Equidistant from New York Metropolis and Philadelphia, New Hope homes greater than 200 years of American historical past (inside Parry Mansion, in-built 1784 by founder Benjamin Parry), along with a vibrant, art-filled scene supported by the LGBTQIA+ group.
“As we speak, New Hope may be very prosperous and wealthy in arts, foods and drinks. Nevertheless, it was rather more laid-back within the 80’s—a number of bars, nightclubs, and some eating places, however they had been all extra informal,” shares Jamie Shaw, beverage supervisor at Stella of New Hope.
The favored river city, situated in Bucks County, continues its “renaissance” with up to date boutique lodging, farm-to-table eating places, and prime(shelf) bars alongside its vigorous Principal Avenue and river promenade. “There’s been a great deal of effort and time put into revitalizing the world and making the bar and restaurant scene extra upscale,” Shaw mentions. “The world, as an entire, has elevated due to it,” leading to Journey + Leisure’s “America’s Favourite Cities” record.
New Hope will at all times shine mild on small native companies, on the town and round Pennsylvania, from distinctive retailers and studios promoting hand-crafted jewellery and pottery, to promising family-run eating places, bars and wineries providing locally-sourced fare and effectively, vino.
Subsequently, contemplate riverside New Hope in your subsequent weekend “wine-down.” Refill on flowing wine, fascinating meals, and river-facing views with help of this three-day information.
Friday
Take up residence (for 2 nights) at Ghost Mild Inn that includes twelve unique guestrooms, with consideration to decor element, a Delaware River-scape, and distinctive facilities just like the Juliette balcony for bird-watching. The boutique “barn” is impressed by the ghost mild on the neighboring Bucks County Playhouse the place a single buzzing bulb arguably permits mild for ghosts to take the stage at evening, with none interruptions.
Different native “haunts” embody Karla’s (quaint) Restaurant and C’est La Vie French Bakery. On-site sits Stella of New Hope, a New American eating institution flooded in recent flavors from farms and meals artisans throughout Bucks County. Snag a window seat overlooking the serene river for swirling wine and hearty seasonal dishes just like the Complete Grain Casarecce Pasta, a “ragout” of untamed mushroom and grilled asparagus in wild mushroom broth; topped with shaved ricotta.
Wine compliments (of Shaw) embody the versatile Italian varietal, hailed from Amador County, California, Terra D’Oro Barbera, releasing sturdy notes of darkish cherry and pomegranate with heat baking spice on the again enhancing the richness of crimson meat and duck dishes, plus seasonal squash (piled with pilaf) for vegetarians.
“Our wine program is admittedly centered round showcasing the various completely different varieties from all over the world: Italy, France, New Zealand, California, and past…” Shaw states. “My aim is for a desk to by no means really feel like they can not discover a bottle that they may take pleasure in.”
Saturday
Meander to New Hope Ferry Market, Bucks County’s acknowledged connoisseur meals market inside a renovated area on Principal Avenue. {The marketplace} showcases ten meals distributors and two drink purveyors: one being Unionville Vineyards, a producer of terroir-driven, vineyard-designated fantastic wines since 1993.
Native to close by Hunterdon County, New Jersey, Unionville focuses on varieties from France’s Rhone Valley and Burgundy areas – incomes an ideal fame for Previous World-style wines which might be acid-driven and meals pleasant; assume Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.
Pattern the property wine vary (some scored 90 Factors by Wine Fanatic in July 2021) then seek the advice of with the on-site sommelier for recommended lunch pairings from surrounding meals stands earlier than committing to a glass or bottle.
At evening, line up the wine flights at Nektar Wine Bar, a elegant bistro coupling Mediterranean-style sharables and international wines (awarded by Wine Spectator three straight years). Sure vintages are pre-selected from the in depth wine menu to match various tasting and structural profiles. There’s the Glowing Discovery Flight starring three 3 oz. pours of bubbly from Penedés, Spain, Emilia-Romagna, Italy, and Beak Valley, Lebanon. One other flight compares various Greek grapes and types, equivalent to Mercouri Property Foloi Fumé 2015 Pink Roditis and Anatolikos Malagousia Wild 2018 Malagousia. You can be shocked with a wine you might need by no means tried (till now).
The intimate wine bar is a good place to settle (and sip) earlier than a efficiency on the well-regarded playhouse or full supper expertise at Zoubi, “a Restaurant, a Bar” throughout the road. Do return for a decadent dessert and 20-year Tawny port wine.
Zoubi, although, is a Euro-chic spot serving artistic plates with accompanying wines in an aged home with candle-lit backyard seating and open-air bar. The 2-sided wine record is split per Previous World and Historic area and poured by the ornate glass (by a suited server) – swirl, sniff, sip, repeat.
Sunday
Earlier than departing, take a fast cease at New Hope Vineyard. Spend the afternoon on the rustic vineyard in an 18th-century hay barn that includes an array of wines, ‘wiches, rotating soups, and extra at The Pour Home.
The property flipped a number of occasions all through the Nineteenth-century (a museum, vintage store, and two separate wineries) till its present possession stepped in over 25 years in the past spanning the candy fruit wine choice to over 25 distinctive varieties. Hottest? A luscious blackberry taste steeped on-site.
Additionally on-site: a 250-seat music venue known as The Observe (that was the unique manufacturing room previous to 2009) now bringing countless dwell leisure to Bucks County.
Extra to pour in New Hope, Pennsylvania.
