First-Ever Bucks County 'Eat, Drink And Be Merry' Month Just Days Away

BUCKS COUNTY, PA — The start of Bucks County's first-ever "Eat, Drink and Be Merry Month" is just days away and participating restaurants are prepping their menus for the event.

Set to run from August 15 through September 15, patrons throughout the community will be able to order a designated appetizer, entrée, drink, or dessert from participating restaurants and bar partners while benefiting the Kin Wellness and Support Center.

"People can eat, drink and be merry while both supporting local businesses and our cancer community at Kin," said Kin founding member and executive director Keith Fenimore.

Patch caught up with one of the participants, Mike Christou, whose family owns and operates Ardana Food and Drink in Newtown and Warrington, KC Prime in Warrington, and Ardana Pizza Co. in Warrington. All four of their eateries will be participating in the summer fundraiser benefiting cancer patients and their caregivers.

Christou said throughout the month-long event, his eateries will be donating 100 percent of the proceeds from designated appetizers and desserts.

"We will be creating a seasonal appetizer and a seasonal dessert not on our regular menu," said Christou. "At your table, our servers will pitch the back story about 'Eat, Drink and Be Merry' and that 100 percent of the proceeds from the appetizer and dessert will benefit local cancer patients and their caregivers," he said.

"Everybody has known someone who has been affected by cancer. What Keith and Kristina (Fenimore) are doing at Kin is making a serious difference in people's lives. Anything we can do to help them do that is great. And I hope the community comes out and helps us do that for Kin."

Christou said participation in the fundraiser "was a no-brainer. We will be doing what we normally do. We're cooking food and it just so happens that certain menu items will go toward Kin," he said.

Ardana Food and Drink (Newtown and Warrington) is an upscale casual restaurant inspired by the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean. KC Prime is a high-end traditional steakhouse with a menu featuring everything from prime steaks and fresh seafood to Happy Hour bar fare.

"It's great to see so many restaurants hopping on board," said Christou. "A lot are involved, which is great. Eat, Drink and Be Merry is going to be a great way to sample what Bucks County has to offer in terms of the diversity of its restaurants and bars while also supporting a very worthwhile cause."

Throughout the month, Patch will be spotlighting participants and letting patrons know where they can sit down and enjoy a delicious meal while supporting Kin Wellness.

The "Bucks County Eat, Drink and Be Merry Month" has a dedicated webpage at www.welcometokin.org where participating locations can be found with a logo and a hyper-link to their business. As a visual indicator, all participating locations have received a partnership decal to display on the window of their business as well as branded table tents.

Participating restaurants include:

• Ardana Food and Drink (Newtown and Warrington)
• KC Prime (Warrington)
• Ardana Pizza Co. (Warrington)
• The Good Gyro (New Hope)
• The Hattery (Doylestown)
• Penn Taproom (Doylestown)
• Nat’s Pizzeria (Doylestown)
• Quinoa (Doylestown)
• Karla’s Restaurant (New Hope)
• Coaches Steak and Hoagie House (Doylestown)
• Spuddy Buddy Fry Factory (New Hope)
• Vitality Fit Kitchen
• Plumstead Inn
• Heirloom (Doylestown)
• Jersey Mike's Subs
• Turning Point (Doylestown, Warrington and Newtown)
• Carlucci's Grill (Lower Makefield)
• Free Spirit (Buckingham)
• Judd's and Jackson's Restaurant (Ivyland)
• More Catering Co.
• Blue Olive (Warrington)
• TJ Smith's Restaurant and Bar (Warrington)
• The Farm House Tavern (Doylestown)
• Servis Events (Doylestown)
• Poco's (Doylestown)

For those interested in getting their restaurant or bar involved, email keith@welcometokin.org or call 267-544-5981. For more information about Kin, visit www.welcometokin.org.

Kin is an all-inclusive 5,000-square-foot holistic retreat, offering support, fitness, therapy, and integrative services for cancer patients and their caregivers. The center was inspired by Bucks County resident Corinne Sikora, who battled both brain and breast cancer. The Center is free to Bucks County residents battling cancer regardless of where they are receiving treatment and welcomes caregivers as well.

The nonprofit Kin Center, located in Buckingham, offers free programs in nutrition, yoga, fitness, one-on-one counseling, support groups, workshops, crafting, massage, reflexology, reiki, chiropractic, acupuncture, hypnotherapy and facials.

Kin is a unique center that looks to satisfy the emotional, social, and physical needs of cancer patients and caregivers. The success of Kin is made possible through generous donations from the local Bucks County community. Kin’s mission is to help people find calm and peace and center themselves in a restorative environment.

The non-profit strives to bring people to a place where they feel empowered to manage their diagnoses through treatment, recovery and beyond. Kin is run and operated through the non-profit Main St. Missions.