Restaurants & Lodging
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Cheesecake Factory Permanently Closing Its Grand Lux Café in King of Prussia Mall
Grand Lux Café, a King of Prussia Mall restaurant owned by The Cheesecake Factory, will close its doors permanently next year after more than six years in operation, writes Laura Smythe for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The upscale, casual eatery known for serving internationally inspired cuisine will close its location at 160 N. Gulph Road…
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Lavish Too Brings Soul Food and Compassion to Chester City
Lavish Too, a new soul food restaurant at 512 Avenue of the States in the heart of Chester, is bringing soul food to the community at a decent price, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. “Soul food is putting love into it, it’s about doing something I like to do, not too expensive so…
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This Unique Tavern is One of Montgomery County’s Best Foodie Gems
Sometimes, you need to go on an adventure to find the best places in your state to dine, and Beth Price-Williams has found a unique Montco gem off the beaten path for Only In Pennsylvania. Ron’s Crooked Hill Tavern is a family-owned and operated bar and restaurant located in Sanatoga, and goes right for comfort…
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Villanova Restaurant, The Refectory, Reopens With New Menu, Owners
The Refectory, an upscale restaurant and bar at Lancaster and Ithan Avenues in Villanova, reopened Oct. 25 offering casual but refined dining. The new owners are local businessmen Ken Kearns of 118 North, Chris Perella of Ardmore Music Hall and 118 North, and Chef Biff Gottehrer of Ripplewood. They have brought on Steve Khuu, formerly…
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Delco’s Zac’s Burgers Joining New Kitchen Hub Concept in Philly
Delaware County-based Zac’s Burgers is joining a new kitchen hub concept in Philadelphia with a working title “Philadelphia Cookhouse,” writes Laura Smythe and Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. The venture is a partnership between hospitality company MBB Management and the Cescaphe Event Group. The project would eventually bring seven Philadelphia area recognizable restauranteurs together…
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Local Inn Rated to Serve the Finest Brunch in All of The Delaware Valley, and One of the Best in the US
What’s better than brunch? Nothing! The mimosas, the bloody marys, the combination of breakfast AND lunch—you don’t have to decide! Have both! Open Table, the online restaurant reservation resource, has released its best-of assessment of brunch across the U.S. The rankings resulted from more than 12 million verified diner reviews of over 30,000 restaurants. Open Table…
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Radnor Considers Zoning Change to Keep Outdoor Dining in Garrett Hill
Radnor is considering a zoning change that would allow outdoor dining to continue in the Garrett Hill section, writes Richard Ilgenfritz for mainlinemedianews.com. Township ordinance prohibits outdoor dining but it was relaxed temporarily during the pandemic lockdown. The temporary measure expires in November. Radnor Commissioner Sean Farhy supported the move as a way to help…
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2 Radnor Men Open First Ayurvedic Herb Restaurant In Philly
Two friends, both from the Radnor area, have opened a new Ayurvedic herb restaurant in Philadelphia that emphasizes organic dishes, wellness and personalized menus, writes Gabby DeBenedictis for patch.com. Syam Namballa and Mahi Reddy opened Ancient Spirits and Grille Sept. 17 at 1726 Chestnut Street . The three-story five dining-room, two-bar restaurant is described as…
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New Restaurant from Blue Bell Inn Owners Opens in Horsham
After a year-long delay caused by the pandemic, Scott Dougherty and developer Bruce Goodman, owners of the landmark Blue Bell Inn, have officially opened the doors on their latest restaurant, The Copper Crow, in Horsham, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. They were presented with the opportunity to open a restaurant just 20 minutes…
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The Iconic Towne House in Media Now Offers a Dining Variety
At the new Towne House in Media you can have, not one, but five dining experiences, writes Ed Williams for mainlinetoday.com. D’Ignazio’s Towne House was an icon in Media for 65 years until it closed in 2015. The restaurant space was bought and reconfigured for five themed dining styles. “The whole place took two years,”…
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Marc Vetri Planning to Open Italian Steak House in Bryn Mawr Village
While Enoteca Tredici may be closing its doors for the last time tonight, its former space in Bryn Mawr will not remain empty for long, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Marc Vetri and his business partner Jeff Benjamin are planning to open an Italian steak house in the location in either late winter…
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Head Over to Rocko’s Pizza in Woodlyn and Grab a ‘Slice of Delco’
It’s been a year since they’ve opened, and Rocko’s Pizza in Woodlyn is a Delco success story, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. The pizza shop quietly opened as a new business a year ago July, in a pandemic. Four business partners, all with Delco roots, came together to bring made-from-scratch boardwalk style pizza…
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This Timeless Hatboro Diner Unlocks all Types of Nostalgia
Much like the rest of America, Montgomery County loves a good diner. Perhaps it is the timeless quality, writes Katie Kohler for the Valley Forge Tourism and Convention Board. Daddypops in Hatboro unlocks all types of nostalgia and is also one of the best diners in Montgomery County. It is also probably one of…
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See Which Rooftop Bar in Delaware County Made Inquirer’s ‘Best’ List
A Delaware County rooftop bar has made a list of the 13 best in the Philadelphia region as compiled by The Philadelphia Inquirer. Azie, a popular pan-Asian restaurant in Media Borough, has a roof deck that offers views of the town from above, writes Jillian Wilson for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The restaurant has a full…
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Ridley’s Italian Delight Closes Until New Location Can Be Found
Italian Delight in Ridley, serving customers for almost half a century, is closing, at least for now, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. The restaurant at 2600 MacDade Blvd. offered a final taste to customers this past weekend. “We will be back,” vowed Nick Guardavaccaro, who owns the restaurant with his father Gino. “We…
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Wayne Train Station in Radnor Now Has a Coffee Cafe, Thanks to 3 Local Veterans
Three veterans who served multiple tours in Iraq are now business partners, running a coffee café out of the historic Wayne train station in Radnor, reports Jessica Kartalija for Philadelphia.cbslocal.com. The Mad Anthony Wayne Café has been open nearly a month. Sgt. First Class Melinda DiStefano had the idea to create a café at the…
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Local Inn Rated to Serve the Finest Brunch in All of Montgomery County, and One of the Best in the US
What’s better than brunch? Nothing! The mimosas, the bloody marys, the combination of lunch AND dinner—you don’t have to decide! Have both! Open Table, the online restaurant reservation resource, has released its best-of assessment of brunch across the U.S. The rankings resulted from more than 12 million verified diner reviews of over 30,000 restaurants. Open Table…






































