• Locals Swear By These Two Historic Eateries in Montgomery County

    Locals Swear By These Two Historic Eateries in Montgomery County

    Two Montgomery County eateries found their place on the list of the seven little-known historic Pennsylvania restaurants that locals swear by, writes David Murphy for FoodNService. Rather than chasing trends or publicity, these restaurants have been serving the same dishes with confidence for generations, relying on reputation, memory, and routine. The William Penn Inn in…

  • Philly Favorite Bart’s Bagels Expands to the Main Line

    Philly Favorite Bart’s Bagels Expands to the Main Line

    A popular Philly bagel shop is making a hometown return with a new location in Bala Cynwyd, writes Denali Sagner for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Bart’s Bagels is opening a Main Line outpost this summer, bringing its kettle-boiled New York–style bagels, smoked meats, egg sandwiches, and creative schmears to Montco. The move marks a meaningful homecoming…

  • Eating Your Way Around the World in Chester County

    Eating Your Way Around the World in Chester County

    You don’t have to fly to Japan or Mexico to taste authentic global cuisine; Chester County has a variety of restaurants serving up cultural dishes that can remind you of home or introduce your new favorite order. Food is an expression of who we are and where we come from. From recipes passed down through…

  • New Restaurant, Cocktail Bar from Square Roots Collective Coming to Kennett Square 

    New Restaurant, Cocktail Bar from Square Roots Collective Coming to Kennett Square 

    Square Roots Community Initiative, a nonprofit that supports the Kennett Square area, will open a new American restaurant and cocktail bar in Kennett this summer, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal.  Opus will open in the two-story building at 201 Birch Street, previously home to Hank’s Place diner, which occupied the space while rebuilding its original Chadds…

  • P.J. Whelihan’s Restaurant Group Takes Over Newtown Iron Hill Site

    P.J. Whelihan’s Restaurant Group Takes Over Newtown Iron Hill Site

    A new tenant may be moving into the shuttered Iron Hill in Newtown, as PJW Restaurant Group was approved to assume the lease starting Dec. 31, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The brewpub in the Village at Newtown shopping center, which covers nearly 8,000 square feet, has been empty since September, when Iron…

  • Fast-Growing Coffee Chain Plants First Flag in Montgomery County

    Fast-Growing Coffee Chain Plants First Flag in Montgomery County

    7 Brew Coffee prepares to bolster the caffeine scene with its first Montgomery County location in the Collegeville Shopping Center, writes Donna Rovins for The Reporter. The fast-growing drive-thru chain is aiming for a January launch, according to Matt Peters, director of new store openings for Brew Team Group LLC. The new stand marks the…

  • Discover Worthwhile Breakfast Buffet at This Conshohocken Diner

    Discover Worthwhile Breakfast Buffet at This Conshohocken Diner

    One Montgomery County diner has made the list of ten lesser-known breakfast buffets in Pennsylvania that are definitely worth a visit, writes Asa Whitlock for My Family Travels. Located along West Ridge Pike in Conshohocken, Andy’s Diner & Pub blends traditional diner favorites with pub-style hospitality, bringing the all-you-can-eat concept from rural areas to the…

  • Pizza Lovers Can Check Out These Tasty New Spots Around Bucks County

    Pizza Lovers Can Check Out These Tasty New Spots Around Bucks County

    There are a few new spots for pizza fans to explore in Bucks County, serving up delicious pies and more for locals to enjoy, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer.   The Pizza Pit recently opened in Bensalem at Broken Goblet Brewing’s mixing room.  The 14-inch pizzas pair perfectly with the brews on tap offered in the industrial-style space…

  • Rocco’s Owner to Open Restaurant at Former Sycamore Grill in Newtown

    Rocco’s Owner to Open Restaurant at Former Sycamore Grill in Newtown

    Marc Gelman, the restaurateur behind the recently closed Rocco’s at The Brick, has teamed up with Chef Joe Brown on Mélange, a new upscale dining experience set to open at the former Sycamore Grill spot in Newtown, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. The pair had already begun renovating the new space…

  • Discover New Music, Indulge in Nice Vibes, and Enjoy Great Cocktails At These Philly Listening Bars

    Discover New Music, Indulge in Nice Vibes, and Enjoy Great Cocktails At These Philly Listening Bars

    With America in the midst of a loneliness epidemic, music has proven to be a great way to reduce cortisol and increase positivity, writes Annemarie Dooling for Eater Philly. Listening to music — coupled with great cocktails and nice vibes — can be a great in helping address loneliness, social isolation, and boost connections. Thankfully,…

  • Beloved Gluten-Free Bakery Flakely Is Opening Up on The Main Line

    Beloved Gluten-Free Bakery Flakely Is Opening Up on The Main Line

    Cult-favorite Gluten-Free bakery, Flakely is relocating from Manayunk to a new Bryn Mawr storefront this winter, writes Jenn Ladd for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Owner Lila Colello says the bakery has outgrown its industrial roots, where customers have long picked up take-and-bake pastries from a parking-lot window. The new takeout-only shop on Lancaster Avenue will open…

  • Chester County Pizza Spot Among Best Newcomers in Philadelphia Region

    Chester County Pizza Spot Among Best Newcomers in Philadelphia Region

    This year has brought new energy to the Philadelphia region pizza scene, with several newcomers serving standout slices and pies, including one location in Chester County, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Borough on Lancaster Avenue in Downingtown serves multiple roles, operating as a family restaurant and sports bar downstairs with a sushi…

  • West Chester’s Bookhouse Hotel is the Perfect Getaway for Book Lovers

    West Chester’s Bookhouse Hotel is the Perfect Getaway for Book Lovers

    The Bookhouse at Faunbrook offers literary-inspired lodging perfect for any Chester County book lover, writes Lauren Gordon for TravelHost. The West Chester hotel, an extension of The Bookhouse Hotel in Kennett Square, boasts seven luxurious rooms inspired by iconic authors and literary figures. The charming interiors are complete with an extensive collection of books to…

  • Love & Honey Fried Chicken Is Bringing Philly Comfort to Bryn Mawr

    Love & Honey Fried Chicken Is Bringing Philly Comfort to Bryn Mawr

    Love & Honey Fried Chicken is officially setting up shop on the Main Line, the company announced in a press release. The Philadelphia-based comfort food brand opened its newest location in Bryn Mawr, bringing its chef-driven take on fried chicken and hospitality-focused dining to Montco. Founded in 2017 by classically trained chefs Laura and Todd…

  • Here’s Your Recap of What Restaurants in Bucks County Closed This Year

    Here’s Your Recap of What Restaurants in Bucks County Closed This Year

    This year, Bucks County unfortunately had to say farewell to several great restaurants in the area, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times.   In late January, Doylestown’s Peruvian-Mexican restaurant Quinoa closed its doors. Luckily, it wasn’t goodbye forever, as the owners launched a Quinoa dinner menu on Friday and Saturday nights at its sister restaurant, Latin Pot in Dublin.  Morrisville’s feline-themed brewery,…

  • Here’s Your Recap of What Restaurants in Bucks County Closed This Year

    Here’s Your Recap of What Restaurants in Bucks County Closed This Year

    This year, Bucks County unfortunately had to say farewell to several great restaurants in the area, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times.   In late January, Doylestown’s Peruvian-Mexican restaurant Quinoa closed its doors. Luckily, it wasn’t goodbye forever, as the owners launched a Quinoa dinner menu on Friday and Saturday nights at its sister restaurant, Latin Pot in Dublin.  Morrisville’s feline-themed brewery,…

  • New Cafe Offering Breakfast and Lunch Opens Doors near Peddler’s Village

    New Cafe Offering Breakfast and Lunch Opens Doors near Peddler’s Village

    Haddie Mae’s is a new breakfast and lunch spot that recently opened at 5788 Lower York Road in Lahaska by the entrance to Peddler’s Village, writes Jeff Werner for Patch.   Customers can pop by the cafe, located in the former Craft Barbecue building, to enjoy food and coffee.   “From hearty breakfast favorites to delicious lunch and great coffee,…

  • These Gulph Mills Oysters Are Worth the Drive

    These Gulph Mills Oysters Are Worth the Drive

    Tucked along a quiet, tree-lined stretch of Gulph Mills, Savona has long been known as one of Montco’s most polished restaurants, writes James Morgan for Family Destinations Guide. But lately, there’s a specific reason locals and food lovers alike are making special trips to this Italian mainstay: oysters that rival anything you’d find along the…