Photography courtesy of Betsy Barron Photography

AroundMainLine.com has searched far and wide to locate the burbs’ best choices for Mother’s Day 2012.

To my wonderful mom, Lisa, and all the mothers and great women in our lives, Happy Mother’s Day!

Sarah Lockard
AroundMainLine.com

Ella’s American Bistro

Ella’s American Bistro will be offering brunch from 11am to 3pm and dinner from 5pm to 9pm with delicious specials.

ellasamericanbistro.com
214 Sugartown Road
Wayne, PA
Call for reservations: 610-964-3552
Click here to make a reservation on OpenTable

Ella’s is the one of the Main Line’s most outstanding choices for Mother’s Day 2012! The restaurant will be offering brunch from 11am to 3pm and dinner from 5pm to 9pm with delicious specials. Mom will also be treated to fun specialty cocktails including a pineapple mimosa, passion fruit martini, sweet mama espresso and more.

Silverspoon Café

silverspoonwayne.com
Eagle Village Shops
503 West Lancaster Avenue
Wayne, PA
Call for reservations: 610-688-7646

Mother’s Day Brunch Hours: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Reservations are required.

Children (10 & under) can enjoy a $7 children’s menu with selections of french toast, scrambled eggs or grilled cheese.

White Dog Wayne

whitedog.com/wayne.html
200 West Lancaster Avenue
Wayne, PA
Call for reservations: 610-225-3700
Click here to make a reservation on OpenTable

Mother’s Day Brunch Hours: 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
White Dog will be serving their regular a la carte brunch menu on Mother’s Day.
The regular dinner menu will be served from 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.
White Dog will accept walk-ins but highly recommends reservations.

Paramour

Paramour’s Braised Rabbit with cavatelli, fava beans and shaved locatelli.

paramourwayne.com
129 East Lancaster Avenue
Wayne, PA
Call for reservations: 610-977-0600
Click here to make a reservation on OpenTable
Mother’s Day Brunch Hours: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Paramour will also honor their regular dinner hours on Mother’s Day from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Glenmorgan Bar & Grill

glenmorgan.com
593 East Lancaster Avenue
St. Davids, PA
Call for reservations: 610-341-3188
For parties over 11 please call: 610-341-3145
Click here to make a reservation on OpenTable
Mother’s Day Brunch Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Brunch is $35.95 per person all you can eat, $17.50 per child under 12. Complimentary for children under 5.

Sullivan’s Steakhouse

sullivanssteakhouse.com/king_of_prussia-details.php
700 West DeKalb Pike
King of Prussia, PA
Call for reservations: 610-878-9025
Click here to make a reservation on OpenTable

Sullivan’s, showcasing their brand new outdoor patio and adjacent new private dining room this Mother’s Day, will be open early at noon and offer their dinner menu all day long. Sullivan’s is featuring a special drink called the ‘Mom-osa, which is a play on the traditional mimosa! They’ll be making theirs by substituting the orange juice with Sullivan’s famous Knockout Martini and topping it with Prosecco. Truly a well deserved treat for all of the fabulous mothers in our lives!

The Capital Grille

thecapitalgrille.com/Locations/KingOfPrussia/Main.asp
236 Mall Boulevard
King of Prussia, PA
Call for reservations: 610-265-1415
Click here to make a reservation on OpenTable

The Capital Grille, with their popular location in King of Prussia and fabulous outdoor patio, will be serving brunch and their regular dinner menu for Mother’s Day. Mother’s Day Dining Hours: Brunch 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. ($41 per person/$18 per child). Dinner 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. a la carte menu.

The Melting Pot

The Melting Pot, in King of Prussia, will be serving a special menu on Mother’s Day from noon to 9pm.

meltingpot.com/king-of-prussia/welcome
150 Allendale Road, Suite 2100
King of Prussia, PA
Call for reservations: 610-265-7195
Click here to make a reservation on OpenTable

The Melting Pot, a very popular and fun choice for your family this Mother’s Day, is offering a special 4-course fondue experience for $39/person as well as a children’s menu for $20 from noon to 9pm. Note, this is the only menu they are offering all day and evening.

Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse

ruthschriskop.com
220 North Gulph Road
King of Prussia, PA
Call for reservations: 610-992-1818
Click here to make a reservation on OpenTable

Mother’s Day Hours: 2 p.m. to 9.p.m. Ruth’s Chris will be serving their usual a la carte menu. Mom receives a $25 gift card to be used at a later date. Reservations are highly recommended.

Alfredo’s

alfredobyo.com
668 Lancaster Avenue
Berwyn, PA
Call for reservations: 610-640-2962

Alfredo’s, one of the Main Line’s most popular restaurants, is serving a delicious a la carte menu with many of mom’s favorites on Sunday, May 13th from 1pm to 8pm. If your family has not enjoyed the authentic Italian cuisine and exceptional service from the team at Alfredo’s, this Mother’s Day it makes an outstanding choice.

Redhound Grille

An excellent choice on Redhound Grille’s 3-course, $25 Mother’s Day menu: Steamed Mussels in Lager with Smoked Gouda, Sun Dried Tomatoes and House-Cured Bacon served with Garlic Bread

redhoundgrille.com
128 Paoli Pike
Paoli, PA
Call for reservations: 484-318-8047

Redhound Grille will be serving a fantastic value of a 3-course, $25 Mother’s Day menu throughout the day. Menu highlights include: Lager-Steamed Mussels, Spinach Salad, Flat Bread of the Day, Grilled Black Angus Dry-Aged Hanger Steak, Barbeque Braised Short Ribs, Mahi Mahi, Vegetarian Gnocchi, Classic Mushroom Risotto and a selection of their popular Dessert Menu.

The Farmhouse Bistro

thefarmhousebistro.com
39 Conestoga Road
Malvern, PA
Call for reservations: 610-644-3500
Click here to make a reservation on OpenTable

Treat mom to an extraordinary Mother’s Day experience at The Farmhouse Bistro, located on the grounds of People’s Light and Theatre. Enjoy their award-winning gardens and the charming, historic setting of the 18th-century farmhouse. The Farmhouse can accommodate gatherings of any size in the beautifully appointed ballroom and adjacent tented patio.

Buffet brunch menu served from 11am—2pm
Buffet dinner menu served from 4pm—9pm
Prix-fixe dinner menu served from 4pm—9pm

In addition, the Bistro is offering a ticket package with a brunch or dinner buffet with the ‘Wrinkle in Time’ performances.

Pricing and additional information may be found here.

Space is very limited. Reservations are required.

The Gables at Chadds Ford

thegablesatchaddsford.com
423 Baltimore Avenue
Chadds Ford, PA
Call for reservations: 610-388-7700
Click here to make a reservation on OpenTable
opentable.com/the-gables-at-chadds-ford

The charming back drop of the historic restaurant makes for an ideal setting for Mother’s Day. And the rustic outdoor patio, weather-permitting, is expected to be hopping. The Gables at Chadds Ford will serve a brunch buffet from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. It is $27 for adults and $12 for children. Complimentary valet service will be available during brunch. In addition, the restaurant will be seating dinner from 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Reservations are required.

Photos courtesy of Betsy Barron Photography

The Gables at Chadds Ford is showcasing an excellent 2-course lunch menu for only $15 during Spring Main Line Restaurant Week!

The highly anticipated Spring Main Line Restaurant Week, Philly’s largest suburban dining event, returns Monday, April 23rd through Sunday, April 29th. Participating restaurants across the Main Line and Philadelphia’s western suburbs will offer special, prix-fixe lunch and dinner menus showcasing their chefs’ greatest dishes. And, our wonderful online reservation partner OpenTable is back. Check out our list of participating OpenTable restaurants…14 and growing!

Lunch is New This Spring!

New this Spring—several of our restaurants are rocking lunch specials for an amazing $25 and under! Due to the valuable feedback each season from the thousands of foodies who dine out during Main Line Restaurant Week, along with requests from our successful restaurants, we are rolling out incredible lunch values this Spring. All the restaurants listed below are offering lunch for $25 and under! And, keep checking back on MainLineRestaurantWeek.com for additional lunch participants.

Alfredo’s BYO
Glenmorgan Bar & Grill
Gullifty’s Pizza Bar and Grille
Harvest Seasonal Grill and Wine Bar
Legal Sea Foods
Paramour
Redhound Grille
Ruth’s Chris Steak House
Sullivan’s Steakhouse
The Capital Grille — King of Prussia
The Classic Diner
The Gables at Chadds Ford
Totaro’s Restaurant

Make Your Reservations Today!

Many of our restaurants already have limited availability so be sure to make your reservations this week for Spring Main Line Restaurant Week 2012.

Click here to make your lunch and dinner reservations for Main Line Restaurant Week!

Dig In and Win: Email Us Your Dining Photos!

Dig In and Win-take photos of your experience at a Main Line Restaurant Week participant and you can win $50 and $100 gift cards!

Dig In and Win is your chance to share your dining experiences with local foodies and earn a chance to win a gift certificate to one of our fantastic participating restaurants as your reward!

To Enter

Just dine out starting NOW at a Main Line Restaurant Week participating restaurant, take a pix of your meal, and email us directly the image at dine@aroundmainline.com between now and Monday, April 30th. Gift certificates will be awarded to the best entries.

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Photos courtesy of Betsy Barron Photography

Local foodies and wine enthusiasts can enjoy a five course wine dinner at The Gables at Chadds Ford on Friday, March 2nd.

Warm up with wine at The Gables at Chadds Ford’s winter wine dinner! The historic barn and charming restaurant is hosting a wine dinner on Friday, March 2nd. Guests are encouraged to arrive around 6:30 to mingle with other guests as the dinner will begin at approximately 7:15. The cost is $80 per person, all inclusive.

Your charming emcee for the evening will be Hudson Austin of the Wine Merchant who will guide you through the five course culinary excursion not to be missed!

First Course

Caramelized onion and smoked gouda stuffed portabella mushroom topped with a roasted garlic tomato jam and drizzled with basil oil

Sean Minor Sauvignon Blanc

Second Course

Pan seared sea scallop served with bacon and green onion smashed potatoes, grilled asparagus, and complimented with a truffled scallop cream

Sean Minor Chardonnay

Third Course

Chilled seared duck breast served over baby spinach tossed with red onions, English cucumber, goat cheese, honey sea salt pecans, and dried figs drizzled with red and gold beet vinaigrettes.

Sean Minor Pinot Noir

Fourth Course

Braised short ribs served over barley and onion risotto, roasted baby carrots and served with natural reduction

Sean Minor Cabernet Sauvignon

Fifth Course

Espresso crème brulee garnished with a hazelnut tuile

Blandy’s 5 Year Madeira

How to RSVP for The Gables Wine Dinner

Call into the Gables (610-388-7700) and be sure to tell the host/hostess that you are coming in for the wine dinner, specifically.

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About The Gables at Chadds Ford

The Gables at Chadds Ford is located at 423 Baltimore Pike in Chadds Ford, PA. Visit their website: thegablesatchaddsford.com. To make reservations for the March 2nd Wine Dinner call 610-388-7700.

Homepage featured photo courtesy of Betsy Barron Photography

Valentine’s Day is fast approaching and the number of incredible restaurants to dine out across the western suburbs abound. AML did our due diligence and found seven sensational menus and romantic settings that are great choices for February 14th. From a quaint BYO, to a King of Prussia steak house, to a historic 18th century barn to Wayne’s popular Paramour-and more, we have a great selection of the best the burbs have to offer. Here’s to a special evening with your sweetheart around the Main Line.

Happy Valentine’s Day!
Sarah Lockard
AroundMainLine.com

Silverspoon is one of the Main Line’s most beloved BYOs. Photo courtesy of Courtney Apple Photography.

Silverspoon Café

Saturday, February 11th & Tuesday, February 14th
Seatings at 5:30PM and 8:30pm
Eagle Village Shops
Wayne, PA
610-688-7646
silverspoonwayne.com
$65 per person, complimentary glass of champagne

Amuse
Burgundy Carrot Bisque with fresh lavender cream

Salad (choice of)

• Baby Spinach, blood oranges, dried cranberries, toasted almonds, strawberry balsamic
• Bibb Lettuce, port wine poached seckel pear, smoked blue cheese, spiced pecans
• Frisee Lettuce, bacon lardoons, oven dried cherry tomatoes, creamy horseradish dressing

Appetizer (choice of)

• Country Style Duck Liver and Pheasant Terrine, multi-grain, pomegranate gastrique
• Pan-Seared Diver Scallop, mushroom leek ragu, black truffle essence
• Beet Gnocchi, braised swiss chard, pine nut, goat cheese

Main Course (choice of)

• Lamb Crepinettes, exotic mushrooms, mint and black currant demi-glace
• Pan-Roasted Trout Fillet, toasted almonds, dried cherries, Riesling reduction
• Semi-Boneless Poussin, roasted garlic jus

*Accompaniments; scallion mashed potatoes, roasted cauliflower

Dessert

• Chocolate Lover’s Plate for Two
• Dark Chocolate Mousse with raspberries coulis, caramel milk chocolate ice cream with candied almond crunch, sugared plums and strawberries white chocolate ganache

Delicious puff pastry empanadas at The Gables will delight for Valentine's Day!
Photo courtesy of Betsy Barron Photography.

The Gables at Chadds Ford

Tuesday, February 14th
423 Baltimore Pike
Chadds Ford, PA
610-388-7700
thegablesatchaddsford.com

The Gables at Chadds Ford is one of the region’s most romantic dining backdrops. The Gables is situated on land that was originally part of a 138 acre land grant from William Penn to Brinton King. Around 1745, a pre-Revolutionary style house was built on the property. This was one of the first homes to be built in Pennsbury Township.

Two of the four original chimneys from the pre-Revolutionary style home are still visible. In March of 2002, the house was placed on the National Historic Register.

In addition to their regular dinner menu, The Gables will be offering specials on Valentine’s Day that include pan roasted halibut, braised beef short ribs and a dark chocolate mousse.

Homemade cheesecake topped with fresh berries and strawberry coulis at The Farmhouse Bistro. Photo courtesy of Courtney Apple Photography.

The Farmhouse Bistro at People’s Light

Tuesday, February 14th, 4pm-1opm
39 Conestoga Road
Malvern, PA
610-647-1631
thefarmhousebistro.com
$45 per person, 3 courses

Course One (choose one)

• Truffled Chicken Liver Pate – infused with black perigord truffles and madeira wine on warm fresh baked brioche
• Baby Local Greens tossed in our white wine – dijon vinaigrette with poached pear and chèvre
• Organic plum tomato and fresh mozzarella salad with extra virgin olive oil, cracked black pepper and aged balsamic drizzle

Course Two (choose one)

• Farmhouse Bouillabaisse – lobster, shrimp & scallops in a aromatic chardonnay-saffron broth served over saffron risotto,
• Frenched Rack of Lamb with Rosemary- dijon demi glace, scalloped potatoes and grilled asparagus
• Pistachio – Panko Crusted Halibut, pan seared and finished with meyer lemon – tarragon butter, basmati rice pilaf and grilled asparagus
• Roasted Center Cut Filet Mignon with chanterelle mushroom and shallot ragout scalloped potatoes and roasted brussels sprouts
• Cornish Game Hen with curried thyme jus, fig and cornbread stuffing, roasted Brussels sprouts

Dessert (Choose One)

• Espresso infused chocolate mousse topped with fresh vanilla whipped cream and shaved dark chocolate
• Braeburn apple tart tatin, caramelized apples on a french pastry crust with vanilla ice cream and caramel lattice
• Raspberry sorbet served with fresh berries and framboise coulis

For an experience you can truly fall in love with, feed your passions this Valentine’s Day at Paramour. Photo courtesy of Tom Crane.

Paramour

Friday, February 10th through Tuesday, February 14th
139 East Lancaster Avenue
Wayne, PA
ParamourWayne.com
610-977-0600

From Friday, February 10th until Tuesday, February 14th , Paramour will serve a variety of special dishes and offer a romantic night at the hotel, including credit towards dinner, luxurious amenities and a guaranteed reservation at the restaurant on one of the busiest weekends of the year. “Whether they’re looking for a romantic evening or to relish in an exquisite meal, we’ve got something for everyone this season,” says Executive Chef Michael Giampa.

Guests can enjoy ‘The Perfect Valentine’s Package’ that includes a King Superior Room for two with late check-out, continental breakfast for two, a dozen roses, a split of Gruet Brut sparkling wine, a box of Godiva chocolates, a guaranteed dinner reservation for two at Paramour and a $50 Paramour gift card. This package, including all hotel taxes, is $329 per couple.

For those who’d like to dine in style, Paramour is also offering special additions to their menu. Offerings will include: Chilled Atlantic Seafood Plate, Grilled Maine Lobster, Surf & Turf and a Contemporary Dessert Sampler for two.

Click here for the full menu.

Glenmorgan Bar & Grill at The Radnor Hotel

Saturday, February 4th Children’s Tea
Friday, February 10th-Tuesday, February 14th
5pm-10pm
591 East Lancaster Avenue
Radnor, PA
610-341-3188
glenmorgan.com
Four course prix-fixe, $99 per couple

On Saturday, February 4th, from 1pm to 3pm, The Radnor will host its annual Children’s Valentine’s Tea. Guests will be welcomed and escorted by the Valentine Fairy where magic, fun, and entertainment are plentiful. They will enjoy a selection of scones, sandwiches, miniature pastries and cookies, as well as an assortment of tea, sparkling apple cider, hot chocolate, and chocolate milk. The cost of the tea is $59.95 for 1 adult & 1 child, excluding tax and gratuity. It is ideal for kids’ ages 3 to 8 years. Advanced ticket purchase and reservations required, please call: 610.341.3146. For more information on Children’s Saturday Afternoon Tea, please visit radnorhotel.com.

From Friday, February 10th until Tuesday, February 14th, guests of The Radnor can enjoy an exceptional overnight package that includes deluxe overnight accommodations, a bottle of chilled champagne, chocolate truffles, a long stem red rose, a four-course prix fixe dinner for two and deluxe breakfast for two. This all-inclusive package is only $289 per couple.

Couples with no time for an overnight getaway can come to Glenmorgan Bar & Grill from Friday, February 10th until Tuesday, February 14th, 2012 to savor a four-course prix fixe dinner for two in celebration of Valentine’s Day. This sumptuous meal is only $99 per couple and includes dishes such as Scallop & Smoked Bacon Gratin, Dijon Herb Rack of Lamb, Grouper & Raspberry Beurre Rouge and decadent Brownie Sundae to share. To view the full menu, click here.

Sullivan’s has an outstanding value for Valentine’s Day: 3 courses, plus a choice of a delicious side, per couple for only $89!

Sullivan’s Steakhouse

Tuesday, February 14th
700 West Dekalb Pike
King of Prussia, PA
610-878-9025
3 courses for two people, $89

Starters (choose one)

• Caesar Salad
• Iceberg Lettuce Wedge Blue Cheese
• Mixed Greens Salad Vinagrette
• Shrimp & Lobster Bisque

Entrees (choose one)

• Filet Mignon 8 oz.
• Ribeye 16 oz.
• New York Strip 12 oz.
• Lamb Chops Triple Cut
• Roasted Chicken “Picatta Style”
• Broiled Salmon Steak
• Crab Stuffed Shrimp

Add a half Australian lobster tail for an additional $20.
Oscar Style-jumbo lump crab, asparagus & béarnaise for an additional $10.

Sides (choose one)

• Creamed Spinach
• Broccoli with Garlic
• Asparagus with Hollandaise
• Steakhouse Style Mushroom Caps
• Horseradish Mashed Potatoes
• Giant Baked Potato

Lobster macaroni and cheese for an additional $8.

Desserts (choose one)

• Chocolate Mousse & Berries
• Key Lime Pie
• Chocolate Covered Strawberries
• New York Style Cheesecake
• Bananas Foster Bread Pudding
• Ice Cream or Sorbet

Redhound Grille

Friday, February 10th, Saturday, February 11th and Tuesday, February 14th
128 Paoli Pike
Paoli, PA
484-318-8047
RedhoundGrille.com
3 courses, $40 per person

Redhound Grille is offering a Valentine’s Day three course $40 menu on Friday, February 10th, Saturday, February 11th and Tuesday, February 14th. On the 14th, the restaurant will have romantic acoustic music from Chris and Kallina Holt from 7pm to 9pm. Valentine’s Day menu highlights include appetizers: clam casino, strawberry salad, lobster bisque, seafood flatbread; entrees: filet mignon, paella, Scottish salmon wellington, potato gnocchi and blackened rib eye. They will also have a full selection of their popular desserts.

Photos courtesy of Betsy Barron Photography

It is ‘Mom's Night Out’ at The Gables at Chadds Ford-the perfect night for a group of local moms to wine and dine in style!

Moms in and around Delaware County…you deserve a girl’s night out! How about a fantastic treat at The Gables at Chadds Ford courtesy of AML starting Tuesday, February 7th?

Cool History

Wondering about this gorgeous property you have probably passed by dozens of times on Baltimore Pike? The Gables at Chadds Ford is situated on land that was originally part of a 138 acre land grant from William Penn to Brinton King. Around 1745, a pre-Revolutionary style house was built on the property. One of the first homes to be built in Pennsbury Township, the property operated as a working farm and quietly became part of the Brandywine Valley’s history. The route along Route One is well known to have housed numerous stops for the Underground Railroad during the Civil War. It has been suspected that the King house may have been one of these stops.

The house was renovated in the late 1800s by George C. King, son of Brinton King. He adopted the popular Victorian style by adding wrap around porches and twenty three gables. And, two of the four original chimneys from the pre-Revolutionary style home are still visible. In March of 2002, the house was placed on the National Historic Register.

Dates and Deets for Mom’s Night Out

So…AML and The Gables put our heads together and thought this is just about the perfect setting for a very fun series, Mom’s Night Out. Starting every other Tuesday, February 7th and running through Tuesday, April 17th, every group of four moms or more who dine at The Gables for dinner will receive a complimentary cheese platter and half off one glass of house wine each. It’s a guilt-free and very fun excuse for local moms to get together and hang out with friends at one of the western suburbs best restaurants! The dates for Mom’s Night Out are as follows:

Tuesday, February 7th
Tuesday, February 21st
Tuesday, March 6th
Tuesday, March 20th
Tuesday, April 3rd
Tuesday, April 17th

How to RSVP for The Gables Mom’s Night Out

Call into the Gables (610-388-7700) and be sure to tell the host/hostess that you are coming in for Mom’s Night Out with your group of four or more moms. Remember Mom’s Night Out is only available on the dates listed above. You can also check back on The Gables’ OpenTable page for a Mom’s Night Out code to make an online reservation.

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About The Gables at Chadds Ford

The Gables at Chadds Ford is located at 423 Baltimore Pike in Chadds Ford, PA. Visit their website: thegablesatchaddsford.com. To make reservations for a group of four or more for Mom’s Night Out call 610-388-7700.

Featured photo of Ruth’s Chris Steak House courtesy of Betsy Barron Photography. A la Maison Bistro photo courtesy of Courtney Apple Photography.

A la Maison Bistro in Ardmore has a fantastic dinner menu planned for New Year’s Eve along with a Christmas Eve brunch not to be missed.

Thinking of dining out around the Main Line this year for New Year’s Eve? You are not alone. Over 100 million Americans will dine out this New Year’s Eve. AML hunted around and found the six top local spots. Happy New Year!

Sarah Lockard

A la Maison Bistro

Ardmore, PA
alamaisonbistro.com
Ardmore’s popular French BYO A la Maison Bistro has a fantastic New Year’s Eve night planned with a $160 three-course prix-fixe dinner per couple (plus dessert, live music and champagne). In addition, A la Maison is serving a Christmas Eve brunch with a buffet and a selection of a main course for $29. Call 484-412-8009 to make your reservations.

Redhound Grille

Paoli, PA
redhoundgrille.com
Paoli’ Redhound Grille has a fantastic New Year’s party planned! Enjoy a three-course prix-fixe dinner for $45, live music and a complimentary champagne toast at midnight. Guests will be shaking their tails into 2012 thanks to the popular band Special Brew’d. Visit redhoundgrille.com for additional details and a complete menu.

The Radisson Valley Forge

King of Prussia, PA
valleyforgenye.com
The Radisson’s popular masquerade party returns this year. Join guests in the Waterford Ballroom for an enchanting evening from 8:30 to 1:30 a.m. Tickets are $99 per person with tax and gratuity included. The Radisson will provide masks during the event but recommends you find an elegant mask to match your attire and personality! Guests will enjoy live music by Vibe Tribe, premium dinner and dessert stations, a deluxe bar package, champagne toast at midnight, party favors and masks, complimentary parking. Watch the ball drop live from New York City on the big screen at midnight! Cocktail party attire and masks are encouraged. For tickets call 610-354-8000. Overnight packages are also available—call 610-768-3215.

Ruth’s Chris Steak House

King of Prussia, PA
ruthschriskop.com
Ring in the new year at one of the region’s most beloved steakhouses—King of Prussia’s Ruth’s Chris. Recently renovated and now serving lunch since December 1st, Ruth’s Chris has a fresh face and elegant new look. Book one of their private dining rooms for you and your friends and toast 2012 in style! Call Julie Devaney, director of private dining, at 610-992-1818 or email: sales.ruthschriskop@gmail.com.

Ella’s American Bistro

Wayne,PA
ellasamericanbistro.com
The Main Line’s hottest new restaurant, which opened Monday, December 19th, will be serving an exciting prix-fixe dinner menu throughout the evening on NYE. Ella’s American Bistro and Bar is an upscale casual restaurant with the focus on a local farm-to-table dining concept.

The Gables at Chadds Ford

Chadds Ford, PA
thegablesatchaddsford.com
The Gables offers one of the region’s most romantic dining scenes, as the historic building and barn dates back to the 1800’s. From 7pm to 10pm on NYE enjoy music and entertainment from Peter Scott Ruben, a popular Frank Sinatra impersonator. Celebrating the new year at The Gables is an excellent choice. You and your friends will have a fantastic night of dinner, music and dancing complimented by the festive atmosphere of the The Gables—gorgeously decorated for the holiday season.

Photos courtesy of Betsy Barron Photography

Located in a converted 1800's dairy barn, the setting is simple yet elegant. The Gables’ menu offers a contemporary twist on traditional American cuisine, utilizing French and Asian influences.

This giveaway is now closed. Thank you to everyone who participated!

The Gables at Chadds Ford is situated on land that was originally part of a 138 acre land grant from William Penn to Brinton King. Around 1745, a pre-Revolutionary style house was built on the property. This was one of the first homes to be built in Pennsbury Township. For the next 100 plus years, the property operated as a working farm and quietly became part of the Brandywine Valley’s history. The route along Route One is well known to have housed numerous stops for the Underground Railroad during the Civil War. It has been suspected that the King house may have been one of these stops.

The house was renovated in the late 1800s by George C. King, son of Brinton King. He adopted the popular Victorian style by adding wrap around porches and twenty three gables. Two of the four original chimneys from the pre-Revolutionary style home are still visible. In March of 2002, the house was placed on the National Historic Register.

Earlier this year, Ann and Dan Kolenick purchased the Gables. The couple has made some exciting changes to the historic property including: The Gables Dinner Club—a great dining rewards program for loyal customers, a new website, a new Twitter account, expanded operating hours now serving lunch Saturdays and Mondays, and live music every Thursday 6pm to 9pm.

Now one lucky AML fan has a chance to win a $100 gift certificate to this Brandywine Valley dining gem!

How to Enter

Leave us a comment below by noon on Friday, December 16th, 2011. One winner will be drawn randomly after the close of the giveaway with the help of random.org.

Good luck AML fans!

About The Gables at Chadds Ford

Website: thegablesatchaddsford.com
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6. Winner(s) will be announced on aroundmainline.com, Facebook (www.facebook.com/aroundmainline) and Twitter (www.twitter.com/aroundmainline).

Photo courtesy of Krista Patton Photography

The Penns Wood Wine Festival, on Saturday May 21st, benefits the David Akers Kick for Kids Foundation.

On Saturday, May 21st, Eagles fans and those looking for a great weekend event can look no further than the highly anticipated Penns Wood Wine Festival, benefiting the David Akers’ Kicks for Kids Foundation.

Starting at noon and running till 5pm, attendees will have a chance to taste and enjoy wines from their favorite local wineries along with local gourmet food vendors. The event provides an exciting opportunity to mingle with local winemakers, learn about local companies and take home a souvenir Brandywine Valley Wine Trail Wine Glass to boot! There will also be a chance to win great raffle prizes from restaurants like The Capital Grille and Kennett Square’s popular Sovana Bistro, spa gift cards, artwork, and a signed football by Eagles player Brent Celeck. There will also be a catered wine pairing luncheon with special guest David Akers.

COST:

Wine & Food Pavilion $25/Adult, $5/Children
David Akers Kicking Camp $20/ Child
Private Wine Pairing Luncheon $150/Adult

All monies raised with go towards supporting programs for David Akers Kicks for Kids Foundation, a charity organization that provides assistance to the children and families being cared for at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

Advance tickets can be purchased at www.pennswoodsevents.com.

Click here to RSVP to the event on facebook.

Penns Wood Winery is located at 124 Beaver Valley Road in Chadds Ford, PA. Click here to become a fan of their facebook page.

By AML Publisher
Photos by Brittany Ostrov Photography

The Museum’s famous critter ornaments may be purchased in the Museum Shop. Proceeds from the sale benefit the Volunteers' Art Purchase Fund, which has added more than 200 paintings, drawings and prints to the Museum's holdings since 1975.

Fanciful illustrations for a children’s book, a spectacular model train display, and adorable “critter” ornaments will transform the Brandywine River Museum into a holiday treat during A Brandywine Christmas, November 26, 2010 through January 9, 2011.

The special exhibition, The Imaginary Beasts of Royal Lacey Scoville, presents 38 fanciful watercolors that form an original narrative written and illustrated by Royal Lacey Scoville for his daughter Eleanore. Based on the style of Edward Lear, Lewis Carroll, and Peter Newell, Scoville tells the story of the lazy Tom Tompkins and the wizard, Tumblebug, who casts a spell on Tom. Tompkins, startled from an afternoon nap, stares in horror at the gigantic snake with a multicolored head and gaping mouth. Tom, under the spell cast by the wizard, cannot escape the snake’s coils and joins the 35 other imaginary creatures ensnared by the snake.

Thousands of adorable “critters,” created from natural materials by Conservancy volunteers are on view throughout the Museum. In honor of the 80th Radnor Hunt Races earlier this year, the critters are off to the races too! A new themed tree this holiday season, “Tally Ho,” features horses with jockeys, jumping horses, rearing horses, carriages, hounds and foxes are just some of the ornaments created in celebration of the sport of horse racing. Read the full story

By AML Publisher
Photos not credited are courtesy of Belle Vie Photography

All Aboard!
Ride the rails with Santa and Mrs. Claus this holiday season!

West Chester Railroad
The Santa Express
Every weekend through December 20th
Train Departs at 11am, 1 and 3pm
West Chester, PA
www.westchesterrr.com
Adults $15, Children 2+ $10

A ride on the West Chester Railroad’s Santa Express this holiday season offers kids young and old a trip back to a simple time along the beautiful Chester Creek in Chester County. The route is part of the old Pennsylvania Railroad central division on the West Chester and Phoenixville branch.

Christmas Tree Train – New for 2010!
Sundays December 12th & 19th
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM

West Chester Railroad is hosting its first Christmas Tree train this holiday season! For the first time, we have partnered with Wiggins Tree Farm in West Chester, PA. The train will board at the intersection of Adams St. and Nields St. There is a gravel parking lot at the intersection. Visit www.wigginschristmastrees.com for additional information about the tree farm. All trees have the special price of $40 for all Tree Train ticket holders.
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