Prohibition-Style Neighborhood Tavern Opens In Bucks

BUCKS COUNTY, PA — After building a loyal following and some national acclaim with his 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.

The opening of the Craft Tavern in the heart of Dublin Borough is among the business stories making news around Bucks County this week. Read this week's Bucks County Business Wrap below.

Modern Speakeasy-Style Tavern Opens

Craft Tavern, a new speakeasy-style restaurant and bar in Dublin Borough, celebrated its official opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by Mayor Chris Hayes. Hayes welcomed the new business, saying, “We're thrilled to see another small business take root here in Dublin, especially one that brings people together. A restaurant is more than just a place to enjoy good food and a drink – it’s a gathering spot, a place for conversations, laughter, and community spirit.”

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Lucatelli's Opening Second Location In Bucks

Lucatelli’s Pizzeria, which has built a reputation for quality food in the Doylestown area, is coming to Newtown. The Doylestown pizzeria will be opening a second location this fall at the former site of Marco’s Pizza at the Village at Newtown South shopping center near Wendy’s. Owner David Schiano said he’s excited to bring Lucatelli’s to another Bucks County community and is looking forward to becoming part of the Newtown community.

Pizza at Lucatelli's in Doylestown. (Jeff Werner/Patch)

Falls Business Adding Record Store Section

Audiolab is introducing its Vinyl Lab. Audiolab Stereo & Video Center at 925 Lincoln Highway in Falls Township has set Saturday for the grand opening of its expanded space dubbed the Vinyl Lab. The Vinyl Lab will feature 15,000+ records, 12,000 CDs, cassette tapes, and sell merchandise from eclectic bands.

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Dog Days Arrive At Bucks Inn And Restaurant

The Dog Days of Summer have arrived at the Ghost Light Inn and its in-house restaurant, Stella, of New Hope. Throughout National Dog Month - August - travelers and Bucks County locals are invited to celebrate their furry companions with a memorable, pet-friendly experience. Ghost Light Inn, New Hope’s 12-room boutique hotel on the Delaware River, and in-house restaurant Stella of New Hope, a modern American restaurant and bar celebrating local flavors, are pulling out all the stops for four-legged family members this month.

Dog check-in at the Ghost Light Inn, New Hope. (Visit Bucks County)

Bucks Restaurants, Taprooms Team Up For Cancer Patients

Bucks County's popular dining and drinking destinations are again teaming up to raise funds for local cancer patients and the nonprofit Kin Wellness Center in Buckingham. From now through Sept. 15, designated restaurants and bars are taking part in the third annual "Bucks County Eat, Drink and Be Merry" month by donating a portion of their proceeds to Kin, an all-inclusive 5,000-square-foot center offering support, fitness, therapy, and integrative services free of charge to Bucks County residents battling cancer.

The crew at Spuntino Wood Fired Pizzeria inside the Main Street Market Place in Doylestown. (Spuntino)