Story, photos by Sharon Kozden

Philadelphia, PA - Relocating to the quaint and charming Borough of Phoenixville from Gladwyne in 2018 proved an exercise in culture shock. Notably absent was Starbucks, where I'd been a daily morning presence (the Main Line doesn't lack for Starbucks stores).

Photo: Zavino Hospitality Group

Main Line, Pa - Villanova University together with Greg Dodge of Zavino Hospitality Group (ZHG) has joined up for a sophisticated-yet-casual eatery and grill, which will most likely debut this August on the University’s Radnor Township campus. The dining establishment situated at the corner of Lancaster and Ithan Avenues inside The Commons, a cluster of brand new residence halls that are part of a $300 million improvement of the institution’s previous parking lots.

Savona Restaurant Winter Season Menu

Philadelphia, PA - Savona Restaurant (100 Old Gulph Road; 610-520-1200), chef/partner Andrew Masciangelo has recently unveiled his winter season menu created with healthy eating choices in mind.

Photo: Dan Balmer

Philadelphia, PA - What’s Old is New at Brandywine Branch Bistro! Settled out in a centuries-old dairy barn in the northern countryside of Chester County, the home of world-famous Revivalist Gin, Brandywine Branch Bistro is revitalizing the craft cocktail and kitchen scene of Warrick, Pennsylvania.

Photo: Hash House A Go Go

Philadelphia, PA - Hash House A Go Go Moorestown is going to officially open to the general public on Thursday, January 17 at 8 a.m. Famous for their unique extra-large servings of farm-style food, Hash House A Go Go delivers excellent food options. Including popular items such as house hashes and scrambles, oversized flapjacks and waffles, homemade biscuits and jam, fresh farm sandwiches, several options of their huge burgers as well as their famous sage fried chicken and waffles, complemented by signature coffees, the sought after Kiwi Watermelon Lemonade and a whole lot more.

The story, photos by Sharon Kozden

Phoenixville, Pennsylvania - 'Twas the week or more after Christmas, and someone still deigns to feature Santa Claus snaps. Gasp, and but why? Well … if the lights on homes can still twinkle brightly into January (making people and PECO happy), and the evergreen trees aren't yet a voluminous curb-tossed presence, then surely a cute write-up about our collective love of animals can warrant publication. Besides and despite Mister Holly Jolly's involvement, pets were the star attractions.