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Longwood

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"This is an absolutely charming place to stay.  Every convenience has been thought of, the decor is lovely and the breakfast delicious.  The restaurants were great!  Thank you so much."  ~From our Guest Book

** Favorites of our Guests

Reservations Strongly Suggested

Please Honor Any Reservations

Please call John or Barbara (610-388-6080)

as we would be glad to make advance reservations for you.

**Blue Pear Bistro at Dilworthtown Inn, 275 Brintons Bridge Road, West Chester, PA; (610) 399-9812.  OUR FAVORITE LITTLE BISTRO!!  Located next-door to the Inn, and housed in the former 18th century Dilworthtown General Store.  The Bistro has a variety of seating and serves American comfort foods using locally raised and grown ingredients arranged on small and medium plates.  Upscale casual, 15 minutes from Longwood Bed & Breakfast Inn.  Open daily for Dinner starting at 5pm; bar service at 4pm.  Reservations Required.
Buckley's Tavern 5812 Kennett Pike - Route 52, Centreville, DE; (302) 656-9776.  Contemporary American Cuisine in a popular restaurant and bar in a historic village.  Casual atmosphere, wonderful food, exceptional wine and beer selections.  Outdoor dining on the roof (seasonal).  Casual dress, 5 minutes from Longwood B&B Inn.  Open daily for Lunch and Dinner hours vary.  Reservations Suggested.

Catherine's Corner of Route 82 and Route 162, Unionville, PA; (610) 347-2227.  Dine in this romantic restaurant by candlelight in an old general store located in the heart of Unionville.  A delicious New American menu is prepared skillfully by chef Kevin McMann and his wife Marybeth.  BYOB.  Upscale casual, 15 minutes from Longwood B&B Inn.  Dinner ONLY.  Served Tues-Fri from 6pm-8:30pm, Sat. 2 seatings only.  Reservations Required.  Parking located to the rear of the building.

Chadds Ford Tavern Rt. 1, Chadds Ford, PA: (610) 459-8453.  A quaint, cozy, country Tavern for fine dining or lite fare.  Fresh seafood, steaks, veal, chicken, burgers, pastas and home-made soups.  Casual dress, 10 minutes from Longwood B&B Inn.  Open Daily for Lunch and Dinner.

**Dilworthtown Inn 1390 West Old Wilmington Pike, West Chester, PA: (610) 399-1390.  Take a turn-of-the-century trip at this meticulously restored 1754 Inn.  "Serving steady and perfect new American fare in a romantic setting, with a world class wine cellar" - The Zagat Guide.  Alfresco dining in "The Stables" with live music on the Weekends.  Jacket requested, 15 minutes from Longwood B&B Inn.  Open Daily for Dinner ONLY.  Make reservations well in advance. 

The Farmhouse Restaurant 514 McCue Road, Avondale, PA: (610) 268-2235.  Located at the Loch Nairn Golf Club this restored farmhouse serves foods of rare excellence in charming candlelit rooms with fireplaces.  The Farmhouse won the Philadelphia Inquirer "best" crab cake competition.  Upscale casual, 17 minutes from Longwood B&B Inn. Open daily for Lunch and Dinner. Reservations Required.

The Gables 423 Baltimore Pike (US Route 1) Chadds Ford, PA: (610) 388-7700.  An 1870 converted dairy barn serving a critically acclaimed creative continental cuisine with full bar and outside dining.  Upscale Casual, 10 minutes from Longwood B&B Inn.  Open Tues-Fri for Lunch and Dinner, Sat-Sun Dinner Only.  Reservations Required.

**Gilmore's 133 East Gay Street, West Chester, PA: (610) 431-2800.  Classic French fare with sauces on the side and enhanced with a contemporary American flair- impeccably presented by Chef Owner Peter Gilmore.  BYOB Upscale Casual, 30 minutes from Longwood B&B Inn. Open Tues-Sat. Reservations Required Well in Advance. 

Half Moon Restaurant & Saloon 108 West State St., Kennett Square, PA: (610) 444-7232.  An innovative and eclectic menu offering New American Cuisine in downtown Kennett Square, PA.  Unique menu includes grazers, sandwiches & burgers, wild game, fresh seafood, steaks, fowl and vegetarian dishes.  Large bar with 30 beers on tap including 4 hand-pulled English style beers.  Can be noisy at times.  Casual dress, 12 minutes from Longwood B&B Inn.  Open Daily for Lunch and Dinner. Rooftop dining is open seasonally.

Hank's Place Routes 1 & Creek Road (formerly Rt. 100), Chadds Ford, PA: (610) 388-7601. Overlooking picturesque Brandywine River, this charming little diner is the place where local artists and folks meet.  Casual dress, 7 minutes from Longwood B&B Inn.  Open Daily for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner, Mon: 6am-4pm, Tues-Sat: 6am-7pm, Sun: 7am-3pm, Closed Christmas Day. Cash Only

**Luigi Vitrone's Pastabilities 415 N. Lincoln St., Wilmington, DE: (302) 656-9822.  Our Favorite Italian Restaurant! "Delaware Today Magazine" said that Luigi's "Claim to fame" is romance for the eyes, the palate, and that you will forget that you are in Wilmington.  The setting is cozy, a softly lighted charming restaurant with three small dining rooms counting eight tables.  They could not decide the best dish they had but elected that the homemade pasta and fresh seafood along with my milk fed veal were sure bets. Upscale Casual, 20 minutes from Longwood B&B Inn.  Open Daily for Dinner, except Sunday & Monday.  Reservations required for Dinner.

The Orchard 503 Orchard Avenue, Kennett Square, Pa; (610) 388-1100.  The softly lighted dining room has clean, fresh contemporary lines.  Chef Howard’s American-International cuisine is well-dressed comfort food in an eclectic fusion. (Reflecting his training in the French Style.)  The menu surprises guests by frequently changing using only the freshest ingredients possible.  BYOB.  Upscale casual, 8 minutes from Longwood Bed & Breakfast Inn.  Open: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday at 6pm; Saturday and Sunday at 5pm.  Reservations Required.

**Pace One Restaurant & Country Inn Thornton & Glen Mills Rds., Thornton, PA: (610) 459-3702.  Award winning, historically renovated 1740's fieldstone barn offering "country imaginative" cuisine in a cozy rustic setting.  Extensive wine list.  Seafood Raw Bar.  Meeting rooms available.  Upscale Casual, 20 minutes from Longwood B&B Inn.  Open Daily for Dinner and Lunch Served Tues-Fri.  Reservations required for Dinner.

**Simon Pearce on the Brandywine Rt. 52, Lenape, PA: (610) 793-0948. A Favorite!!! Enjoy creative American cuisine with Irish accents served and presented on Simon Pearce handcrafted dinnerware and glassware here on our Brandywine River site.  Very good food and service in the restaurant, gift shop and small museum on glassblowing.  Upscale Casual, 15 minutes from Longwood B&B Inn.  Open Daily for Dinner and Lunch, reservations required for dinner.

Sovana Bistro 696 Unionville Rd. (Rt. 82 & 926), Kennett Square, PA: (610) 444-5600.  Hearth baked pizza's to a variety of dinner entrees. BYOB.  Casual, 15 minutes from Longwood B&B Inn.  Hours Vary: Open Daily for Dinner, Lunch served Tues-Sat, closed Monday.

**State Street Grille 115 West State Street, Kennett Square, PA: (610) 925-4984.  Don't miss this small town favorite serving New American and Classical dishes. Order from the menu or there is a great fixed price meal that includes delicious appetizer, main course and a yummy dessert. Extra charge for beverages.  BYOB Casual, 10 minutes from Longwood B&B Inn.  Open for dinner
Wed-Sat from 5pm, Opening Soon Sunday Evenings Midwinter.  Reservations required for dinner.

Key to symbols -  **-Favorites of our guests. 

Reservations are strongly recommended,

especially on weekends and holidays.

Please Honor Any Reservation!

All Delaware Restaurants are NON-SMOKING.

Just drop by, for a Special Treat on any Summer Night and don't miss this mouthwatering delight!

La Michoacana Ice Cream Shop 231 East State Street, Kennett Square, PA (610)444-2996.  Home-made Genuine Mexican ice cream featuring 30 plus flavors.  Get your fill of the usual (chocolate, vanilla, etc...) or for your more daring taste buds try some of their more exotic flavors, such as mango, tamarind, coconut or rice pudding!  Once is usually not enough!

   
 

 

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