It may not technically be winter yet, but it’s really starting to feel like it, especially with last Thursday’s evening snow fall. Whether you love the cold or not, this season is such a wonderful time to really savor a cup of hot chocolate and sit down to a hot meal with friends. We’ve got some opportunities to do just that this week, so read on.
Stay warm. Head to the Tubby Olive in Doylestown for a Custom Tea Blending Class at 6:30 pm tomorrow night, Thursday, November 20. Learn the basics of blending from Deb Raab, Tea Specialist from Tea-For-All. You’ll get a chance to create your own signature blend to bring home with you.
Taste the season. Old York Cellars is hosting a Seasonal Wine Dinner on Thursday, November 20 at 6:30 pm. Four courses created by Chef Jonas Gold of 55 Main will be paired with Old York Cellars wine. Make your reservations right away to get a taste of his local pumpkin soup, goat cheese and roasted squash terrine, duck cassoulet and pumpkin creme brulee.
If you can’t make it to the dinner, the winery is combining the event with their Virtual Vines series, so tune in from home at 7 pm to hear from winemaker Scott Gares and sommelier Laurin Dorman.
Santa Clause is comin’ to town. Peddler’s Village’s annual Tree Lighting celebration is this Friday, November 21 at from 6 to 9 pm. Santa switches on the Village’s holiday light display at exactly 6:15 pm, so make sure you’re on time. Toast some marshmallows and enjoy some hot apple cider while you take in the scene.
Get ready. Next Thursday is Thanksgiving. There are plenty of restaurants in the area that offer the traditional meal for the holiday if you’d rather just relax and enjoy time with family and friends. See our post, 2014 – Going out for Thanksgiving in Bucks to get the details. And if you haven’t already done so, order your fresh turkey soon—see where to find a locally-raised turkey here: Fresh turkeys in Bucks – 2014.
To market, to market. The Doylestown and Wrightstown Farmers’ Markets hold their final market of the regular season this Saturday. At the Wrightstown Market, come for some delicious free food at their annual Customer/Vendor/Volunteer Appreciation Day. Join them this Saturday, November 22 for free coffee, soup, bread, cookies, nutty pumpkin bread, hot mulled cider, cider donuts and more.
Here’s what you’ll find at area farmers’ markets: Apples, apple cider, arugula, Asian greens, beets, bok choi, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, celery, chilies, collard greens, endive, escarole, fennel, garlic, gourds, head lettuce, herbs, Indian corn, kale, kohlrabi, leeks, lima beans, mushrooms, mustard greens, onions, parsley, parsnips, potatoes, pumpkins, radicchio, radishes, red leaf lettuce, rutabaga, salad mix, shallots, spinach, winter squash, Swiss chard, turnips, and yams.
Most markets will also have: eggs from free-range chickens, grass-fed and pastured meats, preserves, specialty foods, baked goods like breads, cakes, cookies and pastries, cheese and yogurt, locally roasted coffee, and interesting crafts from local artisans.
For a list of all farmers’ markets in Bucks and nearby, go to our food guide here.
On the radar…
- A Night of REBELry Fundraiser – Washington Crossing State Park, 355 Washington Crossing Pennington Rd, Titusville, NJ [Sat, Dec 6]
- BCFA Producer Tour: Bucks County Brewery & Hewn Spirits – Bucks County Brewery & Hewn Spirits, 31 Appletree Lane, Pipersville, PA [Sat, Dec 6]
- Holiday Cocktail Class – Dad’s Hat Rye Distillery, 925 Canal Street, Building #4, Bristol, PA [Sat, Dec 6]
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- Specialty Keg Tappings – Isaac Newton’s, 18 South State Street, Newtown, PA [12 – 9 pm]
- Pierogy Wednesdays – St. Anne Unkranian Catholic Church, 1545 Easton Road, Warrington, PA [12:30 – 3 pm]
- Wings & Yuengs – Wycombe Publick House, 1073 Mill Creek Road, Wycombe, PA [4 – 10 pm]
- Locals Nights at DeAnna’s – DeAnna’s Restaurant, 54 North Franklin Street, Lambertville, NJ [5 – 9:30 pm]
- Free Community Dinner – Christ Community Bible Church, 1830 N. Ridge Rd, Perkasie, PA [5:30 – 6:30 pm]
- Wine Dinner at the Jamison Publick House – Jamison Publick House, 1860 Geryville Pike, Pennsburg, PA [6 – 8 pm]
- Wednesdays for Women at the Hamilton Grill Room – Hamilton Grill Room, 8 Coryell Street, Lambertville, NJ [6:30 – 8:30 pm]
- The Raven Supper Club – Poe Bistro Lounge, 385 West Bridge Street, New Hope, PA [6:30 – 10 pm]
- French Wine for Beginners: Bordeaux – Crossing Vineyards and Winery, Wrightstown Road, Upper Makefield, PA [7 – 9 pm]
- Portugese Wine Dinner – Vintage Grille, 3617 Ferry Road, Doylestown, PA [7 – 9 pm]
- Holiday Hors d’oeuvres Cooking Class – Carlow Cookery Inc, 432 N Main St, Doylestown, PA [7 – 9 pm]
Thursday, November 20:
- Crafters’ Showcase (formerly Country Christmas) – James-Lorah Memorial Home, 132 North Main Street, Doylestown, PA [3 – 9 pm]
- Indoor Farmers Market – The Event Center by Cornerstone, 46 North Sugan Road, New Hope, PA [4 – 7 pm]
- Community Hero Night – Wycombe Publick House, 1073 Mill Creek Road, Wycombe, PA [4 – 10 pm]
- Happy Hour Raw Bar – Deanna’s, 54 N. Franklin Street, Lambertville, NJ [4:30 – 6:30 pm]
- Custom Tea Blending Event – The Tubby Olive, 6 West State Street, Doylestown, PA [6:30 – 8 pm]
- Old York Cellars Chef Dinner & Virtual Vines – Old York Cellars, 80 Old York Road, Ringoes, NJ [6:30 – 9 pm]
Friday, November 21:
- Crafters’ Showcase (formerly Country Christmas) – James-Lorah Memorial Home, 132 North Main Street, Doylestown, PA [10 am – 9 pm]
- Stockton Market – 19 Bridge St., Stockton, NJ [3 – 7 pm]
- Beer Tasting – Phillips’ Fine Wines, 17 Bridge St, Stockton, NJ [4 – 8 pm]
- Happy Hour Raw Bar – Deanna’s, 54 N. Franklin Street, Lambertville, NJ [4:30 – 6:30 pm]
- Food Truck Fridays @ Bucks County Brewery & Hewn Spirits – Bucks County Brewery, 31 Appletree Lane, Pipersville, PA [5 – 9 pm]
- Lumberville General Store Supper Club – Lumberville General Store, 3741 River Road, Lumberville, PA [6 – 9 pm]
- Music & Merlot – Hopewell Valley Vineyards, 46 Yard Rd., Pennington, NJ [6 – 9 pm]
- Peddler’s Village Grand Illumination Celebration – Peddler’s Village, Routes 202 & 263, Lahaska, PA [6:15 – 9:15 pm]
- Unionville Vineyards Open Mic Night – Unionville Vineyards, 9 Rocktown Rd, Ringoes, NJ [6:30 – 9:30 pm]
- Wine Tasting for Singles – Crossing Vineyards and Winery, Wrightstown Road, Upper Makefield, PA [7 – 9 pm]
- Oatmeal Milk Stout Release Party – River Horse Brewing Company, 2 Graphics Drive, Ewing Township, NJ [7 – 10 pm]
- TGIF! – Crossing Vineyards and Winery, Wrightstown Road, Upper Makefield, PA [8 – 10 pm]
Saturday, November 22:
- Doylestown Farmers’ Market – W. State & Hamilton St., Doylestown, PA [7 am – 12 pm]
- Wrightstown Farmers Market – Wrightstown Twp. Municipal Bldg (parking lot), 2203 2nd Street Pike, Wrightstown, PA [9 am – 1 pm]
- Stangl Factory Farmers’ Market – Stangl Factory, 12 Mine Street, Flemington, NJ [9 am – 2 pm]
- Stockton Market – 19 Bridge St, Stockton, NJ [9 am – 4 pm]
- Quakertown Farmers Market – Quakertown Farmers Market, 201 Station Road, Quakertown, PA [9 am – 9 pm]
- Crafters’ Showcase (formerly Country Christmas) – James-Lorah Memorial Home, 132 North Main Street, Doylestown, PA [10 am – 6 pm]
- Wine Tasting – Phillips’ Fine Wines, 17 Bridge Street, Stockton, NJ [12 – 6 pm]
- Beer Tasting – New Hope Beverage, 6542-K1 Lower York Rd (Logan Square), New Hope, PA [3 – 7 pm]
- Music & Merlot – Hopewell Valley Vineyards, 46 Yard Rd., Pennington, NJ [6 – 9 pm]
- Lumberville General Store Supper Club – Lumberville General Store, 3741 River Road, Lumberville, PA [6 – 9 pm]
- Jazz at Villa Milagro – Villa Milagro Vineyards, 33 Warren Glen Road, Finesville, NJ [6:30 – 8:30 pm]
Sunday, November 23:
- Hunterdon Land Trust Farmers Market – Dvoor Farm, Route 12 Circle, Flemington, NJ [9 am – 1 pm]
- Crafters’ Showcase (formerly Country Christmas) – James-Lorah Memorial Home, 132 North Main Street, Doylestown, PA [10 am – 4 pm]
- Stockton Market – 19 Bridge St., Stockton, NJ [10 am – 4 pm]
- Quakertown Farmers Market – Quakertown Farmers Market, 201 Station Road , Quakertown, PA [10 am – 5 pm]
- Sunday Brunch – The Raven, 385 W. Bridge St, New Hope, PA [11 am – 3 pm]
- How Sweet It Is: Pairing Wine and Chocolate – Crossing Vineyards & Winery, Wrightstown Road, Washington Crossing, PA [2 – 3 pm]
- Jazzy Sundays – Hopewell Valley Vineyards, 46 Yard Rd., Pennington, NJ [2 – 5 pm]
- Sunday Supper at the Vintage Grille – Vintage Grille, 3617 Ferry Road, Doylestown, PA [4 – 10 pm]
- Dinner with Friends – Bux-Mont Christian Church, 400 Jacksonville Road , Ivyland, PA [5:30 – 6:30 pm]
Monday, November 24:
- Burger Night – Wycombe Publick House, 1073 Mill Creek Road, Wycombe, PA [4 – 10 pm]
- Locals Night at Caleb’s – Caleb’s American Kitchen, U.S. 202, New Hope, PA [5 – 10 pm]
- Chef’s Choice Prix Fixe – Hearth, 7 East Ferry Street New Hope, PA [5 – 10 pm]
- Monday Wine Special plus Surf & Turf – Yardley Inn, 82 E. Afton Ave., Yardley, PA [5:30 – 10 pm]
- Half Price Burgers Night – Continental Tavern, 2 North Main Street Yardley, PA [6 – 10 pm]
Tuesday, November 25:
- Tuesday Farm Market at Gravity Hill – Gravity Hill Farm, Pleasant Valley Road, Titusville, NJ [1 – 6 pm]
- Cheese Steak Night – Wycombe Publick House, 1073 Mill Creek Road, Wycombe, PA [4 – 10 pm]
- Lobster Fest – The Buck Hotel, 1200 Buck Road, Feasterville-Trevose, PA [5 – 9 pm]
- Locals Nights at DeAnna’s – DeAnna’s Restaurant, 54 North Franklin Street, Lambertville, NJ [5 – 9:30 pm]
- All-you-can-eat Spaghetti Night – Bell’s Tavern, 183 N. Union Street, Lambertville, NJ [5 – 10 pm]
- Locals Hamburger Night – Carversville Inn, 6205 Fleecydale Road, Carversville, PA [5:30 – 11 pm]
- Prime Rib Night – Hamilton’s Grill Room, Coryell Street, Lambertville, NJ [6 – 8 pm]
- Sushi Night in the Wine Cellar – The Inn at Lambertville Station, 11 Bridge Street, Lambertville, NJ [6 – 10 pm]
- The Cook & the Cork: Savory & Stuffed – Vintage Grille, 3617 Ferry Road, Doylestown, PA [7 – 9:30 pm]
Wednesday, November 26:
- Specialty Keg Tappings – Isaac Newton’s, 18 South State Street, Newtown, PA [12 – 9 pm]
- Wings & Yuengs – Wycombe Publick House, 1073 Mill Creek Road, Wycombe, PA [4 – 10 pm]
- Locals Nights at DeAnna’s – DeAnna’s Restaurant, 54 North Franklin Street, Lambertville, NJ [5 – 9:30 pm]
- The Raven Supper Club – Poe Bistro Lounge, 385 West Bridge Street, New Hope, PA [6:30 – 10 pm]
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For more details on any of these events, please go to our full calendar, Food Events in Bucks County.