Restaurants & Lodging
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Yardley Real Estate Agent Partners with Restaurateur on South Philly Eatery
Joel Gruenke, a Yardley-based real estate agent, has partnered with New York restaurateur Mark Anthony D’Andrea to open a new Italian restaurant in South Philadelphia, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Former Valley Forge Military Academy roommates, the pair stayed connected over the years and teamed up last summer to open a restaurant…
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Last Call: Quakertown Community Says Goodbye to Beloved Raven’s Nest
The Raven’s Nest, a cherished Quakertown fixture for nearly forty years, welcomed its final patrons on Nov. 2 before closing permanently, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. Owner Albert Pray announced the closure on the establishment’s Facebook page three days prior. “I would like to extend to you our thanks for all…
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With 350 Years Under Its Belt, King George II Inn in Bristol Holds Rich History
King George II Inn in Bristol, the oldest bar in Pennsylvania and the longest and oldest continuously operating inn in the United States, has been in business for nearly 350 years, writes Sarah Lintakoon for the Chowhound. The establishment first opened its doors in 1681, the same year that Pennsylvania became a U.S. territory. It…
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The Borough in Downingtown Offers a Mix of Experiences in One Place
The Borough in Downingtown is the newest hotspot for food and entertainment, bringing together a sports bar, pizzeria, sushi bar, and music venue all under one roof, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Keith Critchley and JT O’Brien opened the new eatery in the building that once housed Georgio’s in downtown Downingtown. The opening…
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This Historic Bristol Landmark is the Oldest Inn in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania boasts many significant historical landmarks, including the King George II Inn in Bristol, which is the oldest operating inn in the state and one of the oldest in the country, writes Tim Harrison for PhillyBite Magazine. The inn was established in 1681, almost a century before the founding of the United States. It initially…
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New Bakery and Café Opens at Yardley’s Prickett Preserve Development
Paris Baguette, a café and bakery chain, has opened its first Bucks County location at the Prickett Preserve development in Yardley across from Shady Brook Farm, writes Dino Ciliberti for Patch. The café serves artisan coffees, fresh baked goods and other brewed beverages in a cozy atmosphere. Paris Baguette currently has more than 4,000…
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The E House Casts a Delicious Spell with Halloween and Wicked-Themed Drinks
Bensalem’s Eddington House, also known as The E House, is celebrating Halloween with fun themed drinks for the whole family, reports Jennaphr Frederick for FOX 29 Philadelphia. This Halloween, the restaurant has a variety of deliciously spooky cocktail options themed after classic characters, including Michael Myers, Jason Voorhees, Ghostface and Pennywise. For those under 21,…
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Mercatino Italiano and Giovanni’s Pizza Owners Ready to Unveil Their Latest Venture, Insieme Event Venue
Kristin and Vince Randazzo, owners of Mercatino Italiano and Giovanni’s Pizza, are ready to launch their latest venture, Insieme Event Venue, with the grand opening coming next month, writes Graysen Golter for The Morning Call. On March 15, attendees at the Trainer’s Corner shopping center in the 200 block North West End Boulevard in Richland…
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River House at Odette’s Offers New Experience Blending Wine Tasting and Astrology
New Hope’s River House at Odette’s recently revealed a new immersive experience that blends wine tasting and astrology, titled Astro Vino, writes staff for Travel and Tour World. The private tasting experience is curated by the restaurant’s in-house sommelier, Amanda Martins, who pairs wines with each guest’s zodiac sign. Wines are selected based…
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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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Get a Hauntingly Delicious Meal from One of These Bucks County Inns
Three Bucks County restaurants and inns were included in a list of some of the best haunted spots to enjoy dinner from, writes Miles Hinton for Ever After in the Woods. New Hope’s Logan Inn, built in 1727, is the oldest operating inn in the state, offering delicious American dishes. The pumpkin ravioli is…
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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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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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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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Sprig & Vine, New Hope Vegan Staple for 15 Years, Closing Its Doors
Sprig & Vine, a vegan restaurant in New Hope that has been a community staple for 15 years, will permanently close its doors on Oct. 19, writes Mia Johnson for the New Hope Free Press. Chef and owner Ross Olchvary wrote in an Instagram message that the Union Square eatery is closing because it is…









































