Hidden Gem Alert: El Tule (Lambertville, NJ)
Trio of traditional Mexican tacos Though postage stamp-sized, Lambertville is one of those tiny towns teeming with curious little shops, narrow alleyways, and a surprising number of eateries. It is separated from its sister city New Hope by the Delaware River and, when coupled together, the quaint duo makes for a fun day trip. When it comes to Lambertville and New Hope, I’m no stranger to “stumble travel”–that means no GPS, no itinerary, no concrete plans–I literally stumble upon interesting spots and almost always discover a gem. I...
Read MoreHidden Gem Alert: Marhaba (Lambertville, NJ)
New Hope, PA and Lambertville, NJ, often spoken about as if they are one town due to their almost indistinguishable separation by the Delaware River, are popular tourist destinations–which, in turn, makes them tourist traps. The towns are teeming with cafés, coffee shops, restaurants, ice cream parlors, B&Bs and a host of knick-knack and clothing stores. While both towns make great day-trip destinations, the culinary landscape is pretty one-note. In other words, the dining scene lacks–well, flavor. That is, until you mistakenly turn down the wrong street in...
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Iris McCarthy is a food writer and author of the popular book Food Lovers' Guide to Philadelphia. This website is where she gets to sound off on all things culinary.