Allison Owen brings ambition, vision and a remarkable execution of the “wine experience” to West Chester’s Turks Head Wines. Her renovations of the historic 19th-century building that once contained the Church Street Market House should be complete this summer. They include a tasting room and lounge, plus space for classes and private tastings. A VIP lounge is also planned, and there’s already a stunning Bottle Shoppe. Turks Head sources, produces and bottles all of its Bordeaux-style wines in Northern California. Its winemaker, Kieran Robinson, has over 20 years of experience at Napa- and Sonoma-based wineries. He also has his own label, R Five Wines, in Downingtown. 120 N Church St., West Chester, (610) 350-4183.
More Nibbles: After 2,400 people signed a Change.org petition to reopen Media’s Off the Rail, the popular spot is back. The redone space has more family-friendly seating, and look for the popular rooftop to open as the weather improves. 109 W. State St., Media, (484) 442-8669.
James Mullally (Bierhaul Farmhouse) and Loïc Barnieu (Sterling Pig, La Belle Epoque Wine Bistro, Two Fourteen) have partnered for a new offering in the former Split Rail Tavern space. Downtown West Chester’s Bierhaul Townhouse has a Euro-American restaurant and bar on the first floor and an indoor beer garden on the second. The menu features comfort food like pork schnitzel, wagyu shepherd’s pie and charcuterie boards. 15 N. Walnut St., West Chester.
Steve and Kara Rogacki hope to have Twelve78 Brewing open by press time. The local duo wants to focus on classic brew styles with cutting-edge technology and techniques. 35 Bridge St., Phoenixville, (484) 685-1470.
Philip Ferro (Chadds Ford Tavern, Kings Tavern) recently debuted his Main Line Tavern in the former Great American Pub location in Paoli, combining steaks, seafood and pub classics with a great selection of beer, wine and cocktails. 516 E. King Road, Paoli.
Good Girls Bakery is working on a new storefront in Eagleview Town Center. Look for new menu items like French-toast bread pudding and an array of brown-butter goodies when they open sometime later this year. 565 Wellington Square, Exton, (484) 401-7607.
Also coming in 2024: Dressler Estate’s Brian and Olga Dressler are planning a brick-and-mortar location for their hard-cidery in the center of Downingtown. 112 E. Lancaster Ave., Downingtown, (484) 693-0918.
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