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Food historian and Chestnut Hill resident Dan Macey will be giving a presentation about the food and aromas of Jane Austen’s regency world at the Venetian Club on Oct. 7.
The aromas of Jane Austen's England
There was much more than romance in the air during the Regency Era of novelist Jane Austen. more
“We have built great relationships here in West Mt. Airy,” said Vargas last week. “I was recently offered a deal to open a restaurant in the new Rivers Casino, but I turned it down.”
South Philly Italian Kitchen: traditional cuisine at modest prices
In mid-2019, the space was taken over by lifelong chef Joe Vargas and reopened as South Philly Italian Kitchen. more
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Brothers Jim (from left), Leo and Pep Osmanollaj, who built a restaurant business after fleeing Kosovo as war refugees, opened Toska in mid-June at 7136 Germantown Ave., former home of Earth Bread + Brewery restaurant, which closed last year.
War refugees open Toska, bring success to Mt. Airy
No matter what befalls their new eatery, Toska Restaurant & Brewery, it will be a picnic compared to what the owners endured in Kosovo. more
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Chestnut Hill artist Ginger Arthur, seen here with a four-legged fan, was a professional model and actress for 15 years.
Jansen shows Arthur, mixes fine dining with art gallery
Chestnut Hill artist Ginger Garrett Arthur is currently showing her work at Jansen, the upscale Mt. Airy restaurant at Germantown and Gowen avenues. more
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Flatbelly Veg Founder Josh Pope opened the new restaurant at 1020 Bethlehem Pike in Erdenheim with his wife and assistant, Sheila Pope, and their daughter, Jordan Pope, of Mt. Airy.
Serving up ‘plants on a plate’ in Erdenheim
Flatbelly Veg started as a food truck in April 2021, and now has moved to a storefront on Bethlehem Pike. more
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Benjamin Salazar prepares a dish with filet mignon, shrimp, asparagus and risotto.
Geronimo's: an homage to Peruvian cuisine in Ambler
In Spanish, Geronimo means sacred. In Ambler, it means a Peruvian dining adventure, featuring ingredients and recipes from the land of the Incas.  more
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Spring House Tavern has been a landmark in eastern Montgomery County for more than three centuries. It may be the oldest continuously operating restaurant in Pennsylvania.
300 years later, Spring House Tavern still thriving
Since foodies are anxious to check out the latest trend, I often wonder how longstanding restaurants survive: "This is our best year ever." more
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Michele Haines, a native of France and former foreign language teacher at Germantown Friends School, opened Spring Mill Cafe 45 years ago.
45 years of French charm at Spring Mill Cafe
Spring Mill Cafe, a Conshohocken BYOB, continues to thrive. more
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Matt and Kim Vendeville are opening their new Cider Belly taproom on Friday.
Experience a taste of Europe at Chestnut Hill's Cider Belly
In January 2022, Matt and Kim Vendeville stopped at the Chestnut Hill Welcome Center to talk about their dream of opening a taproom here. more
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Al fresco dining offerings this summer include a variety of cuisines served outdoors in a garden, on a patio or the sidewalk outside the restaurant. This one is at Chestnut Hill's Market at the Fareway.
Savor the flavor of summer with al fresco dining
With the air beginning to clear (God willing), al fresco dining likely will resume its place as a carefree joy of summer that won’t be hazardous to your health. more
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Zachary Bourne, general manager of Jansen, takes his mother Wendi Bourne out to sample the seafood tier and caviar, both of which are available for Jansen’s Mothers Day brunch.
Celebrate Mom with local Mother's Day brunches
Let’s all face the facts: We probably would not experience good food were it not for mothers. more
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The brewpub hosts a popular trivia night when guests can eat, drink and test their knowledge.
Vegan-friendly gastropub brings personality and garden seating
The Chestnut Hill Brewing Company, which is celebrating its sixth year in business this April, has certainly delivered on its original promise. more
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Outdoor dining, weather permitting, is one of the main attractions at the Joseph Ambler Inn.
40 years of beauty for historic Joseph Ambler Inn
Situated in a setting that is worthy of a poem by Wordsworth, the property is a virtual picture postcard. more
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A waiter juggles three servings of snapper.
Tamarindo’s celebrates Cinco de Mayo and the cuisine of Mexico’s storied peninsula
When Fernando Sauri first opened Tamarindo’s in Broad Axe in 1999, he declared that his mission was “to create a new Mexican revolution,” and then he laughed. more
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Bar Lizette is perhaps best known for its flirty cocktails.
Bar Lizette brings bistro fare and flirty cocktails
Since Paris Bistro closed, there has been a certain je ne sais quoi missing in the Northwest dining scene. But with the opening of Bar Lizette, classic French bistro fare has returned. more
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Chill with a Jack Frost this holiday season.
Making merry with the art of holiday mixology
Milk and cookies may be fine for Santa, but the rest of us deserve something stronger to take the edge off all that shopping, gift wrapping and wondering what the cat did with the tinsel. more
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Make the table decor a fun family tradition
Nothing beats a festive centerpiece for the dining room table when it comes to holiday hosting. more
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What you call that yummy, bread-based Thanksgiving side dish, and whether you serve it inside or outside the turkey, may just depend on where you live.
Stuffing: A tradition that spans centuries
Did you ever wonder who in the world first came up with the idea of stuffing a bird? It was divine inspiration, no doubt. more
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The dismal life Po Le was able to escape and overcome might explain why he is so relentlessly cheerful today.
Vietnam refugee finds American Dream in stunning BYOB
With so many tragedies and horrors on the front pages of every major newspaper and the 11 p.m. TV news, it is reassuring to know that there are also uplifting stories. more
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Hemant Sen Oli (left), owner of New Era Indian Cuisine at 219 E. Willow Grove Ave. in Chestnut Hill, is flanked by his friends/cousins/chefs, Dhan Khadka (center) and Arjun Thapa. All three are from Nepal.
Hill’s new Indian restaurant is a dream come true
Most of us would consider owning and operating a restaurant that is open seven days a week for lunch and dinner an exhausting full-time job. more
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