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WEEKENDERS
Less than an hour southeast of the flavor of the town (tip: park at the Tinicum people watch and indulge. Pop into the
Lehigh Valley, along the banks of the CSA across the Uhlerstown-Frenchtown neighborhood coffee shop, Early Bird
Delaware River, lies charming Frenchtown, Bridge on Route 32, and walk across the Espresso & Mercantile, and take in the
N.J. With roots dating back to the late 1700s bridge into Frenchtown). drinks being ordered and conversations
(early settlers spoke French, thus leading to being had. Counter Culture Coffee and Rishi
the town’s naming), modern-day Frenchtown One of the first places you’ll notice Organic Loose Leaf Tea are on the menu
has enough history, art, culture, shopping is the Frenchtown Inn. The building here, along with baked goods, granola and
and food to keep even the most ambitious of dates back to 1805 and has been more. Browse the shelves in the back and
curiosity seekers satisfied. carefully restored over several decades. pick up pantry items and home goods.
Known today for upscale dining, the
One of several local picturesque river Inn’s cuisine is overseen by owner and If eating organic, vegan or even a little
towns that are worth going out of your way Executive Chef Andrew Tomko. During healthier while you’re on the go is a priority,
to visit (check out delawarerivertowns.com), warmer seasons, guests enjoy al fresco make a right from Bridge Street onto Trenton
Frenchtown effortlessly blends the old with dining; in the winter, enjoy the coziness Avenue (Route 29), and you’ll run right into
the new. Bridge Street, which cuts through of the intimate bar space or request to the town’s most diverse eatery. The Lovin’
the center of town, has remained visually sit near the fireplace. Oven is a farm-to-table restaurant in a
unchanged through the years, though the converted manufacturing warehouse, and
storefronts and restaurants that occupy its If you’re just looking for a quick bite on serves breakfast, weekend brunch, lunch
historic spaces beckon with an appealing your day trip, the town has several other and dinner that practically begs to be shared
mix of hip and quaint. On weekends, the foot delicious dining options, including the on Instagram before being consumed.
traffic in the town can triple or quadruple, Frenchtown Café, Bridge Café, Cocina Del
and the holiday season is a perfect time for Sol and Napoli Pizza & Italian Restaurant. “The inspiration behind the menu is in
visitors who want to get a true feel for the Small towns are meant to be savored, and the way we like to eat. Everyone on the Lovin’
the eateries in town beg you to sit, relax, Oven staff is an eater and lover of food! We
in quaint frenchtown, n.j.
By Shannon Sigafoos
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