May 2025 Food News in the Brandywine Valley

Avondale Ale

Brothers Kershner Brewing Company, with a location in Skippack plus seasonal Brothers on the Brandywine Beer Garden in Coatesville, is expanding to Avondale. The Downingtown natives’ new taproom, The Barrel, is set to open in May inside a historic two-story building (previously Be Here Brewing Co.). Look for 12 beers, a cocktail program plus ciders and wine along with pub grub classics — including delicious smash burgers. Check for updates. 122 Pennsylvania Ave., Avondale. BrothersKershner.com/Brewery.

Ooh La La Oola

The nutrition-focused brand Oola Bowls started at Lancaster Central Market and expanded to 10+ locations and 11.5k Instagram followers. When the West Chester shop opens this spring (more Chester County spots planned), it will be the Borough’s fifth acai option! Oola also offers pitaya bowls, fruit smoothies, Oola bites (peanut butter, Nutella, PB chip), healthy snacks plus an at-home acai bowl kit. 16 E. Gay St., West Chester. OolaBowls.com.

All-Star Spring

Hotel du Pont’s Le Cavalier and Chef Tyler Akin are hosting a Delaware All-Stars Chef Series this spring, showcasing the area’s top chefs and restaurants. On May 19, Akin joins forces with Chef Dwain Kalup from La Fia Bistro in Wilmington for a one-night-only, collaborative six-course dinner highlighting the chefs’ respective specialties of French-inspired cuisine and sustainable ingredients. Stay tuned for more dinners. $85/person, wine pairing extra. 42 W. 11th St., Wilmington. LeCavalierDE.com.

Riders Up!

Take the reins and race to The Jockey Tavern at the former McKenzie Brew House in Malvern. The Mangan family’s third restaurant (The Crown Tavern, Will’s + Bill’s Brewery & Restaurant) blends equine decor with vintage flair. Grab a seat and indulge in dishes of tomahawk pork chops, bison burgers and the traditional Sunday roast. Or reserve an event space, from the intimate Trophy Room to the grand Polo Lounge. 240 Lancaster Ave., Malvern. JockeyTavern.com.

Taqueria Tuesday

Starting as a food truck at the Shell Station, Taqueria Los Poblanos has quickly become a West Chester fave, now with a red-and-yellow, brick-andmortar location (former Sam’s Pizza Island). This family business is known for authentic and simple yet bold flavors of street tacos, including a popular al pastor. Open daily, with late-night weekend hours. Note: takeout and cash only. 445 Hannum Ave., West Chester. On Instagram @Tacos_WC.