Restaurants & Lodging
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Canal House Station, Just Across River from Bucks County, Among Nation’s Best Restaurants
Canal House Station in Milford, just across the river from Bucks County, is one of the best restaurants in the nation, writes Jenna Intersimone for MyCentralJersey.com. The understated gem with big flavors found its palace on USA Today’s 2025 Restaurants of the Year list as one of the top 44 places to eat in the…
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Nifty Fifty’s, the Philadelphia-Based Retro Restaurant Chain, Coming to Bristol
Philadelphia-based restaurant chain Nifty Fifty’s is planning to open one of its 1950s-themed eateries in Bristol Township, writes JD Mullane for the Bucks County Courier Times. The venture by Retro Eats took a step forward last week as franchisee owner Anthony Carotenuto secured a zoning adjustment for the shuttered Bank of America building at the…
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Here Are Some of the Philadelphia Restaurants Reinventing the City’s Dining Experience
Philadelphia’s dining scene is filled with culinary visionaries that makes it one of the best in the nation for how it reinvents the experience, write Kae Lani Palsimano, Adam Erace, Jason Sheehan, and David Wesolowski for Philadelphia Magazine. At Bastia, you’ll get a blend from the Mediterranean that you won’t come across at many other…
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Experience West Chester’s Rich Heritage at Newly Opened Indigo Hotel
West Chester’s newest hotel, Hotel Indigo, had its soft opening on New Year’s Eve, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily Local News. The Zukin Family project is a true love letter to the borough’s overnight visitors and residents. Visitors will learn about West Chester’s history while embracing its present, and residents get a nostalgic reminder…
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Bristol Seafood BYOB Among 76 Best Restaurants in Philly’s Dining Scene
Jules@Market, a contemporary seafood BYOB in Bristol, is one of the 76 best restaurants in the Philadelphia area that are defining the region’s dining scene right now, writes The Philadelphia Inquirer. The popular eatery from caterer Jules Soto has been a staple of Bristol’s historic downtown since it opened eight years ago. The restaurant is…
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‘Departure’ Restaurant in Former Media Bank Gives Off Airport Vibe
Departure Restaurant & Lounge has an international menu described by owners Rory and Krystal Hirst as a “departure” from typical dining, writes Ed Williams for Main Line Today. The restaurant is in a former bank building on South Orange Street in Media across from the Delaware County Courthouse. The interior, a unique design by Rory, resembles…
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Chef of Pennsylvania Dutch Cuisine Restaurant in Philadelphia Shares Version of Pennsylvania Dutch Stew
The classic Pennsylvania Dutch stew Schnitz un Knepp, once seen as a symbol of poverty, has evolved into a dish of regional pride, writes Kara Elder for The Washington Post. The humble stew of ham, fluffy dumplings, and dried apples made its way to America with immigrants from the upper Rhineland region of Germany. Its…
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Bristol’s Georgine’s Restaurant Keeps Doors Open After 47 Years, Renovations Completed
After putting Georgine’s Restaurant in Bristol Township up for sale, the owners of the landmark Lower Bucks establishment have decided to stick around for now, writes Dino Ciliberti for the Patch. The family who has owned the restaurant since 1977 said that the business has not sold and is currently open. “We are celebrating 47…
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Chow Down at the Top Seven Best Diners in Montgomery County
Ah, diners. Does anything else evoke a more nostalgic feel of good food and fun with family and friends? Montgomery County has an abundance of diners, all serving up that comfort food you love so much. The Collegeville Diner’s retro feel and abundant breakfast options, along with home-baked goodies and milkshakes, make this a perfect…
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Casual French Brasserie La Grange Coming to Prickett Preserve in Lower Makefield
La Grange, a casual French Brasserie, is coming to Lower Makefield Township in March, writes Dino Ciliberti for the Patch. Father-and-son restaurateurs Vincent and Marc Masso, owners of the iconic La Stalla Italian restaurant in Newtown, and their business partner Michael Geonnotti, are planning on a March opening for the classic French brasserie concept. The…
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Nudy’s Cafe Opening 15th Location in Glen Mills as Chain Expands
Nudy’s Cafe, operating as a breakfast and lunch venue for 46 years, is opening its 15th location in Glen Mills, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. The new restaurant at 31 W. Baltimore Pike is part of an ongoing expansion campaign., Owner Ray Nudy hopes to open the new restaurant as early as this…
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‘History of Philadelphia Sandwiches,’ Tells Story of City’s Iconic Sandwiches and People Behind Them
Mike Madaio’s new book, A History of Philadelphia Sandwiches; Steaks, Hoagies, Iconic Eateries & More, explores the rich and flavorful history of the city’s most iconic sandwiches and the people behind them, writes Leigh Green for PA Eats. During his research into Philadelphia’s century-long sandwich history, Madaio uncovered countless fascinating facts that took the book…
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Several New Restaurants Coming to Chester County in 2025
Chester County’s already thriving restaurant scene is poised to grow even further in 2025, with several new restaurants set to join the vibrant culinary landscape, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. 3 West Hospitality is getting closer to opening the doors on Jolene’s at the old Spence’s Oyster & Eating Saloon in West Chester. …









































