November 2025 Food News in the Brandywine Valley

Another French

West Chester has a new source for French food for takeout, delivery and catering. Mistral French & Fast promises rustic French cooking — nothing fussy — blending classic bistro flavors with global specials, like Saigon lobster veloute. Menu offerings include bouillabaisse, tuna Nicoise, jambon-beurre sandwiches (ham, butter, baguette), coq au vin and beef bourguignon. Catering choices span gougeres, mini quiche, cassoulet. Magnifique! Limited hours, Wed.–Sun. 130 W. Miner St., West Chester. MistralFrenchAndFast.com

New Eats in Eagleview

Restaurant Row added authentic northern Italian flavors with L’Olivo Tratorria (olive tree) from the folks at Birchrunville Store Café and Butter- Scotch Pastry Shop — Chef Francis and Nui. Enjoy rustic flavors and creative twists from Executive Chef Jon (of Amani) with signature dishes featuring freshmade pasta and chef’s specials including slowcooked meats and grilled seafood. Initially BYOB, check for updates. 570 Wellington Sq., Exton. LOlivoTratorria.com

Med in Media

Adding seafood and Mediterranean flavors to Media’s diverse restaurant selections, Maris (of the sea) is a seafood-forward new option in the former Two Fourteen space. Local restaurateur Loic Barnieu (La Belle Epoque, Sterling Pig) plans seafood towers, grilled fish and raw bar along with steaks and chops. A new lighter, brighter interior with white and Mediterranean blue accents seats 75 diners, more at the bar. Initially dinner only, with plans for lunch. 214 W. State St., Media. MarisSeafood.com

More Italian

With almost a dozen locations, a new LaScala’s Fire opened in downtown West Chester offering “classic Italian American reimagined” at Jack Loew Plaza. The extensive menu includes almost 20 apps (Tuscan and Fire wings), plenty of salads, paninis, wood-fired pizzas, pastas and favorites (parmigianos, picattas, marsalas) along with … a sushi bar! Good drink selections, plus Happy Hour, weekdays, 3 to 6 p.m. Welcome to West Chester! 44 W. Gay St., West Chester. LaScalasFire.com

The Borough

No, not West Chester Borough, but the long-awaited new restaurant project on Lancaster Ave. in Downingtown that opened mid-October. The Borough, a modern dining spot, with bar (signature drinks, 20 beers on tap) and entertainment space (live music, open mic, karaoke, private parties) serves elevated pub fare along with sushi, a raw bar and gastro-style plates. Its 60 TVs make it a perfect spot to catch the game. Any game. 149 E. Lancaster Ave., Downingtown. Go2Borough.com