• Three New Eateries and Restaurants Open Their Doors in Bucks County

    Three New Eateries and Restaurants Open Their Doors in Bucks County

    Several new restaurants and eateries have opened in Bucks County over the past two months, offering delicious new options for locals, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times.   Vanilla Café is a new European fusion restaurant based in Philadelphia, best known for its desserts. At the newly opened New Hope location, customers…

  • Ambler’s Copihue Bakehouse Serves Chilean Flavor with Local Charm

    Ambler’s Copihue Bakehouse Serves Chilean Flavor with Local Charm

    Ambler has a new culinary gem that’s making Chileans from across the region feel right at home, writes Michael Klein for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Copihue Bakehouse is named after Chile’s national flower and pronounced ko-pee-way. It opened last month at 58 E. Butler Avenue, offering sweet and savory bites inspired by the homeland of owner…

  • Three Chester County Restaurants Rank Among the Most Vital in Philadelphia Region

    Three Chester County Restaurants Rank Among the Most Vital in Philadelphia Region

    The 76, an annual list by The Philadelphia Inquirer, recently honored three Chester County spots as some of the most vital in the Philadelphia region, writes staff for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The 76 honors seventy-six Philly-area restaurants pushing boundaries to create a truly diverse and exciting dining scene throughout the city and suburbs. This year,…

  • Meet the Lawyer-Restaurateur Building a Growing Southern Comfort Food Restaurant Chain

    Meet the Lawyer-Restaurateur Building a Growing Southern Comfort Food Restaurant Chain

    Five years ago, Kevin Kelley was working as a litigator in Dallas in a 10,000-square-foot space on the ground floor of his building, which had been vacant for about a year. As a result of the pandemic and no takers of the building, he decided to build it out as a restaurant serving Southern comfort…

  • How Eataly in King of Prussia Makes Its Acclaimed Tagliatelle alla Bolognese

    How Eataly in King of Prussia Makes Its Acclaimed Tagliatelle alla Bolognese

    Eataly, the expansive Italian marketplace that recently opened at the King of Prussia Mall, has revealed the recipe for its celebrated Tagliatelle alla Bolognese, writes Alicia Vitarelli for 6abc. The market is lined with stalls that promise something for everyone, from pizza and gelato to a wide array of Italian specialties. “We are extremely excited…

  • After Closing in Philadelphia, Popular Restaurant Finds New Life in Wallingford 

    After Closing in Philadelphia, Popular Restaurant Finds New Life in Wallingford 

    The popular Philadelphia restaurant Fond, which closed in 2021 after 12 years in East Passyunk, has found a new life in Wallingford, following its patrons to the suburbs, writes Jason Sheehan for Philadelphia Magazine.  The newest version of Fond opened in October last year. Chef Lee Styer is once again making all of the favorites,…

  • Bensalem Spot Serves Bagels, Sandwiches and the Best Chicken Noodle Soup

    Bensalem Spot Serves Bagels, Sandwiches and the Best Chicken Noodle Soup

    Bagelocity & The Soup King Cafe in Bensalem is a delicious spot to check out if you’re in the mood for bagels, sandwiches and soup, reports Bob Kelly for Fox 29 Philadelphia.   Each menu item is made with fresh ingredients, prepared in-house, cooked to perfection and filled with flavor.   The soups are one…

  • Passions Rise Over Local Eateries in Delco Restaurant Review Facebook Group

    Passions Rise Over Local Eateries in Delco Restaurant Review Facebook Group

    Delco Restaurant Review is a Facebook group with roughly 42,000 members where locals can discuss Delaware County eateries, writes Victor Fiorillo for Philadelphia Magazine. It is not unusual for conversations to get heated very quickly. “I find that anytime someone says that this place is the ‘best’ at anything, the situation can devolve quickly,” said…

  • Local Restaurateur Pursues Newest Food Venture in Exton

    Local Restaurateur Pursues Newest Food Venture in Exton

    L’Olivo Trattoria, a new Italian restaurant, opened last week at 570 Wellington Square in Exton, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal.  The new eatery is located in Eagleview Town Center, Hankin Group’s mixed-use development.  Restaurateur and chef Francis Pascal owns the latest addition to Chester County’s dining scene. He also operates the Birchrunville…

  • Stephen Starr to Revive One of Nation’s Most Influential Restaurants of Last Two Decades in Philadelphia

    Stephen Starr to Revive One of Nation’s Most Influential Restaurants of Last Two Decades in Philadelphia

    Stephen Starr is bringing Mission Chinese Food, the celebrated New York spot often hailed as one of the nation’s most essential restaurants of the last 20 years, to Philadelphia, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Starr announced the planned revival in a recent interview but did not provide a timeline for the project,…

  • New Restaurants Coming to Fairless Hills, Middletown by the End of the Month

    New Restaurants Coming to Fairless Hills, Middletown by the End of the Month

    Nifty Fifty’s and Panda Express, two popular restaurant chains, are preparing to open new locations in Fairless Hills and Middletown, respectively, writes JD Mullane for the Bucks County Courier Times. Located at 503 S. Oxford Valley Road, Nifty Fifty’s is set to open sometime this week, according to franchise owner Ron Toscani. “I’m so happy…

  • Greek and European-Inspired Brew Room in Ardmore Promises Something for Every Taste

    Greek and European-Inspired Brew Room in Ardmore Promises Something for Every Taste

    The Brew Room is opening soon in Ardmore, and husband-and-wife owners Danny and Eleni Chrisidis promise their Greek and European fare will have something that satisfies every taste, writes Max Bennett for the Patch. The new eatery will offer coffee, grab-and-go foods, and much more. The couple hail from Greece, and combines Danny’s decades of…

  • Cantina La Martina in Kensington Closing in November As Search For New Home Begins

    Cantina La Martina in Kensington Closing in November As Search For New Home Begins

    Cantina La Martina, the immensely popular Mexican restaurant at the corner of D Street and Kensington Avenue, will be closing its doors in November, writes Jenn Ladd for The Philadelphia Inquirer. In a recent Instagram post, chef-owner Dionicio Jiménez, his co-owner and wife Mariangeli Alicea Saez, and general manager Tina Stanczyk announced the restaurant’s pending…

  • Square Roots Collective Opening Francis Hotel in Kennett Square

    Square Roots Collective Opening Francis Hotel in Kennett Square

    Square Roots Collective is redeveloping an 18th-century building in Kennett Square into an eight-room boutique hotel, Francis Hotel & Suites, that is expected to open in early 2026, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal.  Square Roots Collective is a nonprofit focused on advancing the Kennett Square community. Stephanie Almanza, the organization’s President and…

  • Wonder, the Multi-Restaurant Food Hall, to Celebrate Grand Opening in Yardley

    Wonder, the Multi-Restaurant Food Hall, to Celebrate Grand Opening in Yardley

    The mealtime platform Wonder, with dine-in, pickup and delivery options, is celebrating the grand opening of its new Yardley food hall on Oct. 3. This is the company’s second Bucks County location.  Through Wonder, customers can order dishes from more than 20 restaurants in a single order, including Alanza Pizza, Sripraphai, Tejas Barbecue, Maydan, Wing…

  • Montco Restaurants Step Up After Iron Hill Closures

    Montco Restaurants Step Up After Iron Hill Closures

    Iron Hill Brewery’s sudden closures last week left staff without jobs and diners holding useless gift cards. In Montgomery County, two local restaurant groups quickly responded with support, writes Tony Di Domizio for North Penn Now. In Colmar, the Peter Chang Restaurant Group opened its doors to displaced Iron Hill employees ahead of launching Mama…

  • The Buttery Brings Fresh Bakes and Coffee to Ardmore Farmers Market

    The Buttery Brings Fresh Bakes and Coffee to Ardmore Farmers Market

    Ardmore’s dining scene is about to get a little sweeter, writes Max Bennett for Patch. The Buttery, a café known for its artisanal breads and pastries, is opening at the Ardmore Farmers Market in Suburban Square. Doors officially open on October 4, but guests can get an early taste during a soft opening from October…

  • Sports Bar and Restaurant with Golf Simulator and Virtual Games Opens in Warrington

    Sports Bar and Restaurant with Golf Simulator and Virtual Games Opens in Warrington

    The family-oriented bar and restaurant Gloria Sports & Spirits in Warrington recently opened its doors, offering American-style food that has a European twist, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch.   Millions of dollars have been invested in the new restaurant, located in the former Bar Louie in the Shops at Valley Square. The space includes…