Restaurants & Lodging
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Newtown Square Restaurant Among World’s Best Wine Spots
One of the world’s best places for wine is right here in Newtown Square, according to Wine Spectator Magazine, writes Max Bennett for Patch. The leading authority on wine named the Italian restaurant Tecca Newtown Square at 191 S. Newtown Street Road among the world’s best restaurants for wine. The magazine noted that the restaurant’s…
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This Chester County Gelato Shop is One of the Best in the Region
A West Chester gelato shop has been recognized by as one of the best in the region. The origin story of D’Ascenzo’s Gelato Shop begins in the sky. The two owners, Glen and Kristin D’Ascenzo met while working as flight attendants, writes Hira Qureshi for The Philadelphia Inquirer. A trip to Rome then inspired the…
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Here Are Some Black-Owned Restaurants in Philadelphia You Must Try
Philadelphia has a number of Black-owned businesses that feed both your soul and your belly, writes Jasmine Osby for Travel Noire. Friday Saturday Sunday, a 2023 James Beard Award winner, is one of the longest-running restaurants at 40 years. However, the new concept features an evolving eight-course tasting menu. Jamaican D’s has managed to create…
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Swarthmore’s Broad Table Tavern Provides Farm-to-Table Dining
With an abundance of Pennsylvania farms, the farm-to-table restaurant experience can’t be far behind. A diversity of locally-produced food and drink is available thanks to Pennsylvania spanning four regions of the country, from the Northeast to the Mid-Atlantic to Appalachia to the Great Lakes. Farm-to-table dining supports local farmers and their communities in a more…
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Retro Norristown Sandwich Shop Has Statewide Reputation for One, Single Menu Item
Regional signature dishes are common: Chicago deep-dish pizza; New England chowder; New York bagels. But Pennsylvanians excel at so many foods — cheesesteaks, scrapple, soft pretzels — it’s difficult to peg one as best. The Travel Maven may, however, have unearthed a statewide standout menu item from Eve’s Lunch, a Norristown sandwich shop. Eve’s excels…
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How Lancaster County’s Shady Maple Smorgasbord Thrives Amidst Buffet Industry Struggles
While many buffet restaurants are struggling and several all-you-can-eat chains have declared bankruptcy, Shady Maple Smorgasbord in East Earl continues to thrive, report Abby Narishkin, Mark Adam Miller, and Dorian Barranco for the Business Insider. On the weekends, there are thousands of people from all over the country who wait in line to enjoy the…
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Fearless Restaurants Opening White Dog Cafe Location in Chester Springs
Fearless Restaurants is opening a fifth location of its popular White Dog Cafe in Chester Springs, writes Kaitlyn McCullough for Main Line Today. The new restaurant, which is set to open on June 14, is on the site once occupied by the Vickers Restaurant. The historic building was constructed in the 1820s and was once…
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Two Sushi Restaurants Among Best to Try in Chester County
When the sushi cravings hit, here are two sushi restaurants in Chester County to stop by for take-out or dine-in, writes Oliva Stefano for Main Line Today. At 123 N Church St. in West Chester, Kooma has a modern take on its sushi, earning it a popular reputation throughout the county. At the sushi bar,…
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Sushi Has a Home at These 2 Delaware County Restaurants
Despite being in competition with cheesesteaks and hoagies, sushi has managed to swim its way into the Delaware County consciousness and there are two local spots where you can find it, writes Olivia Stefano for Main Line Today. Azie Media, at 217 W. State Street in Media creates a unique sushi experience. It has an…
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This Neighborhood Italian Bistro Brings a New Level of Charm to Bryn Mawr
Carina Sorella, a new easygoing neighborhood bistro, is one of the newest additions to Bryn Mawr’s dining scene, writes Caroline O’Halloran for SAVVY Main Line. The new restaurant is a classic study in white and black with forest green accents. While it’s new, Carina Sorella has already seen some sizable crowds, even on weeknights. Prior…
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New York Post: Local Entrepreneur Hopes to Bring Back Horn & Hardart Automats to Philadelphia
David Arena, a 35-year-old entrepreneur from Philadelphia, is planning to bring back the once popular Horn & Hardart Automats to the City of Brotherly Love, writes David Landsel for the New York Post. The Automat has not been around for so long that many would not even recognize it. Meanwhile, older generations might feel a…
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This Bucks County Inn is One of the Oldest in the Entire Country. Read to Learn More
One of the oldest bars in the entire country is located in Bucks County, and it has been a popular destination for centuries. Jordan Litchfield wrote about the establishment for Newsbreak. The King George II Inn, located at 102 Radcliffe Street in Bristol, was originally opened in 1681, making it one of the oldest buildings…
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Havertown Grille Is a Neighborhood and Jason Kelce Favorite
The Havertown Grille at 2409 West Darby Road in Havertown has been a neighborhood presence since 2012 but has received some extra attention lately as an occasional hangout for retired Philadelphia Eagle Jason Kelce. “You’ve heard about it. You’ve probably drove past it and saw it,” commented Bob Kelly for his Kelly Drives feature on…
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Popular Philadelphia Sports Bar Expanding, Will Open New Location in Bensalem
A longtime Philadelphia sports bar will be opening its latest location in Bensalem, its first expansion into the Bucks County area. Staff writers at 94.5 PST recently wrote about the upcoming location. Founding Fathers Bar, a longtime staple of the city’s South Street eatery community, will be expanding into Bucks County territory in the near…
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Phoenixville Man Unearths Rare Purple Pearl in Clam Dish at Delaware Restaurant
Scott Overland, who is vice president of the Phoenixville School Board, was dining out while on vacation in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware last week with his family when he discovered a purple pearl in his clam dish from the seafood restaurant Salt Air, writes Joseph Lamour, for Today Food. “I was the one mostly eating the…
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This Italian Restaurant in Manayunk is a Dreamy Destination For Pasta Enthusiasts
Mia Ragazza in Manayunk stands out as a restaurant that welcomes a taste of old-school Italian to the neighborhood’s dining scene, writes Ed Williams for Main Line Today. The Italian restaurant is run by Mike MacCrory, Sean Coyle, Andy Pyfer, and Brendan McGrew, who bring with them a combined 50 years of industry experience. “We…
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Here’s Where Delaware County Locals Go for Their Favorite Cheesesteaks
Everywhere else it’s pizza night. Here in Delaware County, it’s cheesesteaks and hoagies. It’s hard to pick Delco’s favorite cheesesteaks since loyal fans will insist its the one they eat. Even so, there are some true Delco greats—six of them, writes Maddy Sweitzer-Lamme for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Delco Steaks These juicy and generously portioned sandwiches…
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Kennett Square Restaurant One of Most Reliable Places to Eat in Region
One Chester County restaurant found its place among the unsung heroes in the Philadelphia region who consistently deliver high-quality food, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. La Peña Mexicana in Kennett Square is set in a shed that looks like an old gas station. The structure is painted in yellow and brown vertical stripes…
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