Food + Beverage

Experience Exceptional Dining

Meet Ristorante LUCCA's General Manager "Pino" Article by Julie Brown Patton | Photography by Ristorante LUCCA As Ristorante LUCCA's general manager, Giuseppe “Pino” Algeri directs staff and resources to provide exceptional guest experiences.  Raised in Italy, and fluent in Italian, English and Spanish, Pino attended two hotel and restaurant schools: Hotel Enalc and Hotel Foresta. He then completed an internship working onboard the cruise ship TSS Michelangelo in Italy. Prior to joining...

Food + Beverage

'Our People. Our Coffee.'

Calm Waters Coffee Team Serves Warm, Cold Brews With Peace Article by Julie Brown Patton | Photography by Provided by Calm Waters Coffee Newtown native Andrew Dittman intentionally founded Calm Waters Coffee during 2015, along with his wife, Jodi, as a place for people who turn coffee into a ritual and a café into a second home. They still support that mission every day.  Jodi says Calm Waters was born along the Flambeau River as they sipped campfire coffee in quiet, predawn hours. During...

Food + Beverage

Finest Fall Food

Andrea Esposito, Ristorante LUCCA Executive Chef, Cooks Up Appealing Autumn Menu Article by Julie Brown Patton | Photography by Ristorante LUCCA Hailing from the charming coastal town of Monte di Procida in the province of Naples, Andrea Esposito has embraced his lifelong passion for cooking — beginning with the art of pizza — nurtured by his family and rooted in the rich culinary traditions of southern Italy. He presently serves as executive chef at Ristorante LUCCA in Bordentown, New Jersey...

Food + Beverage

Parisian Pastries Flair

Artisan French Bakery Mamie Colette Creates Pâtisseries Classics For Newtown Enthusiasts Article by Julie Brown Patton | Photography by Provided by Mamie Colette bakery Rise and shine in Newtown with the aroma of happiness from handcrafted French viennoiseries, croissants, danishes, rolls, breads, tarts, brioches, fars Bretons or puddings, baked fresh daily. Smell it wafting now?  Mamie Colette bakery's co-owner, chef Magali "Mag" Henry, typically rolls the dough herself, transforming it into...

Life + Culture

Local Fare Favorites On The Go

5 Food Trucks To Try This Fall Article by Madeline Marriott Spuddy Buddy Fry Factory Spuddy Buddy serves up sweet, savory french fry baskets with options from sweet and spicy Thai to s’mores. Book for special celebrations or find them at Bucks County events.  Bonjour Crêperie Bonjour Crêperie brings French fare to festivals and area markets, with classics like nutella with fresh strawberries, plus wild cards packed with grilled chicken, bacon, cheese and barbecue sauce.  Taco The Town...

Food + Beverage

New On Menu

Some Fabulous Fall Flavors Coming At Piccolo Trattoria Article by Madeline Marriott | Photography by Brian Wagner Piccolo Trattoria, a member of the Newtown community since 2001, is highlighting new menu items this fall.  Fami and Amali Elabed, the restaurant’s co-owners, designed dishes and drinks with the flavors of fall in mind. The menu features butternut squash sautéed with imported pancetta, fresh sage and walnuts in honey brown butter sauce topped with burrata cheese.  “For fall...

Wellness

4Ever Young Vitality Center

Anti-Aging Therapies Now Available With Local Team That Helps Patients Take Back Their Lives Article by Julie Brown Patton | Photography by Jeff Robinson Customized approaches for helping bodies restore themselves are available in Newtown at the newly opened 4Ever Young Anti-Aging Solutions sustainable vitality center at 2123 South Eagle Road Store, #16. "Armed with industry experts in aesthetics, nutrition and wellness, we design regimens tailored to each patient, built so you can feel and...

Wellness

Finding A Personal Health-Style

The Well Lounge's Executive Director Kate Golden, MSHR, PHR, Addresses Helpful Wellness Topics For Newtown City Lifestyle Readers Article by Julie Brown Patton A growing understanding of the interconnectedness of physical and mental health has led to a greater emphasis on overall, comprehensive wellness. More people are prioritizing preventive health measures by seeking ways to manage stress, to truly relax and to establish balance in their lives amidst a technologically driven world. The...

Home + Design

Every Floor Is Unique Creation

Applegate Wood Floors Professionals Guide The Art Of Flooring Article by Madeline Marriott | Photography by Brian Wagner Brian and MaryAnne Applegate, co-owners of Applegate Wood Floors (AWF), have been go-to local experts on 'all things hardwood' for nearly 40 years. This fall, they're helping clients find the next floors of their dreams.  “Clients are increasingly asking for simple, clean visuals with subtle character,” says MaryAnne. “There’s an overall movement to more natural, warmer...

Food + Beverage

Scrumptious Food Styling

Culinary Artist Dan Macey Shares Tips About Presenting Food For The Senses Article by Becky Diamond One would never know it by viewing Dan Macey's talented work, but food styling wasn't his first career choice. Although he says he always enjoyed cooking and food design from a young age, he actually started as a journalist covering energy issues in Washington, DC. He eventually tired of that work and after moving to New Hope, contacted cookbook author and fellow resident Pam Anderson, the...