• Hymie’s Deli Reubens Named the Best in the Country

    Hymie’s Deli Reubens Named the Best in the Country

    Hymie’s Deli, Merion Station, is in the spotlight for its top-notch Reuben. Mashed.com’s Trevor Carlson calls it one of “the absolute best Reuben sandwiches in the U.S.” The classic melt-in-your-mouth sandwich has been an American deli staple for decades. But its backstory is a bit muddled, reports Carlson. Some historians cite a hungry actor who,…

  • These Are Some of the Notable New Restaurants That Have Opened in Philadelphia Recently

    These Are Some of the Notable New Restaurants That Have Opened in Philadelphia Recently

    Many new dining and drinking establishments opened in Philadelphia in the last three months, some of them costing upward of $10 million. Here are some notable new restaurants in Philadelphia, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Here is a rundown of some of the new local restaurant openings. For example, Mr. Rabbit recently opened…

  • An Atlantic City-based Restaurant is Coming to Philly’s Suburban Station

    An Atlantic City-based Restaurant is Coming to Philly’s Suburban Station

    Restaurateur Mark Callazzo and partner Lee Sanchez are taking over a street-level space inside Suburban Station to open a new second Rhythm & Spirits, writes Jason Sheehan and Kae Lani Palmisano for Philadelphia Magazine. Rhythm & Spirits has its first location in Atlantic City, New Jersey, and the new Philadelphia location is expected to share…

  • Here’s an Update on a New European Café Coming to Media

    Here’s an Update on a New European Café Coming to Media

    Cafesphere, a European-style cafe with a roof deck, is opening at 25 E. State Street in Media this October, writes Emmag Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal.  The 1,500-square-foot café will seat 60 people and cover two stories. It’s the creation of entrepreneur and Delaware County resident Magdalena Pasciak. She and her husband, Pawel, began outfitting…

  • Experience Historic Charm at The Talking Teacup: A Unique Seasonal Teahouse in Chalfont

    Experience Historic Charm at The Talking Teacup: A Unique Seasonal Teahouse in Chalfont

    The Talking Teacup in Chalfont beckons visitors with an enchanting retreat to unwind in a world of historic charm and hospitality. Housed within a historic 1761-built home, this unique teahouse offers a sanctuary where guests can indulge in the simple pleasures of life and create cherished memories. With every visit, guests are treated to a…

  • Drexel Hill Chief Kevin Cooper Opens Chicken Guy! After Food Network Win

    Drexel Hill Chief Kevin Cooper Opens Chicken Guy! After Food Network Win

    Hundreds showed up Thursday to sample what chef Kevin Cooper had to offer at his new Chicken Guy! franchise restaurant in the King of Prussia Mall, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. Cooper, a chef from Drexel Hill, won the Guy Fieri chain restaurant two years ago after conquering multiple challenges on the Food…

  • New Chef-Owner John Hearn Expands Village Vine Taste Offerings

    New Chef-Owner John Hearn Expands Village Vine Taste Offerings

    The intimate wine bistro Village Vine in Swarthmore has had a change in ownership, and that has turned it into an all-purpose restaurant open for brunch and dinner, writes food critic Craig LaBan for The Philadelphia Inquirer. It’s also made possible an amazing house-made apple dumpling serviced with salted caramel cremeux. The bistro, which opened…

  • Eight Chester County Eateries Are Among 20 Best New Restaurants in the Region

    Eight Chester County Eateries Are Among 20 Best New Restaurants in the Region

    Last year was good for the Chester County dining scene, with many new amazing restaurants adding to the already impressive array of dining choices, writes Ed Williams for Main Line Today. Out of the many newcomers, eight have made their way onto the 20 Best New Restaurants in Philadelphia’s Western Suburbs list. The top spot…

  • The Pink Elephant Pop-Up Bar Brings Love to Life in Philly this Valentine’s Day

    The Pink Elephant Pop-Up Bar Brings Love to Life in Philly this Valentine’s Day

    Love is in the air as the White Elephant at 1500 Locust St., in Philadelphia’s Rittenhouse Square neighborhood has transformed into a rosy paradise for couples and singles alike to escape to just in time for Valentine’s Day! The Pink Elephant allows you to surround yourself in a world of romance and whimsy. The ambiance…

  • White Dog Café Owner to Open 2nd Testa Rossa Restaurant in Wayne

    White Dog Café Owner to Open 2nd Testa Rossa Restaurant in Wayne

    Fearless Restaurants is on the move. Even as it develops its casual Italian-American restaurant Testa Rossa in Glen Mills, it’s planning a second location in Wayne, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. Fearless Restaurants is the owner of the popular White Dog Cafe chain. The new Wayne restaurant at 523 W. Lancaster Ave. will…

  • Prepare Your Tastebuds for the Best New Restaurants in Montgomery County

    Prepare Your Tastebuds for the Best New Restaurants in Montgomery County

    As we head further into 2024, there is a whole crop of new restaurants offering fun culinary experiences in Montgomery County, writes Ed Williams for Main Line Today. Here are just a few. The Pullman Restaurant & Bar in Bryn Mawr offers an elevated speakeasy experience with romantic lighting, arched ceilings, an eye-popping blue baby…

  • 20 Best Western Suburb Restaurants Include 5 From Delaware County

    20 Best Western Suburb Restaurants Include 5 From Delaware County

    There are five newer Delaware County restaurants that made Main Line Today’s “20 best new restaurants” for the western suburbs, compiled by Ed Williams for Main Line Today. At the Table ranked third on the list. This Wayne restaurant, owned by the award-winning duo Alex and Tara Hardy, features a space four times larger than…

  • Philadelphia Has 3 of Pennsylvania’s Top Chinese Restaurants, According to Love Food

    Philadelphia Has 3 of Pennsylvania’s Top Chinese Restaurants, According to Love Food

    With the popularity of Chinese food across the United States, Love Food has compiled a list of the best Chinese restaurants in the country, and Pennsylvania has its share of outstanding selections, writes East Coast Traveler for Newsbreak. Philadelphia, specifically, has a number of delicious Chinese food destinations. In fact, the Han Dynasty, which has…

  • Craftsman Row’s Mardi Gras Makeover: Bringing New Orleans’ Festive Flair to Philadelphia’s Nightlife!

    Craftsman Row’s Mardi Gras Makeover: Bringing New Orleans’ Festive Flair to Philadelphia’s Nightlife!

    Celebrate the spirit of Mardi Gras at Craftsman Row, a popular bar on 8th St. in Old City, Philadelphia that has undergone a magical transformation for this festive occasion. Dressed in thousands of glittering beads, masks, and feathers, this is the go-to place to set the stage for a countdown to Fat Tuesday with an…

  • Two Montco Restaurants Land Spots on Philly Mag’s ’50 Best Restaurants in Philadelphia’ List

    Two Montco Restaurants Land Spots on Philly Mag’s ’50 Best Restaurants in Philadelphia’ List

    Philadelphia Magazine’s 2024 list of the 50 Best Restaurants in Philadelphia is out, and two Montgomery County restaurants made the grade, writes Kae Lani Palmisano, Regan Fletcher Stephens, Jason Sheehan, and Maddy Sweitzer-Lammé. Defining “the best” restaurant is never easy because everyone’s definition may be a little different. This ranking tries to encapsulate all those…

  • Bacon is the Star At Philadelphia’s First and Only Bacon-Inspired Restaurant, Bake ‘n Bacon

    Bacon is the Star At Philadelphia’s First and Only Bacon-Inspired Restaurant, Bake ‘n Bacon

    While bacon is often a breakfast food or paired with another food item, bacon is a main commodity at Bake ‘n Bacon, reports Wendy Daughenbaugh for 6abc. Bake ‘n Bacon is Philadelphia’s first and only bacon-inspired restaurant where bacon is the star of the show.  Some menu items include bacon Mac n’ cheese, and hanging…

  • Philadelphia Restaurateur Introduces Cheesesteaks to Italy, Making Connection Between the Two Regions

    Philadelphia Restaurateur Introduces Cheesesteaks to Italy, Making Connection Between the Two Regions

    Michael Paparella is the owner of Philly’s Steaks, the first cheesesteak shop to open in Italy, which serves authentic cheesesteaks, reports Wakisha Bailey for CBS News Philadelphia. With the new shop, which opened in August 2023 in Trani, Paparella makes the connection between Philadelphia and Italy, as the cheesesteak was invented by an Italian-American immigrant. …

  • One of Pennsylvania’s Best Dive Bars is in West Chester

    One of Pennsylvania’s Best Dive Bars is in West Chester

    Looking for the best dive bars in Pennsylvania? Well, there’s one right in the heart of Chester County, located in West Chester, according to East Coast Traveler on NewsBreak. Jake’s Bar in West Chester is a favorite spot for college students — especially those at West Chester University — and locals alike who are searching…