Restaurants & Lodging
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Four New Bar-Restaurant Projects Coming to Philadelphia Suburbs, Including One in New Hope
The post-pandemic growth spurt in the region’s restaurant scene is continuing with four new bar-restaurant projects in the Philadelphia suburbs, including one in New Hope, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Cousins Frank Picone and Anthony Adragna, both seasoned veterans in the restaurant business, are set to open Cugini’s in the space that was…
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Food & Wine Names Rittenhouse Square Restaurant Among Top 15 in the Nation
Food & Wine is handing out its third annual Global Tastemakers awards, compiling a list of the top 15 restaurants worth visiting in the United States, writes Becky Duffett for the publication. A Philadelphia restaurant found its way firmly onto the list. Right in the middle of the list at number 8 is My Loup…
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Rosemary Restaurant in Ridley Park Is a Hit, and Here’s Why
Rosemary in Ridley Park, has opened to rave reviews and large crowds. Much of the credit for Delaware County’s hot new restaurant goes to Philadelphia chef Elijah Milligan, who has worked in some of the city’s best restaurants, writes Victor Fiorillo for Philadelphia Magazine. Milligan learned to cook from his South Philadelphia grandma Vanessa and…
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Carversville Inn Nears Completion of Two-Year Renovation
The Carversville Inn in Carversville is wrapping up its two-year renovation and preparing for a spring opening, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. The historic landmark – which was closed for nearly five years – has undergone extensive work both inside and outside. “I’m most excited that we, in this community, are…
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Four Hidden Gem Italian Restaurants in Chester County
Italian restaurants are plentiful around Chester County, but you may not have been to these four hidden gems, writes Ben Silver and Elijah McDow for Main Line Today. Mercato Ristorante & Bar is a charming dining spot in West Chester adorned with warm lighting. If you’re a self-proclaimed wine lover, you will enjoy their extensive…
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Azie Owners Opening Asian ‘Shake Shack’ Concept in Radnor
Win Hospitality, owner of Azie in Media that specializes in sit-down Asian-fusion restaurants, is trying out a new fast-casual restaurant in Radnor its CEO is describing as an “elevated Asian Shake Shack.” Mama-San plans to open in January at 226 N. Radnor Chester Road, taking over a 2,000 square-foot space of the recently-closed Buena Onda,…
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Boondocks, a Nashville Honky Tonk, Coming to Glen Mills in the Fall
The owners of the Chadds Ford Tavern are opening a Nashville honky-tonk with line dancing and live music at 1110 Baltimore Pike in Glen Mills, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. Restaurateurs Philip and Kate Ferro are opening Boondocks Bar and Grill, in the former Hooters space in the fall. It will be part…
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Meet the Philadelphia Chef Bringing Classic American Cuisine and a ‘Taste of Philly’ to Northern Ireland
Nicole Doyle is a Philadelphia native with Italian American heritage, and that heritage is something she seeks to share with others through food, writes Laura Ellis for LoveFood. In May 2024, she opened Taste of Philly, an Italian American restaurant in Lurgan, a city in Northern Ireland. This venture came to fruition after hearing the…
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A Chef Gordon Ramsay Sighting Near Wilson’s Secret Sauce in Upper Darby
What’s up with a recent chef Gordon Ramsay appearance near Wilson’s Secret Sauce in Upper Darby and why was the barbecue restaurant closed to the public for a week? Local residents spotted Ramsay of Kitchen Nightmares fame walking down a street just steps from the restaurant. There was also a busy collection of trucks and…
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Pica’s in Upper Darby Is Relocating and Downsizing After 69 Years
Pica’s restaurant in Upper Darby is closing its location in the summer of 2025 after a 69-year legacy of serving its signature pan pizza and other old world Italian delicacies at the same location on West Chester Pike. The restaurant plans to relocate and downsize somewhere else in Delaware County, writes Michael Klein for The…
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Ridley Park Restaurants Fear Loss of Business From Hospital Closing
Taylor Hospital’s closing under the Prospect Medical Holdings bankruptcy would not only impact local healthcare, it also affects the business of nearby restaurants in Ridley Park, reports Ray Strickland for CBS News Philadelphia. John Marshall, owner of The BrickHaus said Taylor Hospital employees are regular customers for breakfast and lunch. “We’ve had doctors and other…
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Enjoy Special Holiday Meal at These Bucks County Restaurants This Easter
With Easter just around the corner, now is the perfect time to make a reservation for a special holiday brunch or dinner on April 20 at these Bucks County restaurants, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. You can find brunch at Bocelli’s in Doylestown, The Bucks Club in Jamison, Chambers 19 in…
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Locals Swear By These Two Historic Eateries in Montgomery County
Two Montgomery County eateries found their place on the list of the seven little-known historic Pennsylvania restaurants that locals swear by, writes David Murphy for FoodNService. Rather than chasing trends or publicity, these restaurants have been serving the same dishes with confidence for generations, relying on reputation, memory, and routine. The William Penn Inn in…
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Boo’s Brewing Co. and Firehouse Grill Set to Open in Point Pleasant This Week
Boo’s Brewing Co. and Firehouse Grill, a new brewery and barbecue spot, is set to open next week in Point Pleasant inside the former firehouse on River Road, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. Brewmaster Karen Giordano teamed up with local builder and designer Glen Stephan to bring their brewery and restaurant…
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Sophie’s BBQ and Four Birds Distillery in Havertown Is Back
There’s a new and improved Sophie’s BBQ and Four Birds Distillery in Havertown following a devastating fire in 2023, writes Vince Carey for the Daily Local. The restaurant at 1901 E. Darby Road has been re-imagined by executive chef and owner Greg Herman with a menu that brings new, exciting tastes to the region. Herman’s…
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PhillyBite Magazine Ranks the Five Best Breakfast Spots in Chester County
The online culinary resource PhillyBite Magazine has ranked, in no particular order, the five best breakfast spots in Chester Chester, a tall task considering the plethora of options that foodies have in this neck of the woods. Nudy’s Café, with several locations throughout the county, offers a casual breakfast and lunch menu filled with both…
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New Hope Restaurant Renowned for Unique Vegetarian Fare Named Among Top Places to Eat in Nation
One New Hope restaurant renowned in the region for its delicious and unique vegetarian fare is on the list of top 44 places to eat nationwide, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. USA Today food writers selected Dharma Bums in Point Pleasant as one of the eateries they would “return to again and again” and…
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Mercatino Italiano and Giovanni’s Pizza Owners Ready to Unveil Their Latest Venture, Insieme Event Venue
Kristin and Vince Randazzo, owners of Mercatino Italiano and Giovanni’s Pizza, are ready to launch their latest venture, Insieme Event Venue, with the grand opening coming next month, writes Graysen Golter for The Morning Call. On March 15, attendees at the Trainer’s Corner shopping center in the 200 block North West End Boulevard in Richland…
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