• This Charming Conshohocken B&B Has Been Welcoming Guests Since 1882

    This Charming Conshohocken B&B Has Been Welcoming Guests Since 1882

    Tucked into a quiet Conshohocken neighborhood just steps from Mary Wood Park, The Willough Bed + Breakfast feels less like a hotel and more like being welcomed into a beautifully kept historic home. Owner MJ Paschall reopened the five-room inn in November, bringing four decades of hospitality experience to a building that has anchored this…

  • Why Montco’s Steakhouses Rival The Best in Pennsylvania

    Why Montco’s Steakhouses Rival The Best in Pennsylvania

    Montgomery County is home to some of Pennsylvania’s most impressive steakhouses, writes Clara Easton for Decor Hint. Towns from King of Prussia to Ambler offer a range of dining experiences for every type of steak lover. At Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse, the traditional churrascaria style brings a unique twist to steakhouse dining. Servers carve…

  • Upper Makefield Inn Seeks Spot Among Best Bed and Breakfasts Nationwide

    Upper Makefield Inn Seeks Spot Among Best Bed and Breakfasts Nationwide

    Inn at Bowman’s Hill in Upper Makefield is among 20 charming getaways in the running to be named one of the top ten bed-and-breakfasts in a national readers’ choice poll, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The inn has been nominated by a panel of experts and USA Today. “Whether you’re seeking a cozy retreat,…

  • Speck’s in Collegeville Serves One of Pennsylvania’s Most Generous Fried Chicken Platters

    Speck’s in Collegeville Serves One of Pennsylvania’s Most Generous Fried Chicken Platters

    Speck’s in Collegeville delivers delicious, generously portioned fried chicken platters all presented in a nostalgic setting where the orange molded plastic chairs, speckled laminate tables, and globe lights have barely changed in decades, writes Harper Livingston for My Family Travels. The space is tidy and never tries to present itself as fancy. It is the…

  • Outdoor Dining Season Is Here: Montco Spots to Check Out Now

    Outdoor Dining Season Is Here: Montco Spots to Check Out Now

    With warmer weather settling into Montco, outdoor dining season is officially back, writes Main Line Today. Here are some great Montco spots to enjoy some food, drink, and sunshine. The Landing Kitchen (Bala Cynwyd) – Set along the Schuylkill River at the redeveloped Pencoyd Iron Works site, this spot blends industrial charm with a breezy…

  • Popular Montco Restaurateurs Buy North Wildwood Property, Plan New Sit-Down Restaurant

    Popular Montco Restaurateurs Buy North Wildwood Property, Plan New Sit-Down Restaurant

    A trio of Montco restaurateurs is taking their culinary footprint down the Shore, according to Emma Dooling with The Philadelphia Business Journal. Partners Gent Mema, Joshua Friedberg, and Orbelin Bitraj have purchased the former Trio North Wildwood property at 700 New Jersey Ave. The property will be the setting of a brand-new sit-down restaurant ahead…

  • Philly Cheesesteak Excellence Outside Philly: Five Montco Sandwich Shops That Are a Must

    Philly Cheesesteak Excellence Outside Philly: Five Montco Sandwich Shops That Are a Must

    Although it may be easy to assume that the best Philly cheesesteaks require a trek to Philly itself, that’s not necessarily so. A staff item in Philly Bite Magazine found five standout cheesesteak whizzes right here in Montgomery County. According to a FOX News report, Philadelphian Pat Olivieri, a hot dog vendor, invented the sublime…

  • Raff’s Brings Mob-Movie Swagger and Familiar Italian Fare to Ardmore

    Raff’s Brings Mob-Movie Swagger and Familiar Italian Fare to Ardmore

    With its white tablecloths, black leather seats, and a rogues gallery of The Godfather and The Sopranos photos displayed on the walls, Raff’s Fine Italian Cuisine in Ardmore serves familiar Italian fare in a cinematic atmosphere that could be straight out of a mob movie, writes Caroline O’Halloran for the Savvy Main Line. Featuring high…

  • Iron Hill Brewery Location in Center City Set for April 19 Reopening

    Iron Hill Brewery Location in Center City Set for April 19 Reopening

    Iron Hill Brewery is getting back on its feet just seven months after filing for bankruptcy and abruptly closing all its locations, as its first reopening is just days away, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The location on Market Street in Center City is set to reopen at noon on Sunday, April 19.…

  • Kibitz Room Closes in King of Prussia After Just One Year

    Kibitz Room Closes in King of Prussia After Just One Year

    A short-lived restaurant venture in King of Prussia has officially come to an end, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Kibitz Room, a full-service Jewish deli and restaurant that opened last year, has been evicted from its Route 202 location. The closure comes less than a year after the restaurant launched with an…

  • King of Prussia Adds Three New Restaurants to Its Dining Lineup

    King of Prussia Adds Three New Restaurants to Its Dining Lineup

    King of Prussia’s already diverse dining scene just got tastier, with three new eateries opening their doors in recent weeks, writes Justin Heinze for the Patch. Kpot opened at 160 N. Gulph Road. The restaurant offers a lively Korean barbecue and hot pot experience, where guests grill meats or simmer ingredients right at their table.…

  • Collegeville’s Speck’s Drive-In Makes List of Best Places to Eat Fried Chicken in Philadelphia

    Collegeville’s Speck’s Drive-In Makes List of Best Places to Eat Fried Chicken in Philadelphia

    Speck’s Drive-In, on Ridge Pike in Collegeville, is one of the best places to eat fried chicken in the Philadelphia area, according to a list published by Philadelphia Magazine. This local favorite has been around for more than six decades. It offers throwback chicken: tender and juicy broasted birds (that’s broiled and roasted, which all…

  • Why Aroma on Ford Could Finally Stick in West Conshohocken

    Why Aroma on Ford Could Finally Stick in West Conshohocken

    After years of turnover, a long-troubled restaurant space in West Conshohocken may have finally found its footing with Aroma on Ford, writes Caroline O’Halloran for SAVVY Main Line. The former home of Stella Blu has cycled through multiple concepts in recent years, from Imbibe Food & Drink to Catch 101. Now, local investors Gary and…

  • Inside The Kimberton Inn, a Chester County Restaurant Built on Food, History, and Experience

    Inside The Kimberton Inn, a Chester County Restaurant Built on Food, History, and Experience

    Tucked just outside Phoenixville, The Kimberton Inn sits at a crossroads that feels frozen in time. Kimberton Road meets Hare’s Hill Road here, and all four corners still carry the character of the 18th century. It is the only intersection in Chester County with that level of preservation. You feel it as soon as you…

  • At Welcome Home Cafe in Jenkintown, Homecooked Meals and Cozy Atmosphere Await

    At Welcome Home Cafe in Jenkintown, Homecooked Meals and Cozy Atmosphere Await

    Welcome Home Cafe in Jenkintown offers homestyle cooking in a cozy environment, serving breakfast and lunch continuously throughout the day, reports Morgan Parrish for FOX 29 Philadelphia. “We started right in the middle of the pandemic because I was one of the people who lost my job, and this was basically a 20-year prayer promise…

  • Federal Donuts & Chicken Pivots After Franchise Closings

    Federal Donuts & Chicken Pivots After Franchise Closings

    Federal Donuts & Chicken is regrouping after several of its franchisee locations closed, including one in Radnor Township, writes Samantha Stewart for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Federal’s Founding chefs, Michael Solomonov and Steve Cook, are reacquiring several of the closed shops, which will be run as company stores as they improve food and service. Federal was…

  • Renowned Chef Opens New Restaurant at Newtown’s Former Sycamore Grill

    Renowned Chef Opens New Restaurant at Newtown’s Former Sycamore Grill

    Mélange on Sycamore, located at the site of the former Sycamore Grill in Newtown, has opened its doors with renowned Delaware Valley chef Joe Brown at the helm, writes Jeff Werner for Patch.  The new restaurant mixes the warmth of Louisiana cuisine with Italian sophistication, with a menu featuring everything from perfectly seasoned fish dishes to cocktails.  “We’re excited…

  • Guppy’s Owners Bringing New Restaurant Concept to Conshohocken

    Guppy’s Owners Bringing New Restaurant Concept to Conshohocken

    A new restaurant is set to join Conshohocken’s dining scene this spring, bringing a mix of Italian flavors and local nostalgia, writes Justin Heinze for Patch. From the owners of Guppy’s Good Times, Rick’s Tavern is expected to open in May at the former home of Pizza Time Saloon. The new concept aims to honor…