Restaurants & Lodging
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Popular Mount Airy Restaurant to Close in September After Decade in Business
Jansen, one of Mount Airy’s top rated restaurants, will be saying goodbye in late September, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. David Jansen, the restaurant’s chef-owner, pointed to economics as one of the factors in his decision to close the restaurant. “I’ve had 10 great years there, but I could never really generate the…
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Six New Restaurants in Montgomery County Add to a Thriving Dining Scene
The dining scene in Philadelphia suburbs continues to thrive, with many new restaurants in Montgomery County opening this fallas well as throughout the region, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Peter Martin and chef Biff Gottehrer recently opened Izzy’s Cocktail Bar in Ardmore, a snug Japanese izakaya that focuses primarily on bao bun and…
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Two King of Prussia Hotels Couldn’t Survive Slow Pandemic Recovery
After years of trying to weather a tough hotel market, Wilmington-based Buccini Pollin Group is surrendering two King of Prussia hotels to its lenders, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The firm is handing over the keys to the Crowne Plaza Philadelphia King of Prussia and the Fairfield Inn Philadelphia Valley Forge/King of…
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Human Robot Brewery Coming to New Hope
Popular Philadelphia brewery Human Robot is opening a new location in New Hope, writes Jenn Ladd for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The new bar, Doubles, will take over the former home of Great Barn Brewery’s Farm to Glass Taproom and offer waterfront seating along the Delaware Canal Towpath. This will make the fifth location for Human…
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Busy Chick-fil-A in Middletown Is Being Torn Down, Then Rebuilt
A busy Chick-fil-A restaurant in Middletown will be torn down and rebuilt with a second drive-thru lane to ease long wait times, writes JD Mullane for the Bucks County Courier Times. Franchisee Dave Heffernan said the store near Sesame Place will be demolished in early 2026. It is expected to reopen in June of the…
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Thanks to $1 Million State Grant, Creamery of Kennett Square to Add Cocktail Bar, Event Space
Thanks to a $1 million state grant, the Creamery of Kennett Square is preparing to add a cocktail bar and event space, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Chester County restaurant and beer garden received the Main Street Matters grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development earlier this month.…
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Three Popular Chain Restaurants Arriving in Lower Bucks County
New locations of Nifty Fifty’s, Chick-fil-A, and Panda Express are in the works for Lower Bucks County, writes JD Mullane for the Bucks County Courier Times. Nifty Fifty’s is currently building its ninth store in Bristol Township. The site is at the former Bank of America branch in Fairless Hills. “We hate to give an…
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Maggio’s, a Southampton Staple, Offers Everything from Soups and Salads to Ribs, and More
Family-owned Maggio’s Restaurant is a Southampton staple that offers everything from soups and salads to ribs, and much more, reports Bob Kelly for FOX 29. The popular eatery has been serving great food for nearly five decades. Sam Schubert, general manager at Maggio’s, highlighted that his father opened in restaurant in 1976 and has been…
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Food & Wine Names Rittenhouse Square Restaurant Among Top 15 in the Nation
Food & Wine is handing out its third annual Global Tastemakers awards, compiling a list of the top 15 restaurants worth visiting in the United States, writes Becky Duffett for the publication. A Philadelphia restaurant found its way firmly onto the list. Right in the middle of the list at number 8 is My Loup…
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Four New Bar-Restaurant Projects Coming to Philadelphia Suburbs, Including One in New Hope
The post-pandemic growth spurt in the region’s restaurant scene is continuing with four new bar-restaurant projects in the Philadelphia suburbs, including one in New Hope, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Cousins Frank Picone and Anthony Adragna, both seasoned veterans in the restaurant business, are set to open Cugini’s in the space that was…
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Carversville Inn Nears Completion of Two-Year Renovation
The Carversville Inn in Carversville is wrapping up its two-year renovation and preparing for a spring opening, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. The historic landmark – which was closed for nearly five years – has undergone extensive work both inside and outside. “I’m most excited that we, in this community, are…
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Four Hidden Gem Italian Restaurants in Chester County
Italian restaurants are plentiful around Chester County, but you may not have been to these four hidden gems, writes Ben Silver and Elijah McDow for Main Line Today. Mercato Ristorante & Bar is a charming dining spot in West Chester adorned with warm lighting. If you’re a self-proclaimed wine lover, you will enjoy their extensive…
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Meet the Philadelphia Chef Bringing Classic American Cuisine and a ‘Taste of Philly’ to Northern Ireland
Nicole Doyle is a Philadelphia native with Italian American heritage, and that heritage is something she seeks to share with others through food, writes Laura Ellis for LoveFood. In May 2024, she opened Taste of Philly, an Italian American restaurant in Lurgan, a city in Northern Ireland. This venture came to fruition after hearing the…
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Kildare’s Irish Pub Serves Up Comfort Food and Community Vibes in West Chester
Kildare’s Irish Pub, also affectionately known as “Kilds,” offers both classic drinks and a delicious food menu—including a flavorful cheesesteak, writes Jim Pappas for PhillyBite Magazine. Primarily known for their late-night bar and drink menu, Kildare’s also features a lunch and dinner menu with several delicious entrées. One menu item, the cheesesteak, offers patrons a…
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A Chef Gordon Ramsay Sighting Near Wilson’s Secret Sauce in Upper Darby
What’s up with a recent chef Gordon Ramsay appearance near Wilson’s Secret Sauce in Upper Darby and why was the barbecue restaurant closed to the public for a week? Local residents spotted Ramsay of Kitchen Nightmares fame walking down a street just steps from the restaurant. There was also a busy collection of trucks and…
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Pica’s in Upper Darby Is Relocating and Downsizing After 69 Years
Pica’s restaurant in Upper Darby is closing its location in the summer of 2025 after a 69-year legacy of serving its signature pan pizza and other old world Italian delicacies at the same location on West Chester Pike. The restaurant plans to relocate and downsize somewhere else in Delaware County, writes Michael Klein for The…
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Enjoy Special Holiday Meal at These Bucks County Restaurants This Easter
With Easter just around the corner, now is the perfect time to make a reservation for a special holiday brunch or dinner on April 20 at these Bucks County restaurants, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. You can find brunch at Bocelli’s in Doylestown, The Bucks Club in Jamison, Chambers 19 in…
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Ridley Park Restaurants Fear Loss of Business From Hospital Closing
Taylor Hospital’s closing under the Prospect Medical Holdings bankruptcy would not only impact local healthcare, it also affects the business of nearby restaurants in Ridley Park, reports Ray Strickland for CBS News Philadelphia. John Marshall, owner of The BrickHaus said Taylor Hospital employees are regular customers for breakfast and lunch. “We’ve had doctors and other…
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