Restaurants & Lodging
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At Pepperoncini in Conshohocken, Great Food and Atmosphere Keep Guests Coming Back
Pepperoncini, an authentic Italian restaurant in Conshohocken, delights guests with outstanding food and a welcoming, family-like environment, reports Bob Kelly for FOX 29 Philadelphia. Affectionately called the “Cheers of Conshy” by locals, the eatery has been a neighborhood favorite for the last two decades. “We pride ourselves on our consistency, quality, our friendliness, the staff,”…
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Montco Restaurateurs Expand to Jersey Shore With Second North Wildwood Spot
Three Montgomery County restaurateurs are taking their talents to the Jersey Shore once more, writes Emma Dooling for The Philadelphia Business Journal. Gent Mema, Orbelin Bitraj, and Joshua Friedberg have purchased the Salty Mermaid Bar & Grille in North Wildwood for $2.45 million. This marks their second Shore acquisition in just three months. The trio…
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Ridge Hall Opens as Ambler’s New Piazza-Inspired Community Hub
Ridge Hall opened its doors as Ambler’s newest community hub, writes Michael Klein for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The $4.5 million project was designed to give the borough its own piazza. Developer Dan DeCastro transformed a 150-year-old former factory on South Ridge Avenue into a 14,000-square-foot space for food, events, and connection. The first floor houses…
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Wilson’s Secret Sauce Closing a Year After Gordon Ramsay Visit
A year after Wilson’s Secret Sauce got a retooling visit from celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay, the Upper Darby barbecue restaurant is closing, writes Victor Fiorillo for Philadelphia Magazine. Ramsay’s interventions appeared on an episode of a new Fox show, Gordon Ramsay’s Secret Service. Now, husband-and-wife owners Steve and Kelly Wilson have decided to replace their…
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Historic Ambler Building Set for Fresh Start With Two New Concepts
A hospitality veteran from Upper Dublin is taking over the location of Ambler’s former Gypsy Blu, according to Emma Dooling for The Philadelphia Business Journal. Barry Caplan has purchased the Ambler restaurant with plans to transform the historic property into two new dining concepts this spring. As owner of Access Hotels & Resorts and Access…
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Creed’s Seafood & Steaks Brings Coastal-Class Dining to King of Prussia
In a landscape dominated by chain restaurants and fast-casual dining, Creed’s Seafood & Steaks in King of Prussia stands apart, writes Claire Allard for Family Destinations Guide. Located in a stately stone building that feels plucked from a New England postcard, Creed’s has long been a local favorite for business dinners, special occasions, and romantic…
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Round and Square Pies Shine at Anomalia Pizza in Fort Washington
Anomalia Pizza, a newly opened New York-style slice shop in Fort Washington, offers both round and square pies that are well worth the trip, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The shop makes 18-inch round pies with a thin yet sturdy crust that easily supports generous toppings like cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, and olive oil,…
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Two Montgomery County Watering Holes Recognized as the Oldest Bars/Taverns in the U.S.
Montgomery County is home to two of the oldest bars in the nation still operating. Erin Elizabeth covered the distinction in her historic ranking for Restaurant Clicks. The online publication identified 19 eating, drinking, and overnight stops distinguished nationally for longevity. Understandably, most are nested in what were the original 13 colonies. The oldest U.S.…
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Inside Peter Chang’s Expanding Culinary Footprint in King of Prussia
Few Chinese chefs in America command the kind of loyalty and reverence that Peter Chang does, writes Craig LaBan for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Peter Chang’s King of Prussia flagship and its sister concept, Mama Chang in Colmar, are finding their footing within the region’s already strong Chinese dining landscape. Chang, a James Beard finalist known…
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Telford’s Rising Sun Inn Has Great Food and Stories of Liberty Bells and Prohibition
The Rising Sun Inn in Telford offers an eclectic American-inspired menu and creative drinks, but its real draw may be the centuries of stories that its walls hold, writes Nikki DeMentri and Bill Seiders for CBS News Philadelphia. “This building was built in 1739 by Peter Gerhart,” said Rising Sun Inn General Manager Theresa Paci.…
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Hangout Cafe in Springfield Mall Has Grand Reopening Sunday
The Hangout Cafe at the Springfield Mall will have a grand reopening from 2 to 5 PM on Sunday, March 1, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. The mall restaurant at 1250 Baltimore Pike in Springfield temporarily closed, shifting its focus from being a traditional restaurant to The Hangout Cafe: An Event and Experience…
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New Restaurant Coming to Doylestown’s Former Waters Edge Winery & Bistro
The Doylestown Borough Council recently approved an inter-municipal transfer of a restaurant liquor license, giving a major boost to plans for a new family restaurant and bar in the heart of the borough, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The license came from a Bristol restaurant and now belongs to 50 North Main Street in…
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Texas Roadhouse Eyes Willow Grove After Carrabba’s Closure
A restaurant shakeup is unfolding in Willow Grove, reports James Evenden for The Sun. Carrabba’s Italian Grill has officially closed its Upper Moreland Township location, and now Texas Roadhouse is looking to step in. According to the township’s zoning hearing board agenda, the steakhouse chain submitted plans on February 12 to take over the former…
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Spice it Up with The Best Thai in Montgomery County
Montgomery County’s dining scene continues to expand. When it comes to Thai cuisine, there’s no shortage of bold, flavorful options, writes Gina Lizzo for Main Line Today. In Bala Cynwyd, Anchan Thai Cuisine blends the five core taste profiles, sweet, sour, bitter, salty, and umami, into colorful, carefully balanced dishes. The restaurant incorporates natural blue…
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Tired Hands Brewing Converts Original Ardmore Outpost to Private Events Amid Future Uncertainty
Tired Hands Brewing has turned its Ardmore Brewing Company into a private event space as the beer company’s owner navigates its future, writes Denali Sagner for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The company recently closed its Kennett Square taproom and bottle shop, and owner Jean Broillet confirmed that Beer Park in Newtown Square will not return this…
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Famous Southern Chicken Chain Opening First PA Location in Tullytown
The beloved southern chicken franchise Zaxbys is opening its very first location in Pennsylvania this spring at the former Crossroads Tavern in Tullytown Borough, writes Dino Ciliberti for Patch. The fast-casual franchise is best known for its hand-breaded chicken fingers and wings, fried shrimp platters, salads, and sandwich meals. Its special sauces, including its signature Zax Sauce, are another crowd favorite, along with its crinkle-cut…
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Firehouse Subs Reignites Growth Plans in King of Prussia and Willow Grove
Firehouse Subs is plotting a regional comeback and has Montco firmly in its sights, writes Emma Dooling for The Philadelphia Business Journal. The Florida-based sandwich chain is targeting major suburban hubs, including King of Prussia and Willow Grove as part of a broader plan to open 50 to 80 locations across the region over the…
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FoodChasers Kitchen Founders Turn Passion for Food Into Thriving Enterprise
Twin sisters Maya and Kala Johnstone have transformed their love of food into a successful business, now running FoodChasers Kitchen and FoodChasers Kitchen Express, writes Kylan Watson for The Philadelphia Tribune. After retiring from the School District of Philadelphia five years ago, the sisters, both former principals, began sharing online reviews of restaurants worldwide. They…
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