LOWER MAKEFIELD TOWNSHIP, PA —La Grange, a casual French Brasserie, will open in Prickett Preserve near the Wegmans supermarket in March, its owners said.
Father-and-son restaurateurs Vincent and Marc Masso —alongside business partner Michael Geonnotti —will open its new classic French brasserie concept La Grange at 915 Antique Alley.
It will fill a 200-year-old restored stone barn within the Prickett Preserve development with a 6,000-square-foot restaurant and bar offering traditional yet casual French comfort food.
“Taking inspiration from Pastis in NYC and Parc in Philadelphia, our vision is to introduce Bucks County to a casual yet timeless French dining experience,” Geonnotti said. “We want La Grange to be more than a special occasion destination — our menu is perfect for everyday dining, whether it’s a weeknight burger with the family or a midweek French onion soup and salad lunch with friends or coworkers.”
La Grange will be open seven days a week for lunch and dinner. It will also serve weekend brunch beginning in the spring. The space will also accommodate private events.
The restaurant is another venture for the family, which has operated the iconic La Stalla Italian restaurant in Newtown since 2004.
“We’re creating what we believe will be a fun, authentic, and stylish experience,” Masso said. “The ambiance will be chic, yet approachable.”
The extensive menu promises something for everyone, featuring highlights such as a Grand Seafood Plateau, Escargots, Foie Gras Terrine, a 7 oz. Burger, Quiche Lorraine, Beef Bourguignon, and decadent desserts including Crème Brûlée and Profiteroles.
Appetizer prices range from $9 to $22, entrees are priced from $22 to $54, and desserts are priced between $10 and $12.
A decadent raw bar, house-made French breads, assorted cheeses, traditional French cocktails and an approachable wine and beer list round out the offerings.
Leading the kitchen at the 220-seat restaurant and bar is veteran Philadelphia chef Peter Woolsey, who has worked for Stephen Starr, Chef Georges Perrier, and at three-star Michelin Parisian restaurant Lucas Carton, in addition to owning and operating his own three restaurants: Bistrot La Minette; La Peg; and Gabi.
“I hope diners will be delighted by the versatility of the menu,” Woolsey said. “I’m excited to showcase the ‘greatest hits’ of French cuisine to appeal to the Francophile, but to also engage the less adventurous diner.”
The state-of-the-art kitchen has been designed by Titan Food Service Solutions — a company in which Geonnotti is a partner. The design will allow Woolsey and his team to have the space to make their culinary creations come to life.
Designed by Mycle Gorman of Design Works in Bristol, the space blends rustic charm with modern sophistication.
The space includes a cozy fireplace, two bars — one in the original barn and a larger one in the new atrium — and outdoor seating on a terrace and large patio. The 20-seat atrium bar features burnished mirrors, antique brass accents, dark walnut details, and a Carrara marble top.
“The interior embodies a classic French brasserie, but with a contemporary twist,” Gorman said.
Reds and deep blues dominate the palette, complemented by hardwood floors, mosaic tiles, and exposed Bucks County fieldstone, all supported by the barn’s original timbers.
The team commissioned Bucks County-based French artist, Jean-Marc Dubus to create drawings and charcoal sketches with bold pops of color added in. Dubus’ pieces contribute bold sketches that contrast tradition with modernity.
While the intimate fireplace lounge overlooks Bucks County’s rolling hills, the new atrium features abstract art and striking European-style chandeliers, sconces, and other elegant details.
To learn more and sign up for La Grange’s email list, visit: lagrangeyardley.com.
(La Grange)