Founded in 1996 the ideas for the Marblehead Chowder House were actually hatched a few years before. Sitting at "The Barnacle," overlooking Marblehead Harbor one raw winter day, while the spume from the rough saltwater painted the windows and the Sam Adams Lager flowed freely, a concept was born. Casual, coastal and cozy - fresh seafood, fin fish, shellfish and hearty chowders in a warm, relaxing atmosphere that says "seaside" - a place that had tradition, patriotism, and a New England heritage about it. Fresh ingredients, house-made soups and chowders, comfort food with a twist freshly prepared to order were all musts! Features unique to New England were the foundation – Ipswich Belly Clams (aka steamers, softshells, pissers), fresh Lobster Roll, a Raw Bar with half-shell oysters and clams and, of course, live Lobsters arriving regularly. Lighthouses and other nautical décor highlight the ambience to create a coastal dining experience like none other in the greater Lehigh Valley.
***Saturday and Sunday Brunch is a la carte (sit-down) menu from 11am - 3pm*****Please note: Reservations are only accepted for Fireside Dining Room and Enclosed Front Porch. The Tavern and outdoor dining are first come, first serve (no reservations available)**The Buck Hotel is a converted restaurant that is extremely versatile in the options it offers patrons. Here, there are three distinct dining areas guests can choose from. The first is a spacious deck that is ideal for when the weather is nice. The second is the tavern, which fits the ideal sports bar atmosphere. This is where guests should go if they want to grab a quick bite, drink a cold beer and listen to a live band. The main dining area at The Buck Hotel is known as The Fireside, and is the main dining area that significantly more elegant and is best for a intimate date night.
HoopHouse Bakery & Cafe, located in Bordentown City, NJ, features not only from-scratch breakfast and lunch, but also specializes in sourdough bread and pastry. Chef and Owner Christine Wendland, a top graduate of The Culinary Institute of America, offers up a wordly variety of comfort foods, elevating it to what we call 'urban rustic' - using the finest techniques, and high end ingredients, to provide familiar, excellent, delicious food to everyday guests. HoopHouse is proud to feature and support local Burlington County farmers and NJ producers of humanely raised meats, organic produce, and small batch foods. Bread and pastry is available almost year-round at a number of local farmer's markets, as well as in the storefront right in the heart of Central New Jersey. At HoopHouse, we encourage you to stay and be cozy - everyone who enters is family!