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10/08/2025

🍂 Featured Article | Finest Fall Food

Andrea Esposito, Ristorante LUCCA Executive Chef, cooks up an appealing autumn menu.

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. There, he blends authentic Neapolitan flavors with refined technique, offering guests a true taste of Italy.

“For this fall, I’m doing my research, and together with my food provisioners, we’re finding the freshest vegetables and best choices for fish and meats to fuse them to make unique, delicious appetizers and entrees,” he says.

“One given direction for the fall is showcasing pumpkin as a key ingredient and dish because it reflects the season so well. This gives our patrons new items to choose from and enjoy; that’s my goal and I take this responsibility very seriously.”

📞 609.262.0110
🌐 RistoranteLucca.com

Article by Julie Brown Patton
Photography by Ristorante LUCCA

10/02/2025

🍂🍝 Featured Article | New On Menu at Piccolo

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, butternut squash is the natural star,” Amali explains. “It’s earthy, slightly sweet and comforting. From there, we layered flavors and textures that balance and elevate it.”

“It’s the perfect balance of sweet, savory and nutty,” Fami adds. “You get the natural sweetness of the squash and honey, the salty depth of pancetta, the herbal lift of sage and the toasted crunch of walnuts all enveloped in silky brown butter and topped with the lush creaminess of burrata. Every bite feels layered and comforting, yet vibrant.”

🥓🥃 Bacon Me Crazy drink: bacon fat, washed Maker’s Mark bourbon, maple syrup and Angostura bitters, garnished with a fresh piece of bacon.

“When creating cocktails, we look for ways to surprise people while still keeping drinks approachable,” Fami explains. “This one is all about balance: the smoky, savory notes of bacon play against the sweetness of the maple, while the bourbon provides warmth and body.”

📞 215.860.4247
🌐 PiccoloTrattoria.com

Article by Madeline Marriott
Photography by .photography

09/30/2025

🏠 Situated on over 15 serene acres just a few hundred yards from the iconic Van Sandt Covered Bridge, is a distinguished Williamsburg-style brick estate and gentleman’s farm that seamlessly blends classic elegance with equestrian functionality. Built by renowned local master builder Jarrett-Vaughn, this custom home offers privacy, breathtaking views from every room, and unparalleled craftsmanship throughout.

$3,495,000
📍 71 Covered Bridge Road New Hope, PA 18938

3 Beds | 4 Baths
4,184 sq.ft. | Built 2002

09/25/2025

📸 Featured Article: Scrumptious Food Styling

Culinary Artist Dan Macey Shares Tips About Presenting Food For The Senses

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 editor of Cook’s Illustrated magazine.

“She kindly connected me to freelancing assignments for restaurant industry publications,” he says.

“The desire to know what something tastes like is a universal trait for all humans and making that bite visually appealing is the first step in making you want to eat it,” he notes.He says he also pays attention to taste memory to create food that spurs a past connection.

👨‍🍳 DAN’S FOOD STYLING TIPS FOR HOME COOKS:

▫️Think of the plate as an artist’s palette; use a variety of colors.

▫️Don’t overcrowd the plate; negative space is positive space.

▫️Serve food on vessels made from natural materials with texture, such as ceramic.
Don’t over-sauce food so you can’t see the ingredients.

▫️Use condiments to create interesting dressings, sauces and add-ins to dress up plain food.

▫️Make your family feel special by occasionally pulling out your ‘good’ dishes.

▫️Celebrate smaller life events with themed meals or table settings.

▫️Present meat cut into slices on the bias and fan out on a plate versus serving as a big piece.

▫️Enhance the appearance of food with garnishes of herbs, fruit slices or a drizzle of sauce.

✍️ Article by Becky Diamond
📰 Originally published in Newtown City Lifestyle

09/19/2025

📰 Business Monthly: New Hair Salon Opens In Newtown Borough!

Co-owners Sara Micklas and Deanna Saly opened Salon LC at 24 N. State St. The new 1,500-square-foot salon offers traditional salon services, while specializing in blonding/hair lightening and hair extensions, offered in a relaxing, luxurious setting. The staff recently relocated their shop from Hulmeville Borough to historic State Street. Sara and Deanna became friends while learning cosmetology at the Bucks County Technical School in Fairless Hills. They opened their first salon in Feasterville in 2020.

09/17/2025

📸 Featured Article: “Every Floor Is Unique Creation” Applegate Wood Floors Professionals Guide the Art of Flooring.

“Clients are increasingly asking for simple, clean visuals with subtle character,” says MaryAnne. “There’s an overall movement to more natural, warmer undertones, a light, airier wood tone, soft blondes and washed neutrals.”
“We at Applegate Wood Floors have only two real passions: wood floors and our clients,” Brian says. “We offer a vast array of wood species in a wide range of widths, finishes and grades to suit any taste and lifestyle.”
“We’ve restored and refinished thousands of existing hardwood floors, the oldest being a 200-year-old chestnut floor,” MaryAnne says. “The value of hardwood stems from its natural authenticity, and if properly maintained, it can last for hundreds of years.”
“Hardwood flooring continues to be the top choice for homeowners as the ultimate complement to personal design and style, and is the flooring of choice because of its natural beauty, enduring quality, warmth and inherent durability,” Brian adds. “This is an investment in your home that lasts for years and offers timeless style.”
✍️ Article by Madeline Marriott
📷 Photography by Brian Wagner

09/15/2025

📸 City Scene: Style that sparkles ✨ Michael’s Jewelers has opened their brand-new location in Yardley at 920 Antique Alley! Since 1976, this family-owned jeweler has been offering diamonds, watches, engagement rings, bridal rings, wedding bands, necklaces, bracelets, and custom pieces. Owner Michael “Mike” Kanoff and his team welcomed the community with a well-attended ribbon-cutting at the new Prickett Preserve/Wegman’s shopping center. 💍

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09/01/2025

Happy Labor Day! ❤️🤍💙 Here’s to rest, relaxation, and enjoying today.

08/26/2025

Heine Family Dentistry professionals strive to be patients’ first, and only, dental providers. They pride themselves on being a one-stop-shop for all ages. Located in Newtown since 1977, this team offers all components needed for a lifetime of comprehensive dental care.

📍 Heine & Associates Family Dentistry
📞 215.968.4545
🌐 HeineFamilyDental.com

📰 Article by Madeline Marriott
📸 Photography by Brian Wagner

08/19/2025

City Scene: August 2025 📸

Minesh Pathak (right) took home a $2,100-valued gift basket after winning big at the 2025 Business Expo, presented by NBA President Dave Marcolla. 🏆

Another exciting moment captured in our community!

08/15/2025

There’s something special about the way kids and pets bring a home to life.
They keep us moving, grounded and always smiling. 🐾

08/13/2025

📰 Featured Article
Child, Adolescent, Adult Counseling
New ADHD Group Offered Among Other Newtown Therapy and Wellness Center Services

Newtown Therapy and Wellness Center providers work with children, adolescents and adults in individual, couples, group and family sessions.
In today’s world, children and teens face unique stressors, from lingering social and academic impacts of COVID-19 disruptions to constant pressures and comparisons created by social media and digital life, says Stacy.
While each child’s different, Kathryn says some signs that extra support may be needed include sudden changes in moods or behaviors, withdrawing from friends or family, persistent worry or sadness, difficulties sleeping, frequent headaches or stomach-aches, changes in eating habits, dramatic weight loss, trouble concentrating in school or acting out in disruptive or aggressive ways.

📞 267.755.9333
🌐 NewtownTherapy.com
🗞️ Article by Julie Brown Patton
📷 Photography by Newtown Therapy and Wellness Center

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In late 2019 Newtown Pennsylvania residents and business owners will enjoy a magazine highlighting what is uniquely Newtown. Our mission is to be a part of what makes Newtown thrive. I will be taking the time to focus on the Newtown area. From the rich history to the exciting plans on the horizon. What is happening and how you can be a part, is what this monthly publication will bring to you.

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