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FUN FOOD NEWS

A Tale of Two Tom's Dim Sums: Restaurant With Same Name Opens Two Doors Down

Hungry Media residents looking for dim sum have options, as the borough has two eateries called Tom's Dim Sum after a falling out between partners. Tom's Dim Sum Mania recently opened just two doors down from Tom's Dim Sum Media. MORE.

Center City Restaurant Week: What You Need To Know

From Sept. 15 through Sept. 27, more than 120 Philly restaurants will offer three-course dinners for $35. MORE.

Rita's Honors Eagles With New Midnight Green 'Go Birds' Flavor

Rita's Water Ice has introduced a special new flavor in honor of the Philadelphia Eagles and their upcoming season. MORE.

Golden Pheasant Inn Sells At Auction To Local Businessman

Jack Thompson, owner of the Doylestown-based automotive dealer group, the Thompson Organization, purchased the Golden Pheasant Inn in the auction last month. MORE.

Phoenixville's Steel City Innovates Again, Launches New Menu

The popular coffeehouse and brewery is launching a brand new menu, including a broad array of new food options. MORE.

Warminster Ice Cream Parlor Named Best In PA

USA Today has compiled a list of the top ice cream parlor in every state. A Bucks County shop took top honors. MORE.

OPENINGS

Metro 100 Diner Opens In Pottstown

Factory Donuts Opening Newtown Store This Friday

New Ramen Restaurant Coming To Doylestown

Lidl Opening In Lower Providence

Grocery Outlet Opening In Warminster

Cat Cafe Now Open In Bucks Co.

CLOSINGS

Doylestown Food Market Closing For Good

John's Pizza In Frazer Closes After Nearly 50 Years

EVENTS/FESTIVALS

Breakfast With Giraffes At Elmwood Park Zoo

Newtown Food Truck Festival

4-Course Rosé Wine Dinner At All Harvest Locations

Great Wiener Race In Manayunk

Willistown Country Fair