Restaurants & Lodging
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Square Roots Collective Opening Francis Hotel in Kennett Square
Square Roots Collective is redeveloping an 18th-century building in Kennett Square into an eight-room boutique hotel, Francis Hotel & Suites, that is expected to open in early 2026, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Square Roots Collective is a nonprofit focused on advancing the Kennett Square community. Stephanie Almanza, the organization’s President and…
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Eataly Opens in King of Prussia Mall with Food, Wine, and Culture
The King of Prussia Mall’s new anchor store, one filled with Italian flavors instead of fashion, is here, writes Michael Klein for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Famed Italian marketplace, Eataly, officially opens on October 2 at 3 p.m. It ushers in wheels of Parmigiano-Reggiano, fresh pastas, pastries, caviar, and a 200-seat restaurant. Another 90 seats are…
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Local Restaurant Group Exchanges Leftover Iron Hill Gift Cards After Sudden Closure
Iron Hill gift card holders can still make use of their thanks to local restaurant group Stove & Co, writes Tony Di Domizio for North Penn Now. The restaurant group, parent company to several local restaurants, is offering a limited time gift card exchange. Any customer can bring any Iron Hill gift card to a…
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Cantina La Martina in Kensington Closing in November As Search For New Home Begins
Cantina La Martina, the immensely popular Mexican restaurant at the corner of D Street and Kensington Avenue, will be closing its doors in November, writes Jenn Ladd for The Philadelphia Inquirer. In a recent Instagram post, chef-owner Dionicio Jiménez, his co-owner and wife Mariangeli Alicea Saez, and general manager Tina Stanczyk announced the restaurant’s pending…
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New Sandwich Shop with Tasty Ingredients and Fresh Rolls Opens in Doylestown
Carve 52, a new eatery created by Bobby Simone, has recently opened at 52 East State Street in Doylestown, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The sandwich shop offers hot and cold pork, roast beef, and turkey sandwiches bursting with bold, savory flavor. Each sandwich is packed with fresh, off-the-bone meat and comes topped with…
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Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant Abruptly Closes All Locations
Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant has announced the closure of all its locations in the United States, writes Tom Dougherty for CBS News Philadelphia. The news comes just weeks after the closure of three other locations in the Philadelphia region, including one in Chestnut Hill and its flagship brewery in Newark, Delaware. “It has been…
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La Grange in Yardley Hopes to Become New Bucks County Food Destination
La Grange, which opened its doors in Yardley this spring as a French brasserie, is positioning to be a premier food destination in Bucks County, writes Craig LaBan for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Executive chef Peter Woolsey, the former chef-owner of well-regarded Bistrot La Minette in Queens Village, has already prepared a menu featuring classic French…
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Three Charming Chester County Restaurants You Need to Try
Three Chester County restaurants are known to be especially charming eateries, complimented by a cozy atmosphere and unforgettable flavors, writes Dorian Briggs for Ever After in the Woods. Talula’s Table is a true gem in Kennett Square, where securing a reservation can take months of planning. During the day, the space acts as a gourmet…
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Marsha’s, Philadelphia’s First-Ever Women’s Sports Bar, Set to Open September 19
Marsha’s, set to become Philadelphia’s first women’s sports bar, will be celebrating its grand opening on Friday, September 19, writes Nick Kariuki for Billy Penn at WHYY. The grand opening will mark the culmination of a six-year journey for owner, Chivonn Anderson. Back in 2019, she and a group of friends returned to Philadelphia after…
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Meet the South Philly Woman Who Operates America’s Oldest Family-Owned Irish Tavern Alongside Her Brother
South Philadelphia resident Joanna Kelly and her brother Patrick operate Kelly’s Logan House, the oldest family-owned Irish tavern in the nation, writes Gina Lizzo for The Hunt. The siblings inherited the bar that has been in their family since their great-great-grandfather, John Kelly, purchased the Wilmington, Delaware, property in 1889. Originally a resort hotel, the…
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Rittenhouse Square’s James Beard Award-Winning Friday Saturday Sunday is Expanding
The husband and wife duo behind Friday Saturday Sunday, the James Beard Award-winning Rittenhouse Square restaurant, has spent years searching for a space to expand. They have found that space, just next door as their neighbor has decided to sell, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Friday Saturday Sunday is known for its top-notch…
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Pica’s Last Upper Darby Dine-in Day Is Now Only Weeks Away
The shutdown of Pica’s Restaurant at 7803 West Chester Pike in Upper Darby is continuing in early fall, with the last day for dine-in Oct. 26, according to an update posted on the restaurant website. The restaurant has been part of the Delaware County community for almost 70 years, reports CBS News Philadelphia. The website…
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Phoenixville Can’t Get Enough of Soko Bag’s Korean Fried Chicken Experience
From Dubai to Korea to Pennsylvania, owners Shea Roggio and Alice Chang finally found a home for a Korean fried chicken restaurant: Phoenixville. The pair spent 8 months in Korea, even preparing for their first child. For Shea, the experience was transformational. “I completely fell in love with Korean fried chicken. And not just the…
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Owners of Libertee Grounds Prepare to Open New Waterfront Tavern in Northern Liberties in 2026
The team behind Libertee Grounds is planning to open a new tavern on the Delaware River waterfront in Northern Liberties some time next year, writes Michael Tanenbaum for PhillyVoice. Lucky Duck will be located at the ground-floor of the RiverMark apartment complex at 501 N. Christopher Columbus Boulevard. Its bay windows will open during the…











































