The Inn Crowd

A quartet of petite new retreats big on design

Typically, a few night unwinding in an inn fresh country air, much-needed sleep and feather pillows and breakfast of made-to-order eggs. Rustic and quaint? Certainly. But as a slate of newcomers proves, these sanctuaries can also be stylish.

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Let’s do Brunch features Blake Faure

Breakfast might be considered the most important meal of the day, but brunch enjoys a reputation as the hands-down favorite. Because, really, what is better than a meal that merges the best oftwo menus, incorporates some wine and/or fizzy cocktails and lets you sleep late? “Brunch is all about not rushing your morning,” says Blake Faure, co-executive chef at the Golden Pheasant Inn in Erwinna, which hosts a traditional Sunday spread. “You can show up late still being able to order eggs if you want to.” And the same things that make brunch appealing to guests also makes it a breeze to host: “It can be a much more casual meal in a much more relaxed environment, plus it encompasses the comfort foods that people love,” Faure says.

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Polishing a Gem

A recent restoration of the Golden Pheasant Inn in Pennsylvania’s Bucks County has enhanced the historic 1857 property’s charm—exposed fieldstone walls, deep windowsills—while updating it with luxe decor. Enjoy Delaware River views from the newly expanded front porch.
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Published 04/11/2013 @ http://www.washingtonian.com/

4th ANNUAL NEW HOPE & LAMBERTVILLE RESTAURANT WEEK
Sunday, March 17 – Friday, March 22, 2013
$29.95 Prix-Fixe Fine Dining or $19.95 Prix-Fixe Casual Dining
22 Restaurants Participating
Make Reservations Now!

New Hope, PA (February 6, 2013) – The Greater New Hope Chamber of Commerce has announced the fourth annual New Hope & Lambertville Restaurant Week scheduled for Sunday, March 17 through Friday, March 22, 2013. This year, 22 restaurants will participate in the week, long promotion of either a fine dining $29.95 prix-fixe dinner or $19.95 prix-fixe dinner. The following sponsors make New Hope & Lambertville Restaurant Week possible: E&J Gallo Winery, Tito’s Vodka, Doylestown Brewing Co., Local Living Magazine and Packet Publications. Please visit www.VisitNewHope.com and www.Lambertville.org to view the prix-fixe menus (available on March 1) and detailed information on all of the restaurants.

Greater New Hope Chamber of Commerce president, Caleb Lentchner commented, “Everyone loves restaurant week. It’s an ideal time to check out a new place or return back to a favorite. Either way, it’s still the best dining out value around.” Both New Hope and Lambertville Chambers of Commerce anticipate that diners taking advantage of the promotion will patronize additional businesses in the historic river towns.

Participating restaurants for fine dining/$29.95 include:
Anton’s at the Swan, Black Bass Hotel, Centre Bridge Inn, D’Floret, Golden Pheasant Inn, Hamilton Grill Room, Italian Cucina, Karla’s, Marsha Brown, Martine’s River House, Nikolas at the Logan Inn, Inn at Phillips Mill, Sprig & Vine and The Raven.

Participating restaurants for casual dining/$19.95 include:
Bitter Bob’s BBQ, Buddies, El Tule, Lambertville Station, Marhaba, Rick’s Italian, Tortuga’s Cocina and Triumph Brewing Company.

The Greater New Hope Chamber of Commerce is organized to promote the economic, civil, commercial, cultural, artistic, historical and educational interests of the area. Visit the Greater New Hope Chamber of Commerce at www.VisitNewHope.com or call 215.862.9990. Visit Lambertville Chamber of commerce at www.Lambertville.org or call 609.397.0055.

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New Hope Restaurant Week 2013 Menu

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Bucks County, PA

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Article by: Lynne Goldman for Bucks County Taste

Buck’s County Taste highlights the Golden Pheasant Inn as a perfect destination to celebrate “Bonne Saint Valentin.”  Offering a special four course prixe fixe menu February 14th, and fireside dining with a special performance by Hot Bijouxx February 16th; Golden Pheasant presents  many “sweet ideas” this Valentine’s Day.

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Travel Pulse announces the Golden Pheasant Inn’s admission into Select Registry which includes 400 member inns and bed-and-breakfasts in the U.S. and Canada.

Select Registry Membership Director Carol Riggs describes the Golden Pheasant as exemplifying the high quality and service championed by the association. “Our members share a high standard of excellence, and each of our country inns, luxury B&Bs, and unique small hotels has its own distinctive character.”

“We are honored to have been admitted into the Select Registry Association,” said owner Brittany Booz. “We are one of only a handful of Bucks County properties that are members, and feel that it communicates a commitment to quality service and facilities to our prospective guests.”

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Co-owner Brittany Booze of the Golden Pheasant Inn interviewed with Rachel Canelli for PhillyBurbs.com to discuss the recent renovations and holiday festivities at the Inn.