Restaurants & Lodging
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Buena Vista to Bring Its Mexican Cuisine to Old City in 2025 as Newest Addition to Neighborhood’s Restaurant Row
Jorge and Jess Martinez, owners of Buena Vista, are bringing their Mexican restaurant to Old City, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. It will be the seventh location and take over the former bank building at 123 Chestnut Street that previously housed Han Dynasty, which recently moved to a smaller storefront further along the…
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A Thriving Paoli Restaurant, Main Line Tavern Serves Up Suburban Comfort Food in the Classic Pub Scene
Phil and Kate Ferro opened Main Line Tavern on May 4 of this year, in the former building of the Great American Pub on King Road in Paoli, writes blank for Savvy Main Line. The menu, cocktails, happy hours, and ambiance are identical to another restaurant by the Ferro’s: Chadds Ford Tavern. The husband and…
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CrepeBerry Brings Fresh Smoothies and Crepes to Yardley’s Main Street
CrepeBerry, a new café offering an array of smoothies, crepes, and more, celebrated its grand opening in Yardley. Owned by local couple Sammy and Jasmine Khan, CrepeBerry aims to provide healthy and delicious options to the community, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. “There’s a lot of people here who love…
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Down North Pizza is One of Ebony Magazine’s Favorite Black-owned Restaurants in the U.S.
Ebony Magazine has compiled a list of its 45 favorite Black-owned restaurants in the United States, and Down North Pizza is one of the entries onto the list. Opening during the pandemic in 2020, Down North Pizza has already made a lot of noise in Philadelphia’s culinary scene, writes Bria Sowell for Ebony. The pizzeria…
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Chicken Sandwich Restaurant Skip’s Wrightstown Opening Soon
In just a few weeks, locals will enjoy Skip’s famous Lancaster County fried chicken sandwiches, tenders, and loaded fries as Skip’s Wrightstown opens its doors, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. Located at the former Wrightstown Country Store on Route 413 and Penns Park Road, this will be Skip’s first brick-and-mortar store, expanding from…
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The Luxury of Hotel Indigo in West Chester to Showcase Town’s History and Art
Hotel Indigo in West Chester, part of the “luxury collection” owned by InterContinental Hotels Group, will showcase the town’s history and art once it is completed, writes Victoria Rose for Main Line Tonight. The 108-room hotel will have features for both visitors and locals, including a seafood restaurant with a raw bar, 1,100 square feet…
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Last Denny’s in Bucks County Closes Its Doors in Langhorne
The last remaining Denny’s in Bucks County, located in Langhorne, has closed its doors, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. The closure was quietly announced with a sign on the front door, informing customers that the restaurant on East Lincoln Highway in Middletown had permanently closed. Denny’s media team confirmed via…
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Check Out Some of Best BYOBs Philadelphia Has to Offer
The vibrant BYOB scene is a staple in Philadelphia’s culinary landscape and many have become neighborhood hot spots, writes Hira Qureshi for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Mawn in Bella Vista serves Cambodian cuisine with highlights like the Cambodian papaya salad with spicy tamarind and dried shrimp. El Chingón in East Passyunk is known for its cemitas…
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Secret Indian Kitchen in Doylestown Serves ‘Rich Tapestry of Indian Cuisine’
Secret Indian Kitchen, the latest addition to the Doylestown dining scene, opened at the end of May in a corner of the Mercer Square Shopping Center, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. Once inside, patrons quickly find themselves embraced by a “rich tapestry of Indian cuisine, meticulously crafted with love and tradition,” according to the…
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Soko Bag in Phoenixville Combines Korean Comfort Food with Craft Beer
Soko Bag is a combination of a smallish sports bar, a local brewery, and a Korean fried chicken joint that joined the Phoenixville dining scene in January to great success, writes Jason Sheehan for the Philadelphia Magazine. The inside of the former Sal’s Pizza Box now has a mural of Philadelphia sports heroes made in…
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Amanda Shulman Brings Her Supper Club to Philadelphia
After spending years running a supper club from her apartment, Amanda Shulman has elevated her visionary concept with a Philadelphia restaurant, writes Khushbu Shah for Food & Wine. While she was an undergrad at the University of Pennsylvania, Shulman spent her weekends cooking five-course meals for paying dinner guests. After she began working as a…
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Enjoy Outdoor Dining at These Local Restaurants
With summer upon us, it is a prime time to start enjoying outdoor dining at one of the local eateries that offer picturesque and comfortable outside seating along with delicious food, writes Hira Qureshi for The Philadelphia Inquirer. At East Branch Brewing Company in Downingtown, you can enjoy a diverse selection of lagers, IPAs, sangrias,…
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New Polish Restaurant and Bar, Little Walter’s, Opens in East Kensington
Little Walter’s, a new Polish restaurant and bar, has officially opened its doors in East Kensington, writes Jason Sheehan for Philadelphia Magazine. The new eatery is the brainchild of Chef Michael Brenfleck, who has spent years working his way through Philadelphia kitchens. He most recently served as executive chef at Spice Finch in Center City.…
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Get the Soup Dumpling Experience Now in King of Prussia
Now visitors to the King of Prussia Mall can sample some soup dumplings at Nan Xiang Soup Dumplings, located at the former Outback Steakhouse, reports Bob Kelly of Kelly Drives for Fox 29. Nan Xian Soup Dumplings, owned by Nan Xian Xiao Long Bao, started with a small shop in New York back in 2006.…
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Here Are Some Black-Owned Restaurants in Philadelphia You Must Try
Philadelphia has a number of Black-owned businesses that feed both your soul and your belly, writes Jasmine Osby for Travel Noire. Friday Saturday Sunday, a 2023 James Beard Award winner, is one of the longest-running restaurants at 40 years. However, the new concept features an evolving eight-course tasting menu. Jamaican D’s has managed to create…
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Fiore Rosso in Bryn Mawr Changes Look, Leadership Team, and Introduces Home-Cooked-Style Menu
Italian steakhouse Fiore Rosso recently changed its look, leadership team, and menu to create a fresh narrative around the distinguished restaurant in Bryn Mawr, writes Ben Silver for the Main Line Today. After receiving a mixed review in Philadelphia Magazine when it first opened in 2022, the restaurant picked up an unearned reputation that made…
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Korean BBQ To Replace Olive Garden Near Willow Grove Mall
A Top Pot & Korean BBQ is taking over the longtime location of an Olive Garden restaurant in Abington Township near the Willow Grove Park Mall, writes Dino Ciliberti for Patch. The new restaurant has an all-you-can-eat, grill-at-your-table Korean barbecue and Chinese-style hot pot. Customers cook their food at the table with a simmering pot…













































