• Enjoy a Romantic Valentine’s Day Meal at These 6 Montgomery County Restaurants

    Enjoy a Romantic Valentine’s Day Meal at These 6 Montgomery County Restaurants

    It is not too late to make reservations for Valentine’s Day at these 6 Montgomery County restaurants known for their romantic flair, writes Gina Lizzo and Ben Silver for Main Line Today. Spring Mill Café at 164 Barren Hill Rd. in Conshohocken is offering a special Valentine’s Day menu at $120 per person. The prix-fixe…

  • Food Network Winner Opens Chicken Guy in King of Prussia with Guy Fieri

    Food Network Winner Opens Chicken Guy in King of Prussia with Guy Fieri

    Philadelphia chef Kevin Cooper won a unique business opportunity on the Food Network’s Guy’s Chance of a Lifetime and now he is partnering with Guy Fieri and Robert Earl on a new Chicken Guy stand at the King of Prussia Mall, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “The deal in the show is that…

  • Community Rallies Around South Philly Mexican Restaurants, Helps Replace Stolen Vehicles

    Community Rallies Around South Philly Mexican Restaurants, Helps Replace Stolen Vehicles

    When three popular Mexican restaurants in South Philly were victims of vehicle theft last summer, the community showed the owners much-needed support by helping to raise funds to replace the vehicles, writes Lynette Hazelton for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Now, Marcos Tlacopilco and Alma Romero, owners of Marco’s Fish Market & Crab House and Alma del…

  • Prepare Your Tastebuds for the Best New Restaurants in Montgomery County

    Prepare Your Tastebuds for the Best New Restaurants in Montgomery County

    As we head further into 2024, there is a whole crop of new restaurants offering fun culinary experiences in Montgomery County, writes Ed Williams for Main Line Today. Here are just a few. The Pullman Restaurant & Bar in Bryn Mawr offers an elevated speakeasy experience with romantic lighting, arched ceilings, an eye-popping blue baby…

  • Johnny Paisano’s Open Once Again at New Springfield Location

    Johnny Paisano’s Open Once Again at New Springfield Location

    Local favorite Johnny Paisano’s has reopened at the Springfield Shopping Center, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. Sit-down service will begin next week at the Italian restaurant’s new location at 143 S. State Road, next to the Hibachi’s restaurant in the shopping center. It is open now for catering and call-ahead take-out. The new…

  • Post-flooding Reopening of Hymie’s Deli Cannot Come Soon Enough for Its Regulars

    Post-flooding Reopening of Hymie’s Deli Cannot Come Soon Enough for Its Regulars

    After Hymie’s Deli in Lower Merion had to close its doors to make repairs following an early January flood, its regulars were left stranded without their favorite dining spot, write Zoe Greenberg and Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Owner Louis Barson said he has received dozens of messages and calls from people who wanted…

  • Craftsman Row’s Mardi Gras Makeover: Bringing New Orleans’ Festive Flair to Philadelphia’s Nightlife!

    Craftsman Row’s Mardi Gras Makeover: Bringing New Orleans’ Festive Flair to Philadelphia’s Nightlife!

    Celebrate the spirit of Mardi Gras at Craftsman Row, a popular bar on 8th St. in Old City, Philadelphia that has undergone a magical transformation for this festive occasion. Dressed in thousands of glittering beads, masks, and feathers, this is the go-to place to set the stage for a countdown to Fat Tuesday with an…

  • Giovanni’s & Sons in Royersford Loves to Experiment with Pizza Flavors

    Giovanni’s & Sons in Royersford Loves to Experiment with Pizza Flavors

    In Royersford if you are looking for an elevated pizza experience then Giovanni’s & Sons Pizzeria is the perfect spot, writes Natalie Jason for 6abc. The family business run by John Conigliaro has been dishing out a variety of regional-style pizza for 20 years. Conigliaro said he makes a Chicago Tavern style, a Detroit style…

  • 10 Philadelphia Chefs, Restaurants Named 2024 James Beard Award Semifinalists

    10 Philadelphia Chefs, Restaurants Named 2024 James Beard Award Semifinalists

    The James Beard Foundation has announced the semifinalists for the 2024 Restaurant and Chef awards, and 10 Philadelphia restaurateurs have made it to the list, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal.  The region’s 10 semifinalists received nods in six of the 11 categories.  The Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic category has several of those nods.…

  • See Which Doylestown Eatery Was Named Best Diner in Bucks County by Yelp

    See Which Doylestown Eatery Was Named Best Diner in Bucks County by Yelp

    Bucks County is home to plenty of excellent diners, all of which are rated well on Yelp, writes Gianna for 94.5 PST. From among the so many great eateries in the area, Yelp has named Cross Keys Diner in Doylestown as the best diner in Bucks County. This popular local eatery has an impressive average…

  • Four Philadelphia Eateries Are on the Pennsylvania Vegan-Eats Bucket List

    Four Philadelphia Eateries Are on the Pennsylvania Vegan-Eats Bucket List

    Pennsylvania has plenty of amazing vegan dining options, but only the best have found their way on the Pennsylvania vegan-eats bucket list, including four Philadelphia eateries, writes Emily Kovach for PA Eats. Vedge is the much-lauded and influential vegetable restaurant from James Beard Award-nominated Rich Landau and Kate Jacoby. The eatery has received national press…

  • Buonissimo! Montgomery County Home to Many Popular Italian Restaurants

    Buonissimo! Montgomery County Home to Many Popular Italian Restaurants

    Montgomery County is home to a diverse selection of Italian restaurants where you can enjoy both traditional and modern Italian cuisine, writes Kylee Steigelman for the Main Line Today. Otto by Polpo in Bryn Mawr focuses on quality, taste, and authenticity in preparing Italian cuisine. The restaurant uses fresh ingredients it selects daily. If you…

  • Philadelphia Restaurateur Introduces Cheesesteaks to Italy, Making Connection Between the Two Regions

    Philadelphia Restaurateur Introduces Cheesesteaks to Italy, Making Connection Between the Two Regions

    Michael Paparella is the owner of Philly’s Steaks, the first cheesesteak shop to open in Italy, which serves authentic cheesesteaks, reports Wakisha Bailey for CBS News Philadelphia. With the new shop, which opened in August 2023 in Trani, Paparella makes the connection between Philadelphia and Italy, as the cheesesteak was invented by an Italian-American immigrant. …

  • Medium Rare, Steakhouse Chain with Six Locations, Coming to Fishtown

    Medium Rare, Steakhouse Chain with Six Locations, Coming to Fishtown

    Fishtown will soon have a new steakhouse as Medium Rare will be making its Philadelphia debut in late 2024, writes John Paul Titlow for PhillyVoice. Medium Rare was founded in 2011, and already operates restaurants in Washington, D.C., New Orleans, Maryland, and Virginia. Throughout its decade-plus in operation, the steakhouse chain has become known for…

  • One of Pennsylvania’s Best Dive Bars is in West Chester

    One of Pennsylvania’s Best Dive Bars is in West Chester

    Looking for the best dive bars in Pennsylvania? Well, there’s one right in the heart of Chester County, located in West Chester, according to East Coast Traveler on NewsBreak. Jake’s Bar in West Chester is a favorite spot for college students — especially those at West Chester University — and locals alike who are searching…

  • From Ardmore’s Positano Ristorante to My Loup, Neil Ross Shares What He Has Learned

    From Ardmore’s Positano Ristorante to My Loup, Neil Ross Shares What He Has Learned

    Former General Manager at My Loup Neil Ross recently took a leap and started a new career as an account manager at The Wine Merchant LTD. He talked to Alisha Miranda at Philadelphia Magazine about his experience in the hospitality industry from Ardmore’s Positano Ristorante to My Loup in Philly, and how the skills he…

  • Unhappy with Recent Court Decision Regarding Gambling Inside Chickie’s & Pete’s, South Philadelphia Residents Are Continuing Its Fight Against It

    Unhappy with Recent Court Decision Regarding Gambling Inside Chickie’s & Pete’s, South Philadelphia Residents Are Continuing Its Fight Against It

    After a Commonwealth Court recently allowed Parx Casino to move its race- and sports-betting business inside the Chickie’s & Pete’s restaurant and bar in South Philadelphia, neighborhood residents have vowed to fight the decision, writes Valerie Russ for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Packer Park Civic Association, which has been fighting Parx’s plans to relocate its…

  • Popular Irish Restaurant in Wyndmoor Is Closing

    Popular Irish Restaurant in Wyndmoor Is Closing

    The Yankee Chipper, a popular neighborhood spot in Wyndmoor that specializes in Irish cuisine, is closing its doors for good, writes Fionnuala Boyle for the Irish Star. The eatery was opened in 2021 by cousins Eric Connor and Shana Cox, who were inspired by their memorable upbringing in a “big Irish American household.” The restaurant…