Restaurants & Lodging
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One of Nation’s Top Farm-to-Table Chefs Aims to Elevate the Dining Experience at This Suburban Square Restaurant
Greg Vassos, the new executive chef, at Lola’s Garden in Suburban Square is refining the farm-to-table dining experience, writes Vince Carey for The Trentonian. Vassos, one of the top farm-to-table chefs in the country, has already been hard at work expanding the kitchen. Lola’s Garden is already known for its seasonal menu, but now he…
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West Chester Home to One of 100 Best Places to Dine in America
Yelp announced its tenth annual Top 100 Places to Eat list, and one Chester County eatery is among them, writes Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner for Forbes. Each year, the company that connects people with great local businesses analyzes the millions of reviews users submit on its platform to name the best local eateries. “From food trucks…
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Melting Pot’s Strength of Sales in King of Prussia Sparks Novel Change to Its Business Strategy
The Melting Pot, a popular fondue restaurant chain, boasts strong sales volume at its King of Prussia location, which is next door to a Hyatt House, prompting CEO Bob Johnston to focus the brand’s future development in or near other hotel properties. “What we have found is two-fold,” he said. “First, if a Melting Pot…
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Fulfill Your Ice Cream Cravings at These Montgomery County Ice Cream Shops This Summer
As the temperature heats up in the Philadelphia region this summer, it might just be the perfect time to sample the refreshing cold treats at your local ice cream shops, writes Victoria Alfred-Levow for Main Line Today. Levow says instead of heading to the big ice cream chains this summer, get your sweet tooth fix at one of the…
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After Long Wait, New Steakhouse to Open Next Month in King of Prussia
After two years in development, a popular Brazilian steakhouse, Gaucho’s Prime, will open its doors next month at the former Ruth’s Chris location in King of Prussia, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Named after southern Brazil’s traditional cowboys, the eatery is expected to officially open on June 8. It will offer tableside…
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Abington Native Worked at His Iconic Jersey Shore Diner Since He Was 14. He’s Now Ready to Shut Its Doors
A Long Beach Island restauranteur who grew up in Abington will be hanging up his spatula, as his iconic retro diner shuts its doors later this year. Mustache Bill’s has been operating for 52 years, serving up popular eats for residents and tourists of the Jersey Shore. The property is now listed for $3.65 million,…
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Lower Merion Restaurateurs Relaunch Upscale Dining Spot Featuring a $700 Burger
Lower Merion residents George Tsiouris and his sister, Vasiliki Tsiouris-Balis, have revamped their Sansom Street, Philadelphia, restaurant with a new name and restyled dishes. The former Drury Beer Garden is now DBG. And its overhauled menu offers burgers that range in price from $2.95 to $700. That’s no typo. The top-priced hamburger is seven Ben…
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Upper-Crust Pies for Spring and Summer Are Plentiful from Montgomery County’s Top Bakers
Several Montgomery County bakeries have found their true sweet spot in creating pies using spring fruits. Their varieties will only expand, however, as summer crops begin coming in full strength, widening the flavor profiles to steady favorites like blueberry, blackberry, strawberry, and peach. Until then, however, these are reliable recommendations: For an à la mode…
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New Tavern, Restaurant Opening Just Outside of Bucks County This Week
A new tavern will be opening just outside of Bucks County this week, and locals and visitors are excited for the new establishment. Ryan Kneller wrote about the new spot for WFMZ 69 News. Flying Pig Tavern & Tap will be opening at 1313 Center Street in Bethlehem on May 15. Offering a wide variety…
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Here Are the Five Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Chester County
Beautiful weather is upon us, and there is no better way to enjoy it than with a delicious al fresco meal at some of the best eateries in the region, according to reporter Ed Williams in Main Line Today. Within Chester County, five restaurants placed among the best sites for outdoor dining around the Main…
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Souderton Chef Adam Volk May Be Operating the Best Hidden-Gem Restaurant in All of Philadelphia
Philadelphia Inquirer food expert Craig LaBan has found another little-known restaurant that’s about to take off in a big way. The Redcrest Kitchen in Queen Village, under the creative guidance of Souderton native Adam Volk, has a first-rate menu but a low profile. For now. Because as LaBan cites, once the reputation for this destination…
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How a Wyndmoor BYOB Pub Took the Thrifty Route to Become a Brewery
A Wyndmoor BYOB restaurant has officially earned its status as a brewery. When Eric Connor opened Yankee Chipper in 2021, obtaining a license was not front-of-mind. Connor and his cousin, Shana Cox, were more concerned with establishing a good rapport with the community, according to Jenn Ladd in The Philadelphia Inquirer. The establishment was…
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Two Restaurants Enter the Chester County Food Scene
More scrumptious eateries are joining Chester County’s abundant food scene. Here are some new places to check out, writes Ed Williams for Main Line Today. At the already-opened Joey Chops, patrons can get their fair share of cuts and cocktails at this Malvern steakhouse. The establishment offers exquisite meat delicacies, such as wagyu sliders, tuna…
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In Anniversary Mode, Joseph Ambler Inn Owner Recalls First Impression: ‘I’m Going to Buy It’
Throughout the balance of 2023, the Joseph Ambler Inn will mark 40 years of serving guests and hosting events in the North Wales community that touches both Bucks and Montgomery counties. Love at First Sight, Almost Since its 1983 founding, the destination has had the same owner, Richard Allman, who just about fell in love…
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Stephen Starr Opening New Restaurant in Miami with New York City Restaurateur
Philadelphia-based restaurateur Stephen Starr has formed an unlikely partnership with famed New York City restaurateur Keith McNally, and the pair are currently preparing to open their second joint establishment in Miami, called Pastis, writes Jay Cheshes for The Wall Street Journal. The restaurant is named the same as their first project together, Pastis in New…
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Online Blog Ranks Wayne Chinese Restaurant as Best in Pennsylvania
An online blog ranks Margaret Kuo’s in Wayne as one of the top five best Chinese eateries in Pennsylvania. The acclaimed restaurant serves authentic Mandarin and Japanese dishes, writes Haylie Carter for East Coast Traveler. Entering this Wayne restaurant will bring diners back to the Han Dynasty. On the outside, dragon reliefs commissioned by…
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Beef Tongue Tacos? Beef Heart Tartare? New Restaurant Near Montco Border Uses Every Part of the Steer
A new restaurant that sits just beyond Montgomery County’s western border and occupies a building that predates the Civil War is keeping its menu local, while committing to using every part of the steer, writes Susan Shelly for the Daily Local News. The Ironstone opened in Boyertown earlier this year, and its locally sourced offerings…
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Collegeville Mexican Restaurant — Closed by a Burst Pipe — Diverts Loyal Customers to Lansdale
Margaritas Mexican Restaurant Collegeville, a Mexican restaurant in the Providence Town Center near Route 422, closed temporarily in Dec. 2022. A burst pipe cancelled operations, according to Facebook. The loyal clientele, however, has been dedicated enough to travel to its Lansdale site for its signature dishes and traditional bar menu. The brand had already had…
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