New in Bucks County: Bubble tea in Chalfont, sushi in Levittown, vegan in Newtown and more

Looking for a place to discover some new eats or fun drinks?

The latest restaurants to open in Bucks County cater to a diverse mix of appetites, offering everything from stone baked pizzas, bento boxes and wrestling-themed hot dogs to customizable bubble teas, handcrafted cocktails and seasonal lattes.

Here are the newest spots to join the local dining scene:

A & G Pizzeria Locale, Feasterville

Local couple, Gia and Edward Houmas, opened their new restaurant this month, bringing family recipes to life through Italian favorites, like their stone baked pizzas.

A big seller is the roast pork sandwich, made using pork that has been marinated for 24 hours, slow roasted for eight hours and shredded. The A&G Pizza and Gigi’s Meatballs are also very popular.

The menu also includes starters, salads, burgers, wings, hoagies, pasta dishes, Greek specialties, desserts and old fashioned Italian sodas.

Located in the former Feasterville Pasta & Pizza space, next to Roma’s Italian Specialty Market, the restaurant primarily focuses on takeout, but limited seating is provided for those wanting to dine in. Delivery is also available, and catering will be added in the near future.

Go: 4023 Brownsville Road, Feasterville; 267-500-2922; agpizzerialocale.com

Gong Cha, Chalfont

Taiwanese bubble tea franchise, Gong Cha, made its Bucks County debut with the opening of its Chalfont store this month.

Start by choosing from one of their hot or iced teas — black tea, green tea, oolong, earl grey or winter melon — and then customize your drink with a number of toppings, such as milk foam, mango popping pearls or Oreo crumbs. All drinks can be served hot or iced, and customers can also decide on their preferred level of sweetness.

In addition to bubble teas, the menu includes tea lattes and coffee options.

Craving a sweet snack? Pair your drink with a Bubble Waffle, which comes in original, matcha or chocolate and can be topped with tapioca balls.

Go: Village Square, 4275 County Line Road, Chalfont; 267-500-2925; Gong Cha Chalfont on Facebook

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Snackdown Grille, Quakertown

One of our region's most unusual shopping centers recently got a little more unique.

The Quakertown Farmers Market now hosts a wrestling-themed hot dog and burger joint decorated with the steel chairs used as weapons in fights by the likes of Randy Savage and Hulk Hogan, and littered with life-sized cardboard cutouts of figures such as the retired wrestler Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson.

In addition to burgers and dogs, like the Macho Burger or Pimpin Dog, Snackdown’s menu also includes a number of drinks and sides, such as Yoo-hoo, onion rings and Flair Fries topped with cheese and chili.

Also, be sure to keep an eye out for autograph sessions with pro wrestling personalities and other special events hosted at Snackdown.

Go: Quakertown Farmers Market, 201 Station Road, Quakertown; Snackdown Grille on Facebook

Pier Sushi and Hibachi Express, Levittown

Pier Sushi opened last month in a small strip mall just outside the Plumbridge neighborhood, offering a variety of Japanese specialties in a casual setting.

Their menu includes hibachi dinners, sushi, bento boxes, noodle dishes, tempura and katsu entrees and teriyaki, as well as a few Thai and Chinese dishes. For an affordable and convenient option, try one of their lunch bento boxes or maki roll lunch special, available Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Go: 4530 New Falls Road, Levittown; 267-580-5120; piersushilevittown.com

Yardley Distillery Tex-Mex Grill, Morrisville

The Yardley Restaurant Group opened its newest restaurant this month, where they combine their love of craft spirits and bold flavors.

Located on West Trenton Avenue in the former Friendly’s building, the restaurant features a unique menu created by Chef Hector Cuc, with appetizers, soups, salads, handhelds, sides and entrees inspired by the flavors of Texas and Mexico, alongside the distillery’s own handcrafted cocktails.

The Yardley Restaurant Group also owns Sauce Yardley, Mil-Lee's Yardley Diner, Yardley Joe and La La Lobster’s three locations in Yardley, Princeton and Cape May. Earlier this year, they announced plans to open a seafood bar called Calhoun's River Deck at the former Morrisville Water Works site.

Go: 897 W. Trenton Ave., Morrisville; 267-799-5129; yardleydistillery.com/tex-mex-restaurant

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The Bridge, Levittown

Last month, Restoration Church in Levittown opened a new coffee shop in hopes of providing a community gathering space centered around the spirit of giving with 100% of its profits going to support local nonprofits around the Lower Bucks area.

Espressos, cappuccinos, drip coffee, seasonal drinks, lattes, hot chocolate, steamed milks, sodas, seltzers, teas, cold brews and iced coffees are all on the menu, along with breakfast items, such as pastries, yogurt parfaits, bagels and croissants.

In the future, The Bridge plans to expand its menu to include breakfast sandwiches, paninis, sandwiches and soups.

Go: 6800 Emilie-Bristol Road, Levittown; thebridge.coffee

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Blue Sunday, Bensalem

Blue Sunday Bar & Grill opened this month, following an extensive renovation of the former Michael’s Diner property on Street Road.

This fine dining restaurant chain specializes in American food, Asian cuisine and sushi, with dishes such as the Lobster & Scallop Medley, which comes with a grilled lobster and pan-seared scallops in a house seafood cream sauce; or the Singapore Noodles, made with thin rice noodles with chicken, shrimp, egg, cabbage and scallions in a curry sauce.

Blue Sunday also features a full bar, serving specialty cocktails, domestic and import classics, and seasonal craft beers.

Go: 3340 Street Road, Bensalem; 215-883-9988; bluesundaybargrills.com

Greenstraw in Newtown transitioning to vegan menu under new owner

Greenstraw founder, Kelly Ann Troy, is passing the torch to a new owner after more than a decade since starting her local café, offering smoothies, cold-pressed juices and fresh, healthy meals.

The café’s new owner, Dhruv Patel, who grew up in Newtown, said he appreciates the business Troy built over the years and looks forward to ushering it into a new chapter, as he transitions Greenstraw into a vegan cafe.

“She has big shoes to fill, but the support she’s given me in the past couple weeks, makes it so I can jump in any direction possible. So, to Kelly Ann, I say thanks,” Patel said.

While the cafe had used many plant-based recipes already, Patel, who started living a vegan lifestyle five years ago, said his goal is to eliminate the few non-vegan ingredients, like honey and collagen.

Everything will continue to be prepared fresh using locally sourced ingredients, including its smoothies, acai bowls, soups, sandwiches, avocado toast, granola and cold-pressed juices. He also plans to add new items to the menu, such as coffee, hot sandwiches, baked goods and possibly vegan omelets. Gluten-free options will also be available.

Go: 243 N. Sycamore St., Newtown; 267-685-0539; gogreenstraw.com

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