Modern Speakeasy-Style Tavern Opening In Bucks Co. This Summer

BUCKS COUNTY, PA — A modern speakeasy-style tavern will be opening its doors this summer in Dublin Borough. Tom Adams, the former owner of Holy Que in Lahaska, will be blending high-level tavern fare and handcrafted cocktails, all with a hint of Prohibition-era mystery, at his new Craft Tavern.

Here are some of the business stories making headlines around Bucks County:

Modern Speakeasy-Style Tavern Coming To Bucks Co.

After building an extremely loyal following and some national acclaim with beloved Craft Barbecue Co. (formerly Holy Que in Lahaska), owner Tom Peters is back from the BBQ ashes — this time, with a bold new concept that blends high-level tavern fare, handcrafted cocktails, with a hint of Prohibition-era mystery. Introducing Craft Tavern — a modern speakeasy-style tavern opening its doors in mid-late July at the former home of The Dublin Inn.

Craft Tavern is bringing a modern speakeasy-style tavern to the heart of Dublin. (Chris Devern)

Doylestown Museum Gets New Coffee Shop And Eatery

Mama Hawk's Kitchen and Coffee has opened for business inside the James Michener Art Museum in Doylestown. Through a partnership between the museum and the Peddler’s Village cafe, Mama Hawks will be open during museum hours for locals and tourists at 138 South Pine Street. The new cafe is offering a favorites menu with specialty coffee, house-made baked goods, and fresh salads and sandwiches.

Mama Hawk's homemade frosted cookies. (Michener Art Museum)

Hair Salon Relocates, Celebrates Grand Opening

A new hair salon has opened its doors in Newtown Borough next to the Newtown Laundry Center. The Newtown Business Association joined salon owners Sara Micklas and Deanna Saly, in cutting the ribbon on the new Salon LC at 24 North State Street, officially welcoming the new business to town. While the new 1500-square-foot salon offers all the traditional salon services, it specializes in blonding (hair lightening) and hair extensions, both offered in a relaxed, luxurious setting.

Salon LC cuts the ribbon on Newtown location after relocating from Hulmeville. (Jeff Werner/Patch)

$1M Loan Boosts Business Relocation In Bucks Co.

A Lower Bucks County firm has received a $1 million state loan to relocate from Fairless Hills to an industrial park in Upper Southampton. Filter Services Inc., through the EDC Finance Corp., was approved for a $1 million loan at a 5.25 percent fixed interest rate to acquire a 23,850-square-foot manufacturing facility on 1.5 acres at 1105 Industrial Boulevard in Upper Southampton. The manufacturer and provider of filtration products is relocating 11 miles from its current location at 225 Lincoln Highway in Fairless Hills.

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Realtors Launch Back-To-School Supplies Drive

The Reach Out Committee of the Bucks County Association of Realtors will be collecting donations of school supplies through July 31 at offices throughout the county. All donated items will benefit the Bucks County Housing Group, helping ensure children across the county have the tools they need for a successful school year ahead.

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