Neighborhood Spotlight: Lahaska / New Hope

Lahaska is a small town in southeastern Pennsylvania, just one hour from the bustling city of Philadelphia. It is home to a little over 14,000 residents. Lahaska is only a few miles away from the Pennsylvania-New Jersey border, making a new state of adventure less than a 20-minute drive away.

The Vibe

The overall vibe of Lahaska is that of a small, suburban town. There are many gift shops to find local goodies and great local restaurants. Lahaska is close to both Philadelphia and New Jersey, giving residents the option for a quick getaway to the big city or an entirely new state while still being able to return to the comforts of quiet suburbia at night.

Where to Eat and Drink

Let’s eat! Check out these Lahaska restaurants for a tasty bite:

Holy Que Smokehouse – If you need some of the barbeque popularized by the star state, then you don’t want to skip out on Holy Que Smokehouse. This restaurant specializes in slow-cooked Texas-style bbq with loads of sauces to match. You can order your favorite form of bbq on a sandwich, by the plate, or by the pound served with only the best Texan sides in Pennsylvania: cornbread, mac and cheese, and slaw.

Villaggio Cucina  – For Italian fare that makes you feel like you’ve just landed in Italy, enjoy a bite at Villaggio Cucina. This family-owned restaurant takes its recipes straight from family in Italy, each made with only the best quality ingredients. They make menu items to order, so the meals are always fresh and can accommodate all dietary restrictions.

Porterhouse Restaurant & Pub – Porterhouse Restaurant & Pub has something for everybody. Want the feel of a fancy sit-down restaurant? Enjoy the scallops or maytag filet with a glass of aged wine. Feeling more casual? Try one of the local beers on tap and traditional pub fare like nachos or fried buffalo mozzarella.

Moku Bowls – Moku Bowls is inspired by the food and culture of Hawaii. For breakfast or a healthy but sweet snack, try a sunshine bowl made with acai, coconut, chia seed pudding, fresh Greek yogurt, and an added granola crunch. If you’re in the mood for something savory, enjoy a poke bowl made with seafood or meat over a bed of rice or zucchini noodles.

Where to Shop

Need a gift for a special someone? Look no further than Lahaska’s many gift shops with local goods:

Raymond James Antiques – Lover of all things vintage? Take a trip to Raymond James Antiques. This Pennsylvanian antique shop has various antiques in different styles, ranging from regency and federal to Windsor and Chippendale.

Cook & Gardener Collections – To explore more antiques, visit Cook & Gardner Collections. This shop features gifts like trinkets and candles, a variety of antique furniture, and items for your home and garden. For those that appreciate fishing, there are even antique fishing lures and poles for your perusal.

Mole Hole – For all things unique and unusual, take a peek into Mole Hole. This gift store is home to kitschy holiday decor, funky clocks, and all kinds of fun collectibles. Customers can also find jewelry, garden decor, and items for babies.

Pine, Wreath, & Candle – This shop brings the magic of Christmas to Lahaska year-round. Pine, Wreath, & Candle is split into a candle and Christmas shop, featuring glass Christopher Radko ornaments and Kurt Adler nutcrackers. Customers can find Yankee, Colonial, Mole Hollow, and WoodWick candles throughout the lower-level candle shop.

Three Things You Shouldn’t Miss

 For a little extra excitement, visit these Lahaska places:

Artisan’s Gallery – Located in Lahaska’s shopping region, Peddler’s Village, Artisan’s Gallery is yet another local gift shop. This gift shop has been serving the area for the last 40 years. Customers will find various jewelry, wood, art, hand-blown glass, and paperweights.

Thomas Kinkade Lighthouse Gallery – Looking to spruce up your home with some artwork? Visit the Thomas Kinkade Lighthouse Gallery to enjoy his dreamy landscape scenes filled with surprise elements of popular cultures. Purchase a print of an Amsterdam cafe or the 101 dalmatians trotting along through a snowy field.

Free Will Brewing Taproom — Also located in Peddler’s Village, this taproom is the perfect place to enjoy a beer after a long day of shopping and enjoying the sites of Lahaska. With over a dozen ever-changing beers on tap, Free Will Brewing Taproom has something for everyone. There is also a diverse selection of canned beers available. Flavors range from an oatmeal stout to an IPA made with milk sugar known as “Cloudy With a Chance of Charcuterie.”

To learn more about the area, check out Lahaska’s website for all the latest information and events. Enjoy your visit! Ready to settle down in the area? Start your home search here: www.cbhre.com.