Restaurants & Lodging
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Faced With Personal Tragedy, Drexel Hill Chef Kevin Cooper Wins on Food Network
Drexel Hill resident and chef Kevin “Steek” Cooper had all kinds of personal tragedy going on when he competed last year on the Food Network’s Guy’s Chance of a Lifetime, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. But viewers never saw it when those episodes aired over the last six weeks and Cooper’s self-control won…
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Court Order Compels Cleanup of the Neshaminy Inn, Bensalem
Trash buildup and accumulations of needed property repairs are behind Bensalem Township’s legal attempt to close the Neshaminy Inn. James McGinnis checked into the inhospitable details for the Bucks County Courier Times. Onsite violations at the Route 1 site have been accumulating since December 2019, with new infractions added yearly. Issues of concern range from…
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Chef Jose Garces Coming to the Main Line with New Baja-Themed Restaurant
Famed chef Jose Garces is bringing a new restaurant to the Main Line in early May, writes Vince Carey for the Daily Times. Garces, known as one of the Food Network’s Iron Chef America, is the force behind some of the most popular and highly rated restaurants in the country, and he’s now bringing his…
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Local Restaurant, an Early Adopter of QR Menus, Has No Plans to Return to Paper
In the early days of the pandemic, many restaurants turned to QR codes in lieu of printed menus, with Arpeggio BYOB in Spring House, Montgomery County, as one of the earliest adopters, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Since the focus on the spread of the coronavirus has now shifted from surfaces to airborne…
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After 30 Years, Becky’s Newtown Deli, a Neighborhood Lunchtime Favorite, Wistfully Says, ‘That’s a Wrap’
Becky’s Newtown Deli, a go-to spot on South State Street in Newtown for three decades, has closed. Jeff Werner covered its exit from the local quick-stop food service options for Bucks Local News. The decision to flip the “Open” sign to “Closed” for the last time came from its owner-operator, Becky Betz. Her onsite history…
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This Timeless Hatboro Diner Serves Up Heaping Plates of Nostalgia
Is there a better place for comfort food than in the comfort of a familiar diner? Katie Kohler profiled one such spot in nearby Hatboro for the Valley Forge Tourism and Convention Board. Daddypops unlocks all types of nostalgia in both its setting and its food. It is arguably one of the best diners…
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Local Bistro Checks Cards for Both Alcoholic Beverages and, in a Controversial Move, COVID-19 Vaccines
Cornerstone Bistro in Wayne is among the local restaurants that are intensifying their safety measures as the Delta variant continues to spread throughout the country. Indoor seating now requires proof of COVID-19 vaccines from diners, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The public responded with mixed views. Cornerstone’s Instagram account became a battleground for…
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Bellinis for Everybody! Local Inn’s Brunch Rated One of the Best in the U.S.
What’s better than brunch? Nothing! The mimosas, the Bloody Marys, the numerous food choices: sweet, savory, both! Open Table, the online restaurant reservation resource, has released its best-of assessment of brunch across the U.S. The rankings resulted from more than 12 million verified diner reviews of over 30,000 restaurants. Open Table received feedback from every state…
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Despite Shortage in Employees, Lafayette Hill’s One-Man Caspian Grille Continues to Serve Delicious Middle Eastern Food
While he may have lost all of his employees to Amazon and Uber, this has not stopped Ali Rashidian, owner of Caspian Grille in Lafayette Hill, from continuing to serve delicious Middle Eastern food as a one-man operation, writes Judy Rubin for the Chestnut Hill Local. An Iran native, Rashidian is a local mainstay. He…
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‘Last Call’ for All Wegmans Pubs, Including Bucks County’s
After suspending operations at the start of the pandemic, Wegmans Food Markets decided to completely shutter all of its “pub” restaurants, including pubs in Collegeville, Malvern, and King of Prussia, writes Ryan Kneller for The Morning Call. Overall, the chain operated twelve Pub by Wegmans at its stores in Pennsylvania, New York, and Virginia. “We…
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BUCKSCO Escape: Washington’s Troops Went Hungry, But That Doesn’t Mean You Have To! 41 Places to Eat When Visiting Valley Forge National Historical Park
Now that you’ve visited Valley Forge National Historical Park, hiked the trails, and seen the sites, you must be starving! Seeing Valley Forge Park works up an appetite, and I’ve got just the places for you to dine: experience dining in and around the Park. This post has a great lineup of all the great…
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New Guide Provides Roadmap to Bucks County’s Brewpubs, Wineries and Distillers
In the mood to venture beyond your usual favorites and try something new to drink? You don’t have to go far to experiment, as Bucks County hosts over 30 great locations for brewpubs, wineries, and distilleries. And now, there’s a new guide from BUCKSCO.Today puts every one of the county’s 30 brewpubs, wineries and distillers on…
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BucksCo ESCAPE: Relaxing in Luxury at ICONA Avalon Resort is a True Summer Goal
Welcome to the next feature in my series of ESCAPE travel articles. This time, we are going to the beach! So many of my travel stories begin and end with food, with a soft bed and great sights in between. This feature is going to stay along that similar vein, as when you travel to…
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KOP Hospitality Hiring Fair to be Held May 4 at the Alloy; Applicants May be Eligible for a Bonus
King of Prussia’s hottest restaurants and hotels are now hiring at the Hiring Fair. As the region’s vaccination rates increase, so does business to its restaurants and hotels. While this influx of business is much needed after an extremely difficult year, it highlights a new problem that is plaguing the hospitality sector across the country:…
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Rooftop Bar Coming to Wayne as Downtown Development Continues
There’s a lot of Philadelphia coming to Wayne. DiBruno Bros. opened a branch in the Main Line town. The Philadelphia Print Shop has moved from Chestnut Hill to new digs downtown. Now, to keep that Philadelphia lifestyle feel, there’s a new rooftop bar coming in May on top of the Great American Pub at 4 West…
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The Philadelphia Area is Full of Excellent Jewish Delis, with Two of the Best in Neighboring Montgomery County
As a sandwich-obsessed region with a significant Jewish community, the Philadelphia area is full of excellent Jewish delis! Two of the best are close to home in Montgomery County, writes Maddy Sweitzer-Lammé for Philadelphia Magazine. Hymie’s in Merion Station offers all the classic Jewish deli staples, including an amazing egg salad. The shop’s sweets are also…
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BUCKSCO Escape: The Smithton Inn and Lancaster County
Pandemic got you down? Not doing much these days? Well, I am happy to introduce you to our BUCKSCO Today Escape travel series! I’ll be introducing you to great places in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware where you can get away for a mini-vacation, safely, and get to know some of the fabulous places nearby.…
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Bucks Restaurants Benefit from Community Kindness Served on a Silver Platter
Bucks County Courier Times reporter Hira Qureshi cited Bucks restaurants whose sense of community eased some of the financial burden of Covid-driven downturns in the hospitality industry. Piccolo Trattoria received not only monetary donations but also mailed notes of encouragement and support. Parent-Teacher Organization of Hopewell Valley Central High School, for example, sent a message that after 15 years of the restaurant supporting…
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