New Hope
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FLEMINGTON, N.J. – A beloved restaurant chain has debuted a new fast-casual concept, featuring a “modern, convenience-focused model designed for guests on the go.”. The nation’s first Perkins Griddle & Go restaurant, in partnership with the Hunterdon County Chamber of Commerce, celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 9 a.m. Thursday at 100 Reaville Ave. in Flemington, N.J., according to a news release.
Some towns hide their best tables behind plain doors, but Lambertville puts one right where the water does the talking. On the New Jersey side of the Delaware River, a short stroll from the bridge to New Hope, there is a spot where people book birthday lunches, wedding receptions, and quiet weekend stays all under one roof.
Alexander Hamilton once rode up to this building in December 1776. Today, the big draw is a burger made from house-ground sirloin, chuck, and short rib. The original structure went up between 1739 and 1742 as a private home. By 1765, it was feeding stagecoach travelers on the busy Philadelphia to New York route. That’s a long run of serving hungry people.
Somewhere between the turnpike and the shore, New Jersey has been quietly keeping a secret, and the Delaware River Scenic Byway near Stockton is exactly that secret. People love to joke about New Jersey. They’ve been doing it for decades, and honestly, some of those jokes are pretty good.
Next time you go hiking in Bucks County, be sure to pack a hammer and don’t be alarmed if you hear eerie sounds coming from deep inside the woods. No, these noises are not made by humans, animals, or even the movement of trees, but rather by a group of stationary boulders that emit a […]
Two grocery stores can look alike from the parking lot and work very differently inside. New Jerseyans who shop at both Wegmans and ShopRite run into rules that don’t match from one store to the next. Here’s how the two compare on the details that affect your cart.
Bucks County’s dining scene is getting a fall refresh. Six new spots are opening from Yardley to Doylestown, and they cover a lot of ground. There’s an arcade bar with more than 30 pinball and arcade machines, a café blending Hispanic and Mediterranean flavors, and an Italian steakhouse inside a building that predates the American Revolution.
A small-town spot with bar pies and smash burgers runs its own whole-animal butchery. Yep, the kitchen breaks down entire animals in-house. That’s the detail I can’t get over. The steaks coming out of that setup aren’t shy, either. Ribeyes and New York strips show up on the...
Somewhere in Hamilton Township, there’s a restaurant called Rat’s, and the name alone has been stopping people in their tracks for years. If you’ve never heard of it, that’s about to change, because this place is the kind of discovery that makes you feel like you’ve been let in on the best-kept secret in the entire state of New Jersey.
Going out to eat with kids doesn’t have to mean settling for chicken fingers every time. Bucks County has plenty of family-friendly restaurants where little diners can find something they love, from wood-fired pizza and pasta to tacos, burgers and even hibachi. Whether you’re planning a casual family dinner, celebrating a special occasion or grabbing a bite after a day of exploring, here are some of the best kid-friendly restaurants in Bucks County.
Nestled amidst the historic architecture, bustling government centers, and vibrant cultural landscape of New Jersey’s capital city, Trenton has long been celebrated as a dynamic crossroads of history and progress. From its pivotal role in the American Revolution to its diverse, modern neighborhoods, the city continually welcomes independent establishments that honor authenticity, meticulous craftsmanship, and genuine community connection. Now, local residents, state workers, and regional visitors have an extraordinary new dining destination to explore with the grand opening of the Trenton Amish Kitchen. Bringing time-honored Pennsylvania Dutch culinary traditions, scratch-made comfort food, and unhurried hospitality right to the heart of the city, this remarkable specialty restaurant offers a warm, rustic escape into traditional, slow-cooked craftsmanship.
Some New Jersey dining rooms have outlasted trends, recessions, and countless menu fads without changing much at all. The secret is usually simple: one family, one kitchen, and recipes passed down from parents to kids. This list covers eight Italian spots where the same family has kept the stoves going...
Tabby's Place in Ringoes is inviting the public to spend Thanksgiving with the Cats on Nov. 21
The Neshaminy Mall may be getting a new anchor, and it’s a name shoppers will recognize. Whole Foods Market has reportedly signed a lease to open a store at the Neshaminy Mall redevelopment in Bensalem, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Amazon-owned grocer would occupy a...
Lobster ravioli. Pumpkin ravioli. Black bean ravioli, all made fresh on site by a small Italian deli that rolls out more than twenty fillings. That list alone made me stop scrolling. Then I learned the same shop hand-rolls crepe manicotti and makes beet gnocchi. I like how a place this...
The Carversville Inn, a Bucks County tavern that served ice cream during Prohibition, reopened last May as a boutique hotel after a restoration that tackled structural decay and a floodplain location, writes Hidden City Philadelphia. A Village Tavern Takes Shape. Isaac Pickering built the tavern in 1813 as the first...
Pictured Above: (L-R) Eric William Morris, Luke Hawkins, Deanna Cudjoe, Alyse Alan Louis. Photo Credit: Contributed. Beloved Broadway musical featuring “White Christmas,” “Blue Skies,” “Easter Parade” and more than 20 Irving Berlin classics brings music, dancing and family fun to New Hope November 19–January 3.
Long before hockey games, concerts and arena crowds filled South Broad Street in Trenton, travelers gathered at the Old Eagle Tavern. Now, more than 250 years after it first opened its doors, the historic landmark is set for a major restoration. The City of Trenton and Mercer County are moving...
