Popular Taco Chain Expanding To Philly Suburbs | Patch Plates

PHILADELPHIA, PA — In this day of contentious politics and controversial issues crowding your news feeds, we thought we'd take a break and serve up something a little lighter. Welcome to Patch Plates, where we give you updates on a topic we can pretty much all agree upon: food (just don't get us started on the Pat's vs. Geno's debate).

We'll use this opportunity to tell you about fun food and drink news, eateries and breweries opening and closing, food and beer festivals happening, special dishes your local restaurants are offering, and more.

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FUN FOOD NEWS

Popular Taco Chain Expanding To Philly Suburbs

Bomba Tacos & Rum, an Ohio-based Latin-style restaurant and bar, will be opening two locations in the Philadelphia suburbs: one in Newtown and another in Malvern. The Newtown location will be in the Village at Newtown Shopping Center and is expected to open in winter 2020. The Malvern restaurant will be located at The Grove and is expected to open in fall 2019 or winter 2020. Read more.

Popular Made-to-Order Donut Shop Opening New Locations

Factory Donuts is also expanding in the Philadelphia suburbs. The donut shop is now open in Media, and has plans for locations to open soon in Newtown and Doylestown. Did we mention they make a cotton candy donut? Read more.

There's An Adult Summer Camp In Chester Co. For Wine Lovers

The Chaddsford Winery is organizing an adult camp for wine lovers, featuring a day full of tastings, team-based games, unique foods, and more. Read more.

Philadelphia Deli Among Nation's Best, Website Says

A Philadelphia deli was recently named among the best in the nation by the online publication Thrillist. Read more.

Plans For Bucks Co.'s 2nd Wegmans Move Forward

The proposal, which would feature Wegmans as the anchor tenant, also includes additional retail space, upscale apartments, and the preservation of an on-site historic barn that developer say may become a restaurant. Read more.

Philly Spot Among Best New Restaurants In America

Eater, the food-centric website, recently released its list of the 16 best new restaurants in the United States, and one right here in the City of Brotherly Love made the cut. Read more.

Iconic Bucks Co. Inn Auctioned

The Golden Pheasant Inn, a popular upscale restaurant located along the Delaware River, was auctioned off this week. A sale is pending at $1.25 million, the auction company says. Read more.

Philadelphia Restaurant Named Among 100 'Most Scenic' In US

OpenTable has released its 100 "most scenic" restaurants in the nation. A Rittenhouse eatery made the list. Read more.

OPENINGS

• Glenside's Dino's Backstage Set To Reopen
• Outback Steakhouse In Falls Moves Closer To Opening
• Take A Sneak Peek Of Newtown Brewing Co., Opening Soon
• Best Of Philly Wine Bar/Restaurant Opening Doylestown Location
• Iron Hill Brewery Expanding

CLOSINGS

• Phoenixville's Majolica To Close

FESTIVALS/EVENTS

• Castle In Bucks Co. Hosting Beer Fest
• Moss Mill Brewing Co. BBQ Competition
• Heritage Conservancy's Farm to Table Dinner
• Charity Crab Fest With Craft Beer
• Linvilla Orchards Peach Festival
• Ethnic Food Sale at Holy Trinity Orthodox Church