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Be the lucky couple to wine and dine this Thursday night our treat at The Gables at Chadds Ford’s fall wine dinner with Penns Woods Winery!
This giveaway is now closed. Thank you to everyone who participated and congratulations to our winner Melody H.!
AroundMainLine.com’s fine wine and food aficionados rejoice!
Our friends at The Gables at Chadds Ford have paired up once again with Penns Woods Winery for a tremendous fall wine dinner: ‘Thanksgiving in Jerusalem.’
The Gables talented Chef Shawn Connors has put together an exciting menu that goes beyond just turkey and stuffing. Each of the five courses is expertly paired with a Penns Woods wine sure to tantalize the palate!
The wine dinner begins at 7pm and the cost is $95 per person all inclusive.
Reservations are required. Please email Gables owner Ann Kolenick to reserve your seats: ann@thegablesatchaddsford.com
Interested in attending our treat? Enter our giveaway by placing a comment below for two complimentary seats.
GOOD LUCK!
How to Enter
Kindly leave us a comment by noon on Wednesday, November 20th, 2013. A winner will be drawn randomly after the close of the giveaway with the help of random.org!
Please note: The winner will be notified via email and has 2 hours to respond to claim the prize. If the selected winner does not respond, AroundMainLine.com will choose another random winner until a response is received via email.
‘Tasting in Jerusalem’ Wine Tasting Dinner
The Gables at Chadds Ford
7pm on Thursday, November 21st, 2013
$95 per person, includes tax & gratuity
Menu
Amuse Bouche
Creamy Sunchoke and Ginger Soup with Zhoug, Toasted Hazelnuts and Finger Lime Caviar
First Course
Salad of Kohlrabi, Watercress, Red Onions, Sweet Spiced Freekeh, Marinated Feta, Walnut Yogurt Dressing, Falafel Crumbs
Paired with 2011 Bancroft Pinot Grigio, a light, crisp wine with mild to strong tropical fruit flavors and great acidity.
Second Course
Butternut Squash and Za’atar Spiced Gnocchi, Fried Cauliflower, Toasted Pine Nuts, Golden Raisins, in a Parsley Tahini Sauce
Paired with 2011 Penns Woods Chambourcin, a wine that is full of cherry flavor and slightly earthy, with hints of vanilla and spice from some oak.
Third Course
Slow Roasted Free Range Guinea Hen, Jerusalem Artichokes, Fennel, Charred Clementine, Pernod, Saffron Rice, Natural Hen Jus
Paired with 2011 Bancroft Merlot. This wine has lots dark berry flavor, medium tannins and prevalent dark chocolate tones.
Fourth Course
Lamb Shawarma, Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Balsamic Glazed Figs, Fresh Cucumber Salad with Chopped Cilantro and Parsley
Paired with 2009 Cabernet that has black cherry notes on the nose, a silky mid palate, and a long finish of raisin and jam with dusty tannins.
Fifth Course
Chocolate Krantz Cake, Pecan Chocolate Filling, Warm Cranberry Syrup
Paired with 2012 Moscato, with hints of white peach, pineapple cream, honeysuckle and cherry blossoms.
To make reservations for the November 21st Wine Dinner this week at The Gables kindly call: 610-388-7700 or email: ann@thegablesatchaddsford.com.
About The Gables at Chadds Ford
The Gables is located at 423 Baltimore Pike in Chadds Ford, PA.
Phone: 610-388-7700.
Hours: Tue – Sat:11:30 am-10:00 pm; Sun:10:30 am-9:00 pm.
Website: thegablesatchaddsford.com
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1. NUMBER OF ENTRIES. Only one entry per person is allowed. Submission of multiple entries will result in disqualification without notification.
2. PROMOTION PERIOD. Promotion begins on announced time EST (“Promotion Period”). All entries must be received by the announced time (EST) to be eligible for that day’s drawing.
3. ELIGIBILITY. This giveaway is only open to legal residents of the 50 United States and District of Columbia who are at least 18 years old as of the date of entry, except officers, directors, members, and employees of the Sponsor, the judging organization (if applicable), or any other party associated with the development or administration of this Promotion, and the immediate family (i.e., parents, children, siblings, spouse), and persons residing in the same household, as such individuals. This Promotion is void outside the 50 United States and the District of Columbia, and where prohibited.
4. WINNER SELECTION. The sole winner will be drawn from all entries received during the announced Promotional Period using a randomized computer numerical system, random.org.
5. WINNER NOTIFICATION AND RESPONSE: The selected winner will be contacted via email at the conclusion of the Promotional Period. A response is required within 72 hours. If no response is received in that time the selected winner will forfeit their prize and another winner will be selected at random from the list of eligible participants and notified. Subsequently selected winners will also have a 72 hours period to respond.
6. TAXES. All federal, state and/or local income and other taxes, if any, are the winner’s sole responsibility.
7. ODDS OF WINNING. The odds of winning this Promotion depend on the number of eligible entries received.
8. Winner(s) will be announced on Facebook (www.facebook.com/aroundmainline) and Twitter (www.twitter.com/aroundmainline).

November 18th, 2013 at 9:33 am
This would be great!
November 18th, 2013 at 9:34 am
We have had The Gables on our list to try!
November 18th, 2013 at 9:40 am
What better way to experience The Gables than with a taste of Jerusalem! We’d love to be there!
November 18th, 2013 at 10:56 am
I’ve been looking for an excuse to get a sitter and visit this lovely place! Thank you for the opportunity to do (hopefully!) do so! Fingers crossed ;)
November 18th, 2013 at 2:21 pm
I would love the chance to try your restaurant. I’ve heard it’s great!
November 18th, 2013 at 2:48 pm
Menu looks fantastic!
November 18th, 2013 at 3:11 pm
I love penns wood winery & would love to try your restaurant!
November 18th, 2013 at 5:59 pm
Please pick me so I can treat my husband to a unforgettable dinner at The Gables!! Thank you!
November 18th, 2013 at 6:07 pm
Penns Woods wine with each course, sign me up!
November 18th, 2013 at 6:09 pm
Fabulous give away!
November 18th, 2013 at 6:14 pm
Wine and amazing food! Yes please!
November 18th, 2013 at 7:26 pm
Sounds like a great night! I could surprise my husband.
November 18th, 2013 at 8:46 pm
This sounds awesome!
November 18th, 2013 at 8:47 pm
Great restaurant.
November 18th, 2013 at 8:49 pm
What a treat it would be to go to the wine dinner!
November 18th, 2013 at 8:59 pm
This sounds like an awesome night out for our up coming celebration!
November 18th, 2013 at 9:34 pm
Went on my first day with my fiance here! Can’t wait to go back
November 18th, 2013 at 9:38 pm
The Gables at Chadds Ford is the best place ever….so awesome that I had my wedding there!!! Everyone still talks about it to this day!!
November 18th, 2013 at 10:01 pm
I would so love to win this… much needed date night with hubby.
November 18th, 2013 at 10:52 pm
I absolutely love the Gables and I am getting married there in May! With that being said though my fiance and I have being pinching pennies and have not been on a date in forever. We would truly love and appreciate a night out at the Gables! Here’s hoping!
November 19th, 2013 at 2:08 am
My wife and I love great food and great wine so this night would be very special.
November 19th, 2013 at 4:50 am
What a great contest!
November 19th, 2013 at 6:05 am
This sounds wonderful. If I could afford the tickets, I’d buy them and take away the element of chance!
November 19th, 2013 at 6:08 am
Wine pairing jinners are GREAT! This will be a nice one for the holidays. Can’t wait to go.
November 19th, 2013 at 6:12 am
Sounds like an amazing evening!
November 19th, 2013 at 6:20 am
This would be a gastronomic adventure!
November 19th, 2013 at 6:29 am
Great idea, great restaurant, great wine. What could be better.
November 19th, 2013 at 7:02 am
Great ambiance for every season with inspired food. Good choice for special occasions.
November 19th, 2013 at 7:02 am
What a great date night idea!
November 19th, 2013 at 7:04 am
Wow the menu looks amazing!
November 19th, 2013 at 7:11 am
We go to the Gables for Christmas Eve and its like being at home! Amazing place!
November 19th, 2013 at 7:12 am
Great restaurant… went for one of our anniversaries!
November 19th, 2013 at 7:13 am
Romantic
November 19th, 2013 at 7:14 am
It all sounds so delicious . I’d love to win!
November 19th, 2013 at 7:15 am
Your restaurant is fantastic. We always wish we were close by to drop in for dinner. This event would be a great excuse to make the drive.
November 19th, 2013 at 7:27 am
Our first visit to Gables was great. This menu looks super. Would love to come.
November 19th, 2013 at 7:28 am
Fabulous Event! We would love to be there!
November 19th, 2013 at 7:29 am
The 21st is our 32 wedding anniversary. Dinner would be a great gift!
November 19th, 2013 at 7:30 am
Looks amazing!!!
November 19th, 2013 at 7:31 am
My husband and I have only been to The Gables on one occasion. We had an absolutely wonderful experience and are planning to return. This offer would be greatly appreciated!
November 19th, 2013 at 7:31 am
Heavenly menu…..
November 19th, 2013 at 7:32 am
We love the Gables! The menu looks delicious!
November 19th, 2013 at 7:32 am
Great theme!
November 19th, 2013 at 7:33 am
The 21st is our 32nd wedding anniversary. Dinner would be a great gift!
November 19th, 2013 at 7:36 am
Adventurous menu at a divine restaurant. Always a pleasure.
November 19th, 2013 at 7:38 am
would love to try it again have not been to the restaurant in some time
November 19th, 2013 at 7:38 am
I’ve enjoyed every experience I’ve had at Gables.
The atmosphere, the service, the food.
There’s not doubt this would be an unforgettable evening.
November 19th, 2013 at 7:40 am
I’ve been a patron of the Gables for years. When my clients are in town we have dinner there often.
We are huge fans! The meals are always creative and delicious!
November 19th, 2013 at 7:42 am
would love to win this!
November 19th, 2013 at 7:43 am
love the Gables’ food preparation and thoughtful wine pairing. Would really love to enjoy this event!
November 19th, 2013 at 7:44 am
Been here and LOVE IT! Happy Thanksgiving you all.
November 19th, 2013 at 7:45 am
Sounds so delicious!!
November 19th, 2013 at 7:48 am
WHAT AN ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION THAT WOULD BE! THX FOR THE CHANCE!
November 19th, 2013 at 7:54 am
Thanks for the opportunity!
November 19th, 2013 at 7:58 am
Would love to attend this wonderful event!
November 19th, 2013 at 7:59 am
You had me at lamb. This sounds positively wonderful.
November 19th, 2013 at 8:02 am
Sound like fun. I ate there recently and between service, fine dining, and nice musical atmosphere, this is a great restaurant. Bon appetite to the lucky winner.
November 19th, 2013 at 8:02 am
My wife and I would love this!! *drooling*
November 19th, 2013 at 8:03 am
Sounds amazing!
November 19th, 2013 at 8:06 am
Thank you for the chance to win!
November 19th, 2013 at 8:12 am
Not that I need another reason to go to The Gables, but this would be a great one.
November 19th, 2013 at 8:12 am
Would love to experience a Gables wine dinner….and it would be a treat to get a night out of the kitchen the week before Thanksgiving’s hub-bub begins. Cheers!
November 19th, 2013 at 8:15 am
Love the Gables!
November 19th, 2013 at 8:17 am
The Gables is our ‘go to’ place. We even suggested it to friends who had their wedding reception there. Can’t go wrong with this place!!!
November 19th, 2013 at 8:19 am
My husband and I would love to join you for your fab wine pairing dinner.
November 19th, 2013 at 8:19 am
Never had a bad experience at the Gables!
thanks
November 19th, 2013 at 8:30 am
We love this restaurant and would love to win this as we just celebrated our 49th wedding anniversary.
November 19th, 2013 at 8:43 am
Lovely menu
November 19th, 2013 at 8:43 am
We have had good times and food at The Gables and
especially like Fridays listening to Vic England at the piano.
Looking forward to another fine meal.
November 19th, 2013 at 8:45 am
I’d love to attend, and even more, love to win!
November 19th, 2013 at 8:52 am
Would love to dine at your beautiful Gables!!!
November 19th, 2013 at 8:54 am
Sounds fabulous! Great meal at a great establishment!
November 19th, 2013 at 9:03 am
My wife and I enjoyed dinner there a couple years ago and would love to revisit!
November 19th, 2013 at 9:10 am
Umm…yum!
November 19th, 2013 at 9:12 am
Such an interesting combination of ingredients. I would love to win a seat at this table!
November 19th, 2013 at 9:18 am
The BEST of the Brandywine Valley – inviting, warm atmosphere, superb service, food unequalled anywhere in the area. The creative menu rivals that of Phikadelphia’s finest.
November 19th, 2013 at 9:21 am
That all sounds amazing!!! Would love to go!
November 19th, 2013 at 9:28 am
Would luv to wine & dine @ The Gables!
November 19th, 2013 at 9:30 am
Great! What time should we be there?
November 19th, 2013 at 9:30 am
Love The Gables. I haven’t in years. Might be a good time to comeback. Always nice to pair a nice dinner with some locally grown wines.
November 19th, 2013 at 9:30 am
Would love to try this.
November 19th, 2013 at 9:35 am
Love me some Chadds Ford good eateries. Thanks much.
November 19th, 2013 at 9:42 am
This would be amazing!!!!
November 19th, 2013 at 9:43 am
Always enjoy your restaurant. A wine dinner would be wonderful.
November 19th, 2013 at 10:01 am
Sounds like a great night!!
November 19th, 2013 at 10:01 am
Always great food and ambiance…who wouldn’t want to be invited to the event!
November 19th, 2013 at 10:03 am
Would love to try this!
November 19th, 2013 at 10:09 am
Sounds good!
November 19th, 2013 at 10:26 am
MMMMM!
November 19th, 2013 at 10:34 am
Looks delicious. Would love to be a guest thanks!
November 19th, 2013 at 10:37 am
wish everyone could win!
November 19th, 2013 at 10:42 am
The Gables is my favorite place to dine during the warm weather. Their outside patio is beautiful and the food is always delicious!
November 19th, 2013 at 10:47 am
I have wanted to check this place out, and this dinner sounds like the perfect opportunity.
November 19th, 2013 at 10:48 am
Love the theme – would love to win!
November 19th, 2013 at 10:49 am
I would love to take my wife.
November 19th, 2013 at 10:58 am
The Gables is one of my favorite restaurants. Brunch, lunch, dinner are all delicious. The patio is beautiful and a great place to enjoy a delicious meal.
November 19th, 2013 at 11:04 am
I was there about a year ago and the food was amazing.
November 19th, 2013 at 11:35 am
We love this restaurant and visit every time we do Longwood. We took our terminal mother here last year for a last amazing meal since there is no better experience! She loved it. We would love to try a wine pairing dinner.
November 19th, 2013 at 11:40 am
Would love to attend this function.
Been looking for an excuse to return.
November 19th, 2013 at 11:47 am
Yum! What a lovely idea!
November 19th, 2013 at 12:14 pm
Wine pair at the Gables will be a great treat. The food here is always great as well.
November 19th, 2013 at 12:15 pm
Gables rocks and this wine and food pairing is exceptional.
November 19th, 2013 at 12:28 pm
Menu sounds fabulous! Pick me please!
November 19th, 2013 at 12:56 pm
I love the Gables and Penns Woods Winery!
November 19th, 2013 at 1:03 pm
Can’t wait to go to The Gables for our annual trip to A Longwood Christmas followed by a delicious meal in a warm, cozy setting!
November 19th, 2013 at 1:06 pm
It’s been too long, would love some yummy food and wine at The Gables, always been a Birthday and Anniversary standby.
November 19th, 2013 at 1:21 pm
What a great way to celebrate my birthday AND begin the holiday season – with a fabulous wine dinner at The Gables!
November 19th, 2013 at 1:45 pm
Our daugther had her wedding reception at the Gables and it was beautiful. Food was out of this world.
November 19th, 2013 at 2:29 pm
Had a rehearsal dinner here. Great food and service.
November 19th, 2013 at 2:33 pm
We are getting married at the Gables and would love the chance to try more of the menu :)
November 19th, 2013 at 3:21 pm
Would absolutely love the chance to try a dinner here, The Gables has been on our list for quite some time!
November 19th, 2013 at 3:36 pm
Dinner out this Thursday sounds great! Fingers crossed we are picked!
November 19th, 2013 at 4:06 pm
Great event! Just in time to celebrate the holidays!
November 19th, 2013 at 4:11 pm
My favorite restaurant!
November 19th, 2013 at 4:19 pm
Would love to try! Very nice event at the Gables!
November 19th, 2013 at 4:52 pm
That would be amazing. The menu looks great!
November 19th, 2013 at 4:58 pm
Would love this! Love your restaurant :)
November 19th, 2013 at 5:05 pm
Sounds wonderful! We always enjoy the Gables.
November 19th, 2013 at 5:10 pm
We love The Gables!
November 19th, 2013 at 5:14 pm
What a lovely way to celebrate Fall!
November 19th, 2013 at 5:20 pm
Lovely ambience and delectable food!
November 19th, 2013 at 5:28 pm
Sounds like a wonderful event to attend!!!
November 19th, 2013 at 5:29 pm
Dr. McCurdy you must visit our museum when you have some free time.
November 19th, 2013 at 5:38 pm
Love the Gables – was great under Jack and now even better under Ann and Dan. Be sure to say hello when you dine there because they are real people who love their place and love to take care of their guests. Great on weekends and weekdays!
Gene McWilliams
November 19th, 2013 at 6:25 pm
Sounds like a nice evening, would love to go!
November 19th, 2013 at 7:02 pm
We have only been to the Gables once and we’re dying to go back!
November 19th, 2013 at 7:40 pm
We always enjoy The Gables, good food, fine wine, friendly people, what else could you ask? Oh, and the music is always good!
November 19th, 2013 at 8:01 pm
My fiance and I would love to try the Gables out! This is one of our potential wedding sites! What a great chance to try out the venue on a wonderful night!
November 19th, 2013 at 8:04 pm
This would make the perfect date night for me and my fiance.
November 19th, 2013 at 9:18 pm
Looks AMAZING!
November 19th, 2013 at 9:19 pm
Been there – done it – like to come back. ;)
November 19th, 2013 at 9:38 pm
I would absolutely love to take my dad for his 67th birthday Thursday!
November 19th, 2013 at 9:44 pm
Yours is one of my favorite restaurants, and now that I’m newly in love (yes, there is life — and love — after 55!) I would love to introduce my very special person to your gastronomic excellence.
November 19th, 2013 at 10:08 pm
This is my 3rd time trying to submit this. Here goes. Well as I said before this is a great place to eat. The menu is excellent. The drinks are good and the atmosphere is lovely. I would love to win this feast. I have an up coming 64th Birthday. Would love to win.
November 20th, 2013 at 1:04 am
Winner, Winner chicken dinner!!
November 20th, 2013 at 7:32 am
Wine Tasting Dinner at the Best Resturant in Chadds Ford!!
I’m in!! Fingers & painted toes crossed!
November 20th, 2013 at 8:39 am
Wish me luck! Sign me up.
November 20th, 2013 at 8:42 am
Please enter me too :)!
November 20th, 2013 at 8:48 am
Funny, I put on my Penns Woods Winery 10k run t-shirt this morning. It must be a sign! :)
November 20th, 2013 at 8:53 am
This sounds like a fun night :)
November 20th, 2013 at 9:20 am
Can’t go wrong with wine and food. Sounds like an amazing menu! Yum!
November 20th, 2013 at 9:24 am
Would love this! Never been to anything like it!
November 20th, 2013 at 10:11 am
Sounds amazing! I wonder who my date will be!
November 20th, 2013 at 10:41 am
Elegant dining, delicious food, and fabulous service!
November 20th, 2013 at 10:51 am
It’s a beautiful setting and the menu looks incredible. Fun to be had!
November 20th, 2013 at 10:59 am
This would be a fabulous night out!
November 20th, 2013 at 11:28 am
My husband and I would love to come enjoy food and wine. Please enter us in the drawing!
November 20th, 2013 at 11:34 am
We have been to the Gables many times and love it! Would love to win the tickets!
November 20th, 2013 at 11:41 am
What a fabulous menu and a fantastic opportunity for the lucky winner. Keeping my fingers crossed.
November 20th, 2013 at 11:48 am
We love to sit out on the patio in the summer!!