• Morrisville Staple Michael’s Restaurant Closes Its Doors After 56 Years 

    Morrisville Staple Michael’s Restaurant Closes Its Doors After 56 Years 

    After 56 years, Michael’s Restaurant in Falls Township, near Morrisville, had its final call on Saturday as it closed its doors for good, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer.  Owner Michael Galasso, who is almost 85, gave his final tableside performance as he prepared his famous Caesar salad for two smiling customers before hanging…

  • Anzu Social Brings Asian Sophistication to a New Hope Mansion

    Anzu Social Brings Asian Sophistication to a New Hope Mansion

    Anzu Social opened recently in downtown New Hope in The Mansion Inn, serving up an Asian-inspired dining experience, writes Michele C. Haddon for The Bucks County Courier Times. The menu features dishes like spicy tuna hand roll, and salmon tartar, made with diced salmon, tobiko roe and nasturtium, served with chili oil and buttermilk doshi.…

  • Iron Hill Brewery and Shady Brook Farm Collab: ‘Farm Wooder’ Beer

    Iron Hill Brewery and Shady Brook Farm Collab: ‘Farm Wooder’ Beer

    Iron Hill Brewery has partnered with Shady Brook Farm to release “Farm Wooder,” writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The new American Light Lager that will be sold exclusively at the Yardley farm, The new beer with 4.3 percent ABV is available in 16 fl. oz. cans and four-packs. With every sip, Farm Wooder embodies…

  • If Exotic Meats Are Your Thing, Head to Wild Fork in Bensalem

    If Exotic Meats Are Your Thing, Head to Wild Fork in Bensalem

    Wild Fork, a national retailer that offers a large variety of meats, made its Bucks County debut last week with its new Bensalem location, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. The store has taken over the former Bar Louie space in the Marketplace at the Neshaminy shopping center. The small-format market focused…

  • High-end Steakhouse Capital Grille Officially Opens at Village at Newtown Shopping Center

    High-end Steakhouse Capital Grille Officially Opens at Village at Newtown Shopping Center

    The Capital Grille marked the official opening of its doors at the Village at Newtown Shopping Center with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The high-end steakhouse is known for its dry-aged steaks and fresh seafood, as well as world-class wine lists. “It’s good to be home,” said Warrington native…

  • Downingtown’s Beloved De La Terre BYOB Closes Its Doors

    Downingtown’s Beloved De La Terre BYOB Closes Its Doors

    Seemingly unexpected, De La Terre BYOB, a popular French restaurant in Downingtown, closed its doors for good over the summer. In a Facebook statement by the owners Chef Andrew Hufnagel and Kassie Fetzer, De La Terre had its last day on July 20 after only being open since December 2022. The pair wrote, “We want…

  • MaGerk’s Pub & Grill Expands to Bucks and Montgomery Counties with New Location in Middletown Township

    MaGerk’s Pub & Grill Expands to Bucks and Montgomery Counties with New Location in Middletown Township

    Horsham mainstay MaGerk’s Pub & Grill is expanding its presence in Bucks and Montgomery Counties with new locations in Middletown Township and Royersford, writes Dino Ciliberti for The Patch.   The Middletown location will be the first in Bucks County with a 6,000-square-foot space, although there has not been an announcement for an opening date. …

  • Hank’s Place Set to Reopen in Chadds Ford This Fall After Being Forced to Close and Relocate

    Hank’s Place Set to Reopen in Chadds Ford This Fall After Being Forced to Close and Relocate

    Popular local eatery Hank’s Place is set to reopen in Chadds Ford this fall after it was forced to relocate to Kennett Square due to damage caused by the remnants of Hurricane Ida in 2021, writes Madeleine Wright for CBS News Philadelphia. The eatery’s original location stood for over seven decades before its dining room,…

  • James Beard Award-Winning Restaurateur Ellen Yin to Bring Philly Eatery to Washington D.C.

    James Beard Award-Winning Restaurateur Ellen Yin to Bring Philly Eatery to Washington D.C.

    Ellen Yin, the Philadelphia-based, James Beard Award winner and restaurateur is soon to open an eatery at one of the newest hotels in Washington, D.C., writes Daniel J. Sernovitz for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Yin and High Street Hospitality are aiming to open a.kitchen+bar dc off the main lobby of the new 151-room Hotel AKA…

  • 40 Years Later, Sisters Redeem Clifton Heights Clam Tavern Gift Certificate

    40 Years Later, Sisters Redeem Clifton Heights Clam Tavern Gift Certificate

    A Clam Tavern gift certificate that expired 40 years ago was nonetheless honored by the restaurant recently for two sisters who found it while cleaning out their deceased mother’s home, writes Victor Fiorillo for Philadelphia Magazine. Sisters Sue Holden and Cindy Miller lost their mom in 2022 and were cleaning out their mom’s house with…

  • Popular Philadelphia Sports Bar Expanding, Will Open New Location in Bensalem

    Popular Philadelphia Sports Bar Expanding, Will Open New Location in Bensalem

    A longtime Philadelphia sports bar will be opening its latest location in Bensalem, its first expansion into the Bucks County area. Staff writers at 94.5 PST recently wrote about the upcoming location. Founding Fathers Bar, a longtime staple of the city’s South Street eatery community, will be expanding into Bucks County territory in the near…

  • Competition, Rising Costs Making It Hard to Be Mister Softee

    Competition, Rising Costs Making It Hard to Be Mister Softee

    Competition and rising costs are making it harder than ever to be Mister Softee, writes Nathaniel Meyersohn for CNN. The nation’s oldest and largest franchisee of soft ice cream trucks, started by brothers James and William Conway in Philadelphia in 1954, once had more than 2,000 trucks in 38 states. Today, there are about 630…

  • Couple Who Turned Love for All Things Philly Into Eponymous Eatery in Tokyo Revisits City

    Couple Who Turned Love for All Things Philly Into Eponymous Eatery in Tokyo Revisits City

    Kosuke Chujo turned his love of all things Philadelphia into his bar and restaurant Philly in the Nihonbashi business district of Tokyo, writes Ali Mohsen for Billy Penn at WHYY. Chujo runs the eatery with his wife, Tomomi, out of his parents’ former printing house. The two-story space is adorned in Philadelphia sports mascot plushies,…

  • Yardley Restaurant Week Brings Delicious Deals and Local Flavors 

    Yardley Restaurant Week Brings Delicious Deals and Local Flavors 

    Yardley Restaurant Week is in full swing, offering residents and visitors a delectable journey through the borough’s vibrant food scene, writes Dino Ciliberti for the Patch.   Running through Sunday, this annual event showcases both beloved local favorites and exciting new eateries, all offering exclusive specials and carefully curated menus.  Hosted by Experience Yardley, the…

  • The Capital Grille Opens First Bucks County Location in Newtown

    The Capital Grille Opens First Bucks County Location in Newtown

    The Capital Grille, renowned for its dry-aged steaks, fresh seafood, and exceptional wine selection, is just weeks away from opening its first location in Bucks County, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch.   The new restaurant, located at the Village at Newtown Shopping Center, will open its doors on Monday, Sept. 9 at 4 PM.…

  • 86 West is Doylestown’s Top Spot for Sushi, Steaks, and Outdoor Dining

    86 West is Doylestown’s Top Spot for Sushi, Steaks, and Outdoor Dining

    86 West in Doylestown is a great option to pay a visit to when you’re hungry, whether you’re craving a steak, burger, sushi, or something else entirely, reports Bob Kelly for FOX 29 Philadelphia. The eatery also offers a great atmosphere, especially for hot summer days, with outdoor dining and even a bar outside. “This…

  • This Farm Stay in Atglen Will Have You Skipping Out on Choosing a Hotel in the Future

    This Farm Stay in Atglen Will Have You Skipping Out on Choosing a Hotel in the Future

    If you’re seeking a unique adventure, consider a farm stay in Chester County. Pennsylvania is well-known for its thousands of farms throughout the state, so why not skip the hotel to see what its like, writes Leigh Green for PA Eats. Farm stays offer an immersive look into farm life, allowing you to connect with…

  • One of Pennsylvania’s Best Dive Bars is in West Chester

    One of Pennsylvania’s Best Dive Bars is in West Chester

    Looking for the best dive bars in Pennsylvania? Well, there’s one right in the heart of Chester County, located in West Chester, according to East Coast Traveler on NewsBreak. Jake’s Bar in West Chester is a favorite spot for college students — especially those at West Chester University — and locals alike who are searching…