the-bone meat and comes topped with…
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Peddler’s Village Coffee Shop Transforms into Iconic Gilmore Girls Diner
Mama Hawk’s Kitchen & Coffee is dressing up for Halloween this year as Luke’s Diner from the beloved “Gilmore Girls” TV series, reports Jennaphr Frederick for Fox 29 Philadelphia. Liz Hawkins, the owner of the Lahaska coffee shop, has transformed the space, inside and out, to match the diner. The outside boasts Luke’s signature sign,…
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Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant Abruptly Closes All Locations
Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant has announced the closure of all its locations in the United States, including a popular location in Media Borough, writes Tom Dougherty for CBS News Philadelphia. The news comes just weeks after the closure of three other locations in the Philadelphia region, including one in Chestnut Hill and its flagship…
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Newcomer Opening on South Broad Street Will Become Philadelphia’s Largest Black-Owned Restaurant
Kevin Kelley, the attorney-turned-restaurateur, is preparing to bring his growing chain of restaurants to Philadelphia when Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley opens in October, writes Jason Sheehan for Philadelphia Magazine. The incoming restaurant will replace the former Del Frisco’s Grille on South Broad Street, which closed earlier this year. It’s location on the ground…
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