Restaurants & Lodging
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Hotel of the Week: Residence Inn Conshohocken
Montgomery County features 80 world-class hotels and this week we are pleased to shine a spotlight on the Residence Inn Conshohocken. Guests can immerse themselves in a winning combination of comfort and convenience at the all-suite, pet-friendly property, which offers everything from extended stays to overnight visits. “Get a good night’s rest in spacious suites,…
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Hotel of the Week: Courtyard by Marriott Philadelphia Valley Forge/Collegeville
Montgomery County features 80 world-class hotels. With 80 world-class hotels in Montgomery County, the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board highlights the Courtyard by Marriott Philadelphia Valley Forge/Collegeville. With an unbeatable location and modern style, the 132-room hotel is less than a mile from Providence Town Center, and offers almost 3,000-square-feet of meeting space. “We’ve added to…
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Hotel of the Week: Hyatt House Philadelphia/King of Prussia
Montgomery County features 80 world-class hotels. This week’s spotlight is on Hyatt House Philadelphia/King of Prussia. Across from the King of Prussia Mall, and minutes from Valley Forge National Historical Park, the recently built Hyatt House Philadelphia/King of Prussia mixes comfort and convenience, along with easy access to I-76, I-276 and Routes 202 and 422.…
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Local Restaurants, Food Service Industry Receiving Helping Hand from Montgomery County Through $5M Grant Program
Montgomery County is offering $5 million in grants to local restaurants and other food service businesses to help with the losses caused by the pandemic, writes Antionette Lee for KYW News Radio. Montco Strong 2021 restaurant grant program will award grants of $10,000 each to restaurants and food service businesses that are most in need…
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5 Places to Eat in Montgomery County with Heated Outdoor Dining
Get ready to dine al fresco this winter, and check out this list of restaurants with heated patios and tents, compiled by the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board. Creed’s Seafood & SteaksKing of PrussiaThis upscale seafood and steakhouse has a heated outdoor tent for guests to enjoy as the weather gets cold. The restaurant offers…
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Hotel Hero: Nicole Fazio, Marketing Manager
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 putting a particular spotlight on Montgomery County’s 80 hotels by honoring different “Hotel Heroes” on the organization’s social media channels, (primarily…
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King of Prussia Mall Offers Holiday Delights and Takeout Treats
December is here and with it, holiday shopping. Our area’s largest shopping mall, the King of Prussia Mall, has it all when it comes to shopping and take-out. Shop safely at the KoP mall with a huge array of stores and practice social distancing at a variety of restaurants suitable for any palate by ordering…
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Limerick Diner Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection, But Staying Open
The entity behind Limerick Diner, Limerick Dining Corp., has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection due to the pandemic, writes Laura Smythe for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The entity has both assets and debt valued at $50,000 or less, according to filings in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. Limerick…
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Hotel of the Week: Springhill Suites Valley Forge/King of Prussia
There’s 80 world-class hotels in Montgomery County, and The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board is excited to highlight Springhill Suites Valley Forge/King of Prussia as this week’s Hotel of the Week. The 131-suite hotel is ideal for both business and leisure travelers, offering a seamless blend of style and function along with luxurious bedding…
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Lansdale’s Backyard Beans Coffee Company Expands to Ambler
Lansdale’s Backyard Beans Coffee Company, owned by Matt and Laura Adams, has expanded its operations with a newly opened coffee shop in downtown Ambler, writes Rachel Ravina for the Montgomery Media. The original Lansdale location has both a coffee packaging operation and a coffee shop. The pair tested the waters in Ambler for the first…
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National Attention of Lochel’s Bakery Illustrates the Power of Small Businesses
Businesses in Montgomery County have been working around the clock to stay afloat, while keeping employees, and customers safe during the COVID-19 crisis. Their hard work and innovation has not gone unnoticed. Each week, The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board is sharing their stories. Lochel’s Bakery earned national attention for their “presidential cookies.” The Hatboro bakery, which…
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Thanks to Good Ideas and Prompt Action, Two Local Eateries Successfully Weathering Pandemic
Thanks to good ideas and prompt action, two local eateries are pulling ahead of the pack as they are successfully weathering the pandemic, writes Gary Puleo for the Montgomery Media. At the start of the pandemic, Collegeville Italian Bakery Pizzeria Napoletana in Lower Providence set up a drive-thru system. “Customers feel comfortable about it, it’s…
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The VFTCB’s 4th Edition of Crave Bites Features Eateries in Southeast and Southwest Montco
Throughout the month of November, instead of one full published dining guide, The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board is sharing smaller editions of the popular dining guide, Crave, called Crave Bites. Each Crave Bites guide will feature a chef from a different area of the county complete with a full profile, a catalogue of restaurants that offer take-out…
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The VFTCB’s 3rd Edition of Crave Bites Feature Eateries in Central Montgomery County
Throughout the month of November, instead of one full published dining guide, the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board is sharing smaller editions of the popular dining guide, Crave, called Crave Bites. Each Crave Bites guide will feature a chef from a different area of the county complete with a full profile, a catalog of restaurants that offer take-out…
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Local Business Among Bagel Upstarts to Watch
New York Bagel Butler, which delivers bagels directly from the Big Apple to Center City and Montgomery County, is among the Philadelphia region bagel upstarts to watch, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The business was started in May by Josh Anker, a recent Drexel University graduate who was at the time shuttling between…
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Forbes: Norristown Chef Bares All in Campaign to Help Hospitality Workers During Pandemic
Chef Keith Taylor, whose new restaurant in Norristown is expected to open in late 2020, recently bared it all for a campaign meant to benefit hospitality workers impacted by the pandemic, writes Tara Nurin for Forbes. Taylor participated in a photoshoot for Elverson-based Revivalist Spirits distillery wearing nothing but a chef’s hat and holding two…
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Check Out the Montco Restaurants Offering Beloved Holiday Feasts
With Thanksgiving just around the corner, restaurants across Montgomery County are preparing to serve up beloved holiday feasts with all the fixings, so that you don’t have to. This year, the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board saved you the hassle of cooking and compiled a list of all the seasoned Montco chefs you can…
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Ambler Welcomes New Korean Restaurant, Ardmore Gets Ready for Holiday Season with Boyds Pop-Up
Even with the pandemic, Montgomery County is seeing a growing number of new businesses opening their doors within both the restaurant and retail industries, according to a staff report from 6abc. In Ambler, the new eatery Mokja brings modern Korean to the table. Chef Daniel An offers a unique approach to Asian cuisine with a…
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