Restaurants & Lodging
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Treat Yourself to Snow Pea Leaves at Dim Sum Mania in Media
Snow pea leaves are a delicacy offered at Dim Sum Mania in Media, writes Craig LaBan for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The leaves are among the most prized Asian greens, he writes. Dim Sum Mania quickly blanches them, then fries them in a hot wok before serving them up. The snow pea leaves, comprised of delicate…
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Two West Chester Restaurants Ranked Among Best in Philadelphia Region
Two of the best restaurants in the Philadelphia region are local to West Chester, write Kae Lani Palmisano, Adam Erace, Jason Sheehan, and David Wesolowski for Philadelphia Magazine. Ground Provisions and Andiario, both located in West Chester, serve signature dishes with local flare that make them among the best in the region. Ground Provisions is…
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Salmon is a Key Ingredient at This Mount Airy Food Spot
The Grilled Salmon Stand in Mount Airy has seen a major evolution from its early beginnings in 2018, writes Wendy Daughenbaugh for 6abc. Owner and chef Andrew Abraham started the company with just a sidewalk table, a charcoal grill, and a cooler. Initially, it was just a Friday and Saturday night operation. “Rain, sleet, hail,…
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Down North Pizza Owner to Host Book Signing and Pizza Tasting in New Hope
Muhammad Abdul-Hadi, owner of Philadelphia’s Down North Pizza, a shop committed to reducing recidivism, is coming to New Hope on Saturday to sign copies of his cookbook, We The Pizza: Slangin’ Pies and Savin’ Lives, and offer a taste of his popular pizza, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The event, that has been organized…
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New Restaurant, Hidden Speakeasy Coming to West Chester from Dolce Zola Owners
A new restaurant with a hidden speakeasy is coming to West Chester from the owners of the town’s popular pasta bar, dolce Zola, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Giorgio Belfiore and his parents, Antonella Gamba and Pietro Belfiore, bought a building just a few doors down from their eatery in April for…
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These Delaware County Restaurants Will Show Mom How Much You Love Her
A favorite Mother’s Day gift is not making mom cook. Here are three Delaware County restaurants ready to do some pampering, writes Ben Silver for Main Line Today. DiFabio’s in Media and Springfield, a Delaware County favorite, has its Mother’s Day brunch buffet on May 11 from 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM. There’s prime rib…
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From Pizza to Ice Cream, West Chester Restaurateur Launches Sweet New Venture
Well-known West Chester restaurateur Speer Madanat is ready for a new venture, writes Francesca Giangiulio for Main Line Today. Besides his affinity for pizza and cheesesteaks, Madanat is opening his third business by May 12 and is basing it on his childhood love of vanilla ice cream. The window of the shop is decorated with little…
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La Grange French Brasserie Comes to Yardley
A new French restaurant is coming to Prickett Preserve in Yardley, led by father-son restaurateurs Vincent and Marc Masso and their business partner Michael Geonnotti, writes Dino Ciliberti for the Patch. La Grange, a casual French brasserie, will open on Monday following a short delay while final touches were completed on the space. The new…
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Fond Is Center City French Comfort in a Wallingford Setting
Restaurant owners Lee Styer and Jessie Prawlucki Styer came to Wallingford looking for a more balanced life, and they brought their Center City French food BYOB restaurant Fond with them, writes Craig LaBan for The Philadelphia Inquirer. That means their signature pork belly, escargots, and stellar desserts are now available for local consumption. Upscale places…
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Popular Mount Airy Restaurant to Close in September After Decade in Business
Jansen, one of Mount Airy’s top rated restaurants, will be saying goodbye in late September, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. David Jansen, the restaurant’s chef-owner, pointed to economics as one of the factors in his decision to close the restaurant. “I’ve had 10 great years there, but I could never really generate the…
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This New Cafe in Chester is Working to Combat Food Insecurity
Chefs Stephanie Willis and Malik Ali recently opened a cafe in Chester to help feed the community, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Their journey to battle food insecurity began three years ago when they moved to Chester. There, they opened the nonprofit food hall Vittles. Vittles became the headquarters for the Everybody…
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Busy Chick-fil-A in Middletown Is Being Torn Down, Then Rebuilt
A busy Chick-fil-A restaurant in Middletown will be torn down and rebuilt with a second drive-thru lane to ease long wait times, writes JD Mullane for the Bucks County Courier Times. Franchisee Dave Heffernan said the store near Sesame Place will be demolished in early 2026. It is expected to reopen in June of the…
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‘Departure’ Restaurant in Former Media Bank Gives Off Airport Vibe
Departure Restaurant & Lounge has an international menu described by owners Rory and Krystal Hirst as a “departure” from typical dining, writes Ed Williams for Main Line Today. The restaurant is in a former bank building on South Orange Street across from the Delaware County Courthouse in Media. The interior, a unique design by Rory,…
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Exactly What Does Chef Gordon Ramsay Have in Mind for Wilson’s Secret Sauce?
Ever since television chef Gordon Ramsay was spotted mid-March in Upper Darby near Wilson’s Secret Sauce barbecue restaurant there’s been speculation that the restaurant will be featured on one of Ramsey’s popular episodes of Kitchen Nightmares. Now there’s a new possibility. Ramsay is launching a new series, Secret Service, set to premiere May 21 on…
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Three Popular Chain Restaurants Arriving in Lower Bucks County
New locations of Nifty Fifty’s, Chick-fil-A, and Panda Express are in the works for Lower Bucks County, writes JD Mullane for the Bucks County Courier Times. Nifty Fifty’s is currently building its ninth store in Bristol Township. The site is at the former Bank of America branch in Fairless Hills. “We hate to give an…
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New Hope’s Bradley Cooper Introduces New Yorkers to True South Philly Cheesesteak
Bradley Cooper, Abington native and current New Hope resident, has brought an authentic South Philly cheesesteak to New York with his new sandwich shop, Danny & Coop’s, writes Leo Miranda for Billy Penn at WHYY. The famous actor and director partnered with Danny DiDiampietro of Angelo’s in South Philly to open a brick-and-mortar shop in…
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Local Restaurant Offered Free Meals to Encourage Acts of Service
On April 9, the Coffee Station in Garnet Valley and Morton handed out free breakfasts and lunches to their customers, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. As people ordered their food, the owner, John Paciotti, and his staff informed them that their meal would be covered. The restaurant’s only request was that they do…
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Former East Passyunk Restaurant Is Being Revived in Wallingford
Lee Styer and Jessie Prawlucki Styer have decided to revive their East Passyunk restaurant Fond in Wallingford, just three miles from their house, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The elegant BYOB opened in 2009 but was forced to close in late 2021 due to the pandemic. Now, they have decided to bring the…
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