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Culinary Sacrilege
There are few words in the Italian language that are as musical to my ear as arancini. The “r” ripples along my tongue as it catches up to the soft sounding “ch” before ending in a sweet duet of its last two letters. Although, to be honest, there... Read more

RESTAURANTS WITH TASTE

New Friday Lunch Menu
Stella of New Hope, Bucks County’s modern American restaurant with unparalleled views of the Delaware River, is excited to announce the debut of Executive Chef Michael O’Halloran’s new Friday lunch menu, featuring a delectable selection of classic... Read more
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Cinco Days Of Cinco
Margaritas Mexican Restaurant is excited to announce their Cinco Days of Cinco celebration starting Wednesday, May 3rd through Sunday, May 7th. This five-day extravaganza will feature daily happenings, free raffles, exciting giveaways, and DJ sets... Read more
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Alex Mastoris
River House at Odette’s, New Hope’s award-winning luxury boutique hotel, has selected experienced culinary expert, Alex Mastoris, as director of restaurant operations. In this role, Mastoris is responsible for continuing to provide a seamless ... Read more
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Springtown Inn
On a spring-like Friday evening at the end of December, the Springtown Inn was bursting with laughter. Couples celebrating a birthday were taking photos in front of the twin fireplaces in the main dining room. Other patrons marveled at the ... Read more
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Holy Que Smokehouse
Holy smoke! There’s a new star on the horizon. And local lovers of barbecue have discovered their BBQ heaven—or, at least, haven. Cleverly called the Holy Que Smokehouse, it’s the brainchild of lifelong restaurateur Tom Peters, a specialist in... Read more
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Water Wheel Tavern
Water Wheel Tavern You’d never guess by talking with him, for modesty is his middle name, but Matt Lawrence, the executive chef at Water Wheel Tavern, is a genuine artist. It’s not just his guitar-playing, as Matt and his band played some fine ... Read more
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PAUL F WESLEY
Omiza Restaurant
Ever since its quiet opening during the pandemic two years ago, Omiza has been steadily building a sizeable, loyal clientele. Because of the understandable downturn in the restaurant industry, it hasn’t been easy. But through patience, hard ... Read more
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PAUL F WESLEY
The Yardley Inn
In Tennyson’s great dramatic monologue “Ulysses,” the aging Greek hero addresses his mariners just before they embark upon their final journey beyond “the western stars.” He tells them “I am a part of all that I have met,” to assure them of his... Read more
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Tony’s Place
On a frigid day in the dead of winter, the parking lot at Tony’s Place was packed. We wondered what had lured so many mid-afternoon patrons to this modest eatery situated so close to the railroad tracks in a bustling patch of Ivyland. Could it be ... Read more
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PAUL F WESLEY
Golden Pheasant Inn
When a guest at an adjoining table politely asked if he could have a variation on a standard menu dish, server Annie Parise smiled brightly and said, without hesitation, “Of course, sir. No problem!”The silver-haired bartender who shares a surname... Read more
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PAUL F WESLEY
Descendants Brewing Company
In its own quiet way, Descendants Brewing Company at the Old Ship Inn is making history. Located in the charming borough of Milford, New Jersey, Descendants is the first new brewery in the state—since Prohibition!—to brew beer for consumption on... Read more
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Restaurants

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COUNTY FARE

Paul Wesley
Savoring Each Mouthful
If you’re looking for BowlFace’s addictive Gazpacho soup this winter, you’ll have to wait till next summer when the tomatoes and basil that chef/owner Hamish Christall uses are in season and at their peak flavor. I know. I share your pain. But ... Read more
PAUL F WESLEY
Wholly Crepe!
“Perfectly imperfect” is how Eric Wieczorek, owner of Wholly Crepe! describes his creations. When pushed to explain, he says, “Every crepe is made by hand. Every crepe rolled and filled by hand.” And “by hand” he means himself—and he alone... Read more
PAUL F WESLEY
Different Abilities Bakery
Bucks County is known for its many attractions. High on the list are its destination-worthy bakeries. They not only get us going in the morning with their freshly brewed coffees and tantalizing scones and muffins, but they also sweeten our day... Read more
PAUL F WESLEY
Middle Eastern Delights
O.K, so you use salt and pepper when cooking—and hopefully, extra virgin olive oil. Perhaps you’ve even been seasoning some of your dishes with cumin, coriander, pimentón or ginger and feeling savvy about spices. But have you tried sumac? Zaartar?... Read more
Paul Wesley
Borscht Belt In Stockton
What’s a nice Italian chef doing opening up a Jewish delicatessen in our area? Everything—from creating its menu to cooking its food, to designing its decor and to turning it into a community go-to place for great, comfort food. Still, he has no... Read more
Saucy Goodies
Since age eight Arlene Hayden has cooked and baked, and she offers her homemade canned foods, baked goods and her amazing sauce at Goodies at the Doylestown Farmers’ Market... Read more
PAUL F WESLEY
Wrapped Flavor
Ask Julius Facenda about comfort food and he’ll tell you the best ones come in small packages. Like little presents, each of his comes wrapped in its own handcrafted covering. To be more precise, Julius’ wrappings are deliciously edible. He blends... Read more
Culinary Captivators
Some have a blue tint to them. Others display petals that lean on the rosy side or burst into a brilliant bouquet of sunset orange. Still others are more sedate hiding in their mass of creamy browns or grays. A few are scruffy looking and globe-... Read more
Drink what You Like
It was while hiking through the vineyards in the hills of Mongardino in the Piedmont region of Italy that Mike Conti’s love of wine was first ignited. He was with his great-grandmother, Nonna. Though she didn’t speak English and he didn’t know a... Read more