New Steakhouse Opens, Veterans Day Specials: Bucks Co. Business Spotlight

BUCKS COUNTY, PA — A new Italian steakhouse is making its debut in Bucks County. Donatelli's has opened for business inside the historic Brick Hotel in Newtown Borough, boasting a menu brimming with high-quality steak and seafood and complemented by cocktails and a full bar.

Staying on the topic of food and wine, Frost Lounge in Doylestown is planning a special wine and culinary journey of Spain later this month. The five-course experience is a premier culinary and wine pairing collaboration featuring two of the region's finest talents.

With the nation gearing up to celebrate its veterans this week, the Fred Beans Automotive Group is offering specials for active and retired military. Read on to learn the details.

Here are the business stories making news around Bucks County:

New Italian Steakhouse Opens In Bucks

Donatelli’s has opened for business inside the historic Brick Hotel in Newtown, bringing an authentic Italian steakhouse experience to Bucks County. The 200-seat restaurant, boasting panoramic views of the heart of Newtown from its glass-enclosed porch, is the newest addition to the Newtown restaurant scene with a menu brimming with Italian fare. “From perfectly prepared steaks and fresh-caught seafood to house-made pastas and thoughtfully crafted cocktails, every detail is designed to bring people together around great food,” reads its website.

(Jeff Werner/Patch)

Fred Beans Offering Veterans Day Specials

Fred Beans Automotive Group is again offering Veterans Day specials on automotive services, including a free oil change, to both active and retired members of the U.S. military. The offers are valid throughout the day on Wednesday, Nov. 11. The Fred Beans Veterans Day Specials include: Free oil change and filter;
20 percent off labor for automotive services up to $150; and doubled military rebate up to $1,000 on new vehicle purchases, which varies by manufacturer.

(Fred Beans graphic)

Frost Uncorks Spain With Culinary Journey

Frost Lounge in Doylestown will "Uncork Spain" during a special five-course culinary wine journey on Nov. 18 with Chef Rob Gary and Sommelier Jenn Drutz. This isn’t just another wine dinner, said Frost owner Uri Abrams. "It’s a premier culinary collaboration featuring two of the region's finest talents: Guest Chef Rob Gary and Frost’s very own Sommelier, Jenn Drutz.

Chef Rob Gary and Sommelier Jenn Drutz. (Frost Lounge)

Nuuly Project Wins Final Approvals In Falls

Major road upgrades and an influx of new, high-paying jobs could be coming to Bucks County within the next two years as part of a large-scale development. Following a lengthy presentation, the Falls Township Supervisors granted preliminary and final land development approval to Nuuly, an Urban Outfitters subsidiary, to build a 994,257-square-foot industrial building that would house the company’s wet-washing facilities where its clothing rentals would be returned, laundered, and readied for delivery.

(Theresa Katalinas)

Spark Bowl Competition Coming To DelVal

Delaware Valley University is teaming up with the Bucks County Chamber of Commerce and Startup Bucks to host its seventh annual Spark Bowl, a “Shark Tank”-like competition on Thursday, Nov. 19. This year’s contestants represent companies that offer technology-driven solutions across industries including healthcare, personal hygiene, marketing, and pharmaceuticals. Networking begins at 5 p.m. in the Life Sciences Building Atrium, followed by the competition at 6 p.m. in the Life Sciences Building Auditorium.

(Jeff Werner/Patch)