We have an online jigsaw puzzle of a Bucks County landmark at
http://four.flash-gear.com/npuz/puz.php?c=v&id=2758386&k=12590805
See if you can determine what it is and where it is located and let us know in the comments.
have fun
If you are in the upper part of Bucks County and are looking for something to do with the kids, check out the Da Vinci Center in Allentown PA. If you are near Quakertown, you just need to take the Turnpike’s Northeast Extension north one exit. The Davinci Center is a small hands-on science center. There is a great variety of exhibits to keep the kids occupied for hours. We spent a whole day and still did not cover everything. The center is well staffed with volunteers who help the kids understand the various exhibits. Topics include: the weather, bridge building, light, chemistry, marine biology, robotics, electricity and a whole lot more. Tips: – They have vending machines onsite that offer pizza and other goodies. If you want something more extensive, check with the staff. We were able to use our receipt for a readmission which let us go over to the nearby Friendly’s. – Things seem to be busier in the morning hours since a lot of the schools come early and leave some time after noon. That could be different on any given day. – Many of the exhibit areas have drawers with additional hands on materials. Look for the lables or ask the staff.
For more information, see the Da Vinci Center’s site at http://www.davinci-center.org/
I was working with a client in Newtown and things ran a bit longer than expected. I needed to pick up an external hard drive and lunch. He had just come back from the New Jules Thin Crust Pizza in Newtown and recommended it. Jules is located in the new, historic looking, shopping center located where the old Goodnoe’s was. If you go, grab one of the menus. You get in line and there is a selction of oblong shaped thin crust pizzas with an interesting variety of toppings (ie potatoes)I ordered a bruschet and a white pizza. That, along with a green tea and cookie came to about 9 bucks. Not cheap but it was definitely worth it. The place isn’t one where you would want to sit for a long lunch. It is a bit noisy and the tables were full. I finally found a table for four that was open and sat there. Another person asked if he could join.. No problem. I noticed that some people appear to have ordered a full pizza ahead.
The portions don’t appear to be large, but it was more than enough for even my large appetite. As far as the taste, it was excellent. I enjoy a good thin crust pizza and this was excellent.
We’ve been eating on a fairly regular basis at Oishi in Newtown. It’s a small restaurant in the strip mall on Eagle Road. They have a Hibachi room in addition to the regular seating. If you want Hibachi, you might want to make reservations. They also have a sushi bar. The restaurant serves a variety of Japanese, Thai and Korean dishes. My favorite is the Shrimp Tempura Bento. If you arrive before 2pm, (might be 230) you can get the special for about $10. The Bento is served on a tray with salad with an orange sauce, dumplings, fried veggies, rice, noodles, shrimp and pieces of a California roll. It’s a good bit of food for 10 bucks. The service is fast and friendly. Deserts are a bit expensive if you get them. The atmosphere is casual and non smoking. So far, they don’t appear to have a website. They do get busy at times so make sure you plan ahead or call in reservations. 2817 S Eagle RdNewtown, PA 18940
(215) 860-5511
We were going to stop in at The Landing in New Hope for dinner on the way home from a recent trip. We got a bit of a surprise when we walked in and found a bar with smoking. The decor looked totally different and a lot less cozy. Being a completely non smoking family, we decided not to eat there. The place is small and when you are spending upwards of a hundred bucks for dinner, we don’t want smoke. My wife did some research and it appears that they were hit hard in the flooding which necessitated a re-design (the ability to rapidly remove equipment and furnishings in the event of future floods).
I suppose they were adjusting their ambience somewhat as they re-adjusted after the flood. If you are looking for a smoke free environment, The Landing might not be the place for you. On the other hand, if you are a smoker, you might want to check it out.
Bucksview Blog – Bucks County Pa: January 2008
We have an online jigsaw puzzle of a Bucks County landmark at
http://four.flash-gear.com/npuz/puz.php?c=v&id=2758386&k=12590805
See if you can determine what it is and where it is located and let us know in the comments.
have fun
If you are in the upper part of Bucks County and are looking for something to do with the kids, check out the Da Vinci Center in Allentown PA. If you are near Quakertown, you just need to take the Turnpike’s Northeast Extension north one exit. The Davinci Center is a small hands-on science center. There is a great variety of exhibits to keep the kids occupied for hours. We spent a whole day and still did not cover everything. The center is well staffed with volunteers who help the kids understand the various exhibits. Topics include: the weather, bridge building, light, chemistry, marine biology, robotics, electricity and a whole lot more. Tips: – They have vending machines onsite that offer pizza and other goodies. If you want something more extensive, check with the staff. We were able to use our receipt for a readmission which let us go over to the nearby Friendly’s. – Things seem to be busier in the morning hours since a lot of the schools come early and leave some time after noon. That could be different on any given day. – Many of the exhibit areas have drawers with additional hands on materials. Look for the lables or ask the staff.
For more information, see the Da Vinci Center’s site at http://www.davinci-center.org/
I was working with a client in Newtown and things ran a bit longer than expected. I needed to pick up an external hard drive and lunch. He had just come back from the New Jules Thin Crust Pizza in Newtown and recommended it. Jules is located in the new, historic looking, shopping center located where the old Goodnoe’s was. If you go, grab one of the menus. You get in line and there is a selction of oblong shaped thin crust pizzas with an interesting variety of toppings (ie potatoes)I ordered a bruschet and a white pizza. That, along with a green tea and cookie came to about 9 bucks. Not cheap but it was definitely worth it. The place isn’t one where you would want to sit for a long lunch. It is a bit noisy and the tables were full. I finally found a table for four that was open and sat there. Another person asked if he could join.. No problem. I noticed that some people appear to have ordered a full pizza ahead.
The portions don’t appear to be large, but it was more than enough for even my large appetite. As far as the taste, it was excellent. I enjoy a good thin crust pizza and this was excellent.
We’ve been eating on a fairly regular basis at Oishi in Newtown. It’s a small restaurant in the strip mall on Eagle Road. They have a Hibachi room in addition to the regular seating. If you want Hibachi, you might want to make reservations. They also have a sushi bar. The restaurant serves a variety of Japanese, Thai and Korean dishes. My favorite is the Shrimp Tempura Bento. If you arrive before 2pm, (might be 230) you can get the special for about $10. The Bento is served on a tray with salad with an orange sauce, dumplings, fried veggies, rice, noodles, shrimp and pieces of a California roll. It’s a good bit of food for 10 bucks. The service is fast and friendly. Deserts are a bit expensive if you get them. The atmosphere is casual and non smoking. So far, they don’t appear to have a website. They do get busy at times so make sure you plan ahead or call in reservations. 2817 S Eagle RdNewtown, PA 18940
(215) 860-5511
We were going to stop in at The Landing in New Hope for dinner on the way home from a recent trip. We got a bit of a surprise when we walked in and found a bar with smoking. The decor looked totally different and a lot less cozy. Being a completely non smoking family, we decided not to eat there. The place is small and when you are spending upwards of a hundred bucks for dinner, we don’t want smoke. My wife did some research and it appears that they were hit hard in the flooding which necessitated a re-design (the ability to rapidly remove equipment and furnishings in the event of future floods).
I suppose they were adjusting their ambience somewhat as they re-adjusted after the flood. If you are looking for a smoke free environment, The Landing might not be the place for you. On the other hand, if you are a smoker, you might want to check it out.