There are few things better than sitting by a toasty fire on a cold winter’s night. In and around Bucks, there are plenty of places to warm your toes. Check out some of our favorites below.

The Inn at Bowman's Hill, New Hope

Love is in the air in Bucks County once again. Find all ideas you need to celebrate with that special someone in this year’s Valentine’s Day Guide.
Organizing the perfect Valentine’s Day date can be a daunting task! You try to achieve that perfect balance- a combination of romance & originality- while still keeping the evening enjoyable & stress-free. Well, the New Hope & Ivyland Railroad has got you covered with their romantic Valentine’s Day Train Ride.
This two-hour excursion, happening on both Saturday, February 11th and Tuesday, February 14th, features a four-course meal complete with salad, entree and dessert brought to you by McCaffrey’s Catering. All guests (over the age of 21) will enjoy a complimentary champagne toast on board the train. (more…)
Check out the Bucks Happening photo recap of the Sixteenth Chili Cook-off, part of the 2012 New Hope – Lambertville Winterfest, which was held at Occasions in New Hope. The event includes a spicy hot competition, featuring some of the tastiest, tangiest and most original chili created by our finest local restaurants and accompanied by Lambertville’s award-winning River Horse Brewery beers.
The 2012 Super Bowl will be broadcast by NBC on February 5th. The Official Game Time is 6:30 ET. We’ve put together a list of some of the best spots in Bucks County to watch the game or have your party catered. Whether you’re a Giant or a Patriot, there are plenty of options for making this year’s match-up one to remember! (more…)
Attention fashionable ladies & gents! Savioni Boutique in New Hope will be giving away a FREE Robert Graham shirt to one of their lucky Facebook fans on February 8, 2012. The lucky winner will get to choose one shirt from over 20 NEW styles offered from Robert Graham’s 2012 dress, sport and “X” Collections!

Attention Ladies and Gents: enter to Win a FREE Robert Graham Shirt today!

With Winterfest in full swing, Bucks County is happening this weekend. Check out more fun things to do on our sortable calendar of events, & in our restaurant guide. Plus, make sure to set aside some extra time this weekend to nominate your favorite people, businesses, and events for the 2012 Happening List.
The event of the season has arrived! Check out some of the New Hope-Lambertville Winterfest events below, and view the official website for more info. (more…)
Solebury School Alumnus Jeff Vespa’s first break as one of the Hollywood’s best known red carpet photographers happened quite by accident – or maybe it was fate. In May 1998, Jeff was working at a job he didn’t like much, when he found an internet job listing that read, “Wanted: Photographer for Red Carpet premieres in Los Angeles.” At first, Jeff thought it a joke, but printed out the ad and kept it on his desk.
After a few days, he decided to call. What could he lose? On the phone, the voice at the other end asked him, “Are you available tonight?” Jeff said, “Yeah, I’m available.” Their regular photographer had moved and they needed someone to cover the Bulworth premiere with Warren Beatty, he was told. Jeff needed a flash, a battery pack, and a zoom lens, all items he did not own. The one thing he did own was a good Canon camera with a 50 mm lens. (more…)
Congratulations to The Inn at Bowman’s Hill in New Hope for receiving an exclusive four-diamond rating by AAA, the only Inn in Bucks County to achieve this prestigious rating in 2012! Check out the full list here.