August 2025 Food News in the Brandywine Valley

Now Pouring

Coming soon to Spring City, Punch Buggy Brewing Co. is expanding from their Philly location with a new taproom. Set to open this October, the new spot will serve up crowd-pleasers like smash burgers, hot dogs and wings alongside signature brews — including summer fave Beetle Juice. Co-founder and Spring City resident Patrick Coyne is bringing the flavor home. 77 N. Main St., Spring City. PunchBuggyBrewing.com

Growing Hope

Three local nonprofits joined forces to bring a new Food for All garden to Phoenixville, located at Open Hearth Inc.’s office building. The newest addition to the Trellis for Tomorrow network supports access to sustainable food, with 100% of the produce going to Phoenixville Area Community Service’s (PACS) distribution efforts. This collaboration supports local families and strengthens long-term food security initiatives with fresh produce. 701 S. Main St., Phoenixville. Trellis4Tomorrow.org

Dinner in Bloom

Although SIW Vegetables handed off operations of their farm stand to New Roots, they’re continuing their beloved Field to Fork Dinners at the Hill Girt Farm Barn. Experience one-of-a-kind dinners featuring vegetables grown right on the farm — all prepared by top chefs. Save your spot with a ticket for August 20 (Jezabel Careaga), September 17 (Michael DiBianco) or September 24 (Gerald Allen). $127. 4311 S. Creek Rd., Chadds Ford. SIWVegetables.com

Dockside Delights

Want a side of adventure with your dinner? Join Northbrook Canoe’s Twilight Dinner Trips, August 9 and 23. Start at 6 p.m. from Corcoran’s Bridge for the 1.5-hour paddle and find a catered dinner plus live music and a bonfire under the stars awaiting. Dig into a meal that’s sure to impress – BBQ ribs, grilled salmon and build your own s’mores. $85. 1810 Beagle Rd., West Chester. NorthbrookCanoe.com/Canoe-Dine

Under New Ownership

The Berwyn Tavern has been sold after more than 33 years, but new owners Drew Zuccarini and Sean McKeon are restaurant biz vets and promise limited changes to the beloved bar. Plus GuestCounts Hospitality purchased King of Prussia’s Paladar Latin Kitchen and both Bomba Taco + Bar locations — rebranding them 610 SOCIAL Bar + Lounge and Bomba ¡Tacos + Tequila! 625 Lancaster Ave., Berwyn. BerwynTavern.net; 250 Main St., King of Prussia; 30 Liberty Blvd., Malvern; 2930 S. Eagle Rd., Newtown. GuestCounts.com