Dining & Food
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
RESTAURANTS WITH TASTE
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Jules @ Market
By Frank D. Quattrone Dining at Jules @ Market during a sudden torrential downpour can be quite a trip. Entertaining to the max. A delight for the senses. As your taste buds tingle with the sumptuous seafood banquet on your table, your ears perk... Read more
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Bowman's Tavern
When he purchased, updated, and breathed new life into Bowman’s Tavern ten years ago, owner James Seward vowed to “stress the integrity of the product and service to assure the return of twenty- to thirty percent of our customers.” Judging from... Read more
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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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
Pita Chip In Yardley
Pita Chip, the Modern Middle Eastern quick-serve restaurant with locations on Temple University’s Campus and in University City, is finally ready to open their first suburban location — an expansive outpost located within the Oxford Oaks Shopping... Read more
Earl’s New American
Now that Persephone has returned from the darkness and we slowly emerge from our pandemic cocoon, you owe yourself an outing — free from the trappings of Everyday. That means a trip to Peddler’s Village. Recently named the top tourist destination... Read more
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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
Pineville Rising!
When the Pineville Tavern launches its new winter menu this January, Bucks County foodies won’t have far to travel to experience a top chef who has been celebrated in the regional and national press for the past two decades. Matthew Levin, the... Read more
Café Antonio
You don’t have to fly to Italy to find a great Italian meal. Save your euros and drive to Café Antonio instead. Last April the popular Morrisville dining haven won the 2018 Bucks Happening List award, voted in by customers, for “Best Italian... Read more
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Isaac Newton
From the apple serving as an apostrophe at the end of the restaurant’s name, to the proliferation of apples popping up on tables and gazing down at you from photos on the wall, you just know you’re in for some “Fun Food and Drink,” as Isaac... Read more
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Pineville Tavern
As we approached Pineville Tavern for our first dining adventure at the landmark restaurant, we lined up behind a veritable parade of waiting cars. Was it a special occasion? In a way it was, as Tuesdays have become Lobster Night at the venerable... Read more
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Heirloom Restaurant
Heirloom: It’s something treasured, handed down lovingly from generation to generation. It’s also the perfect name for the intimate, unadorned restaurant located next door to Quinoa, a lively Mexican eatery, both within view of Doylestown’s... Read more
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Tewksbury Inn
Even on a night when a major summer storm turned umbrellas inside-out and flooded nearby streets and byways, guests poured in to enjoy a Saturday evening repast at charming Tewksbury Inn. The venerable stagecoach inn in the equine heart of ... Read more
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Trattoria Rosa Bianca
Now that the pandemic has begun to fade into the rear-view, people long-shuttered are venturing out again to their favorite haunts, including our local restaurants. Some have suffered badly over the past year, while others, somehow, have more than... Read more
Restaurants
Looking for that quintessential Bucks County Inn, fine Italian restaurant or the best smoked ribs? Let Bucks County Magazine help you find it. And, be sure you check out our dining and food section featuring some fine chefs and restaurants with taste. Read more
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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
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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
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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
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Cool Summer Cocktails
Fifteen years ago Kristopher Kwant began brewing beer with his dad out of their shared passion for a good brewski. It was only to be a hobby. Instead Kris’s beer started gaining recognition in micro-brewing circles. Not long after, he was winning... Read more
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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
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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
A Garden For Dad
When Vincent Gisoldi thought he would not be able to maintain a vegetable garden due to knee and shoulder problems, his son Vincent Jr. found a way to keep his father’s passion alive 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
Mixing It Up
Cole Porter immortalized them in song. Ogden Nash sang their praises in his poem “A Drink with Something in It.” In “Sex and The City,” Carrie Bradshaw introduced the Cosmo to women everywhere, while Don Draper in “Mad Men” turned to more than one... Read more
Fear of Sautéing
In his much-acclaimed book “How to Cook Everything The Basics,” Mark Bittman defines sautéing as “cooking food in a skillet with some oil or butter (usually at least a couple of tablespoons) to brown it on the outside, while keeping it tender and... Read more
Spicing It Up
Good food starts with good ingredients. But even the freshest, local ingredients, like a pastured-raised egg, grass-fed beef or freshly picked asparagus, can have its flavor profile raised with a shake of salt, a few grinds of black pepper or a... Read more
