Food & Drink
A favorite among locals in Chadds Ford, Hank's Place is on the mend and planning to reopen following damage from Hurricane Ida.
Vintage wine tools are still used for making and drinking the traditional beverage, and an online Winterthur exhibit educates about the gear.
Brandywine Valley vintners offer their suggestions for bringing together great wine from the area's wineries and local food.
There are plenty of holiday dining options from restaurants around the Brandywine Valley for festive celebrations this year.
Chefs, restaurateurs and sommeliers in the region explain how cooking with wine adds flavor and nuances to many dishes.
Main Line area farmers give advice on how to preserve fresh fruit for jellies, jams, butters and marmalades to use throughout the seasons.
Evan Gruber of Old Stone Cider in Lewisville discusses all things cider, from his favorite apple to the fermentation and production process.
Anthony Vietri tends his small vineyard with the loving care of a traditional European farmer—but his wines are anything but rustic.
Here are some of the most important tips from the region's professionals when it comes to serving meat this holiday season.
Are your go-to dishes tasting a little bit boring? Here are some ways professional chefs in the area spice up their daily meals.
Sweets that go perfectly with your favorite adult beverage. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, this holiday season will be much different for all of us. But it may also […]
Though the venerable Hotel du Pont restaurant has undergone a revamp, memories linger for former customers and staff. Photographs by Jim Graham For more than a century, the Hotel du […]
The deliciously complex story behind the belated launch of the much-anticipated eatery.
Regional distillers embrace their whiskey heritage—with some new twists. Photograph courtesy of Manatawny Still Works From the earliest days of the United States, Pennsylvania has held a special place in […]
Keep your favorite host or hostess happy with these cool gifts. 1. Don’t settle for less than perfect when traveling, thanks to TSA-friendly kits from Cocktail Kits 2 Go, which […]
Spring—especially Easter—is a time to savor this tradition. Around this time last year, I was in Colorado attending the annual Taste of Vail festival as a judge for the American Lamb […]
When national big-box wine and spirits chains arrived in Delaware in the early 1990s, it appeared to foreshadow the demise of the small, locally owned shops. While customers always valued […]
Showcasing some of the region’s premiere restaurants, Brandywine Valley Restaurant Weekreturns Sept. 9-14. Participating restaurants will offer special prix-fixe menus for lunch and dinner. Look for two-course lunches priced at […]
Throughout the Brandywine Valley, beer gardens have all but become synonymous with summer. Making the most of the area’s rich craft brewing culture and bucolic landscapes, there are now an […]
Summer means getting sand between your toes, loving the smell of sunscreen and strolling around the neighborhood after dinner. It also means enjoying all of the fresh fruits available as […]
