Restaurants & Lodging
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Jackson Street Steaks in Media Brings City Cheesesteaks to the Suburbs
A new cheesesteak restaurant and bar coming to Media Borough will feature a European-inspired design and serve beers from the Meyers Brewing Company in Fishtown, writes Lisa Dukart for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The owners of Pete’s Famous Pizza in Philadelphia are behind Jackson Street Steaks. It will open in September in the former New American…
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Owner of Popular Chester County Eateries Plans Expansion with Third Location
28-year-old Alessandro “Alex” Fiorello, who owns Alessandro’s Wood Fired Italian in Wayne and Alessandro’s Pizzeria in West Chester, is planning on opening a new location outside of Chester County, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Fiorello’s newest concept will be a bar-focused spot in Bryn Mawr Village, taking over the former Il Fiore location. His Wayne restaurant opened in 2020…
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Famous Southern Chicken Chain Opening First PA Location in Tullytown
The beloved southern chicken franchise Zaxbys is opening its very first location in Pennsylvania this spring at the former Crossroads Tavern in Tullytown Borough, writes Dino Ciliberti for Patch. The fast-casual franchise is best known for its hand-breaded chicken fingers and wings, fried shrimp platters, salads, and sandwich meals. Its special sauces, including its signature Zax Sauce, are another crowd favorite, along with its crinkle-cut…
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These Delaware County Hotels Offer the Perfect Wedding Venue
If you want to keep your wedding venue in Delaware County, there are four hotels that have everything you need so your wedding day runs smoothly, writes Anne E. Hill for Main Line Today. Thanks to Fearless Restaurant Group, the Triple Crown at The Radnor Hotel in Wayne can now accommodate up 300 guests at…
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Firehouse Subs Eyes Parkesburg as It Plots Comeback in Philadelphia Area After Three-Year Absence
After exiting the Philadelphia market three years ago, Firehouse Subs is plotting an aggressive comeback, with Parkesburg being considered as a potential location, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The sandwich maker is aiming to have between 50 and 80 new outposts in the region over the next five to ten years, with hopes that the first ten locations will open within the next three years,…
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Firehouse Subs Reignites Growth Plans in King of Prussia and Willow Grove
Firehouse Subs is plotting a regional comeback and has Montco firmly in its sights, writes Emma Dooling for The Philadelphia Business Journal. The Florida-based sandwich chain is targeting major suburban hubs, including King of Prussia and Willow Grove as part of a broader plan to open 50 to 80 locations across the region over the…
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After 50 Years, Owners of Historic Cherry Street Tavern Near Deal to Sell 124-Year-Old Bar
After operating the Logan Square landmark for 50 years, the owners of Cherry Street Tavern have listed the 124-year-old bar for sale and are close to finalizing a deal, writes Mike Newall for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Originally opened as a bar around 1902, the tavern survived Prohibition by operating as a barbershop. Much of its…
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Wrightstown’s Historic Pineville Tavern to Offer New Dining Experience
The historic Pineville Tavern in Wrightstown will be offering a new dining experience starting on Friday, Feb. 13, just in time for Valentine’s Day, writes Jeff Werner for Patch. Diners will be able to order items from a new Italian Steakhouse menu, taking inspiration from the Abruzzese family’s heritage. “’Dal Abruzzese’ means ‘From Abruzzo,’ which is where my father’s family migrated…
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At Upper Darby’s Tlali Restaurant, Chefs Bring Taste of Home to the Menu
The Sandoval brothers have brought their contemporary Philadelphia restaurant experience to a small Upper Darby BYOB with their traditional Poblano flavors, writes Craig LaBan for The Philadelphia Inquirer. When you taste the Sandoval family’s mole, a blend of dried chiles, fruits, and bittersweet Mexican chocolate, you’re tasting the mole remembered by Alberto Sandoval when he…
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Ardmore Farmers Market to Replace Di Bruno Bros. with Multiple Smaller Vendor Spaces
Di Bruno Bros.’ closure is reshaping the future of Suburban Square’s Ardmore Farmers Market, where the Italian-goods purveyor had long been the dominant tenant, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Before its closure, Di Bruno’s Ardmore location occupied over half of the market’s stalls. But instead of seeking a single large operator to replace…
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Long-Vacant LOVE Park ‘Flying Saucer’ Could Soon Gain New Life By This Spring
The Love Park Welcome Center, the Philadelphia landmark, has been vacant for over a decade, but that could soon change by the spring, writes Tom MacDonald for WHYY. The “flying saucer” closed in 2021 when LOVE Park underwent a complete renovation. At the time, the post-renovation plan was for the structure to become a restaurant.…
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For Romantic Dining, Delaware County’s Got Some Tasty Options
Looking for a great date spot for this Valentine’s Day? There are plenty of romantic dining options in the Delaware County area to try, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Departure is a delicious, tapas-style restaurant at 2 S. Orange St. in Media. Co-owned by Rory and Krystal Hirst, this spot serves an array of…
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Yum Grills, a Fast Store/Convenience Store Concept, Slated for Darby Borough
Yum Grills is looking to set up shop at 934 Main Street in Darby Borough, writes Emma Dooling in the Philadelphia Business Journal. It’s one of 120 new fast food concept locations in Greater Philadelphia set for expansion by a Cherry Hill real estate developer and former convenience store franchisee. Yum Grills serves smash…
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For a Romantic Valentine’s Meal, Try La Belle Epoque in Media
Sometimes the most romantic meals are in those neighborhood restaurants known mostly to locals, writes Michael Klein, Beatrice Forman, Kiki Aranita, and Craig LaBan for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Such a place is La Belle Epoque at 38 W. State St. in Media Borough. It made an Inquirer list of 12 under-the-radar restaurants in the region…
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Harvest Seasonal Grill Cuts Prices, Boosting Traffic and Profit for West Chester-Based Group
Harvest Seasonal Grill, part of Harvest Restaurant Holdings in West Chester, is responding to rising food costs by lowering prices, which has boosted both customer traffic and profits, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The farm-to-table bar-restaurant, with eight locations in the region, noticed that higher prices correspond with fewer patrons. “Every time check averages…
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Warminster Tavern Voted Favorite Bucks County Spot to Get Wings
According to the Bucks County Courier Times’ 2026 Bucks County wings poll, Kenney’s Madison Tavern in Warminster is the county’s favorite wing spot, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. This family-run joint is owned by Dan Kenney and operated by him, his mom Claudia, and his sister Michelle. The neighborhood bar, which was originally called Jack’s Madison Tavern, was purchased in 1991 by Kenney’s father and uncle. “We’re hands-on…
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Bensalem Institution Fisher’s Approaches Reopening After Major Renovation
The Bensalem institution Fisher’s, which closed in the summer of 2024, is getting closer to reopening its doors following an extensive renovation, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. The popular eatery is in the process of completing the transformation of the first floor into a seafood buffet restaurant while revitalizing its second-level…
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2 Delco Spots Make Inquirer List of Best Fried Chicken Sandwiches
One positive outcome of the pandemic—a flood of chicken sandwich shops came into the Philadelphia region, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Chicken sandwiches travel well, always a plus in a takeout/delivery world, and chicken prices are relatively stable, compared with the beef used in burgers. Two Delaware County shops made a list of…
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