Posted in Restaurants on Dec 29th, 2009
Catch this article in last week’s Bucks County Herald about the best wings in Bucks County. Talk about professional jealousy! I admit it!! Granted, wings are, how shall I put it…a specialty all in themselves. Just read their descriptions of what makes a great wing. These guys are pros. My jealousy is mixed with awe. I [...]
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Posted in Farms, Markets on Apr 25th, 2009
Nope, not talking about Christmas. Throughout Bucks County, May and June will be filled with the opening of seasonal farm markets. Here’s our rundown. Weekly markets: Springtown: Wednesdays from 3 to 6 pm, Springtown Firehouse, 1030 Main Street/Route 212 (begins May 6th) New Hope: Thursdays from 3:30 to 7 pm, New Hope-Solebury High School, 180 [...]
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If your sole purpose is to get loose, you can do that cheaper by drinking at home. That’s why I like a good bar more than I like a good drink. Good bars are a mix of good people, good food, reasonable prices, reasonable sound level and a community comfortable enough with itself to invite [...]
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Posted in Farms, Local Color, People, Restaurants on Mar 29th, 2009
When you walk into the Pineville Tavern , a couple of things hit you right off the bat. It’s warm. Everyone – staff and customers – seem to be in a good mood. There’s a buzz of people enjoying themselves. And it feels like it’s been this way forever. In fact, the Pineville Tavern has [...]
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Posted in People, Restaurants on Dec 19th, 2008
What is it about walking into a bar or restaurant where they know your name? Am I dating myself, by referring to the old refrain from Cheers? Perhaps. But now that I’m older, I do think it captures something. Our grandparents, and even parents, grew up in tight communities. Family and friends were close by – [...]
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