Restaurants & Lodging
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West Chester Home to One of 100 Best Places to Dine in America
Yelp announced its tenth annual Top 100 Places to Eat list, and one Chester County eatery is among them, writes Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner for Forbes. Each year, the company that connects people with great local businesses analyzes the millions of reviews users submit on its platform to name the best local eateries. “From food trucks…
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Members-Only Speakeasy Opens Its Doors in Basement of West Chester’s 9 Prime
Johnny O’s Speakeasy recently opened its doors in a former historic bank in West Chester, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily Local News. The members’ only cocktail lounge is perfect for those seeking a place to enjoy a good meal, have a drink, and “relive” Prohibition. The establishment is in the basement at 9 Prime,…
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The Bookhouse Hotel in Kennett Square Is On Mission to Bring Back Love of Books
In the age of technology, there’s something comforting about curling up with a good book. Stephanie Olenik and her partners agree; which is why they combined books and the lodging business with an intriguing twist, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily Local News. Olenik co-owns two hotels: the Bookhouse Hotel in Kennett Square, and the…
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Kennett Square Restaurant Has One of the Best Mushroom Dishes in America
Everyone in Chester County knows that Kennett Square is the Mushroom Capital of the World, so it’s no surprise that it has one of the best mushroom dishes in America, writes Mary K. Cahill for Mashed. Out of a list of 11 dishes in the nation, this Kennett Square restaurant landed at No. 4 for…
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Reflections on Margaret Kuo’s, a Main Line Dining Legacy
Margaret Kuo’s Wayne location closed in March after 22 years of culinary excellence, writes Michael Bradley for Main Line Today. The restaurant debuted in 2002 and it was tough going for a while to get local patrons used to a more sophisticated version of Asian cuisine. Today, the restaurant is praised for everything from spring…
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The Tradition of the Steakhouse Is Still With Us in This Radnor Restaurant
In our relatively recent past, steakhouses were the epitome of fine dining. It’s where you went for anniversaries and promotions, writes Jason Sheehan, Maddy Sweitzer-Lamme, and Christine Coppa for Philadelphia Magazine. These days, the competition is fierce for destinations restaurants, with nods to cooking techniques, specialty ingredients and flashy presentations, none of which is part…
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Iron Hill Launches 31 Unique Burgers for an Unforgettable May
This May, burger lovers rejoice as Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant rolls out a spectacular month-long celebration in honor of National Burger Month. For the 16th year, Iron Hill offers a dizzying array of 31 unique burgers at all 20 of its Delaware Valley locations, each unveiling a new creation that promises to delight. From the…
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Glenside Mainstay Keswick Tavern Closes its Doors Next Week
It will mark the end of an era this Sunday when Glenside staple Keswick Tavern celebrates its last hurrah before closing its doors for good, writes Ryan Genova for Glenside Local. Owners Bill and Michelle McKeever opened the popular spot in 1998 on Memorial Day weekend. While closing shop around the same time of the…
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If You’re a Fan of British Food, These Philadelphia Food Spots Are the Places To Go
There are several restaurants in Philadelphia that offer good British food that have been given the stamp of approval by a native Brit, Chloé Pantazi-Wolber of Philadelphia Magazine. The Black Squirrel Pub and Haunt in East Falls is an elevated take on a British pub. It offers a menu created by Chef Arthur Cavaliere with…
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Take in the View and Order Some Seafood at Stingers in Ridley Park
The Philadelphia Inquirer seems to have forgotten that Delaware County also has restaurants, rivers and creeks, sometimes all at once. In a recent article listing seven suburban restaurants with waterfront views just outside Philly, one particular Delaware County restaurant that offers a particularly nice waterfront view, was left off the list. Stingers Waterfront in Ridley…
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Newtown Square’s Carmine’s Rebrands With a Mediterranean Flare
New ovens, a new chef, and an elevated attitude toward Mediterranean cuisine goes with a new name for the former Carmine’s Pizzeria in Newtown Square. The restaurant closed for two-and-a-half months and when it reopened in early Spring as Carmine’s Eatery it did so with a more refined menu and interior, writes Ben Silver for…
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Johnny Paisano’s Open Once Again at New Springfield Location
Local favorite Johnny Paisano’s has reopened at the Springfield Shopping Center, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. Sit-down service will begin next week at the Italian restaurant’s new location at 143 S. State Road, next to the Hibachi’s restaurant in the shopping center. It is open now for catering and call-ahead take-out. The new…
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Guru’s Indian Cuisine in Newtown Reopens with Vegetarian Menu
A pop up at Guru’s Indian Cuisine in Newtown will feature a vegetarian menu, writes Marilyn Johnson for Philly Grub. Owners Ashni “Baba” Kumar and Priya Guru decided to open the limited engagement vegetarian pop up at the restaurant location.. The bar and 50-seat outdoor patio will be open to diners who order takeout, but…
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Collegeville’s Italian Bakery Pizzeria Goes Viral After Displaying Wholesome Autism Awareness Messages
The Italian Bakery Pizzeria Napoletana in Collegeville has gone viral after it shared heart-warming autism awareness messages on its billboard, according to a staff report from Local 21 News. Thousands online are praising the owners, Steve and Patrizia Carcarey, for the wholesome messages many could see as they were driving by the billboard. “Autism is…
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Four of the Best Hoagies in Southeastern Pennsylvania Are in Montgomery County
Jen O’Mara, writing for The Keystone, set out on a quest for the best suburban hoagies. She purposefully eliminated any of the legendary producers within the Philadelphia borders, seeking lesser-known masters from smaller communities. Her best-of list across the suburban geographies yielded eight notables. Montgomery County is home to four of them, a notoriety that…
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Chester County Boasts One of the 100 Most-Loved Restaurants in America
Damas Mediterranean Grill in Exton has made DoorDash’s inaugural list of the 100 most-loved restaurants in the U.S., writes Isabel Tehan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The list is based on user ratings left on the online food ordering and delivery platform for food taste and quality and efficiency and reliability. The restaurants in the…
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This Bucks County Dining Spot was Listed as the Best Italian Restaurant in Pennsylvania
A restaurant in Bucks County was recently awarded one of the most coveted titles in the American dining scene: best Italian food spot. Staff writers at 5 Reasons to Visit wrote about the local dining establishment. Gusto Ristorante Italiano BYOB, located at 430 West Street Road in Feasterville, was recently voted as the best Italian…
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Twin Sisters Fulfill Their Dreams with Elkins Park Restaurant
Twin sisters Maya and Kala Johnstone had always wanted to run their own restaurant, and their dream recently came true with the opening of FoodChasers’ Kitchen in Elkins Park, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Getting to that point, however, was not simple. The sisters previously worked at the School District of Philadelphia, Kala…
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