Well, fall ball officially kicked off for us this weekend. Which means my role has pivoted from human being to unsalaried chauffeur.
If you also spent your Saturday navigating lawn chair placement and stressing over schedule overlaps, I stand in solidarity with you. We’ll be running in every direction around the county for the next six weeks. Send coffee.
But enough about my survival strategy. There are new food spots to talk about!
Bristol’s bragging rights
The King George II Inn has been doing the whole welcoming weary travelers and serving food thing since 1681.
Making it America’s oldest continuously operating inn.
It’s survived the Revolutionary War, hosted George Washington and the Marquis de Lafayette. And even briefly lost the “King George” part of its name during the Revolution. (Apparently, branding was complicated.)
Basically, we get to eat where the history is older than the United States.
Local author transforms grief into healing
Twenty five years after losing her husband on September 11, local author and art therapist Tara Bane released a moving memoir. You can meet her this Thursday at her book signing.
The book chronicles her quarter century journey through loss, highlighting how local support and the creation of the Garden of Reflection helped her heal. Today, Bane uses art therapy to guide other trauma survivors.
One just opened. Two more are on the way.
The Still on State (Doylestown) - Now
Part indoor hangout, part outdoor hangout, all around excuse to order another round. The concept leans into handcrafted cocktails, locally sourced spirits and what they’re calling “flame-kissed flavors”.
So, fire + booze + vibes. We’re listening.
Donatelli’s Italian Steakhouse (Newtown) - Soon
Newtown is getting a little surfacing of the cufflinks energy. Donatelli’s is taking over the space at the historic Brick Hotel, serving up Italian-meets-steakhouse.
So yes, you may have to make the difficult choice between pasta and a giant steak. Or just get both.
Tusk (Doylestown) - Soon
An upscale American restaurant that promises to be polished without making you feel like you need to whisper or know which fork is for what. Expect seasonal American comfort food, vegetarian and gluten-free options, cocktails, small plates and a social hour.
And the dress code? “Doylestown Sophisticated”. Which, feels like a very Doylestown thing to say.
Hope you have a relaxing Sunday, I’ll see you Tuesday for a round of good news.
May your restaurant list get a few new additions,
Cait, From Bucks