• PhillyBite Magazine Ranks the Five Best Breakfast Spots in Nearby Chester County 

    PhillyBite Magazine Ranks the Five Best Breakfast Spots in Nearby Chester County 

    The online culinary resource PhillyBite Magazine has ranked, in no particular order, the five best breakfast spots in Chester Chester, a tall task considering the plethora of options that foodies have in this neck of the woods. Nudy’s Café, with several locations throughout the county, offers a casual breakfast and lunch menu filled with both…

  • Focus is on Local Hotel to Become Market Leader in King of Prussia Area by Wayne-Based Management Company

    Focus is on Local Hotel to Become Market Leader in King of Prussia Area by Wayne-Based Management Company

    Management of the Embassy Suites by Hilton Philadelphia Valley Forge has been taken over by Synergy Hospitality Management, a Wayne-based hospitality management company, writes Laura Smythe for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Following a $14 million renovation, Synergy Hospitality Management plans to restore the Chesterbrook hotel as a “market leader” in the King of Prussia area. …

  • The Grove in Malvern ‘Comes Back to Life’ with Montco’s Sly Fox, Bomba Taco + Bar, and Sublime Cupcakes

    The Grove in Malvern ‘Comes Back to Life’ with Montco’s Sly Fox, Bomba Taco + Bar, and Sublime Cupcakes

    The Grove at 10 Liberty Boulevard in Malvern — a $22 million redevelopment of the former Shops at Great Valley — is thriving after an inauspicious start when the pandemic struck in early 2020, writes Natalie Kostelni for the Philadelphia Business Journal.  After DP Partners purchased the property in 2017, Sly Fox Brewery and Bomba…

  • Some of Montco’s Best Eateries Offer Gluten-Free Options

    Some of Montco’s Best Eateries Offer Gluten-Free Options

    According to Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board, some of the best eateries in Montgomery County offer gluten-free meal options for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to something that is common in many food products, reports The Montco Explorer. The Green Fork and Local Roots Market in North Wales offers several gluten-free breakfast dishes,…

  • We Have a Winner! Hello 422’s Montco March Madness, Restaurant Version—See Who Won

    We Have a Winner! Hello 422’s Montco March Madness, Restaurant Version—See Who Won

    Welcome to Hello 422’s Eat Local March Madness, where they are pitting 64 different local restaurant menu items in Montgomery County and Chester County against one another in this fun contest to decide the community’s favorite local dish.  They created a bracket that features 64 local restaurant menu items grouped into four sections, with ratings…

  • Enjoy Great Eats at The King of Prussia Mall, Where Dining is King

    Enjoy Great Eats at The King of Prussia Mall, Where Dining is King

    COVID-19 cases are trending down, restrictions are being lifted in Pennsylvania in the coming weeks, and Montgomery County residents are ready to get out and shop and eat! Where’s the best place to go for Great Eats—the King of Prussia Mall, of course! King of Prussia is home to world-class shopping and also world-class dining.…

  • Pottstown Restaurant Passes the Torch to Hares Hill Brewing to Open New Taproom

    Pottstown Restaurant Passes the Torch to Hares Hill Brewing to Open New Taproom

    Tony Joe’s House of Great Eats passes the torch to Kimberton-based Hares Hill Brewing, who will be opening a taproom at the restaurant’s former space in Pottstown, according to a staff report from the Breweries in Pennsylvania.  Tony Joe’s served its last meal on February 27th, but excited that Hares Hill Brewing will be taking…

  • VFTCB Chef Spotlight: Montgomery County Chefs Offering Creative Meals and Fabulous Customer Service

    VFTCB Chef Spotlight: Montgomery County Chefs Offering Creative Meals and Fabulous Customer Service

    With the state lifting restrictions and restaurants allowing 100% capacity, no one is happier to welcome patrons back in than several chefs in Montgomery County. Despite the pandemic this past year, Annamarie’s of Royersford kept rolling out its staple of breakfast, with the addition of a strong dinner menu and breakfast specials like Bananas Foster…

  • See Which Montco Business Made List of 28 Best Philadelphia-Area Wedding & Event Caterers

    See Which Montco Business Made List of 28 Best Philadelphia-Area Wedding & Event Caterers

    Thanks to its incredible food scene, Philadelphia is home to many top-notch wedding caterers, and one of the best is right here in Montgomery County, according to a new list by Philadelphia Magazine. Robert Ryan Catering & Design in Collegeville serves as an exclusive caterer to several local wedding venues, including Barn on Bridge in…

  • Royersford Eats: Morning, Noon, and Night

    Royersford Eats: Morning, Noon, and Night

    Have you been to Royersford lately? A charming Montgomery County town between the Schuylkill River and Rte. 422, this bedroom community offers hidden gems on the food scene. The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board dives into the local food scene and presents morning, noon and night eats in Royersford. Morning: Start your day with…

  • Region’s Restaurant Industry Mourns Sudden Death of Paoli Resident and Culinary Mastermind Patrick Feury

    Region’s Restaurant Industry Mourns Sudden Death of Paoli Resident and Culinary Mastermind Patrick Feury

    Restaurants and chefs across the region are mourning the loss of Paoli resident Patrick Feury, the 57-year-old culinary mastermind at Nectar in Berwyn, writes Ed Williams for Main Line Today.  The executive chef, who died suddenly from a fall on Feb. 12, was recently remembered at a memorial service at St. Norbert Catholic Church in Paoli. …

  • New Restaurant from Blue Bell Inn Owners Opens in Horsham

    New Restaurant from Blue Bell Inn Owners Opens in Horsham

    After a year-long delay caused by the pandemic, Scott Dougherty and developer Bruce Goodman, owners of the landmark Blue Bell Inn, have officially opened the doors on their latest restaurant, The Copper Crow, in Horsham, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. They were presented with the opportunity to open a restaurant just 20 minutes…

  • Two New Eateries Add Depth to the Montco Eating & Drinking Scene in 2022

    Two New Eateries Add Depth to the Montco Eating & Drinking Scene in 2022

    The Philadelphia region is known for its amazing dining scene but even among such a wealth of restaurants some stand out for their delicious food, perfect drinks, and the memorable experience they provide, write Alex Tewfik, Jason Sheehan, and Regan Fletcher Stephens for Philadelphia Magazine. Among the 50 best restaurants in the region, two are…

  • Original Clam Tavern in Clifton Heights Makes PA Eats Oyster Bucket List

    Original Clam Tavern in Clifton Heights Makes PA Eats Oyster Bucket List

    Eating an oyster is an experience all its own. Take the Original Clam Tavern at 339 E. Broadway Ave. in Clifton Heights. This community favorite is packed with locals nightly and reminds you of the seafood joints of yesteryear, writes Emily Kovach for paeats.com. This old-school restaurant with an old fishing boat nautical décor serves…

  • Shopping at Philadelphia Premium Outlets? Best Places to Eat Nearby, in Montco

    Shopping at Philadelphia Premium Outlets? Best Places to Eat Nearby, in Montco

    Going out and finally shopping again? Head to the Philadelphia Premium Outlets (located at 18 W Lightcap Road in Pottstown), where you can window shop in the open air and check out the latest fall fashions and trends, and daresay, window shopping for the holidays? But you must fuel up first!* Really feeling hungry? You…

  • MONTCO Escape: Washington’s Troops Went Hungry, But That Doesn’t Mean You Have To! 41 Places to Eat When Visiting Valley Forge National Park

    MONTCO Escape: Washington’s Troops Went Hungry, But That Doesn’t Mean You Have To! 41 Places to Eat When Visiting Valley Forge National Park

    Now that you’ve visited Valley Forge National Historical Park, hiked the trails, gone to the Visitor Center, and seen the sites, you must be starving! Seeing Valley Forge Park works up an appetite, and I’ve got just the places for you! Dine at the King of Prussia Mall and you’ll be eating like a King.…

  • MONTCO Escape: The Smithton Inn and Lancaster County

    MONTCO Escape: The Smithton Inn and Lancaster County

    Pandemic got you down? Not doing much these days? Well, I am happy to introduce you to our MONTCO Today Escape travel series! I’ll be introducing you to great places in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware where you can get away for a mini-vacation, safely, and get to know some of the fabulous places nearby.…

  • Eagleville ‘Kafe’ Celebrates 10th Birthday at Phoenixville Location with Specials and Raffles

    Eagleville ‘Kafe’ Celebrates 10th Birthday at Phoenixville Location with Specials and Raffles

    It was the winter of 2011. Christina Rubeo (now Swartzentruber) was about to turn 20 years old and attending Montgomery County Community College in the Restaurant Management program. Her dad Ray asked her if she “wanted to get the best education she could get,” and they took a leap, deciding to open the Nook &…