Restaurants & Lodging
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PAED Spotlight: Anthony Giordano and The Alley on High Street
Seven years ago, Anthony Giordano stood in front of a rundown parking lot on High Street in Pottstown and saw more than weeds and old cars. He saw potential. Giordano, a longtime restaurant industry veteran, had already opened a small vodka bar in town and was getting to know the community. What he really wanted,…
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Two West Chester Restaurants Ranked Among Best in Philadelphia Region
Two of the best restaurants in the Philadelphia region are local to West Chester, write Kae Lani Palmisano, Adam Erace, Jason Sheehan, and David Wesolowski for Philadelphia Magazine. Ground Provisions and Andiario, both located in West Chester, serve signature dishes with local flare that make them among the best in the region. Ground Provisions is…
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MaGerk’s Pub & Grill Set to Open Soon in Langhorne’s Summit Square
MaGerk’s Pub & Grill is expected to open in Langhorne’s Summit Square by the end of January, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. The new eatery will occupy the former Manny Brown’s and Massage Envy spaces. MaGerk’s is best known for its extensive menu of hearty bar fare favorites. It features a…
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Philly’s Love & Honey Fried Chicken Opens First Franchise Location in Newtown
The beloved Philadelphia take-out joint, Love & Honey Fried Chicken, opened their first franchise location in Newtown, writes Jeff Werner for Patch. The new eatery is located in the Village at Newtown shopping center and officially opened this past weekend. Customers can place orders by phone for pickup or dine in at the eatery’s limited…
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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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New Pizza Shop in West Chester Carries a Bit of a Mystique. Here’s Why
Pizza West Chester, a new addition to the local dining scene, is the very embodiment of the business advice to “stay in your lane.” In its case, that “lane” is two varieties of delicious pizza. And nothing more. Michael Klein profiled this laser-focused shop for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The pizzeria is owned by Speer Madanat…
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Speckled Egg Café Returns to Long Lines in Lambertville After Six-Month Hiatus
The Speckled Egg Café is back after a six-month hiatus, and eager customers are ready to show their appreciation, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. The popular foodie destination began humbly at Golden Nugget Antique Flea Market in Amwell, New Jersey, four years ago, then moved to Rice’s in New Hope in…
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This Ivyland Creamery Was Recognized by the American Dairy Association
An Ivyland creamery got the seal of approval from two “ice cream officers” working for the American Dairy Association North East, writes Rita Giordano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Maddie Smith and Mia Svirsky from D.C. were tasked with embarking on a three-week tour of Pennsylvania creameries. Smith and Svirsky, who are friends and content…
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Longtime Owners Put Desmond Hotel in Malvern Up for Sale
Following a strong post-pandemic recovery, the longtime owners have put the 194-key Desmond Hotel Malvern up for sale to see what the market is like, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The 37-year-old hotel was put on the market last week without a set asking price, but GVH Partners, the current owner, anticipates…
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Couple Behind Chadds Ford Tavern Plans to Launch Franchising for National Expansion
Five Star Restaurant Group, the hospitality company owned by Philip and Kate Ferro, plans to franchise its tavern concept as the couple sets their sights on national expansion, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Ferros have signed a deal with Franchise Creator, a Miami-based consulting company, to help them franchise the concept…
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New Owners Prepare to Open Revamped Newtown Restaurant as Wycombe Tavern and Grill
Therese and Gary Albertini, new owners of the former Wycombe House restaurant, will debut the renovated space as Wycombe Tavern and Grill with its grand reopening on Friday, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The couple acquired the property on May 2 for $1.5 million and undertook a full interior renovation of the…
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French Brasserie La Grange in Yardley Serves Gallic Style with Local Appeal
La Grange in Yardley, one of the latest additions to Bucks County’s ever-evolving dining scene, is a sprawling French brasserie serving Gallic style with local appeal, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Owned by father and son Vincent and Marc Masso of Newtown’s La Stalla, along with Michael Geonnotti of Titan Food Service Solutions,…
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Historic Wycombe Inn Revived by New Owners, Rebranding Ahead of Late-May Opening
After sitting shuttered for over a year, the historic Wycombe Inn has now been revived by its new owners and will soon welcome guests as The Wycombe Tavern & Grille, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The Diaz-Albertini Family, owners of Casa Toro Mexican restaurants including one in Doylestown, purchased the iconic building earlier this…
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Four Montgomery County Spots Among Region’s Best Sports Bars to Watch Phillies Games
With spring’s arrival, the Phillies are back in action, and outside Citizens Bank Park, local sports bars have become the go-to spots to catch every pitch and debate bullpen moves, writes Michele Edington for the Main Line Tonight. Even better you do not have to travel far to find a great place – four of…
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Here Are 2 Top-Rated Rooftop Dining Spots in Bucks County
With warmer days ahead ushering in the official rooftop dining season, there are plenty of great rooftop restaurants and bars to choose from in the Philadelphia suburbs, including some Bucks County rooftop dining, writes Hira Qureshi for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Among the eight best, two are located in Bucks County. Maxwell’s On Main in Doylestown…









































