July 2026 Food News in the Brandywine Valley
A few of our favorite things to share this month about local food and drink
A250 Chips
Yep, patriotic chip flavors are available from Herr’s Foods, based in Nottingham. Over 100,000 votes in a special “Flavored by Philly: Taste the 250” contest celebrating the themes Freedom, Liberty and Unity produced the winning flavors — Freedom Loaded Cheese Fries, Liberty Hickory Barbecue and United Jalapeño Cream Cheese. At your favorite convenience stores during the summer of 2026. Herrs.com
No-Spice to Scorchin’
In June, yet another Nashville-style hot chicken place opened, but this one is in Malvern, not West Chester. Growing to 16 regional locations in four years, Asad’s Hot Chicken offers 100% halal chicken, six heat levels, popular bites like hot chicken sandwiches, sliders, tenders, fries, plus sides, shakes and fresh fruit smoothies — no doubt to quench the fire in your mouth. They are bringing the heat! 490 Lancaster Ave. AsadsHotChicken.com
That’s the Ticket
Got a parking ticket in West Chester? The fine folks at LoCali Wine Lounge are offering a silver lining — a complimentary glass of wine to visitors who bring in a West Chester parking ticket. They’re turning a frustrating experience into a reason to relax and stay awhile. If you’re going to get fined for enjoying West Chester, you deserve a glass of wine! 123 E. Market S. EnjoyLoCali.com
Double the Dining
The Brandywine, the new Marriott affiliate in Radnor, adds two new hotel dining options — ground floor and rooftop. Merrick’s Tavern serves seasonal comfort food for breakfast, lunch, dinner plus craft cocktails and a strong bourbon and rye selection, indoors and on the patio. Above it all, Pomelo Rooftop Terrace (opening soon) promises a year-round English greenhouse-inspired experience featuring botanical cocktails, small plates and treetop views. 165 King of Prussia Rd. TheBrandywineHotel.com
Moving On Up
The next chapter for Life’s Patina Mercantile & Café in Chester Springs is taking shape upstairs. Founder Meg Veno transformed the second floor of the historic Jenny Lind House into a space for private events to gather, celebrate and connect — book club, tea party, family events — in rooms for eight or 12. With catering from the café, featuring their seasonal, scratch-made menu, it’s another reason to visit. 1657 Art School Rd. LifesPatina.com