• Jackson Street Steaks & Brewpub Brings a New Combo to Media

    Jackson Street Steaks & Brewpub Brings a New Combo to Media

    Jackson Street Steaks & Brewpub in Media has the perfect combination: Cheesesteaks and beer,  reports Bob Kelly for Fox 29 Philadelphia. The shop is the creation of three Fishtown entrepreneurs. It’s been open about a month and already has a faithful gathering of customers. Gus and Pete are owners of Pete’s Famous Pizza and Moustaki’s…

  • Small Capacity a Big Advantage for Kennett Square Eatery Where Reservations Are Taken a Year in Advance

    Small Capacity a Big Advantage for Kennett Square Eatery Where Reservations Are Taken a Year in Advance

    Restaurants nationwide scrambled to adjust to the dining restrictions imposed by COVID-19. But for Talula’s Table in Kennett Square, it was mostly business as usual. Owner Aimee Olexy explained the advantage of her unconventional seating to Bret Thorn of Restaurant Hospitality magazine’s In the Kitchen podcast. Olexy has been running Talula’s Table for the past…

  • 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…

  • Malvern Tavern Honors Chester County’s Equestrian Roots

    Malvern Tavern Honors Chester County’s Equestrian Roots

    The Jockey Tavern in Malvern is celebrating Chester County’s horse racing roots with equestrian-inspired dining, reports Bob Kelly for FOX29 Philadelphia. The tavern honors the county’s history with horse racing, particularly Malvern’s closeness to the iconic Devon Horse Show and Radnor Hunt. The space boasts warm, barn-inspired interiors with racing memorabilia and riding décor throughout.…

  • Two West Chester Restaurants Ranked Among Best in Philadelphia Region

    Two West Chester Restaurants Ranked Among Best in Philadelphia Region

    Two of the best restaurants in the Philadelphia region are local to West Chester, write Kae Lani Palmisano, Adam Erace, Jason Sheehan, and David Wesolowski for Philadelphia Magazine.  Ground Provisions and Andiario, both located in West Chester, serve signature dishes with local flare that make them among the best in the region.  Ground Provisions is…

  • PopUp Bagels’ First Philly Region Location Opens March 20 in Ardmore

    PopUp Bagels’ First Philly Region Location Opens March 20 in Ardmore

    The fast-growing bagel concept PopUp Bagels will open its first location in the Philadelphia region on March 20 at Suburban Square in Ardmore, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The shop, popular on TikTok and known for its “grip, rip, and dip” format, will occupy the former Juice Press location next to Drybar and…

  • After 27 Years, Meghan’s Restaurant in Glen Mills Heading to Market

    After 27 Years, Meghan’s Restaurant in Glen Mills Heading to Market

    After 27 years, Meghan’s Restaurant in Glen Mills is up for sale, with the current owners hoping that the new buyer will carry on the tradition of the restaurant, writes June Bakan for the Patch. The popular breakfast and lunch spot, open six days a week, will continue operating as usual in the meantime. “Nothing…

  • Visionary Behind West Chester Restaurants Talks Success, Inspiration 

    Visionary Behind West Chester Restaurants Talks Success, Inspiration 

    Speer Madanat, the visionary behind Pizza West Chester, Steaks West Chester, and the upcoming Ice Cream West Chester, managed to achieve major success with his eatery on word of mouth alone, writes Ed Williams for the Main Line Today.  Madanat has been in the pizza business for nearly three decades. He and his brother Joseph…

  • Pizza Shop in West Chester Carries a Bit of a Mystique. Here’s Why

    Pizza Shop in West Chester Carries a Bit of a Mystique. Here’s Why

    Pizza West Chester, a new addition to the local dining scene, is the very embodiment of the business advice to “stay in your lane.” In its case, that “lane” is two varieties of delicious pizza. And nothing more. Michael Klein profiled this laser-focused shop for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The pizzeria is owned by Speer Madanat…

  • Popular NJ Gastropub Flying Pig Tavern & Tap to Open in Bensalem

    Popular NJ Gastropub Flying Pig Tavern & Tap to Open in Bensalem

    The popular New Jersey gastropub Flying Pig Tavern & Tap is expanding to Bensalem, where it will take over the former Andalusia Bar & Grill spot in the Grandview Plaza shopping center off of Bristol Pike, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. After suffering significant fire, smoke, and water damage in an…

  • Celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day Weekend with a Guinness from Chester County’s Irish Pubs

    Celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day Weekend with a Guinness from Chester County’s Irish Pubs

    Saint Patrick’s Day is around the corner, and Irish pubs throughout Chester County are offering classic Guinness pints alongside other craft drinks to celebrate, writes Anne E. Hill for Main Line Today. Here are four local Irish pubs where you can enjoy a festive drink to get in the Saint Paddy’s Day spirit. Kildare’s Irish…

  • Breakfast Joint The Wiz Café Replaces Wilson’s Secret Sauce in Upper Darby

    Breakfast Joint The Wiz Café Replaces Wilson’s Secret Sauce in Upper Darby

    Wilson’s Secret Sauce on Township Line Road in Upper Darby will be replaced with an all-day breakfast and brunch restaurant, The Wiz Cafe, writes Victor Firillo for Philadelphia Magazine. The barbecue restaurant is closing soon, a year after Gordon Ramsay showed up in a new reality show, Gordon Ramsey’s Secret Service, to give the restaurant…

  • Two West Chester Restaurants Defining the Game in Chester County

    Two West Chester Restaurants Defining the Game in Chester County

    Andiario and Pizza West Chester have been recently named as two defining restaurants in the region through the Inquirer’s list of top 76 restaurants, write Margaret Eby and Matt Buchanan for The Philadelphia Inquirer.   With its white tablecloths and lovely wine list, Andiario at 106 West Gay Street is a perfect fine dining establishment in…

  • Enjoy Springtime Weather at Chester County’s Rooftop Bars and Restaurants

    Enjoy Springtime Weather at Chester County’s Rooftop Bars and Restaurants

    As spring arrives and the weather finally warms, Chester County restaurants are opening up for another season of rooftop dining, writes Hira Qureshi for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Here are three rooftop dining spots where you can enjoy outdoor drinks and meals this spring. Mas Mexicali Cantina—West Chester. This beloved West Chester staple offers delicious Mexican…

  • Customers Debate Shady Maple Smorgasbord as Popularity Rises

    Customers Debate Shady Maple Smorgasbord as Popularity Rises

    As it outgrows its humble beginnings, locals and tourists continue to debate the true value of Shady Maple Smorgasbord, located over Chester County lines in East Earl, writes Deepak Narayanan for TastingTable. Prices have risen and the physical space has grown as Shady Maple has transformed into the world’s largest buffet. Necessary changes have left…

  • These Five Coffee Shops in Chester County Have the Best Drinks in the Region

    These Five Coffee Shops in Chester County Have the Best Drinks in the Region

    Coffee is a staple in most people’s lives, so if you’re a java connoisseur seeking new places to try the best cup of coffee, check out these five coffee shops in Chester County, writes Ben Silver for Main Line Today. Pour Richard’s Coffee Co. in Devon is a small-batch roaster that has been supplying the…

  • Wilson’s Secret Sauce Closing a Year After Gordon Ramsay Visit

    Wilson’s Secret Sauce Closing a Year After Gordon Ramsay Visit

    A year after Wilson’s Secret Sauce got a retooling visit from celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay, the Upper Darby barbecue restaurant is closing, writes Victor Fiorillo for Philadelphia Magazine. Ramsay’s interventions appeared on an episode of a new Fox show, Gordon Ramsay’s Secret Service. Now, husband-and-wife owners Steve and Kelly Wilson have decided to replace their…

  • Chester County Boasts One of the 100 Most-Loved Restaurants in America

    Chester County Boasts One of the 100 Most-Loved Restaurants in America

    Damas Mediterranean Grill in Exton has made DoorDash’s inaugural list of the 100 most-loved restaurants in the U.S., writes Isabel Tehan for the Philadelphia Business Journal.  The list is based on user ratings left on the online food ordering and delivery platform for food taste and quality and efficiency and reliability.  The restaurants in the…