Restaurants & Lodging
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Busy Chick-fil-A in Middletown Is Being Torn Down, Then Rebuilt
A busy Chick-fil-A restaurant in Middletown will be torn down and rebuilt with a second drive-thru lane to ease long wait times, writes JD Mullane for the Bucks County Courier Times. Franchisee Dave Heffernan said the store near Sesame Place will be demolished in early 2026. It is expected to reopen in June of the…
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Thanks to $1 Million State Grant, Creamery of Kennett Square to Add Cocktail Bar, Event Space
Thanks to a $1 million state grant, the Creamery of Kennett Square is preparing to add a cocktail bar and event space, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Chester County restaurant and beer garden received the Main Street Matters grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development earlier this month.…
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Liquor License Transfer OK’d for New Britian Italian Restaurant
The New Britain Borough Council has approved the intermunicipal transfer of a liquor license to HG Coal Fired Pizza, the new Italian restaurant that is set to open soon on East Butler Avenue, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The beer and wine-only license, previously assigned to HG Bucks County Bagels in Warminster, will be…
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Tokyo’s Nihonbashi Philly, Known for Authentic Japanese Take on Cheesesteaks, Bringing Two Pop-Ups to Town
Nihonbashi Philly, the Philadelphia-themed sports bar and beloved cheesesteak spot in Tokyo, Japan, is coming to the city for two pop-up events on April 30 and May 5, respectively, writes Julia Binswanger for Billy Penn at WHYY. The popular Tokyo eatery began as a passion project by married couple Kosuke and Tomomi Chujo. Kosuke has…
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Three Popular Chain Restaurants Arriving in Lower Bucks County
New locations of Nifty Fifty’s, Chick-fil-A, and Panda Express are in the works for Lower Bucks County, writes JD Mullane for the Bucks County Courier Times. Nifty Fifty’s is currently building its ninth store in Bristol Township. The site is at the former Bank of America branch in Fairless Hills. “We hate to give an…
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Maggio’s, a Southampton Staple, Offers Everything from Soups and Salads to Ribs, and More
Family-owned Maggio’s Restaurant is a Southampton staple that offers everything from soups and salads to ribs, and much more, reports Bob Kelly for FOX 29. The popular eatery has been serving great food for nearly five decades. Sam Schubert, general manager at Maggio’s, highlighted that his father opened in restaurant in 1976 and has been…
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Four New Bar-Restaurant Projects Coming to Philadelphia Suburbs, Including One in New Hope
The post-pandemic growth spurt in the region’s restaurant scene is continuing with four new bar-restaurant projects in the Philadelphia suburbs, including one in New Hope, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Cousins Frank Picone and Anthony Adragna, both seasoned veterans in the restaurant business, are set to open Cugini’s in the space that was…
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Food & Wine Names Rittenhouse Square Restaurant Among Top 15 in the Nation
Food & Wine is handing out its third annual Global Tastemakers awards, compiling a list of the top 15 restaurants worth visiting in the United States, writes Becky Duffett for the publication. A Philadelphia restaurant found its way firmly onto the list. Right in the middle of the list at number 8 is My Loup…
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Group of Philadelphia-area Hospitality, Real Estate Firms Buys Restaurant, Adjacent Bar Near New Hope
Three Philadelphia-area hospitality and real estate firms have bought the Boat House bar and the adjacent shuttered Hamilton’s Grill Room in Lambertville, New Jersey, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Refined Hospitality, Brickstone Realty, and Trax Partners also acquired each restaurant’s corresponding liquor license. The sale closed on August 29. Refined, which helped…
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Human Robot Brewing Expanding into Bucks County with New Hope Tasting Room
West Kensington-born Human Robot Brewing plans to expand into Bucks County with a new tasting room in New Hope, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The tasting room will occupy the space formerly home to the Great Barn Brewery taproom. It will cover 900 square feet, along with a large outdoor area. No…
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Four Hidden Gem Italian Restaurants in Chester County
Italian restaurants are plentiful around Chester County, but you may not have been to these four hidden gems, writes Ben Silver and Elijah McDow for Main Line Today. Mercato Ristorante & Bar is a charming dining spot in West Chester adorned with warm lighting. If you’re a self-proclaimed wine lover, you will enjoy their extensive…
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121-Year-Old South Philadelphia Bakery to Undergo Expansion for First Time
Isgro Pastries, the 121-year-old South Philadelphia bakery that has been a staple at the Italian Market, is set to undergo its first-ever expansion, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The bakery is planning to open a new 18,000-square-foot to 20,000-square-foot facility in South Philadelphia and relocate there. The new warehouse location will be…
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Yardley Area Spot Takes Crown as Best Pizza in Bucks
A survey aimed at figuring out who serves up the best pie in Bucks County received numerous nominations, but one has emerged as the clear favorite, writes Kara Seymour for the Patch. Over 1,400 people responded to the survey and more than 100 sent praises for DeLorenzo’s in Yardley and its thin crust tomato pies.…
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Meet the Philadelphia Chef Bringing Classic American Cuisine and a ‘Taste of Philly’ to Northern Ireland
Nicole Doyle is a Philadelphia native with Italian American heritage, and that heritage is something she seeks to share with others through food, writes Laura Ellis for LoveFood. In May 2024, she opened Taste of Philly, an Italian American restaurant in Lurgan, a city in Northern Ireland. This venture came to fruition after hearing the…
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Original Russo’s Pizza Closes Permanently in New Hope After Years of Acclaim
The original Russo’s Pizza, rated as one of Bucks County’s best pizza places, closed its doors permanently in New Hope, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The owners of the North Main Street pizzeria, best known for its gigantic pies, posted on Google that they have relocated to Center City Philadelphia, where they will open…
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2 Veteran Chefs Revive Historic Country Inns Near Bucks County
Sergeantsville Inn and Finnbar, two historic country inns across the bridge from Bucks County, have both received destination-worthy chef makeovers, writes Craig LaBan for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Sean Gray, an Upper Bucks County native, worked in one of the nation’s most influential restaurants, New York’s Momofuku Ko, for nearly 15 years. He moved to New…
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2 Bucks County Eateries Rank in Top Ten Farm-to-Table Hotspots
Pennsylvania is home to many farm-to-table restaurants that combine the bounty of local farms with the creativity of passionate chefs, and two of the best are in Bucks County, writes Marlon Amorin for DDD Near Me. Nestled in New Hope, Sprig & Vine is guaranteed to impress both plant-based veterans and newcomers with its creative…
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A Chef Gordon Ramsay Sighting Near Wilson’s Secret Sauce in Upper Darby
What’s up with a recent chef Gordon Ramsay appearance near Wilson’s Secret Sauce in Upper Darby and why was the barbecue restaurant closed to the public for a week? Local residents spotted Ramsay of Kitchen Nightmares fame walking down a street just steps from the restaurant. There was also a busy collection of trucks and…
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