Restaurants & Lodging
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Here Are Some Black-Owned Restaurants in Philadelphia You Must Try
Philadelphia has a number of Black-owned businesses that feed both your soul and your belly, writes Jasmine Osby for Travel Noire. Friday Saturday Sunday, a 2023 James Beard Award winner, is one of the longest-running restaurants at 40 years. However, the new concept features an evolving eight-course tasting menu. Jamaican D’s has managed to create…
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Korean BBQ To Replace Olive Garden Near Willow Grove Mall
A Top Pot & Korean BBQ is taking over the longtime location of an Olive Garden restaurant in Abington Township near the Willow Grove Park Mall, writes Dino Ciliberti for Patch. The new restaurant has an all-you-can-eat, grill-at-your-table Korean barbecue and Chinese-style hot pot. Customers cook their food at the table with a simmering pot…
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New York Post: Local Entrepreneur Hopes to Bring Back Horn & Hardart Automats to Philadelphia
David Arena, a 35-year-old entrepreneur from Philadelphia, is planning to bring back the once popular Horn & Hardart Automats to the City of Brotherly Love, writes David Landsel for the New York Post. The Automat has not been around for so long that many would not even recognize it. Meanwhile, older generations might feel a…
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Enjoy Outdoor Dining in Montgomery County at These Local Restaurants
With summer nearly here, it is a prime time to start enjoying al fresco dining at one of the local eateries that offer picturesque and comfortable outside seating along with delicious food, writes Hira Qureshi for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Great American Pub in Conshohocken offers seating at the Skytop Garden on a first-come, first-served basis.…
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Kickstart Your Day With a Nice Breakfast at One of These Philly Spots
There are plenty of places in Philadelphia that can help early risers kickstart their day with a hearty breakfast, whether they are craving something sweet or salty, write Maddy Sweitzer-Lammé and Kae Lani Palmisano for Philadelphia Magazine. Middle Child in Midtown Village and Fishtown offer a local favorite fluffy-egged breakfast sandwich that features corned beef…
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Bread & Butter Specialty Sandwiches Opens Brick-and-Mortar Location in Morrisville
Bread & Butter Specialty Sandwiches, a beloved women-owned food truck in Bucks County, is launching a new brick-and-mortar shop in Morrisville on June 2, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. Founded by Angela Brachelli and Missy Bodine, the business has been a community favorite for seven years, serving comfort food with a…
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Havertown Grille Is a Neighborhood and Jason Kelce Favorite
The Havertown Grille at 2409 West Darby Road in Havertown has been a neighborhood presence since 2012 but has received some extra attention lately as an occasional hangout for retired Philadelphia Eagle Jason Kelce. “You’ve heard about it. You’ve probably drove past it and saw it,” commented Bob Kelly for his Kelly Drives feature on…
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A Philly-Themed Restaurant in Turkey Features Cheesesteaks and Memorabilia of Former Sixer Furkan Korkmaz
A restaurant in Istanbul, Turkey, named Philly’s sells various kinds of cheesesteaks and has Philadelphia sports gear hanging on its walls. One of them is a jersey of former Philadelphia 76ers guard, Furkan Korkmaz, writes Gabriela Carroll for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Korkmaz, who is from Istanbul, had been a member of the Sixers since 2017…
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Wrightstown to Welcome Skip’s Famous Fried Chicken at Former Country Store
Wrightstown residents will soon enjoy some of Lancaster County’s best chicken sandwiches, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. Dan and Jeremy Cruz have partnered with Skip and Marcus Stoltzfus to bring Skip’s Food Truck’s renowned fried chicken sandwiches to Bucks County. The new eatery will be located in the former Wrightstown Country Store building at…
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This Unique Tavern Is One of Montgomery County’s Best Foodie Gems
Sometimes, you need to go on an adventure to find the best places in your state to dine, and Beth Price-Williams has found a unique Montco gem off the beaten path for Only In Pennsylvania. Ron’s Crooked Hill Tavern is a family-owned and operated bar and restaurant located in Sanatoga, and goes right for comfort…
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The Bookhouse Hotel in Kennett Square Is On Mission to Bring Back Love of Books
In the age of technology, there’s something comforting about curling up with a good book. Stephanie Olenik and her partners agree; which is why they combined books and the lodging business with an intriguing twist, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily Local News. Olenik co-owns two hotels: the Bookhouse Hotel in Kennett Square, and the…
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Reflections on Margaret Kuo’s, a Main Line Dining Legacy
Margaret Kuo’s Wayne location closed in March after 22 years of culinary excellence, writes Michael Bradley for Main Line Today. The restaurant debuted in 2002 and it was tough going for a while to get local patrons used to a more sophisticated version of Asian cuisine. Today, the restaurant is praised for everything from spring…
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This Unique Tavern Is One of Montgomery County’s Best Foodie Gems
Sometimes, you need to go on an adventure to find the best places in your state to dine, and Beth Price-Williams has found a unique Montco gem off the beaten path for Only In Pennsylvania. Ron’s Crooked Hill Tavern is a family-owned and operated bar and restaurant located in Sanatoga, and goes right for comfort…
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Kennett Square Restaurant Has One of the Best Mushroom Dishes in America
Everyone in Chester County knows that Kennett Square is the Mushroom Capital of the World, so it’s no surprise that it has one of the best mushroom dishes in America, writes Mary K. Cahill for Mashed. Out of a list of 11 dishes in the nation, this Kennett Square restaurant landed at No. 4 for…
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Dean’s Chicken & Seafood Takes Over Plumstead Spot
Paul and Andrea Markert, of Chalfont, are preparing to open Dean’s Chicken & Seafood, a casual eatery specializing in chicken sandwiches, in the former Lobster Claw spot in Plumstead, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. The couple purchased the 30-year-old seafood market and restaurant in 2022. Their new eatery, named after their…
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Iron Hill Launches 31 Unique Burgers for an Unforgettable May
This May, burger lovers rejoice as Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant rolls out a spectacular month-long celebration in honor of National Burger Month. For the 16th year, Iron Hill offers a dizzying array of 31 unique burgers at all 20 of its Delaware Valley locations, each unveiling a new creation that promises to delight. From the…
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Doylestown’s Pennsylvania Soup & Seafood House Closes After 17 Years
The Pennsylvania Soup & Seafood House, a beloved staple in downtown Doylestown, has permanently closed after 17 years of operation, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. Announced via a heartfelt Facebook post by co-owners Keith Blalock and Chad Riedley, the restaurant shuttered on May 6, 2024, citing economic challenges including high…








































