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Old world country French flair is part of the appeal of the popular Main Line BYO, A la Maison bistro. A la Maison returns to Spring 2011 Main Line Restaurant Week with a 3 course dinner for $30.
This giveaway is now closed. Thank you to everyone who participated!
With Valentine’s Day quickly approaching, we thought we would celebrate one of the Main Line’s most romantic dining spots—Ardmore’s A la Maison bistro. One very lucky AML fan will win a $100 gift certificate to the bistro by commenting below between now and 9pm Thursday, February 10th, 2011.
A fabulous French Bistro and BYO located in the heart of the Main Line, the winner will experience classic French comfort food in a relaxed setting accented by old world country French flair and great service. A la Maison returns to Spring 2011 Main Line Restaurant Week with a 3 course, prix-fixe dinner for $30.
For those looking for a fantastic dining experience for Valentine’s Day, Executive chef Sean McMonagle put together a special prix-fixe ‘aphrodisac’ menu complete with caviar, clams, lobster bouillabaisse and more.
Happy Valentine’s Day and good luck Main Line foodies and friends!
A La Maison’s ‘Aphrodisiac’ Valentine’s Day Menu
Monday, February 14, 2011
Prix fixe $52/per person
Alamaisonbistro.com
Twitter: AlaMaisonBistro
484-412-8009
First
Drunken Kiss Oysters
Champagne-pomegranate caviar
Kobe Beef Carpaccio
Seared watermelon, arugula, cherve
Crab Gallette
Cherry-balsamic jam, celery heart salad
Amuse
Petite basque
Apple, honey, chile pepper
Second
Lobster Bouillabaisse For Two
Clams oreganato , conch, sea cucumber, roasted tomato
Dry aged cote de boeuf For Two
Roasted salsify, carrots, potato-roquefort gratin
Poulet de Bresse for Two
Tarragon roasted baby vegetables, roasted pearl onions
Third
Chocolate covered “stuff” For Two
Strawberries, raspberries, cherries, popcorn, pretzels, etc
A la Maison serves lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday.
A la Maison is located at 53 West Lancaster Avenue in Ardmore, PA. You can make reservations for Valentine’s Day via OpenTable by clicking here or call: 484- 412-8009.
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. WINNER SELECTION AND NOTIFICATION. The sole winner will be drawn from all entries received during the announced Promotional Period using a randomized computer numerical system, random.org.
4. TAXES. All federal, state and/or local income and other taxes, if any, are the winner’s sole responsibility.
5. ODDS OF WINNING. The odds of winning this Promotion depend on the number of eligible entries received.
6. Winner will be announced on aroundmainline.com, Facebook (www.facebook.com/aroundmainline) and Twitter (www.twitter.com/aroundmainline).
February 8th, 2011 at 5:38 pm
Hi! I just have to say that I’ve heard how delicious a la maison is and I want to try it sometime soon! Thanks for all the great info about what’s going on on the main line!
February 8th, 2011 at 5:40 pm
Count me in!
February 8th, 2011 at 5:49 pm
My wife and I had a fantastic lunch date at A La Maison! Food is definitely superb!
February 8th, 2011 at 5:51 pm
Wow! This place looks SO yummy!
February 8th, 2011 at 5:52 pm
I would love to try this place! It looks lovely.
February 8th, 2011 at 6:09 pm
Could go to A la Maison for a romantic date sometime soon!
February 8th, 2011 at 6:26 pm
I could walk to a la maison, but have never been. Would love to win this!
February 8th, 2011 at 6:41 pm
Been twice and loved it both times!
Hope I win!!
February 8th, 2011 at 6:53 pm
holy cow- that calentine’s menu sounds lovely!! would love to try this restaurant!
February 8th, 2011 at 7:06 pm
Would love to try!!! The vday menu looks ridiculous!
February 8th, 2011 at 8:13 pm
I would love to try this place out. Looks adorable and delicious!
February 8th, 2011 at 8:31 pm
This would be perfect for valentines day!
February 8th, 2011 at 8:44 pm
Looking forward to dining there :)
February 8th, 2011 at 11:27 pm
I’ve always wanted to eat here! Would love a gift certificate to try it! Thanks.
February 9th, 2011 at 6:37 am
Never been to A la Maison but always wanted to try it!
February 9th, 2011 at 1:17 pm
Looking forward to trying this neat little BYO!
February 9th, 2011 at 1:47 pm
Looking forward to a nice dinner here with my husband very soon! I know when we visit we will be trying the Fourme D’Ambert, Coqua Vin, and whatever wonderful dessert you are offering that evening! The fact that you are BYO is awesome as well!
Can’t wait!
February 9th, 2011 at 7:21 pm
One of my favorite lunch spots
February 9th, 2011 at 10:10 pm
I want to eat there & pretend that I am in Paris with not a care in the world. Looks delicious and I’ve heard great things so far.
February 9th, 2011 at 11:57 pm
Oh, my sister raves about A la Maison, and every time I walk by to go to MilkBoy or Trader Joe’s the smell about knocks me over. Count me in for the drawing!
February 10th, 2011 at 2:50 am
Yummy. I’ll need to head to La Masion workout facility on the mainline after eating here. PERFECT combo, me thinks!!
February 10th, 2011 at 3:20 am
Would love to win this and try A la Maison; we love BYO’s and would be thrilled to try this one!
February 10th, 2011 at 9:30 am
We would love to give this place a try!
February 10th, 2011 at 10:47 am
I really want to try this place!!
February 10th, 2011 at 10:49 am
Looks AMAZING! I need to go there!
February 10th, 2011 at 10:49 am
I LOVE this restaurant! Always great food.
February 10th, 2011 at 10:50 am
This place looks amazing. Keeping my fingers crossed.
February 10th, 2011 at 10:50 am
I have been looking forward to trying this restaurant … have heard wonderful things.
February 10th, 2011 at 10:51 am
Would love to try this place out have heard great things!!
February 10th, 2011 at 10:54 am
Can’t wait to try this one! Foods looks amazing!
February 10th, 2011 at 10:54 am
Yum! Love the foods described above. Looks like a great place to try.
February 10th, 2011 at 10:54 am
This is a wonderful restaurant! I would love to win the gift card!
February 10th, 2011 at 10:55 am
We would love to win! Menu looks amazing
February 10th, 2011 at 10:55 am
Yum! Love A La Maison!
February 10th, 2011 at 10:56 am
Love the restaurant….would love to come back with a gift certificate
February 10th, 2011 at 10:58 am
I would love to try this place with my husband
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February 10th, 2011 at 10:59 am
i would love to win the $100!!
February 10th, 2011 at 10:59 am
What a menu Chef Darlene Boline-Moseng has put together. I love the sound of the “aphrodisac menu” and would love to experience a romantic night at a la Maison. – RG
February 10th, 2011 at 11:00 am
I LOVE A La Maison! Fabulous Brunch, Lunch, AND Dinner. Its rare to find a restaurant that can master all three. I also really enjoy the fact that its a BYOB. Makes everything THAT much better! Keeping my fingers crossed…
February 10th, 2011 at 11:02 am
Vday dinner plans solved! ;-0
February 10th, 2011 at 11:04 am
Had a great meal there a couple of months ago and would LOVE to go back.
February 10th, 2011 at 11:04 am
Heard a lot of great reviews! Hope to have an adult night out!
February 10th, 2011 at 11:06 am
We love A La Maison! We most recently enjoyed it with a big group of friends on New Year’s Eve and it was perfect. I’d love to go back with just my husband for a romantic night out. Thanks!
February 10th, 2011 at 11:07 am
ooh la la, great giveaway!
February 10th, 2011 at 11:09 am
Sounds like an AWESOME place for a romantic night out!!!!
February 10th, 2011 at 11:09 am
Wow! The menu looks yummy. Looking forward to trying it out.
February 10th, 2011 at 11:11 am
Looks like a great place for date night….love BYOB’s
Hope I win!!!!!
February 10th, 2011 at 11:12 am
The food here is awesome. Can’t wait to go again.
February 10th, 2011 at 11:15 am
This menu looks fabulous! I really want to try A la Maison.
February 10th, 2011 at 11:20 am
My parents just ate there and said it was fab. Would love to try it myself!
February 10th, 2011 at 11:20 am
Sounds delish!
February 10th, 2011 at 11:22 am
would love to send my daughter and her husband to this romantic restaurant which is near where they live; she is expecting and has a two year old and could use a night out at a wonderful restaurant and I get to babysit my grandson; thanks so much for offering this!!
February 10th, 2011 at 11:26 am
I had an exquisite lunch at A la Maison. Am looking forward to tasting the amazing sounding evening fare at some point!
February 10th, 2011 at 11:28 am
Had an exquisite lunch at A la Maison! Looking forward to sampling your amazing sounding evening fare soon.
February 10th, 2011 at 11:28 am
My friends and I often go to lunch and always have a great experience. One of my friends will even ask the Chef to make something special for him and they always oblige! Great atmosphere and food.
February 10th, 2011 at 11:31 am
I love this place! The best part – its walking distance to my house!
February 10th, 2011 at 11:33 am
so excited to try this!
February 10th, 2011 at 11:33 am
A la Maison is wonderful! Definitely a romantic spot for Valentines Day.
February 10th, 2011 at 11:34 am
A La Maison is a favorite restaurant, we love the delicious food & great atmosphere. It is great to have this choice right in my neighborhood
February 10th, 2011 at 11:36 am
WOW! This would be an absolutely fabulous treat for my husband and myself! We could use this more than anything!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
February 10th, 2011 at 11:38 am
Hope to be able to try it soon! :)
February 10th, 2011 at 11:41 am
I work right near A la Maison, and it’s a favorite for lunch!
February 10th, 2011 at 11:57 am
I would LOVE to win this!!
February 10th, 2011 at 11:57 am
This is a great contest!
February 10th, 2011 at 11:58 am
Yummy!!
February 10th, 2011 at 12:09 pm
One of my favorite BYOB bistros. Very continental atmosphere, excellent food and friendly servers.
February 10th, 2011 at 12:14 pm
I’ve never had the pleasure of dining at A la Maison bistro, but i would love to change that very soon! kudos to the owners of the restaurant for having this giveaway!
February 10th, 2011 at 12:17 pm
I could use a night out on the town!
February 10th, 2011 at 12:18 pm
I’d love to eat here & experience this restaurant!
February 10th, 2011 at 12:27 pm
So excited to have this close by! I just got married and would love to take my new hubby to this super cute French Bisto!
February 10th, 2011 at 12:41 pm
La Maison Bistro is one of the best restaurants on the main line! My first time there, I went with my dinner group, and I loved it so much that I took my boyfriend 2 days later. Great food, great prices, great ambiance.
February 10th, 2011 at 12:44 pm
i’ve been wanting to try A La Maison since i moved in to the neighborhood.
February 10th, 2011 at 12:45 pm
What a treat this would be!
February 10th, 2011 at 12:47 pm
Great little place. I’ve only eaten at the bar.
February 10th, 2011 at 12:53 pm
My husband and I would love to try A La Maison!
February 10th, 2011 at 1:14 pm
The A la Maison menu looks delish!
February 10th, 2011 at 1:26 pm
Love A La Maison! Great food and un-stuffy, French country-like warm and friendly atmosphere…kudos to the staff!
February 10th, 2011 at 1:40 pm
Can’t wait to try it!
February 10th, 2011 at 1:43 pm
As a Philly girl, but true Francophile, I would love an excuse to leave the city’s red brinks behind for a night in the burbs indulging in fine French cuisine at A La Maison. That would truly be Magnifique!
February 10th, 2011 at 1:44 pm
Can’t wait to try this adorable restaurant right in the neighborhood!
February 10th, 2011 at 1:47 pm
We would love to try it!
February 10th, 2011 at 2:24 pm
Going there is like taking a mini-vacation to Paris. And the mussels are the best I’ve ever had!!! Love their seasonal menus.
February 10th, 2011 at 2:26 pm
It is always fun to dine at new restaurants!
February 10th, 2011 at 2:33 pm
My hub and I are sorely overdue for an evening out. This would be the perfect excuse to find a babysitter. :)
February 10th, 2011 at 2:43 pm
I have heard about the delicious food at your restaurant and we have been meaning to get a babysitter to get a chance to go!! I know people who travel from an hour away to go out to dinner at your restaurant so that is intriguing!
February 10th, 2011 at 3:15 pm
Yum! My boyfriend and I would love to try the delicious cuisine at A la Maison.
Thanks for giving us the opportunity to win :)
February 10th, 2011 at 3:48 pm
This menu looks wonderful! I hope I win:)
February 10th, 2011 at 3:59 pm
Have been dying to try this place!
February 10th, 2011 at 4:13 pm
We Need a night out! Pick me!
February 10th, 2011 at 4:59 pm
I would love to try this place out!
February 10th, 2011 at 6:12 pm
Heard it’s terrific and…ummm…let’s be honest: FREE trumps all the other BS nice-nice reasons we’re all giving!
February 10th, 2011 at 6:12 pm
My whole family loves this place -from my 75 father to my 16 year old son. The mussels are terrific. A great place for dinner or a special celebration.
February 10th, 2011 at 6:20 pm
My wife and I would love to try this place!
February 10th, 2011 at 6:26 pm
Would absolutely love to try this place!!!
February 10th, 2011 at 6:37 pm
That Vday menu sounds amazing!
February 10th, 2011 at 6:47 pm
PICK ME ! Would love to go there with my mom
February 10th, 2011 at 7:48 pm
i live so close but have never been—would love to try it!
February 10th, 2011 at 7:50 pm
I love BYO’s and have heard great things about this place.
February 10th, 2011 at 7:54 pm
Would love to go the A La Maison!
February 10th, 2011 at 7:55 pm
We’ve been and had a wonderful dinner and great service! We def plan to return!!
February 10th, 2011 at 8:34 pm
We’d love to check this place out!
February 10th, 2011 at 8:42 pm
I would absolutely love to try this place! Count me in!
February 10th, 2011 at 8:46 pm
Thanks all you for wonderful comments>> good luck to you all and cant wait to hear what you think of the valentines day menu
February 10th, 2011 at 8:49 pm
I love a good BYO!
February 10th, 2011 at 8:50 pm
My friend Matt is always talking about this place! Would love to try it!!!
February 10th, 2011 at 8:58 pm
My husband and I would love to visit!!!!