CIBO ITALIANO PERFETTO AT RISTORANTE LUCCA & PIANO LOUNGE
Sharing the heart of Tuscany locally: Fine Italian cuisine and elegant, exceptional dining is promised at nearby Ristorante LUCCA & Piano Lounge, 144 US-130, Bordentown, New Jersey. Renowned worldwide Executive Chef Maurizio Peccolo creates truly authentic Italian options as well as a vegan plant-based menu. Coupled with world-class music, Dean Schneider, musical and entertainment director, says the ambiance makes unique dining memories. Guests indicate stepping into the Piano Lounge’s cabaret dining experiences means leaving the ordinary word behind. Visit RistoranteLucca.com for elite menu selections; call 609.262.0110 for reservations or use OpenTable.
DELECTABLE DESSERTS: NOTHING BUNDT CAKES NEWTOWN
Party-perfect Bundtinis, Bundt cakes, Bundtlets and Bundlet towers with standout quality, flavor and moistness can be secured at Nothing Bundt Cakes Newtown, 2838 S. Eagle Road. Owner Roxanne Fitzgerald says they use real butter/cream cheese frosting combined with more than a dozen cake flavors, including beloved pumpkin spice, chocolate chocolate chip, white chocolate raspberry lemon and red velvet, plus frequent pop-up flavors. They also sell party supplies and decor. Show sweet gratitude through corporate gifting with cakes for all occasions. Ask Roxanne about fundraising opportunities, too. Order: call 215.944.8491 or visit NothingBundtCakes.com/Bakery/PA/Newtown.
PERFECT BLEND OF ELEGANT, FLAVORFUL CATERING FROM CHRISTOU CATERING CO.
Secure exquisite appetizer platters, hors d'oeuvres, salads, sandwiches, pastas, entrées, proteins and side selections for any special event or momentous occasions through the detailed and flexible Newtown-based professional team dedicated to providing unforgettable food experiences at Christou Catering Co. View the varied menu options at ChristouCatering.com. To book events handled by this organized, courteous team or to request their Árdana Pizza Company truck with popular pizzas, hummus, Greek salad and frozen custard options, contact Melissa Sullivan at events@christoucatering.com or by phone at 267.374.9283.
DIVE INTO DELICIOUS SELECTIONS OF SMOOTHIES AND JUICES AT PLAYA BOWLS NEWTOWN
Rotate among about 15 smoothie and nearly 10 juice flavors from the community-minded team at Playa Bowls Newtown. Owner Bronwyn Bergen says Playa’s sustainability commitment has been an important pillar of the brand, and "it’s also super important to our family." Customers can even snag a free reusable color changing cup. Playa Bowls can be found in Newtown at 2913 S. Eagle Road and in Fairless Hills at 110 Lincoln Highway. Visit PlayaBowls.com/Location/Newtown-PA to view seasonal juice and smoothie offerings plus their bowls selections, or call 215.550.6472 with questions.
LOVE COFFEE, YOURSELF, LOVE OTHERS AT CALM WATERS COFFEE ROASTERS
Take a second to pause and smell the coffee at Calm Waters Coffee Roasters, a specialty coffee shop and roaster in Newtown at 15 S. State St. While there, be sure to peruse copies of Newtown City Lifestyle. The shop's friendly staff offers a selection of local baked goods, a variety of bottled beverages and traditional, hot or cold coffee or non-coffee beverages. Calm Waters was born along the Flambeau River as founders Andrew and Jodi sipped campfire coffee in the quiet predawn hours. They say they find a lot of power in the space and moments a coffee shop creates for people. Phone 215.550.6130 or email jodi@calmwaterscoffee.com regarding online orders.
NEW, UPSCALE STEAKHOUSE COMES TO BUCKS COUNTY
At press time, managers of The Capital Grille were slated to open the company's first Bucks County location, adding at least 90 new jobs to the local area. The fine dining restaurant and upscale steakhouse is located in the Village at Newtown shopping center in Newtown Township at 2807 S. Eagle Road. This restaurant is known for its dry-aged steaks, fresh seafood and fine wines. It includes a lounge and three private spaces for events. Managing partner is Michael Callahan who grew up in Bucks County and is celebrating 14 years with The Capital Grille, originally starting as a server.