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Bucks Food Calendar: April 30, 2010

Lynne Goldman — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 23:00:49 +0000

What’s that you say? More beautiful weather in Bucks County this weekend? And lots to eat, of course.

Strawberries, yes, strawberries. While most local strawberries won’t be coming in until later in May, you could say this weekend is the official welcome of the lovely spring fruit. Peddler’s Village will celebrate on Saturday and Sunday with their 41st Annual Strawberry Festival. Earl’s Bucks County will be serving a special Strawberry Arugula Salad and – are you ready? – “Chocolate Covered Strawberry Beer” (Lancaster Brewing Company Strawberry Wheat Beer finished with Rogue Chocolate Stout). Town Crier Bakery has everything from chocolate covered strawberries to strawberry pie to strawberry fritters.

And if you’re about to complain that strawberries aren’t “local” yet, Shady Brook Farm reports that their strawberries will be ready for “pick-your-own” this Monday. For an update on their crops, call 215.968.1670.

To market, to market. The Wrightstown Farmers’ Market opens this Saturday, May 1st with Personal Chef Karen McGinn giving cooking demonstrations on spring vegetables. The New Hope Farmers’ Market starts their season this Thursday, May 6th, with Chef David Zukerman of Earl’s Bucks County providing a cooking demo. And of course the Doylestown Farmers’ Market started a few Saturdays ago. Look for spring greens – spinach, lettuce – and radishes, rhubarb, herbs and bedding plants. Market products also include flowers; pastured beef, chicken and lamb; cheeses and yogurt from pastured animals; pastured eggs; bread and baked goods; preserved products; handmade soaps and lotions; honey, maple syrup and beeswax candles; organic, fair trade, locally roasted coffees; and prepared foods.

Fresh produce for those in need. The Bucks County Foodshed Alliance, who run the Wrightstown Market, is partnering with the Bucks County Housing Group and market shoppers to provide fresh produce to the Housing Group’s food pantry on Durham Rd. in Penndel. They are inviting shoppers to purchase fresh produce items at the market and donate them. The (tax deductible) produce donations will be collected at the Foodshed Alliance table and delivered at the end of the market each Saturday. Volunteers are needed to help with delivery too. See the Foodshed Alliance table at the market for more information.

Bucks County Wine Trail. Not only is this weekend the Bucks County Wine Trail’s Spring Fling - celebrating the first wines of the season – but the Central Bucks Chamber of Commerce is holding its very popular Bucks County Wine Tour on Sunday (Oops. Sorry, it’s sold out). What a great weekend to sample some local wine – sun, warmth, sitting outside sipping wine. Does it get any better?

The Doylestown Food Club is becoming the Doylestown Food Co-Op…and you can be part of the process. The five month old Doylestown Food Club, a collection of 50 households who buy locally produced goods and produce collectively is moving quickly towards a co-op structure. This Sunday, May 2, from 2 – 4 pm, and Thursday, May 27, from 7:30 – 9:30 pm, the Food Club will hold Town Hall meetings to gather input and answer questions about the development of the co-op. If you are at all interested, please come! You can also get on the Food Club/Co-op’s email list to stay in the loop.

For more details, please go to our full calendar, Food Events in Bucks County. Have a lovely weekend!

Friday, April 30th:
Forecast – Sunny, 81°

Jim Popik @ Pennsylvania Soup & Seafood Company, Doylestown [6 - 9 pm]
Barbara Trent @ The Centre Bridge Inn, New Hope [7 - 11 pm]
Kindle Cafe Supper Club @ Rojo’s Roastery, Lambertville [7:30 - 9 pm]
Simon & Garfunkel Tribute @ New Hope Winery, New Hope [8 - 10:30 pm]
Dave Marion Duo @ Vader’s Bar & Grill, Southampton [8 - 11 pm]

Saturday, May 1st:
Forecast – Sunny, 88°

Spring Fling – Bucks County Wine Trail, Various Bucks County Wineries
Doylestown Farmers’ Market, Doylestown [7 am - 12 pm]
Wrightstown Farmers’ Market, Wrightstown [9 am - 1 pm]
Stockton Farmers’ Market, Stockton, NJ [9 am - 3 pm]
41st Annual Peddler’s Village Strawberry Festival, Lahaska [10 am - 6 pm]
Wine Tasting @ Phillips’ Fine Wines, Stockton [12 - 5 pm]
Beerfest @ McCoole’s, Quakertown [12 - 9 pm]
Family-Style Roast Beef & Ham Dinner – Trinity UCC, Pleasant Valley [4 - 7 pm]
Ham Dinner @ Riegelsville Fire Company, Riegelsville [4 - 7 pm]
Ham Dinner @ First Baptist Church of Lambertville, Lambertville, NJ [4:30 - 7 pm]
Jazz Night! featuring Eric Mintel Quartet, Michener Art Museum, Doylestown [8 - 11 pm]

Sunday, May 2nd:
Forecast – Sunny, 87°

Spring Fling – Bucks County Wine Trail, Various Bucks County Wineries
Breakfast Buffet @ Plumsteadville Fire Co., Plumsteadville [7 am - 12 pm]
Saucon Valley Farmers’ Market, Hellertown [9 am - 1 pm]
Stockton Farmers’ Market, Stockton, NJ [10 am - 3 pm]
41st Annual Peddler’s Village Strawberry Festival, Lahaska [10 am - 6 pm]
2010 Bucks County Wine Tour – Bucks County [12 - 5 pm]
Doylestown Food Club Town Hall Meeting, Doylestown [2 - 4 pm]

Monday, May 3rd:

Complimentary Wine Sampling @ Yardley Inn, Yardley [5 - 9 pm]
Entertain with Ease! @ The Cooking Cottage, Sellersville [6:30 - 8:30 pm]
Dim Sum and Other Asian Treats @ Carlow Cookery, Doylestown [7 - 9 pm]
A Tasting Tour of Spain @ Crossing Vineyards, Washington Crossing [7 - 9 pm]
Soupcon Salon by Kindle Café, Lambertville, NJ [7 - 9:15 pm]

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Going out for Easter-2010

Lynne Goldman — Sat, 27 Mar 2010 13:00:11 +0000

I wrote a post last Thanksgiving on where one could go out for the holiday – and it was one of the most popular posts of the year. So here is a listing of restaurants offering Easter brunch and/or dinner. I’m sure there are other places offering nice meals, so if you know of them, please let me know and I’ll add them to the post.

These are in alphabetical order with any interesting details I could find.

Have a wonderful holiday!

The Black Bass Hotel is offering a 3-course Easter Sunday Champagne Brunch, served from 10 am to 3 pm, at a prix fixe of $35 per person. The inn is at 3774 River Road in Lumberville. Phone: 215.297.9260

Just added…Bobby Simone’s in Doylestown is serving Easter brunch from 10 am to 1 pm with music. Bobby Simone’s is at 52 E. State St. (down the alleyway). You can reach them at 215.340.1414.

The Brick Hotel at 1 East Washington Ave. in Newtown is putting on both an Easter brunch and dinner. Brunch starts at 9:30 am and goes to 4:30 pm (last seating at 4 pm). Price for adults is $32.95 and for children, $14.95. The a la carte dinner is from 5:30 to 10 pm. See the above links for more menu details and call 215.860.8313 for reservations.

The Brick Tavern in Quakertown is serving Easter dinner from noon to 6 pm. Contact them at 215.529-6488. The tavern is at 2460 Old Bethlehem Pike.

The Buck Hotel is offering an Easter buffet brunch from 10 am to 2 pm. Price for adults is $34.95 (plus tax and gratuity) and $15.95 for children. Easter dinner will be served from 3:30 – 7 pm with a special holiday menu. The Buck is at 1200 Buck Road in Feasterville. You can reach them at 215.396.2002 for reservations.

The Centre Bridge Inn is serving an Easter buffet brunch from 10:30 to 3:30 pm, for $29.95 (Adults) and $19.95 (children). The Inn is located on 2998 River Road (right at the bridge to Stockton, NJ) in New Hope. Call for reservations: 215.862.9139.

The Golden Pheasant Inn in Erwinna is serving a 3-course Easter brunch for $22, as well as dinner from 3 to 8 pm. The Golden Pheasant is on 763 River Rd. Call 610.294.9595 for reservations.

Hamilton’s Grill Room is serving an Easter buffet brunch from noon to 4 pm. Call 609.397.4343 for reservations. Hamilton’s is in Lambertville at 8 Coryell St.

Also, in New Jersey, the Lambertville Station Restaurant is offering an a la carte breakfast menu from 10:30 am to 1 pm. A holiday dinner menu will also be available until 8:30 pm. For reservations, call 609.397.8300. The restaurant is at 11 Bridge Street in Lambertville.

The Logan Inn in New Hope is hosting Easter brunch from 9 am to 1 pm, and dinner from 1 – 8 pm. The inn is at 10 W. Ferry St. Phone: 215.862.2300

Maize Restaurant in Perkasie is offering a 3-course Easter brunch menu, including my favorite, the blue cheese tart. See their facebook page for the full menu. Price: Adults, $30, Kids, $15. Contact them for more details at 215.257.2264. The restaurant is in Olde Towne Perkasie at 519 West Walnut Street and serves locally sourced ingredients in an innovative menu.

Marsha Brown will offer both Easter brunch (11 am – 2 pm) with a $19 prix fixe brunch menu or choices from their lunch menu, and Easter dinner from 2 – 8 pm. Marsha Brown is at 15 South Main Street in New Hope. Reservations: 215.862.7044

Mother’s Wine Bar & Restaurant in New Hope will be serving their a la carte breakfast menu on Easter morning from 10 am – 2 pm, and a $24.95 Easter dinner menu starting at Noon. You can reach them at 215.862.5857. Mother’s is located on 34 North Main St.

At Peddler’s Village in Lahaska, the options are varied. The Cock ‘n Bull is offering a traditional Easter Buffet with additional brunch entrees from 9:30 am – 2:30 pm and additional dinner entrees from 3 - 7 pm. Adults: $28.95 and children: $13.50. At Earl’s Bucks County Executive Chef Chris Tavares has created some slow cooking options for holiday diners. From 11 am -8 pm, Tavares and his staff will be serving the regular menus plus a la carte Easter specials. Meanwhile at Sweet Lorraine’s lots is going on, including an appearance by the Easter Bunny. Brunch is available from 10 am -4 pm, $29.95 for adults, $26.95 for seniors, $14.95 for children 6-12 and free for children 5 and under. Click on the links above for more information, including phone numbers for reservations.

The Raven in New Hope is serving an Easter ham dinner from 5 to 10 pm for $12 per person, with their full menu also available. Call them at 215.862.2081 to reserve. The Raven is located at 385 West Bridge Street.

The Stockton Inn will offer Easter brunch from 10 am to 3 pm. $32.95 for adults, $15.95 for children 12 & under. (3 & under free). Regular dinner menu with special additions will be available following the brunch from 3 – 9 pm. Reservations for brunch can be made by calling 609.397.1250.

The Temperance House is presenting Easter brunch from 10 am – 2 pm for $26.95 per person (adult) and $13.50 (child) and an Easter dinner menu from 4 – 6 pm. The Temp is at 5 N. State St. in Newtown. Call 215.860.9975 for reservations.

Tuscany at the Towpath House is open for Easter dinner from 2 to 9 pm. Contact them at 215.693.1599 for reservations. The restaurant is at 18 West Mechanic Street in New Hope.

The Vintage Grille is open for Easter, serving their a la carte breakfast menu from 8 am to 2 pm, and an Easter dinner menu from 11 am to 8 pm, featuring Easter favorites such as baked ham, herb crusted lamb chops, and slow roasted prime rib. Contact them at 215.348.4850. The Vintage Grille is at 3617 Ferry Road in Fountainville (just north of Doylestown on Rt. 313).

For you early risers, Vaders Bar & Grill in Southampton is hosting Easter Brunch from 8 am – 2 pm. Dinner will be from 4 – 8 pm. Call 215.953.7575 for more information. Vaders is on 727 Second Street Pike.

The Washington House is seating for a 3-course prix fixe dinner from 12 noon to 7 pm. Prices: $27.95 (adult) and $7.95 (child). A la carte menu also available. You can find them at 136 N. Main Street in Sellersville. Phone: 215.257.3000

The Yardley Inn Restaurant and Bar will be serving Easter dinner from 1 – 7:30 pm with a special holiday menu. Entrees range in price from $15 to $38. You can find the Yardley Inn at the corner of Afton Ave. and River Rd. in Yardley. For reservations, call: 215.493.3800.

PLEASE let me know if I’ve missed some good restaurants (I’ve got a cold, and I’m dragging a bit). I’ll be happy to add them to the post. Updated 4/1/10.

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Earl’s Bucks County goes local

Lynne Goldman — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:09:51 +0000

As some of you may know from our tweets Monday night, Mark and I attended the preview party for the “new” Earl’s restaurant in Lahaska (Peddler’s Village).

First, let’s get the whole price thing out of the way. Most people I know (“locals”) have avoided Earl’s for the last few years due to a rather expensive menu and bar. Good, interesting food but…

So if that’s been keeping you away, it’s safe to come back. Both the menu and the price point have changed – the former toward an all-day, “family-friendly” yet still sophisticated selection, and the latter downward, to a reasonably priced and varied choice of items (tapas, small dishes, salads, sandwiches and entrees).

I’m not going to do a traditional restaurant review of the food. As we’ve mentioned, we don’t see ourselves as critics. That said, we have eaten our share of good food (!) and we enjoyed the samples of the new menu served at the preview party. It was an interesting variety of tastes, flavors and influences, fresh, and beautifully presented [see the photos]. And, need I say again, at a reasonable price for the ingredients, preparation and service.

Of most interest to me is the local food connection that Earl’s – now called Earl’s Bucks County – is aiming for. General Manager David Zukerman is focused on bringing in local ingredients and doing great things with them.

And he’s done his homework. David has spent the last six months or so visiting local farm markets in Bucks and nearby, talking with food producers, meeting vendors and tasting. From my knowledge of local food sources, and from chatting with David last night, he’s obviously gotten around. He’s already bringing in some of these products and with a menu that will change with the seasons, plans to bring in more when the growing season starts. For example, you’ll see on the menu right now a cheese plate with local cheeses from Valley Shepherd Creamery, Cherry Grove Farm and Bobolink Dairy Farm, and a Speck Ham dish with apple marmalade made from Solebury Orchard apples. One of the entrees is an olive-brined chicken from Bolton Farms. You’ll also see Blue Moon Acres greens popping up here and there.

These, you might say, are the “slam-dunks.” Kind of easy local sources to go with. But it is February, after all. There’s not a lot growing around here. It will be interesting to see how the menu continues to evolve as the seasons change. David says he is still working on his beef sources, although his fish purveyor is sending him only sustainable seafood. There are also plans to grow a restaurant garden on the property and serve guests at a “Chef’s Table” al fresco.

The local/organic/sustainable approach doesn’t stop at the food. Earl’s wine list has been revamped to include some organic, sustainably grown wines and some local wines. A new feature will be a “Local Pour” – a glass of local Bucks County or Pennsylvania wine, always available, and starting with some of Chaddsford Winery’s best. And if you’re watching your budget, come to Earl’s on a Tuesday night with your own bottle. They’ll be happy to open it with no corkage fee, and will also offer 25% off wine on the restaurant’s list. They are even offering some organic alcohol at the bar – 360 Vodka - and organic tequila and gin (who knew?).

I’d be remiss if I didn’t mention the service and ambiance at Earl’s. During the three weeks the restaurant was closed for renovations, the staff – many of them long-time employees – received training in the new menu, seeing how the food was prepared and getting to taste everything. They’re happy to describe any dish, and they do it with relish (no pun intended). In fact, in addition to a warm, friendly atmosphere, there is a palpable excitement among the staff – like they can’t wait to open the new Earl’s and start sharing the good stuff.

Earl’s Bucks County
2400 Street Road
New Hope PA 18938
215.794.4020
Open Tuesdays – Saturdays, 11:30 am – 10 pm
Sundays, 11:30 am to 8 pm

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A winter weekend in Bucks

Lynne Goldman — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 20:38:22 +0000

It may be cold, and it may still be winter for awhile (unless the groundhog tells us differently next week), but there are still lots of reasons to leave home and eat this weekend.

For starters, The Lambertville-New Hope Winter Festival, now in it’s 12th year is in full swing. I won’t go into great detail – see their Web site for a schedule of events – but there is lots to do and eat, including a Beef n’Brew at Triumph Brewing Co. (still tickets left!) on Saturday from 2-4:30 pm.
Firehouse and pancake breakfasts all around, including one in Plumsteadville, Haycock, Warrington and at the New Hope-Solebury High School. See our food events calendar for more locations and directions.
The 2nd Annual Wing Ding Contest at Chambers 19 in Doylestown. Raise your beer and munch on some wings. May the best winger win!
Do your weekly food shopping at the Stockton Indoor Market on Saturday or Sunday. Pick up some freshly baked bread, farm-fresh cheese, vegetables, organic coffee, yummy pastries, fresh fish and, even, artisanal ice cream. See our post for more information on vendors.

Coming up next weekend? How about a gourmet vegetarian dinner at the Kindle Cafe, or eating chili to support Planned Parenthood at the Choice Chili Cook-off? Or stop in at the Chaddsford Winery Tasting Room in Peddlers Village for their February Fusion, pairing gourmet chocolate and wine. Or check out the monthly barrel tasting at Triumph Brewing Company. See our food events calendar for more details.

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Earl’s goes into hibernation…

Lynne Goldman — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 00:00:03 +0000

Earl’s Restaurant in Peddlers Village will be closing on January 10…to reopen on February 2 as Earl’s Bucks County with a fresh look and a new approach that has been slowly evolving throughout 2009, based on a commitment to supporting a sustainable local food economy and the growing farm-to-table movement.

The restaurant and bar will undergo some renovations, as well as the menu and prices (easier on the wallet). Casual, family-friendly and an all-day New American menu will appear when they reopen.

Stay posted on the new look and changes at the Peddlers Village blog, My Village Insider.

Cooking up some Colonial history

Lynne Goldman — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 17:00:29 +0000

By guest blogger Susan Sprague Yeske

The chance to meet Thomas Jefferson, George Washington, Lewis and Clark, and Betsy Ross doesn’t come along very often. Nor does the opportunity to dine on Colonial-style foods.

But opportunity knocks each January in Bucks County, when the Cock ‘N Bull Restaurant in Peddlers Village reprises its Evenings in the Colonial Kitchen. The special dinners began this past Monday, January 4th and continue every Monday through March 29th.

This is the 31st season for the Colonial Kitchen, and actors from the American Historical Theatre take the parts of a variety of historic characters, playing usually two characters each night. They walk around the dining room in full Colonial dress and engage diners who are enjoying Queen Anne’s Pye (chicken pot pie, colonial-style), jambalaya, New England-style cod, boiled brisket of beef, chicken breast with sausage stuffing, Madeira ham and roast pork with sauerkraut.

It’s a fun experience and a chance to shake off the post-holiday winter doldrums. Diners can pick two entrees to try if they wish, plus they receive soup, a salad and dessert for a prix fixe $19.95 for adults and $10.95 for children 10 and younger.

More history is on display in the restaurant foyer, where re-enactors cook fish on a wooden plank, bake pie in a Dutch oven and roast beef on a spit. They also field questions about the cooking practices of the late 18th century.

Reservations are recommended and can be made by calling (215) 794-4000.

Here is the schedule for appearances by the Colonial personalities; choose your favorite in history:

Jan. 4 – Benjamin Franklin and John Hancock
Jan. 11 – Soldier and statesman the Marquis de Lafayette and Baron Von Steuben, who trained American troops for Gen. Washington
Jan. 18 – Sail maker and Revolutionary War powder boy James Forten and flagmaker Betsy Ross
Jan. 25 – Patriot/orator Patrick Henry and Continental Congressman James Wilson
Feb. 1 – President Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton, the “father” of the U.S. Treasury
Feb. 8 – Harriet Tubman from the Underground Raiload and President Abraham Lincoln
Feb. 15 – Martha and George Washington and Annis Boudinot Stockton, the wife of New Jersey’s Richard Stockton, who signed the Declaration of Independence
Feb. 22 – President John Adams and his wife Abigail
March 1 – Philadelphia artist Charles Willson Peale and his wife Sarah
March 8 – Pirate Anne Bonney and pirate captive Mary Reed
March 15 – Suffragette Susan B. Anthony and an indentured servant
March 22 – Explorers Meriwether Lewis and William Clark
March 29 – Soldier Molly Pitcher and first lady Dolley Madison

Cock N’ Bull Restaurant
U.S. 202 & Route 263
Lahaska, PA 18931
(215) 794-4000
www.peddlersvillage.com

A cool, crisp November weekend

Going out for Thanksgiving

Lynne Goldman — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 21:03:40 +0000

There is an UPDATE for this post for 2010. Click here.

It’s nothing to be ashamed of. You can go out for Thanksgiving instead of making it at home. In fact, so many people are doing it these days that more and more restaurants are staying open and offering prix fixe deals for the day. Some places are also offering “Turkey To Go,” so you can bring the whole meal home. Your guests need never know…

I did a little bit of research and found seventeen Bucks County restaurants (and three in Jersey) open with Thanksgiving special menus. There are probably more. Let me know of any others by all means, and I’ll add them to the post. These are in alphabetical order with any interesting details I could find. Following the listing are a few of the places who are offering Thanksgiving meals for take-out.

The Black Bass Hotel is offering a seven-course dinner, served from noon to 8:30 pm, at a prix fixe of $47.95 per person. The inn is at 3774 River Road in Lumberville. Phone: 215.297.9260

The Brick Hotel at 1 East Washington Ave. in Newtown is putting on both Thanksgiving Brunch and Dinner. Brunch starts at 9:30 am and goes to 4:30 pm (last seating at 3 pm). Price for adults is $32.99 and for children, $15.99. The a la carte dinner is from 5:30 to 10:00 pm. See the above links for more menu details and call 215.860.8313 for reservations.

The Buck Hotel is offering a “Family Style” Thanksgiving dinner from noon to 6 pm. Price for adults is $31.95 (plus tax and gratuity) and $15.95 for children. The Buck is at 1200 Buck Road in Feasterville. You can reach them at 215.396.2002 for reservations.

The Cascade Lodge is cooking a whole turkey for parties of 4 or more, including all the traditional fixings. And you can even take home the leftover turkey! Cost is $27.95 per person (plus tax and gratuity). The Lodge is at 5065 Lehnenberg Rd. in Kintnersville, and will be open from noon to 7 pm. Phone: 610.346.7484

The Freight House in Doylestown will open at 11 am on Thanksgiving Day and offer a range of special entrees including Maple Glazed Turkey Breast, Peppercorn Crusted Beef Tenderloin, Rosemary Garlic Prime Rib, Roast Leg of Lamb and Tea Smoked Pork Loin. For reservations, call 215.340.1003. The Freight House is right by the Doylestown Train Station on 100 S. Clinton St.

The Indian Rock Inn is offering a four-course All American Thanksgiving Feast from noon to 7:30 pm, for
$38.00 per person (children under 12 years: $19.00). Seating is limited and reservations are required. Phone: 610.982.9600. The Inn is at 2206 River Road (Route 32) in Upper Black Eddy.

The Logan Inn in New Hope is hosting Thanksgiving Day Dinner from noon to 7 pm, offering a variety of entrees, for $32.95 per person. All dinners come with soup, salad, dessert and coffee. Entrees include Turkey, Ham, Grilled Long Island Duck Breast, Sauerbraten and Herb Encrusted Filet. Children have a choice of Turkey or Ham Dinner ($12.95) or Pasta with Marinara Sauce ($10.95). The inn is at 10 W. Ferry St. Phone: 215.862.2300

The Mansion Inn, also in New Hope, will be serving a special a la carte Thanksgiving menu from noon to 8 pm. Try the Pumpkin Bisque Soup, or for entrees, Roast Turkey, Glazed Ham, Butternut Squash Ravioli, or Grilled Salmon. The Mansion Inn is at 9 9 South Main Street. For reservations, call 215.862.1231

Marsha Brown will be open from noon to 8 pm with a Creole-inspired Thanksgiving menu that makes you want to move to Louisiana. Choices include a Lobster, Shrimp and Crawfish Bisque, Turkey with Corn Bread Andouille and Chestnut Stuffing, Duck and Andouille Sausage Jambalaya, a 10 oz. Filet with Béarnaise Sauce*, and Eggplant Ophelia. Side dishes are served family style and dessert is also part of the $49.95 per person deal (*$59.95 for the filet). Marsha Brown’s is at 15 South Main Street in New Hope. Reservations: 215.862.7044

At Peddler’s Village in Lahaska, the options are varied. The Cock ‘n Bull is hosting a Thanksgiving Harvest Feast Buffet from noon to 6 pm. Adults: $27.95 and children: $13.95. Both Earl’s and Sweet Lorraine’s will do a regular menu with some “off the menu” Thanksgiving items. People can either pick and choose the Thanksgiving items or can have a three course prix fixe option from those choices. Click on the links above for more information, including phone numbers for reservations.

The Richlandtown Inn in Upper Bucks County is offering a fixed menu with five dinner options, including turkey, ham and seafood for entree choices. The inn will be open from noon to 8 pm. Prices vary depending on your entree choice from $16.95 (Turkey) to $30 (Filet Mignon). For reservations, call 215.536.6239. The Richlandtown Inn, sometimes referred to as the Richlandtown Hotel, is located in the center of Richlandtown on Route 212 (101 S. Main Street at Union St.).

The Temperance House is presenting a gourmet Thanksgiving Grand Buffet featuring a hand-carved turkey station and steamship of beef with all the fixings for $24.95 per person (adult) and $12.95 (child). The Temp is at 5 N. State St in Newtown. Call 215.860.9975 for reservations.

Vaders Bar & Grill in Southampton is offering a great deal — a Thanksgiving Turkey meal for $16.95 per person ($6.99 for kids). In addition, their regular menu will be available. Reservations are being taken for seatings at 2/2:30 pm, 4/4:30 pm and 6/6:30 pm. Call 215.953.7575 for more information. Vaders is on 727 Second Street Pike. You can also get a turkey dinner to go. Details below.

The Washington House is seating for a 3-course Thanksgiving dinner including choice of soup or salad, entree, dessert and coffee for $29.95-32.95 (adult) and $9.95 (child). A la carte menu also available. You can find them at 136 N. Main Street in Sellersville. Phone: 215.257.3000

The Waterwheel Restaurant in Doylestown is presenting a Grand Thanksgiving Day Buffet from 2 to 6 pm. $35.00 per person, kids under 10 y.o. half-price. Check out the menu and call for reservations at 215.345.9544. The Waterwheel is at 4424 Old Easton Rd.

The Yardley Inn Restaurant and Bar will be serving dinner 1-7 pm on Thanksgiving Day. In addition to their regular menu, they will offer a special menu for the holiday. Entrees range in price from $19 to $38. You can find the Yardley Inn at the corner of Afton Ave. and River Rd. in Yardley. For reservations, call: 215.493.3800.

And nearby, on the Jersey side of the river:

Erini Restaurant at 1140 River Rd. in Ewing will be open on Thanksgiving from 2 to 6 pm, offering 4-course dinners, based on the price of the entree. You can reach them at 609.882.0303

Hamilton’s Grill Room will be offering a Thanksgiving Family Dinner Dinner, served from 1 to 5 pm. Call the restaurant for more information and reservations at 609.397.4343. Hamilton’s is at 8 Coryell St. in Lambertville. And don’t forget, they are also BYOB.

The Lambertville Station Restaurant is offering a traditional turkey dinner entree as well as a variety of other selections (ranging $18-$32) on Turkey Day. The restaurant, at 11 Bridge St. in Lambertville, can be reached at 609.397.8300 for more information and reservations.

Interested in Turkey-to-Go? Here’s a few places that are offering a cooked turkey with all the fixings:

Earl’s in Peddler’s Village is offering a Thanksgiving Feast to Go including a Bolton Farm Tom turkey (raised locally in Silverdale), giblet gravy, butter whipped mashed potatoes, apple sage dressing, green beans, candied yams, cranberry chutney, assorted rolls and a choice of apple, pumpkin or pecan pie. Pricing: for 4-7 guests $160 (one pie) and for 8-12 guests $230 (two pies). Add an additional 14 to 16 lb. turkey for $70. Easy and convenient curbside pick-up on Thanksgiving Day from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the rear of Earl’s. Orders must be received by Sunday, November 22. Call: 215.794-4020.

Vaders Bar & Grill in Southampton is offering a Thanksgiving Dinner to feed “at least” eight people for $79.95. You can get the 20-22# turkey fully cooked (just warm it up when you get home) or partially cooked, with you finishing the last 30 minutes in your oven. A $20 deposit is requested Call 215.953.7575 for more information.

Wegmans in Warrington has lowered the price on their famous take-out Thanksgiving meal this year and is offering some new options. A Premium Turkey Dinner is $79.99, serves 8-10 and includes 4 sides, gravy and cranberry orange relish. A hand-carved Roasted Turkey Dinner is available in two sizes: the medium serves 5-6 and cost $99; the large serves 10-12 and costs $179. Both include 4 sides, gravy and cranberry orange relish. You can also order the items a la carte. See more details online and call the Catering Department at 215.918.3908 to order.

A cool, crisp November weekend

Lynne Goldman — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:31:48 +0000

It’s been awhile since I’ve done a “weekend run-down.” But I’m finally feeling more myself and getting over (fingers crossed) this pneumonia. Mark, however, has bronchitis. My family has started referring to our home as “Plague City.” Lovely.

But there is so much fun stuff going on this weekend that I simply had to write about it. I only wish we were well enough to go to some of the events! And the weather promises to be sunny and cool. Details on any of these events can be found at our online calendar, Food Events in Bucks County.

Vegetarian delight. What are you doing tonight? Check out the Kindle Café’s Supper Club. Delaware Valley newcomer Chef/Owner Vincent Peterson has started a weekly gourmet vegetarian dinner in Lambertville every Friday night at Rojo’s Roastery. We haven’t gotten there yet but the menus look delicious. Using local produce and products for a prix fixe $25 dinner, BYOB.

Apples, apples, apples. There are two festivals celebrating apples this weekend in Bucks County. The Riegelsville Community Fire Company — the same folks who put on such a great breakfast once a month — will be hosting the Apple Fest in Riegelsville on Saturday, November 7th from 10 am to 3 pm. Peddler’s Village in Lahaska also has a fun weekend planned for their 38th Annual Apple Festival, featuring local apple orchards, antique cider press demonstrations, authentic apple butter production, a variety of apple treats from apple dumplings to apple fritters, and apple pie eating contests. Festivities begin at 10 am and go until 6 pm.

What’s for breakfast…and dinner? From Hartsville (Warminster), to Plumsteadville, to Upper Black Eddy and Silverdale, you’ve got your choice of hot breakfasts at various firehouses and a grange this weekend. Yum. And for dinner, there’s a host (no pun intended) of church suppers in Chalfont, Pleasant Valley and Warrington. See our calendar for details.

Farmers markets still open! Doylestown Farmers’ Market and Wrightstown Farmers’ Market are still going on Saturday mornings through the weekend before Thanksgiving, as is the New Hope Farmers’ Market on Thursday afternoons up until November 19th. Also, the Saucon Valley Farmers’ Market in Hellertown stays open on Sundays through November 22nd. Stock up on vegetables for the winter and for your Thanksgiving meal. Also coming…an indoor farmers’ market in Stockton, set to open Thanksgiving weekend. Stay tuned for more details.

Peachy-Keen Weekend

Lynne Goldman — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 21:39:06 +0000

It’s been a busy week. We were thrilled at the wonderful article this past Wednesday by Betty Cichy in the Bucks County Courier Times /Intelligencer about Bucks County Taste. We were even more blown away by the site “hits” we got. Those of you who checked us out for the first time – thank you, thank you, thank you. And please come back. Be sure to tell us what you’d like to see on Bucks County Taste in the future. We’ve got lots in the works – interviews, reviews, interactive maps of food places in Bucks and more.

But…ah, the weekend is here with unseasonably comfortable weather. Tomorrow looks beautiful so get out and enjoy the sunshine and low humidity. Since we now have our Food Events in Bucks County calendar more easily accessible on the site, I won’t be doing as detailed a review of weekend events. Everything you need to know is just one click away now.

Tonight there are several fun events going on. Mark Cosgrove and Friends will be playing at Crossing Vineyards and Winery in Washington Crossing. Throw together a picnic dinner, buy some wine and sit back and enjoy some great blue grass music. Starts at 7 pm.

Brad’s Raw Chips is having another one of its now famous Chip Parties at the R.A.T. Gallery in Gardenville from 7 pm to whenever. Munch, munch, crunch…and it’s good for you too!

Peaches seem to be dominating the weekend. Great peaches are available everywhere. Try the local farmers’ markets as well as these local producers: Bechdolts Orchard (Hellertown), Fairview Farm (Pineville), Lapinski Farm (Dublin), Manoff’s (Solebury), Penn Vermont Fruit Farm (Bedminster), Shady Brook Farm (Yardley), Solebury Orchards (Solebury), Solly’s Farm Market (Ivyland), Styer Orchard (Langhorne), and Tall Pine Farm (Wrightstown).

Two peachy events are also taking place on Sunday. Shady Brook Farm is putting on a Peach Festival as part of their Sunday Funday series, from 12 Noon to 4 pm. There’s also a Peach Festival at the Bristol Cultural and Historical Foundation from 3 pm to 6 pm in Bristol.

Peddler’s Village is putting on a village-wide Summer Food & Fun Fair & Sidewalk Sale. The Village will have summer foods sizzling on the grill and plenty of live entertainment. It will also be Peddler’s Village First Annual Community Days from noon to 4 pm each day on the Street Road Green, with nonprofit organizations exhibiting and sharing information.

Have a wonderful, safe weekend.

Summer is really here

Lynne Goldman — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 23:30:41 +0000

It’s hot and humid as I write this. I guess summer is finally here. No more squeaking by with this lovely San Diego-type weather we’ve been enjoying. I’ve been telling everyone that it will continue to be a cooler summer, and we are taking credit for it. Why? Because we recently installed two new air conditioners in our “mid-century modern” home (the original two got fried by a power surge). See? If y’all chip in, we’ll buy a snow blower to guarantee a light winter.

The other way I know summer is really here is that I’ve noticed the number of calendar events has decreased – or maybe I’m not working hard enough to find them. Either way, it’s a sign that things are slowing down.

But there are still some interesting things going on. This week, from Tuesday, July 21st through Sunday, July 26th, SEE, a Lambertville-based community organization, is sponsoring the Local Harvest Restaurant Week in Lambertville and New Hope. The purpose of the event is to raise awareness about sustainability – in our society, environment and economy (SEE) – while eating great local food!

With cooperation from local restaurants, farms, food producers, and Zone 7 (a local foods distribution business), SEE is bringing the best of the region’s local harvest to local restaurant tables. If you eat at one of the participating restaurants, you’ll be able to enjoy dishes specially prepared for the event using the finest local ingredients. Check out SEE’s website for more information about their mission, more details about the restaurant week, and a list of participating restaurants (which includes practically all of the good ones in Lambertville).

And I’ve got a “Save The Date” for your calendars. The Heritage Conservancy is hosting a Farm-to-Table Dinner on Saturday, August 1st. I’ll give you more details as we get closer but the catering will be done by Soup to Nuts Caterers and Earl’s Restaurant in Peddler’s Village, which recently changed its menu and concept to focus on local, farm-fresh ingredients. Price will be $45 per person, with proceeds benefiting the Heritage Conservancy, a land conservation organization here in Bucks County. It will be held at the historic Lindsay Farm in Warminster.

Here’s the run-down for the weekend. Check out our online calendar, Food Events in Bucks County for more details on any of the events below. Have a sweet, cool weekend.

Friday, July 17th:

Linden Hill Farmers’ Market, 3:30 – 7:30 pm, Ottsville.
Wine Concert Series @ Shady Brook Farm, 7 – 9 pm, Yardley. Weather permitting. Free admission. Jerry Watkins is the musical entertainment.
Outdoor Summer Music Series @ Crossing Vineyards and Winery, 7 – 10 pm, Washington Crossing. Eric Mintel Quartet is the musical entertainment.
Wine Tasting for Singles @ Crossing Vineyards and Winery, 7 – 9 pm, Washington Crossing.

Saturday, July 18th:

Doylestown Farmers’ Market, 7 am – Noon, Doylestown.
Indian Valley Farmers’ Market, 8:30 am – 12:30 pm, Telford.
Plumsteadville Grange Farm Market, 9 am – 12 pm, Route 611 just north of Stump Road, Plumsteadville.
Wrightstown Farmers’ Market, 9 am – 1 pm, Wrightstown.

Sunday, July 19th:

Breakfast @ Riegelsville Fire Company, 8 am – 12:30 pm, Riegelsville.
Saucon Valley Farmers’ Market, 9 am – 1 pm, Hellertown.
Hunterdon Land Trust Farmers’ Market, 9 am – 1 pm, Flemington.
Sunday Funday: Butterfly Festival @ Shady Brook Farm, 12 – 4 pm, Yardley.
Open Hearth Cooking Demonstration, 1 – 4 pm, Pennsbury Manor, Morrisville.
Sangria Sundays @ Chaddsford Winery, 1 – 4 pm, Lahaska.