• Palestinian Restaurant Chain, Ayat, Planned For Center City Philadelphia

    Palestinian Restaurant Chain, Ayat, Planned For Center City Philadelphia

    Ayat, the New York-based Palestinian restaurant chain, is planning to open its first Philadelphia location in Center City, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer.  The planned location is the former Roxy Theater on Sansom Street, three blocks from Rittenhouse Square.  Once opened, it will be the only self-identified Palestinian restaurant in Center City, and…

  • Guru’s Indian Cuisine in Newtown Reopens with Vegetarian Menu

    Guru’s Indian Cuisine in Newtown Reopens with Vegetarian Menu

    A pop up at Guru’s Indian Cuisine in Newtown will feature a vegetarian menu, writes Marilyn Johnson for Philly Grub. Owners Ashni “Baba” Kumar and Priya Guru decided to open the limited engagement vegetarian pop up at the restaurant location.. The bar and 50-seat outdoor patio will be open to diners who order takeout, but…

  • One Montco Eatery Among Best Suburban Restaurants with Waterfront Views 

    One Montco Eatery Among Best Suburban Restaurants with Waterfront Views 

    There are plenty of great suburban restaurants in the Philadelphia area that serve delicious food and offer stunning waterfront views, and one of the seven best can be found here in Montgomery County, writes Hira Qureshi for The Philadelphia Inquirer.  At Duck Inn Taproom in Collegeville, you can enjoy the views of the nature and…

  • Vietnam Restaurant Has Built a 40-Year Legacy En Route To Becoming a James Beard Award Winner

    Vietnam Restaurant Has Built a 40-Year Legacy En Route To Becoming a James Beard Award Winner

    Vietnam Restaurant, originally operated by husband and wife team Thuyen Luu and Nhu Lai, has been a staple in Chinatown since 1984. Their son, Benny Lai, took over the business at age 22 and helped maintain its significance to the community, culminating in the restaurant being named a recipient of a 2024 James Beard Award,…

  • Crooked Eye Brewery To Open Inside Chalfont’s Fusion Kitchen

    Crooked Eye Brewery To Open Inside Chalfont’s Fusion Kitchen

    Montgomery County’s Crooked Eye Brewery now has a presence inside the Kitchen Fusion restaurant located in the New Britain Village Square Shopping Center in Chalfont, Bucks County, writes Jeff Werner for Patch. The collaboration, which began Saturday, May 4, will feature eight Crooked Eye brews on tap, a guest tap, Pennsylvania wines, spirits and ciders,…

  • Collegeville’s Italian Bakery Pizzeria Goes Viral After Displaying Wholesome Autism Awareness Messages

    Collegeville’s Italian Bakery Pizzeria Goes Viral After Displaying Wholesome Autism Awareness Messages

    The Italian Bakery Pizzeria Napoletana in Collegeville has gone viral after it shared heart-warming autism awareness messages on its billboard, according to a staff report from Local 21 News. Thousands online are praising the owners, Steve and Patrizia Carcarey, for the wholesome messages many could see as they were driving by the billboard. “Autism is…

  • The Inn at Leola Village is A Fusion of History and Boutique Hospitality 

    The Inn at Leola Village is A Fusion of History and Boutique Hospitality 

    Tucked away in the scenic heart of Lancaster County, The Inn at Leola Village is where rustic charm meets luxury, deserving its four-star Forbes rating.  “To find a property with this level of award is pretty rare,” says Randy Howat, the Vice President of Sales at Leona Inn.   Originally a derelict Amish tobacco farm, the…

  • Two Bucks County Breweries Among Top Ten with Most Highly Ranked Beers in Pennsylvania

    Two Bucks County Breweries Among Top Ten with Most Highly Ranked Beers in Pennsylvania

    The explosion of smaller and craft breweries over the last decade has given beer aficionados the chance to try a wider and, in some cases, more experimental selection of brews. Stacker wrote about several local breweries. While some of those beers come with a higher price tag, consumers are more than willing to pay more…

  • Bucks County Breakfast Sandwiches Rank Among Top in Philly Area  

    Bucks County Breakfast Sandwiches Rank Among Top in Philly Area  

    Quite a few Bucks County breakfast sandwiches have been ranked among the 50 best in the region, according to Michael Klein of The Philadelphia Inquirer.   From hoagies to cheesteaks, the Philly area has a reputation for its iconic sandwiches (or sandwich-adjacent) fare. It’s no surprise that for early risers, there are plenty of breakfast…

  • Wm. Mulherin’s Sons Brings New Pizzeria To Midtown Village With Opening of Sister Location

    Wm. Mulherin’s Sons Brings New Pizzeria To Midtown Village With Opening of Sister Location

    Wm. Mulherin’s Sons has opened a new sister location in Midtown Village in Center City to join its original location in Fishtown, writes Michael Tanenbaum for PhillyVoice. Called Mulherin’s Pizzeria, the eatery replicates much of the menu and casual ambiance of its original location. However, there is a greater emphasis on the restaurant’s wood-fired pizza…

  • Owners of Chadds Ford Tavern, Kings Tavern Opening New Restaurant in Paoli

    Owners of Chadds Ford Tavern, Kings Tavern Opening New Restaurant in Paoli

    Restaurateurs Philip and Kate Ferro, the owners of Chadds Ford Tavern and Kings Tavern in Coatesville, are expanding, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Together with their investors Chet Patel and Garry Hesselbacher, the pair are planning for an April opening of Main Line Tavern in Paoli. All three eateries are part of…

  • A New Restaurant and Speakeasy is Coming to Northern Liberties in the Next Few Months

    A New Restaurant and Speakeasy is Coming to Northern Liberties in the Next Few Months

    A new speakeasy and restaurant is coming to Northern Liberties as New York-based Rose Hospitality plans to enter the Philadelphia market, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal.  Rose Hospitality is planning to open its second location of The Newsroom in Philly after debuting the concept in Long Island last fall.  Michael Kanevsky, managing…

  • Two Montco Restaurants Land Spots on Philly Mag’s ’50 Best Restaurants in Philadelphia’ List

    Two Montco Restaurants Land Spots on Philly Mag’s ’50 Best Restaurants in Philadelphia’ List

    Philadelphia Magazine’s 2024 list of the 50 Best Restaurants in Philadelphia is out, and two Montgomery County restaurants made the grade, writes Kae Lani Palmisano, Regan Fletcher Stephens, Jason Sheehan, and Maddy Sweitzer-Lammé. Defining “the best” restaurant is never easy because everyone’s definition may be a little different. This ranking tries to encapsulate all those…

  • These Must-Try Chester County Restaurants Will Have You Coming Back for More

    These Must-Try Chester County Restaurants Will Have You Coming Back for More

    There are many delicious and lively dining spots, all right here in Chester County, writes Ernest Owens for Eater Philadelphia. No matter what dining experience you’re looking for, whether it’s a gourmet tasting, hearty Italian, or health-conscious and plant-based, none of these restaurants will disappoint. In face, these must-try spots will keep you coming back…

  • Langhorne Hospital Embraces High-Quality Food, Opens Borscht Belt Deli Inside Medical Center

    Langhorne Hospital Embraces High-Quality Food, Opens Borscht Belt Deli Inside Medical Center

    The Borscht Belt Deli, a popular New York-style Jewish deli, is expanding in Bucks County with a new location at St. Mary Medical Center in Langhorne, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal.   Suzette Cunicelli, VP of professional and support services at St. Mary Medical Center, emphasized the importance of high-quality food in…

  • Here Are Some of the Best Places To Dine in University City

    Here Are Some of the Best Places To Dine in University City

    University City is filled with culinary delights and a nice mix of cafes, bars, and restaurants sure to satisfy anyone’s palate, writes Hira Qureshi for The Philadelphia Inquirer. For a quick bite, the 24-hour Makkah Market is a solid option. Hearty meals at the market include lamb stew, chicken tawook, and kufta kebab for $10…

  • Explore the Best Brunch Spots in Bucks County 

    Explore the Best Brunch Spots in Bucks County 

    In Bucks County, brunch enthusiasts are spoilt for choice with a plethora of dining options that cater to every palate, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. Ferry + Main, nestled within the historic Logan Inn in New Hope, is a standout with its innovative twists on brunch classics, including Belgian Waffles and…

  • Here’s a North Wales Restaurant Noted Nationally for Being Romantic

    Here’s a North Wales Restaurant Noted Nationally for Being Romantic

    One Montgomery County restaurant is among the ten best spots for romantic dining in the Philadelphia region, reported Sharon Rigney for USA Today. There are many stellar places to dine in the Montco area, but one is truly ranked the most romantic — with excellent food and intimate ambiance. The Joseph Ambler Inn, in North…