• West Chester Home to One of 100 Best Places to Dine in America

    West Chester Home to One of 100 Best Places to Dine in America

    Yelp announced its tenth annual Top 100 Places to Eat list, and one Chester County eatery is among them, writes Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner for Forbes.  Each year, the company that connects people with great local businesses analyzes the millions of reviews users submit on its platform to name the best local eateries.  “From food trucks…

  • Café Com Leite Brings Brazilian Drinks and Bites to Phoenixville

    Café Com Leite Brings Brazilian Drinks and Bites to Phoenixville

    Local coffee shop Café Com Leite is bringing authentic Brazilian flavor to the heart of Phoenixville, reports Bob Kelly for FOX29 Philadelphia. Co-owner Helena Guimaraes opened the café to combine her Colombian roots with her partner’s Brazilian heritage. The result is a delicious lineup of café drinks, pastries, breakfast, and lunch items set across a…

  • Try Fresh, Flavorful Greek Cuisine from Chester County’s Mediterranean Restaurants

    Try Fresh, Flavorful Greek Cuisine from Chester County’s Mediterranean Restaurants

    Greek restaurants throughout Chester County are offering healthy and delicious Mediterranean cuisine perfect for a spring and summer meal, writes Anne E. Hill for Main Line Today. Here are four local restaurants where you can enjoy lighter Greek fare made with fresh, wholesome ingredients. Avlós Greek Cuisine—Phoenixville. Find classic Greek favorites from appetizers to desserts…

  • Federal Donuts & Chicken Pivots After Franchise Closings

    Federal Donuts & Chicken Pivots After Franchise Closings

    Federal Donuts & Chicken is regrouping after several of its franchisee locations closed, including one in Radnor Township, writes Samantha Stewart for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Federal’s Founding chefs, Michael Solomonov and Steve Cook, are reacquiring several of the closed shops, which will be run as company stores as they improve food and service. Federal was…

  • Renowned Chef Opens New Restaurant at Newtown’s Former Sycamore Grill

    Renowned Chef Opens New Restaurant at Newtown’s Former Sycamore Grill

    Mélange on Sycamore, located at the site of the former Sycamore Grill in Newtown, has opened its doors with renowned Delaware Valley chef Joe Brown at the helm, writes Jeff Werner for Patch.  The new restaurant mixes the warmth of Louisiana cuisine with Italian sophistication, with a menu featuring everything from perfectly seasoned fish dishes to cocktails.  “We’re excited…

  • Inside The Kimberton Inn, a Chester County Restaurant Built on Food, History, and Experience

    Inside The Kimberton Inn, a Chester County Restaurant Built on Food, History, and Experience

    Tucked just outside Phoenixville, The Kimberton Inn sits at a crossroads that feels frozen in time. Kimberton Road meets Hare’s Hill Road here, and all four corners still carry the character of the 18th century. It is the only intersection in Chester County with that level of preservation. You feel it as soon as you…

  • New Hope Lodge Under New Ownership, Special Renovations Coming

    New Hope Lodge Under New Ownership, Special Renovations Coming

    Foyer Hospitality, the owners of Michelin-recognized Hotel Anna & Bel in Fishtown, have partnered to acquire New Hope Lodge for more than $3.8 million in late January, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. New Hope Lodge Partners LLC, the entity behind the partnership, is linked to Andrew Benioff, founder and managing partner of…

  • Owner of Popular Chester County Eateries Plans Expansion with Third Location

    Owner of Popular Chester County Eateries Plans Expansion with Third Location

    28-year-old Alessandro “Alex” Fiorello, who owns Alessandro’s Wood Fired Italian in Wayne and Alessandro’s Pizzeria in West Chester, is planning on opening a new location outside of Chester County, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer.  Fiorello’s newest concept will be a bar-focused spot in Bryn Mawr Village, taking over the former Il Fiore location. His Wayne restaurant opened in 2020…

  • Two Chester County Steakhouses Among Best in Region

    Two Chester County Steakhouses Among Best in Region

    Two steakhouses in Chester County have made the list of best steakhouses to try in the Philadelphia region, according to Jason Sheehan, Maddy Sweitzer-Lamme, and Christine Coppa for Philadelphia Magazine. Steakhouses are the perfect restaurant to celebrate a birthday, promotion, or anniversary. And while there are plenty of modern and destination restaurants in America, you…

  • Oxford Food Truck Offers Puerto Rican Culture and Cuisine in Chester County

    Oxford Food Truck Offers Puerto Rican Culture and Cuisine in Chester County

    El Batey Puerto Rican Food Trailer, a unique food truck in Oxford, is bringing authentic Puerto Rican flavor to Chester County, writes Gabbie Burton for Chester County Press. Parked in the BB’s Grocery Outlet parking lot, chef and owner Noelis Ortiz Marrero serves up a range of traditional Puerto Rican favorites. After opening in July…

  • Inside Lambertville’s Under the Moon Cafe, Where Argentine Flavor Meets a Lively Night Out

    Inside Lambertville’s Under the Moon Cafe, Where Argentine Flavor Meets a Lively Night Out

    Just across the river from New Hope, a steady stream of Bucks County diners crosses into Lambertville each weekend. It is a short trip. But the shift in setting and pace feels different. One of the places drawing that traffic is Under the Moon Cafe. Under the Moon sits at 23 North Union Street, a…

  • Four Hidden Gem Italian Restaurants in Chester County 

    Four Hidden Gem Italian Restaurants in Chester County 

    Italian restaurants are plentiful around Chester County, but you may not have been to these four hidden gems, writes Ben Silver and Elijah McDow for Main Line Today.   Mercato Ristorante & Bar is a charming dining spot in West Chester adorned with warm lighting. If you’re a self-proclaimed wine lover, you will enjoy their extensive…

  • These Five Coffee Shops Are Among the Best Chester County Has to Offer

    These Five Coffee Shops Are Among the Best Chester County Has to Offer

    Our area is filled with great places to get a caffeine fix, but some of them stand out from the crowd. These coffee shops in Chester County distinguish themselves with something extra: the strongest espresso, the richest cappuccino, or something with a much-needed zing. Nicole Acosta filtered through the best for the Daily Voice. These…

  • Enjoy Authentic Mexican Food at These Top Chester County Spots

    Enjoy Authentic Mexican Food at These Top Chester County Spots

    Offering traditional favorites and unique fusion dishes, there’s no shortage of Chester County restaurants to visit for delicious Mexican food, writes Lena Zadroga for Main Line Today. Here are four local spots where you can enjoy authentic Mexican appetizers, mains, drinks, and desserts. Al Pastor—Exton. Al Pastor offers a full menu of traditional favorites, including…

  • Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant Returns to Huntingdon Valley After Fall Shutdown

    Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant Returns to Huntingdon Valley After Fall Shutdown

    The Huntingdon Valley location of the former Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant is making a comeback as one of five sites that have now been scheduled to reopen after a Chapter 7 bankruptcy filing, writes Ryan Genova for Glenside Local. The once-popular spot, located at 785 Huntingdon Pike, closed in the fall when the chain…

  • Newtown Seafood Restaurant Kicks Off the Start of Spring with a New Patio

    Newtown Seafood Restaurant Kicks Off the Start of Spring with a New Patio

    Newtown’s Blue Point Grill is kicking off the spring season with the freshest seafood in the area and a new 60-seat patio outside, writes Jeff Werner for Patch.   The grill offers 12 to 14 varieties of fresh fish to its diners every night, thanks to its 100 suppliers along the East Coast.  Jack Morrison is the owner of Blue…

  • Best Chicken Wings in Montgomery County, According to Locals

    Best Chicken Wings in Montgomery County, According to Locals

    Montgomery County locals take their wings seriously. Ask where to get good winds near Blue Bell, and you will get strong opinions fast. A recent Reddit thread did exactly that. One simple question. Where are the best wings in and around Blue Bell, give or take a twenty-minute drive in any direction? Dozens of locals…

  • Doylestown’s Station Tap House to Reopen Under New Name, Ownership 

    Doylestown’s Station Tap House to Reopen Under New Name, Ownership 

    Three restaurateurs from Montgomery County have purchased Doylestown’s Station Tap House, with plans to rebrand the restaurant in their first Bucks County project, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal.   New owners Joshua Friedberg, Gent Mema, and Orbelin Bitraj acquired the business and liquor license on March 2. While they declined to share the cost of the purchase, liquor licenses are…