Tidbits: Hamilton’s Grill Opens for Lunch

Responding to a tepid economy, Jim Hamilton decided that rather than scale down, or increase prices, he’s offering more value. According to a recent story in the Bucks County Herald, Hamilton’s Grill Room will now be open for lunch on weekends. Read more about the menu at: www.buckscountyherald.com.

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Tidbits: Lumberville General Store Opens

Shuttered by the effects of several floods and construction on River Road, the Lumberville General Store  and village meeting place is open for business once again. Read more in the Bucks County Herald story.

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Rain, Rain, Go Away, In Time For Mother’s Day

Our apologies for being so quiet this week. Maybe it’s the rain. Anyway, looks like the sogginess will stop in time for Mother’s Day, so take her out, or buy some food and cook for a change! (I should talk.)

Here’s a round-up of some of the food stuff happening. Check out our online calendar, Food Events in Bucks County for more details.

Friday, May 8th:

• Brad’s Raw Chips Launching Party, 6 – 9 pm, The R.A.T. Gallery, Gardenville. Gotta love Brad’s Raw Veggie Chips, especially when they’ll be serving wine too! Stop by for a munch. 
• Wine Concert Series at Shady Brook Farm,  6 – 9 pm, Yardley. Weather permitting. Free admission. Idlewoodsmen will be the musical entertainment.
• Cinco de Mayo Fiesta, 6 – 11 pm, El Mariachi Restaurant, Plumsteadville. Salsa dancing lessons. Hola!
• Wine Tasting for Singles, 7 – 9 pm, Crossing Vineyards, Washington Crossing. Meet someone special AND sound intelligent about wine.

Saturday, May 9th:

• Doylestown Farmers’ Market, 7 am – Noon, Doylestown 
• 2nd Annual “Breakfast on the Bridge,” 9 am – 12 pm, South Perkasie Covered  Bridge, Perkasie. Eat sausage and “support” a local covered bridge. Yum. 
• Wrightstown Farmers’ Market, 10 – 11 am, “limited” market, Wrightstown. Regular market begins May 23rd.
• Mother’s Day Tea, 11 am – 1 pm, St. John United Church of Christ, Riegelsville
• Wine Tasting for Moms, 12 pm – 3 pm, Crossing Vineyards, Washington Crossing. Like Mom needs an excuse to drink…
• Roast Beef Dinner, 3 – 7 pm, Plumsteadville Fire Co., Plumsteadville.
• The Politics of Food with “Christina Cooks,” 3:30 – 5:30 pm, with Christina Pirello, Doylestown Hospital Health & Wellness Center, Warrington
• Film & Discussion: “The Garden,” 5 - 9 pm, ACME Screening Room, Lambertville.  
• Mother’s Day Weekend at Chaddsford Winery, 10 am – 6 pm, Chaddsford Winery Tasting Room & Wine Shop, Lahaska (Saturday & Sunday)
• Mother’s Day Celebration Weekend, Noon – 5 pm, Unionville Vineyards, Ringoes, NJ (Saturday & Sunday)

Sunday, May 10th:

• Breakfast at Upper Black Eddy Fire Co, 7:30 am – Noon, Upper Black Eddy.
• Breakfast at Richland Township Fire and Rescue, 8 am – 1 pm, Quakertown.
• Breakfast at Hartsville Fire Company, 8 am – 12 pm, Hartsville Fire Company, Warminster.
• Breakfast at Silverdale Fire Company, 8 am – 1 pm, Silverdale.
• Breakfast at Graeme Park, 10 am – 1 pm, Graeme Park, Horsham.
• Mother’s Day Weekend at Chaddsford Winery, 10 am – 6 pm, Chaddsford Winery Tasting Room & Wine Shop, Lahaska (Saturday & Sunday)
• Sunday Funday: Mother’s Day Festival, Shady Brook Farm, Noon – 4 pm, Yardley
• Mother’s Day Celebration Weekend, Noon – 5 pm, Unionville Vineyards, Ringoes, NJ (Saturday & Sunday)
• Mother’s Day Tea, 2 pm, Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie Mansion, Trenton, NJ

Have a sweet weekend!

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