October Food News in the Brandywine Valley

Eateries Expanded

Three local eateries are opening new locations. First, there’s a new Taco Mar in the former Frazer Diner, joining the West Chester and Downingtown locations. Plus, the family behind Paoli’s Olive Tree Grill recently opened a new restaurant in West Chester, Aldo’s Restaurant & Grill, serving American and Italian fare. Finally, after opening a Drexel Hill brewpub last year, West Chester’s Artillery Brewing Co. will soon expand to Pottstown — stay tuned! TacoMar.com. AldosRestaurantAndGrill.com. ArtilleryBrewing.com.

Sister Spot

Maison Lotus, a sister restaurant to Wayne’s Blue Elephant, plans to open early next year in the former Margaret Kuo’s space. The new spot promises a unique fusion of French and Vietnamese cuisine, blending tradition with innovation. It will also feature an adjacent bakery/ café, offering a cozy spot for morning coffee, a quick bite or scrumptious pastry. Sign up for their newsletter for updates. 175 Lancaster Ave., Wayne. Maison-Lotus.com.

Blue No More

Missing Historic Dilworthtown’s Blue Pear Bistro? You’re in luck! The owners of Kennett’s Sovana Bistro are revitalizing it. Opening this fall, The Pear is set to be a cozy, community-driven restaurant and bar with a warm and inviting atmosphere. The new-and-improved spot promises bar snacks, small plates and elevated tavern food paired with seasonal cocktails, beer and wine. Follow @SovanaBistro on Facebook and Instagram for updates. 275 Brintons Bridge Rd., West Chester.

Vino Virtuosos

Following the opening of their Bottle Shoppe last fall, Turks Head Wines has a new Tasting Room & Wine Lounge in the former Church Street Market House. Enjoy tasting flights and curated bites in the atrium, bedecked with an oval marble bar, faux olive trees and warm wood tones. For serious wine connoisseurs, the private CRU Club offers access to an exclusive two-story wine lounge and special events. 120 N. Church St., West Chester. TurksHeadWines.com.

Book Bites

Foodies and history buffs alike will enjoy “Eating Our Way Through American History: Pairing Historic Sites with Tasty Bites in and Around Philadelphia” by Chester County resident Wynn Redstone. This new book features a collection of local historic landmark and eatery pairs, including the Brandywine Battlefield and Ground Provisions, Valley Forge and Malvern Buttery, Kennett’s Underground Railroad stations and Talula’s Table, and the birthplace of Major General Smedley Butler and Pizza West Chester. Find it on Amazon or order from your local independent bookstore.