East Brandywine Township
FOOD & DRINK
Plans to Build New Wawa at Parkway Center in West Goshen Clear Major Hurdle
PIC If plans go forward, a new Wawa would be built after this old Wawa in West Goshen closes. Plans to build a new Wawa Market at Parkway Shopping Center in West Goshen have just passed a significant hurdle, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily Local News. Board of Supervisors...
Popular Indoor Trampoline, Entertainment Park Chain Scouts Chester County for New Location
Sky Zone, the chain of indoor trampoline and entertainment parks, is planning on opening a location in Chester County. Sky Zone, the popular chain of indoor trampoline and entertainment parks, is planning on opening two more locations in the Philadelphia region, including one in Chester County, writes Lisa Dukart for the Philadelphia Business Journal.
Phoenixville Man Unearths Rare Purple Pearl in Clam Dish at Delaware Restaurant
Scott Overland, who is vice president of the Phoenixville School Board, was dining out while on vacation in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware last week with his family when he discovered a purple pearl in his clam dish from the seafood restaurant Salt Air, writes Joseph Lamour, for Today Food. “I was...
Beloved restaurant Hank's Place in Chadds Ford set to reopen in the fall
CHADDS FORD, Pa. (CBS) — An iconic Delaware County restaurant that was forced to close and relocate will soon be reopening its doors.Construction is almost complete on the new Hank's Place in Chadds Ford. Co-owners Anthony and Katie Young rebuilt the restaurant from the ground up.The original Hank's Place stood for 71 years before it was damaged by the remnants of Hurricane Ida on Sept. 1, 2021. The dining room, front kitchen, back kitchen and outside area were flooded."It was devastating to see our life's work basically destroyed," Anthony Young said. "Hank's is the heart of Chadds Ford. And...
Exquisite southeastern Pa. tasting room, lounge opens its doors
The Turks Head Wines tasting room and lounge has officially opened in downtown West Chester following a soft opening last weekend. Located at 120 N. Church St., the tasting room’s business hours are 4 to 10 p.m. Thursday and Friday, noon to 10 p.m. Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday. The hours for the bottle shop, which opened last fall, are noon to 10 on Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday and noon to 6 on Sunday.
Pa. winery unveils vintage of wine that hasn’t been released in more than 2 decades
Fans of Va La Vineyards in Avondale, Chester County, are familiar with the drill: annual releases of Silk (a rosato), Cedar and Mahogany (red blends) and La Prima Donna (orange wine), and then one or two more depending on what owner/winemaker Anthony Vietri has aged to satisfaction. Over the years,...
Coatesville Mosaic Artist Finds Peace in Her Artwork Amid Health Challenges
Ivy Egger is a Coatesville artist and owner of Vine Designs who finds inspiration through nature and healing. Ivy Egger, Coatesville mosaic artist and owner of Vine Designs, has found solace in her artwork, reports Nick Iadonisi for 6ABC. Almost all of her work is nature-inspired, with summer being her...
New Host Takes Over Annual West Chester Chili Cook-Off
Fiorenza’s Food For Friends is taking the reins of the annual West Chester Chili Cook-Off, which will take place on October 6. Local food recovery nonprofit Fiorenza’s Food For Friends is taking the reins of the annual West Chester Chili Cook-Off, according to a staff report from The Daily Local News.
Sweet Aloha Bowls Unleashes a Flavor Explosion at River Station in Downingtown
DOWNINGTOWN, PA — Sweet Aloha Bowls, known for its vibrant and healthy offerings, has opened its second location at the River Station community in Downingtown, Pennsylvania. This expansion from a successful food truck, launched in 2016, marks a significant step in the café’s growth journey. Visitors to...
Brandywine Table: Food as Art
The first time Meg Veno, owner of Life’s Patina Co., went to Europe in 2006, she saw food in a different light: as art. “I was so blown away,” she said. “Between the charcuteries in Italy and the pastries in France, everything was fresh, local fare, and they were eating what was coming out of each season.”
Fall in Love with the Coming Equestrian Season
What’s not to love about autumn in the Brandywine Valley? Fall foliage, cooler temps and, of course, a variety of equestrian events to put on your calendar. For generations, equine enthusiasts and casual fans alike have gathered to watch horses run, jump and strut their stuff — all with the scenic local countryside as a backdrop.
The BSR September 2024 repertory movie roundup
Summer’s over, but the fall repertory cinema season is just beginning. September has a packed lineup at the region’s repertory theaters, including a ‘70s comedy classic, the start of a series of world cinema seminars, and a series of L.A. shaggy dog adventures. The highlights. Sunday, September...
Tickets Now on Sale for Longwood Reimagined: A New Garden Experience and A Longwood Christmas
Guests Can Enjoy A Longwood Christmas’s Magical Season Throughout the Garden, Including in the New Glasshouses. Kennett Square, PA—Longwood Gardens, one of the world’s leading centers for horticultural display, announced that tickets are now on sale for Longwood Reimagined: A New Garden Experience. Opening November 22, 2024, this extraordinary revitalization project, led by WEISS/MANFREDI in collaboration with Reed Hilderbrand, ushers in a new era for Longwood Gardens by enhancing the guest experience and expanding opportunities for exhibitions, programs, and events. Additionally, the Gardens’ renowned holiday spectacular, A Longwood Christmas, featuring more than half a million twinkling lights across hundreds of acres and festive fountain shows, is on view from November 22, 2024 through January 12, 2025.
Unlock Treasured Memories: Exclusive Event Reveals Cutting-Edge Photo Preservation Secrets!
WAYNE, PA — HeartWork Organizing is hosting an open house to celebrate “Save Your Photos Month” on September 15, 2024, from 2-5 PM at 512 W Lancaster Ave, Wayne, PA. Attendees will explore twenty different methods to preserve and share family photos across generations. “Save Your Photos...
Longing for Life Beyond the Lawn
Written by Blake Goll, Willistown Conservation Trust. Photos by Blake Goll, Jennifer Mathes and Jessica Wolff, courtesy of Willistown Conservation Trust. They’d attained the American dream. Well-loved toys of three young boys adorned the driveway. A fluffy Great Pyrenees loafed on the front yard, waiting for his daily Milk-Bone from the postman. And, the icing on the cake, a white picket fence encompassed 4.5 acres of emerald green lawn.
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