In the Countryside
Black Bass Hotel
This romantic inn/restaurant in Bucks County dates back to the 1740s. The restaurant continues to serve new American cuisine, including coffee-lacquered duck with fresh ginger pear chutney and wild mushroom ravioli, in a charming setting along a riverbank. 3774 River Road, Lumberville, (215) 297-5770Crier in the Country
If the rumors are true, the ghosts of the original owners of this Victorian mansion in Delaware County watch over diners as they indulge in dinner at this French-Continental restaurant. 1 Crier in the Country Lane, Glen Mills, (610) 358-2411William Penn Inn
This historic inn/restaurant has been hosting guests and serving traditional American continental cuisine since 1714. The restaurant hosts an all-you-can-eat dinner buffet on Thursday evenings and a popular buffet brunch on Sunday. DeKalb & Sumneytown Pikes, Gwynedd, (215) 699-9272
New Restaurant Openings
Lolita
Owner Valerie Safran and her partner/chef Marcie Turney serve up Mexican cuisine with a twist, including chipotle grilled beef tenderloin and soft corn tortillas with orange glazed pork, at this new 56-seat, cash-only BYOB restaurant in the rejuvenated B3 (Blocks Below Broad) neighborhood. 106 S. 13th Street, (215) 546-7100Meritage Philadelphia
James Colabelli and partner Taylor Barnebey plan to be both owners and waitstaff at this 12-table, 34-seat restaurant serving classic regional cuisine (French, Italian and American). The food selections will be accompanied by a serious wine list, and the tasting menu will change weekly. 20th & Lombard Streets, (215) 985-1922Old Original Bookbinder’s
The long awaited return of this landmark restaurant is scheduled for mid-September. This legendary seafood house will reopen as a newly designed 200-seat restaurant with an open kitchen, the world’s largest lobster tank, oyster bar, outdoor dining area and a clubroom. The menu will include some of their past signature dishes, including snapper soup, lobster and strawberry shortcake. 2nd & Walnut Streets, (215) 925-7027
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