The Chestnut Hill Business District has announced that five new businesses have or will soon open on Germantown Ave. in the past few months and one shop has moved up the Avenue into a larger space to accommodate its rapid expansion.
“Chestnut Hill attracts new shops and restaurants because of the vitality and success of our commercial corridor” said Martha B. Sharkey, Executive Director of the Chestnut Hill Business District. “We believe the integration of new stores with long-time businesses such as Kilian’s Hardware, Robertson’s Flowers, and McNally’s Tavern keeps our business district unique and exciting for our customers.”
New Businesses
Chocolate Hill Candy & Fudge Shop opened in December 2013 at 7833 Germantown Ave. This charming shop offers an exciting assortment of chocolate, fudge and candy.
Paris Bistro & Jazz Café from Chef Al Paris opened in February at 8229 Germantown Ave. For Chef Al Paris’ third restaurant in Chestnut Hill, he partnered with the Bynum Brothers and is currently offering dinner, drinks, and jazz.
Villavillekula is a new children’s boutique that opened in March at 8135 Germantown Ave. It features artistically inspired clothing, accessories, gifts and toys. Its name is inspired by Pippi Longstocking.
Greene Street Consignment Kids will open in April at 8518 Germantown Ave. The shop will be an extension of the popular Women’s and Men’s Greene Street Consignment Shop located two doors down on the 8500 block of the Avenue.
Greenology will open in April at 8232 Germantown Ave. It is a garden and organic lifestyle retail shop, located across the street from the Chestnut Hill Hotel.
Style Camp moved to 8433 Germantown Ave. in a space previously occupied by the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society’s annual holiday pop-up shop. This women’s clothing and accessories boutique has experienced substantial growth since opening in Chestnut Hill one year ago and the business required a larger space in an effort to provide more merchandise to its dedicated customer base.
