Restaurants & Lodging
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Craving a Good Meal Out of Quarantine? VFTCB is Excited to Announce Month-long Culinary Event This July
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board (VFTCB) is excited to announce the inaugural Crave Monto Month, a 31-day culinary experience that will take place across Montgomery County this July! Crave Monto Month will bring much-needed foot traffic to Main Streets and other areas to promote the county’s diverse cuisine. Many participating local eateries have been…
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Representative Brian Fitzpatrick Among Lawmakers Calling for Replenishment of SBA’s Restaurant Revitalization Fund
Representative Brian Fitzpatrick, whose congressional district includes a part of Montgomery County, is among the lawmakers calling for replenishment of the Small Business Administration’s overly popular grant program for restaurants, writes Diana Ranson for the Inc. Since the launch of the Restaurant Revitalization Fund on May 3, the $28.6 billion grant program designed to help…
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Despite Shortage in Employees, Lafayette Hill’s One-Man Caspian Grille Continues to Serve Delicious Middle Eastern Food
While he may have lost all of his employees to Amazon and Uber, this has not stopped Ali Rashidian, owner of Caspian Grille in Lafayette Hill, from continuing to serve delicious Middle Eastern food as a one-man operation, writes Judy Rubin for the Chestnut Hill Local. An Iran native, Rashidian is a local mainstay. He…
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Let’s Make It Montco: Hotels & Event Spaces Ready for Summer Visitors and Fun
With COVID-19 mitigation lifting in Pennsylvania, Montgomery County hotels and meeting & event venues are increasing their capacity to host larger programs moving forward, and ready to welcome visitors and friends back to the Valley Forge region. From new and renovated hotel spaces to virtual tours and upgraded technology and other booking incentives, these facilities…
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New Guide Provides a Trail to Montgomery County’s Ice Cream Shoppes, Parlors, and Stands
Everyone loves to enjoy the nice weather during the summer but it’s still important to slow down every now and then so you can have a chance to cool off. Indulging in some of Montgomery County’s best places for ice cream is the perfect way to do so. If you are near King of Prussia,…
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I’ll Have the Steak! Ardmore’s Newest Italian Steakhouse Officially Opens Its Doors
Ardmore lovers of good steak now have another option to choose from when the craving hits – the newly opened Italian steakhouse, DePaul’s Table, writes Laura Smythe for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The steakhouse is the brainchild of restaurant industry veteran Anthony DePaul. His two-decades-long experience in the sector includes time with Starr Restaurants and…
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Montco ESCAPE: Relaxing in Luxury at ICONA Avalon Resort is a True Summer Goal
Welcome to the next feature in my series of ESCAPE travel articles. This time, we are going to the beach! So many of my travel stories begin and end with food, with a soft bed and great sights in between. This feature is going to stay along that similar vein, as when you travel to…
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VFTCB Hospitality Hero: Kathleen Lochel, Owner at Lochel’s Bakery in Hatboro
Each week, the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board (VFTCB) is recognizing hard-working hospitality employees, specifically during the COVID-19 pandemic. To honor the travel industry, and share inspiring and positive stories, the VFTCB is currently putting a particular spotlight on folks in Montgomery County’s food and beverage industry. This is ahead of the Board’s upcoming Crave Montco…
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KOP Hospitality Hiring Fair Helps Local Restaurants, Hotels Find Employees Amid Labor Shortage
Hiring challenges are continuing to plague the hospitality industry amid a labor shortage, forcing many to pull out all the stops in an effort to attract new employees as customer demand ramps up once again, writes Laura Smythe for the Philadelphia Business Journal. As part of these efforts, 31 King of Prussia restaurants and hotels…
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Two Montco Eateries Among Best Spots for Outdoor Dining in Philly Region
Warm weather is getting diners out in droves and those who feel like dining alfresco have several local spots that are among the best in the Philadelphia region, writes Alex Tewfik for Philadelphia Magazine. Avram Hornik, known for being the mastermind behind nearly every popular open-air restaurant in Philadelphia, has entered the Main Line market…
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Good News! PA to Lift Coronavirus Restrictions on Memorial Day
Restaurants, bars, and stores will be able to open at 100 percent capacity after more than a year, as coronavirus restrictions will be lifted starting Memorial Day, writes Erin McCarthy and Justine McDaniel for The Philadelphia Inquirer. That’s when Pennsylvania will lift its coronavirus mitigation measures. “As more Pennsylvania adults get vaccinated and guidance from…
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Montco Restaurants Get Creative in Hiring Practices Among Labor Shortage
Local restaurants are getting creative in their hiring practices amid a labor shortage that has forced closures, reduced hours, and delayed openings in all sectors of the food world, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The shortage of applicants at a time when patrons – emboldened by vaccines – are resuming dining out en…
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Hugs for Mom! Enjoy Time with Mom at These Great Montco Mother’s Day Events
Make this Mother’s Day one for the ages with a visit to Valley Forge and Montgomery County. Treat her to shopping specials in Skippack Village, enjoy a Mother’s Day Tea on the rails of the Colebrookdale Railroad, or dine among the animals at Elmwood Park Zoo. Whatever you do, take mom by the hand and…
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KOP Hospitality Hiring Fair to be Held May 4 at the Alloy, Plus a Bonus Program for Applicants!
King of Prussia’s hottest restaurants and hotels are now hiring at the Hiring Fair! As the region’s vaccination rates increase, so does business to its restaurants and hotels. While this influx of business is much needed after an extremely difficult year, it highlights a new problem that is plaguing the hospitality sector across the country:…
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Horsham’s naBrasa Brazilian Steakhouse Will Take You on a Delicious Culinary Vacation
naBrasa Brazilian Steakhouse in Horsham is continuing to delight customers for the twelfth year with rodizio, the eatery’s signature interactive dining experience, writes Frank Quattrone for the Bucks County Magazine. According to Rui Lucas, co-owner and longtime face of the restaurant, rodizio originated in the eighteenth century on the pampas of southern Brazil and Argentina.…
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Rooftop Bar Comes to Wayne as Downtown Development Continues
There’s a lot of Philadelphia coming to Wayne. DiBruno Bros. opened a branch store in the Main Line town. The Philadelphia Print Shop has moved from Chestnut Hill to new digs downtown. And now, a rooftop bar! The bar is coming in May on top of the Great American Pub at 4 West Ave. in…
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King of Prussia Restaurant Week Debuts Igloo Oasis at KoP Mall April 18-22
King of Prussia Restaurant Week, presented by SERVPRO King of Prussia, is back April 18-22 (excludes Fridays and Saturdays), and this year King of Prussia District is debuting a new addition to King of Prussia’s most heartwarming dining and shopping event! Introducing Takeout Under the Tents, the perfect outdoor dining oasis in which to enjoy your King…
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CBS Eyewitness News Visits a Harleysville Cafe with Mouthwatering Results
Despite opening just a few months before the pandemic, Sammy’s Bullfrog Café in Harleysville quickly became a local hub, reports Vittoria Woodill for CBS Philly. The breakfast and lunch spot serves an ever-changing seasonal menu that satisfies even the most demanding palate. The eatery’s chef and owner Sammy and his fiancé Kayla offer plenty of…
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