Restaurants & Lodging
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When Fire Took Norwood’s Manny Vibez Restaurant, Customers Rallied to Help
She opened Norwood’s Manny Vibez, a family restaurant in memory of her late brother, Manny Ruiz, as a fulfillment of his dream, writes Jesse Bunch for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Manny had big plans to open a restaurant with his sister, Christiana Ruiz-Penaloza, but died in 2022 before his dream could be realized. Now a Jan.…
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Kiddo Makes USA Today’s ‘10 Best New Restaurants in the US That You Need To Try in 2024’ List
Kiddo is a Washington Square restaurant with a focus on sustainability. USA Today recently asked a panel of food and travel experts to nominate their 20 favorite new restaurants to open in the past year. From there, readers voted on their top picks to determine the top 10, and a Philadelphia restaurant can be found in the middle…
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Resilient Owners of Hank’s Place in Chadds Ford Speak Out in Light of Recent Storms
Another wave of storms has hit the Chester County area, reminding owners Anthony and Katie Young of when Hurricane Ida left irreparable damage to Hank’s Place’s original location, write Josh Sanders and Brad Nau for CBS News Philadelphia. While they have made their current home at a restaurant in Kennett Square, the Youngs have vowed…
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White Dog Cafe owner Takes Over Radnor Hotel Restaurant, Event Space
Fearless Restaurants is bringing a new concept and a name change to the Radnor Hotel’s restaurant and event space in Wayne, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. The owner of the White Dog Café has taken over the hotel’s restaurant space at 591 E. Lancaster Avenue and will convert it this year to the…
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Owners of Chadds Ford Tavern, Kings Tavern Opening New Restaurant in Paoli
Restaurateurs Philip and Kate Ferro, the owners of Chadds Ford Tavern and Kings Tavern in Coatesville, are expanding, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Together with their investors Chet Patel and Garry Hesselbacher, the pair are planning for an April opening of Main Line Tavern in Paoli. All three eateries are part of…
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Iron Hill Unveils New Gold Medal Ribs & Chicken Menu: A Winter Delight with Signature Beer BBQ Sauce
In a recent culinary update, Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant launched their new Gold Medal Ribs & Chicken Menu. Available at the chain’s Media, Ardmore, and West Chester restaurants until February 29, 2024, this limited-time offer promises to elevate the winter dining experience with a unique blend of flavors and textures. Central to this innovative…
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These Are Some of the New Restaurants Coming to Philadelphia in 2024
Philadelphia will soon see a large influx of new restaurants add their unique flavors to the local food scene, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Philadelphia area is expected to see at least 75 new restaurants in 2024. Baby’s Kusina & Market, a Filipino-inspired concept of Tam and Raquel Dang, will be upgrading…
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First National Bank in West Chester Now Primed to be a Steakhouse Opening in February
Coming to West Chester in February, 9 Prime will be serving up Italian steaks, Mediterranean seafood, and pasta in the former First National Bank at 9 North High Street, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily Local News. The 10,000-square-foot space is set to be a two-story restaurant with a bar, event area, a speakeasy, and can…
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Treat Yourself to a Little Getaway at One of These Main Line Hotels or B&Bs
Who says you must travel far away to get a little break from your responsibilities? Rest and relaxation can be found right here in Montgomery County and the Main Line, writes the staff at Main Line Today. Here is a sampling of some of the great Main Line hotels found close to home. Mainstay Inn184…
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Amada Radnor Restaurant an Excellent Main Line Addition, Reviewer Reports
Now that a newer tapas-style Amada has opened in Radnor, joining its sister restaurant in Wayne, the Main Line is enjoying more Spanish food options, writes Michele Gargiulo, Main Line Tonight’s food and wine critic. In a review of the restaurant, she was happy to see an offering of sparkling water that came from Cuenca…
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P.J Whelihan’s Eyes a Third Delaware County Location
Delaware County’s getting another PJ Whelihan’s Pub but the company isn’t saying where just yet, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. PJW Restaurant Group is opening at least two new restaurants in Greater Philadelphia in 2024, the Delaware County site and another in South Jersey. There are also plans for a new P.J. Whelihan’s…
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More Chicken for Delaware County? East Coast Wings Is Scouting Locations
A North Carolina restaurant chain whose specialty is chicken wings is revisiting expansion plans into the Philadelphia area from before the pandemic that included a location in Springfield along Baltimore Pike, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. East Coast Wings + Grill has 55 wing sauce flavors with seven different heat indexes. There are also…
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Honeygrow Opens as the Latest Lawrence Park Shopping Center Eatery
Honeygrow is now open for business at the Lawrence Park Shopping Center, the latest eatery to open up there, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. There was a soft opening Thursday during lunchtime for family and friends, with an official opening Friday for the fast-casual restaurant at 1191 Sproul Road, located next to Main…
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After It Was Flood-Damaged Two Years Ago, Iconic Chadds Ford Eatery Hank’s Place Will Return
Lovers of good food in Chadds Ford will be happy to know that the iconic Hank’s Place will be returning to town, writes Rich Schwartzman for Chadds Ford Live. The popular eatery was damaged beyond repair by a flood two years ago. Owners Anthony and Katie Young said they planned to demolish the existing building…
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3 Delaware County Restaurants Offer Thanksgiving Meals and A Lot More
There are several options if you’re looking to dine out this year for your Delaware County Thanksgiving meal, with three recommended restaurants in the county, writes Gina Lizo for Main Line Today. For a Thanksgiving meal with more of an Italian flare, try Fava Ristorante Italiano, formerly La Fava Restaurant and Bar, at 1102 Baltimore…
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Ridley Park Reaps Financial, Civic Benefits in Rosemary’s Success
Ridley Park has benefitted greatly from its enormously popular city-style restaurant, Rosemary. It’s given the borough both a financial boost and civic pride in a community that’s already been on the rise, writes restaurant and food critic Craig LaBan in his Rosemary review for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Yet tiny Ridley Park hasn’t lost its quaint…
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Apartments and Showroom Proposed for Lamplighter Tavern Property in Havertown
Plans for four apartments and a showroom have moved forward for the closed Jack Quinn’s Lamplighter Tavern property off Darby Road in Havertown, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. The Lamplighter opened In 1971 in an 1890s home. It was a favorite township watering hole in the Oakmont section for 40 years before it…
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Best Delaware County Eats Shared by Those Who Should Know
Hanging out in Delaware County means conversations will eventually turn to food and the best places to eat. Reddit users on R/PhiladelphiaEats pages were happy to give recommendations after Pickles716 asked where to get the best food in Delaware County, writes Mat Bennett for Patch. For cheesesteaks—Phil & Jims, and Sofies, recommended user XSC. “My brother…
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