Restaurants & Lodging
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Charles Barkley Teams Up with Valley Forge Casino Resort for New Steakhouse and Cigar Lounge
Valley Forge Casino Resort is upping its game with help from basketball legend Charles Barkley. The Boyd Gaming–owned property in King of Prussia announced a new partnership with Barkley. The Casino and Barkley will launch an upscale steakhouse and cigar lounge designed to reflect the former Sixer’s bold personality and love for the region. “The…
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2 Acclaimed Philadelphia Restaurants Announce Expansion Plans Throughout City
Two of Philadelphia’s hottest restaurants — Honeysuckle Provisions and Friday Saturday Sunday — have announced plans to expand, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Omar Tate and Cybille St. Aude-Tate, owners of Honeysuckle Provisions, recently shuttered their West Philadelphia Afrocentric cafe and grocery store after exactly two years in operation to open a…
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What Will Replace the Closed Iron Hill Brewery in Media Borough?
In Media Borough, there is a former Iron Hill Brewery sitting empty. Business owners are contemplating who might replace them, now that the company has filed for liquidation bankruptcy, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The empty building in Media is a silent reminder that Iron Hill was once a catalyst for kicking off…
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Restaurant in Doylestown Transforms Dining Room into Vibrant Modern Space
Maxwell’s On Main in Doylestown has transformed the first-floor dining room of its historic two-level venue into a vibrant, modern space, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The space, formerly dominated by moody Victorian booth seating, is now dynamic and offers more options for enjoying fall gatherings. Dimensional Contractors carried out renovations from February through…
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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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End Of an Era: Owner of Bristol Irish Pub Ready to Retire, Building Hits Market
After 31 years running Phinny Magee’s, his Irish pub in Bristol, owner Max Magee is preparing to retire and has put the building up for sale, writes JD Mullane for the Bucks County Courier Times. The listing includes the bar, drinks and the huge mirror etched with “Céad Míle Fáilte.” “It means ‘A Thousand Welcomes’…
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This North Philly Restaurant’s Menu Has a Narrative With Nearly Every Dish
At Honeysuckle in North Philadelphia, the goal is not just to feed customers’ bellies with delicious food options, but to also feed their minds with powerful narratives. What may look like a simple piece of bread, some cheese, and a dab of marmalade, actually has a deeper narrative behind it, writes Jason Sheehan for Philadelphia…
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Three New Eateries and Restaurants Open Their Doors in Bucks County
Several new restaurants and eateries have opened in Bucks County over the past two months, offering delicious new options for locals, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. Vanilla Café is a new European fusion restaurant based in Philadelphia, best known for its desserts. At the newly opened New Hope location, customers…
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Three Chester County Restaurants Rank Among the Most Vital in Philadelphia Region
The 76, an annual list by The Philadelphia Inquirer, recently honored three Chester County spots as some of the most vital in the Philadelphia region, writes staff for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The 76 honors seventy-six Philly-area restaurants pushing boundaries to create a truly diverse and exciting dining scene throughout the city and suburbs. This year,…
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Meet the Lawyer-Restaurateur Building a Growing Southern Comfort Food Restaurant Chain
Five years ago, Kevin Kelley was working as a litigator in Dallas in a 10,000-square-foot space on the ground floor of his building, which had been vacant for about a year. As a result of the pandemic and no takers of the building, he decided to build it out as a restaurant serving Southern comfort…
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After Closing in Philadelphia, Popular Restaurant Finds New Life in Wallingford
The popular Philadelphia restaurant Fond, which closed in 2021 after 12 years in East Passyunk, has found a new life in Wallingford, following its patrons to the suburbs, writes Jason Sheehan for Philadelphia Magazine. The newest version of Fond opened in October last year. Chef Lee Styer is once again making all of the favorites,…
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Montco’s Bakery Scene Is on the Rise
Montgomery County is home to more than just history and shopping destinations — it’s also a sweet spot for some of the region’s best bakeries. Michael Klein of the Philadelphia Inquirer highlights the best bakeries in the region including several right here in Montco. Industry experts say bakeries are booming nationwide thanks to small-box economics,…
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The Jockey Tavern Brings Equestrian-Inspired Dining to Malvern
The Jockey Tavern in Malvern offers Chester County residents a unique equestrian-inspired dining experience, reports Bob Kelly for FOX29 Philadelphia. The family-owned tavern channels a warm, classic tavern ambiance inspired by Chester County’s equestrian roots and the owners’ lifelong love of riding horses and. The menu features a wide range of dinner, lunch, and brunch…
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Here Are 5 of the Most Beloved and Legendary Philadelphia Bakeries
Pennsylvania is no stranger to legendary and beloved bakeries, and several of them are located in Philadelphia, writes James Morgan for Family Destinations Guide. Schenk’s Family Bakery offers a variety of baked goods not often found in other bakeries. Its multitude of options include everything from donuts to Danish pastries and sheet cakes. The clean…
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Bensalem Spot Serves Bagels, Sandwiches and the Best Chicken Noodle Soup
Bagelocity & The Soup King Cafe in Bensalem is a delicious spot to check out if you’re in the mood for bagels, sandwiches and soup, reports Bob Kelly for Fox 29 Philadelphia. Each menu item is made with fresh ingredients, prepared in-house, cooked to perfection and filled with flavor. The soups are one…
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Stephen Starr to Revive One of Nation’s Most Influential Restaurants of Last Two Decades in Philadelphia
Stephen Starr is bringing Mission Chinese Food, the celebrated New York spot often hailed as one of the nation’s most essential restaurants of the last 20 years, to Philadelphia, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Starr announced the planned revival in a recent interview but did not provide a timeline for the project,…
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Passions Rise Over Local Eateries in Delco Restaurant Review Facebook Group
Delco Restaurant Review is a Facebook group with roughly 42,000 members where locals can discuss Delaware County eateries, writes Victor Fiorillo for Philadelphia Magazine. It is not unusual for conversations to get heated very quickly. “I find that anytime someone says that this place is the ‘best’ at anything, the situation can devolve quickly,” said…
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Local Restaurateur Pursues Newest Food Venture in Exton
L’Olivo Trattoria, a new Italian restaurant, opened last week at 570 Wellington Square in Exton, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The new eatery is located in Eagleview Town Center, Hankin Group’s mixed-use development. Restaurateur and chef Francis Pascal owns the latest addition to Chester County’s dining scene. He also operates the Birchrunville…
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