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Al Renzi of Yellow Springs Farm is featuring the farm’s "Fieldstone"-an eight week cave-aged goats' milk cheese for course three of the Silverspoon’s Cheese Tasting Dinner on March 14th.

Cheese lovers and Main Line gourmands who love to support and celebrate local—this special evening is most definitely for you!

Wayne’s popular Silverspoon Café is hosting their first ever Cheese Tasting Dinner on Wednesday, March 14th featuring delicious, artisanal cheeses from four local farms (Coatesville’s Doe Run Dairy, Birchrun Hill Farms in Birchrunville, Chester Springs’ Yellow Springs Dairy and West Chester’s Shellbark Hollow Farms).

The cost is $40 per person, not including tax and gratuity, and Silverspoon is a BYOB.

Call 610-688-7646 to make reservations. Silverspoon expects this dinner to sell out to be sure to contact them as soon as possible.

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First Course

Silverspoon’s signature mushroom bisque with petite grilled cheese sandwich, truffled mushroom duxelle, baby arugula
(featuring “Seven Sisters” aged washed rind cow’s milk cheese. Hints of summer grasses, almonds, & caramel)
by Doe Run Dairy, Coatesville, PA

Second Course

Mixed greens salad with port wine poached Pennsylvania native seckel pears, crumbled blue cheese, caramelized pepper bacon, and pickled red onions
(featuring “Birchrun Blue” raw milk natural rind semi-soft blue cheese)
by Birchrun Hills Farm, Birchrunville, PA

Third Course

Slow roasted Berkshire Pork shoulder, stewed white beans & escarole,oven-cured tomatoes, shaved fieldstone cheese
(featuring “Fieldstone,” an eight week cave-aged goats’ milk cheese; earthy, nutty flavor)
by Yellow Springs Dairy, Chester Springs, PA

Fourth Course

Cheesecake, warm berry compote
(featuring fresh chevre with a smooth, creamy texture and slightly sharp finish)
by Shellbark Hollow Farms, West Chester, PA

Silverspoon Café is located in the Eagle Village Shops at 503 West Lancaster Avenue in Wayne, PA. Visit their website to peruse their menu and find out about future events at silverspoonwayne.com. For inquiries about their Cheese Tasting Dinner email: info@silverspoonwayne.com or call 610-688-7646.

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Experience European elegance, a warm and welcoming boutique, and fine French wines at Uphome’s highly anticipated March 8th Open House.

If you love fine French wines and enjoy perusing a shop full of sophisticated home furnishings and accents, this night is most certainly for you!

Join AroundMainLine.com for a very special evening on Thursday, March 8th at Malvern’s popular Uphome Limited.

Uphome will stay open until 8pm as they welcome current customers and new guests to take part in a fun wine tasting hosted by Whisper Wines. There will be complimentary hors d’oeuvres served.

In addition, guests can wander the spacious and breathtaking two floors of Uphome and shop for hostess gifts, home accents, handmade one-of-a-kind furniture created by Uphome’s Bryce Ritter, European pieces personally hand chosen by Uphome from French markets, jewelry, candles and more!

Kindly RSVP here on Facebook so we can plan accordingly with the wonderful Uphome family. Or, you can send an email RSVP to: rsvp@aroundmainline.com.

There is no cost to attend the event and we encourage you to bring your friends, neighbors, family members and coworkers-especially if you have never experienced this incredible boutique in the heart of downtown Malvern!

Uphome was recently featured as our February Boutique of the Month on AroundMainLine.com! Click here to read more about this fantastic shop.

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Uphome Limited is located at 138 East King Street in Malvern, Pennsylvania. To contact the store directly kindly call 484-318-7109.

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Alba’s brand new bar is the coziest setting for the March 7th Wednesday Night Whinos!

Wednesday Night Whinos, AroundMainLine.com’s popular ladies social club, will celebrate our second anniversary on Wednesday, March 7th at Malvern’s Restaurant Alba! With a brand new cozy bar, Alba, formerly a BYO, is now a full service restaurant. Since this Whinos will be a birthday celebration of the founding of Whinos in March of 2010, we have put together a really special evening in conjunction with Executive Chef Sean Weinberg and his lovely wife Kelly (also the owners of Alba).

A Taste of Italy

The theme for the evening will be ‘A Taste of Italy.’ Chef Weinberg will be creatively pairing complimentary appetizers with Italian beers and Italian wines for a gourmand girl’s dream experience! A cash bar will be available as well.

Whinos Attire

As with all Whinos, business casual attire is highly recommended as we gather to meet and network with the region’s top businesswomen and great gals. Absolutely no jeans or sweatpants are permitted. RSVP is not required—we always welcome walk-ins to Whinos—but it does greatly help us to plan accordingly with our generous host, Restaurant Alba.

Featured Female Entrepreneurs

A new concept we are introducing to each Whinos starting with this March event is ‘Featured Female Entrepreneurs.’ We will highlight one or two local business owners or artists as the special guests of the evening. For the March Whinos, our two featured entrepreneurs are local Etsy artist Kristen Stein and Malvern boutique owner Martha Saphier Philpott of Nota Bene Boutique! Both ladies will be at Alba displaying their fashion, accessories and art for Whinos to purchase—along with some very fun giveaways for two lucky ladies.

Wednesday Night Whinos is open to all local women 21 and over, there are no membership fees or obligation. It is free to attend always! Our philosophy is ‘The more Whinos, the merrier!’

Click here to RSVP to Wednesday Night Whinos at Restaurant Alba on Facebook! Or kindly send us an email to let us know you will be attending: rsvp@aroundmainline.com

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Restaurant Alba is located at 7 West King Street in Malvern. To make reservations call 610-644-4009 or visit them on OpenTable.

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Linda and Bryce Ritter, of Malvern’s Uphome, are headed to exclusive industry markets in Provence soon to shop for their new Spring inventory!

Uphome Limited, a home furnishings store in Malvern specializing in American and French antiques along with customized, one-of-a-kind pieces, is celebrated as AroundMainLine.com’s ‘Boutique of the Month.’

The shop has been a staple of King Street since 2009, after it relocated from its original Glenmoore location. The spacious, charming two story former bank building originates back to the late nineteenth century.

Owner Linda Ritter’s keen eye for eclectic American design and French country marries perfectly with husband Bryce Ritter’s handmade, custom designed furniture that is beautifully displayed throughout both floors. Bryce was named as one of the top 50 designers in America by Country Home Magazine and was commissioned to design several pieces for Camp David (the Presidential Retreat).

“I think one of the things we have going for us is that furniture making is a lost art. And our customers know we can work with them, use our imagination and design skills along with antique building materials to create something very beautiful and functional,” enthused Linda.

In addition to the vintage furnishings, the shop is ideal for hostess gifts, housewarming presents, handmade jewelry, glassware, linens, home accents, candles, quick pick me ups, and more.

In the rear of the store, their son Kevin recently installed a sample of his beautiful custom kitchen business, Timeless Kitchen Designs. Kevin works with only about a dozen clients a year.

RSVP for the Open House

On Thursday, March 8th Uphome will host a fun, French wine tasting and Open House from 6pm to 8pm. To RSVP to the party on Facebook, click here!

Q & A with Linda Ritter

AroundMainLine.com: Where do you find all your beautiful pieces?

Linda Ritter: Most of our furniture is designed and created by Bryce, but we also buy American and French antiques. I also shop the markets in Atlanta, High Point and New York where I have direct relationships with several of the artists whose work we sell in the shop.

AML: Talk about Bryce’s background and the pieces he is currently showcasing in the store.

LR: Bryce has a civil engineering background and worked in architectural engineering for years. His hobby was building and designing furniture. He started to do it professionally in 1988 and has been doing it ever since!

AML: What makes you standout from other home furnishing stores?

LR: Bryce builds and designs custom pieces based on customer’s real needs (dimension, color) and uses authentic antique doors, windows, and accents that become family heirlooms for our clients.

AML: What are some key tips you can offer someone who is looking to freshen up the look of a room in their house?

LR: Dash and Albert rugs are bright, cheery and can lighten up and change a room in an instant. I love the linens from Pine Cole Hill. Artwork from Sugarboo Designs and Spicher and Company Prints are two additional favorites!

AML: You will be traveling to France soon to search for more gorgeous pieces for the store. Tell us about it!

LR: In March we are headed to the south of France, Provence, where we will shop at small antique markets, brocantes (secondhand markets), and at a major antique event for the trade in Avignon and Montepelier.

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Uphome Limited is located at 138 East King Street in Malvern, PA. The shop is open Tuesday through Saturday 11am to 4pm. Phone: 484-318-7109

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One of the esteemed local vendors at The Radnor Hotel’s February 25th Main Line Bridal Event is Paoli’s Van Cleve Wedding Pavilion.

The dress, the flowers, and the cake you have envisioned for years…the countdown to your wedding has begun! Now is the time to make your wedding dreams a reality!

Brides-to-be will find everything they have dreamt about at the Main Line Bridal Event at The Radnor Hotel, overlooking the beautiful, award-winning formal gardens.

From noon until 3pm on Saturday, February 25, 2012, the Main Line Bridal Event will feature the area’s most trusted and carefully selected wedding experts offering the best advice, wedding specials and packages. This is the perfect opportunity for couples, moms, bridesmaids and wedding planners to get together for an enjoyable afternoon to speak with local and regional experts on all the aspects of wedding planning.

Brides and guests will enjoy an entertaining and unforgettable fashion show presented by Van Cleve Wedding Pavilion, Sagets Formal Wear and Bernie Robbins Jewelers while admiring the trendy new looks in hair and make-up by Jay Michael Salon and Spa. Models will be carrying exquisite fresh bridal bouquets provided by participating floral designers. And, guests will enjoy scrumptious hors d’oeuvres and delight in the spectacular premium Belgian chocolate fountain with fresh strawberries, crème puffs, pretzels and marshmallows courtesy of The Radnor Hotel.

In one fun afternoon brides-to-be may register with The Registry at Bloomingdale’s, sample delicious cakes from Bredenbeck’s Bakery, Cakes & Candies by Maryellen and The Master’s Baker, plan their honeymoon with Kitty Ward Travel and receive the latest issues of Philadelphia Wedding magazine and The Knot magazine. They will also get to view the wonderful work of photographers, videographers, stationers, and meet DJ’s and entertainers.

Raffles will offer brides a variety of door prizes donated by the participating partners and one lucky winner will win the Grand Prize: A Romantic 3-Night Honeymoon at the all-inclusive Secrets Royal Beach Punta Cana, Dominican Republic courtesy of Kitty Ward Travel in Newtown Square!

Brides will receive complimentary admission by registering through The Radnor Hotel’s website or by calling 610-341-3146 for further information. An admission fee of $10 will apply for all other guests. For additional information on weddings, rehearsal dinners, bridal showers, or overnight guest accommodations at The Radnor Hotel, please call 610-341-3500 or email: weddings@radnorhotel.com.

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Wednesday Night Whinos, founded by AroundMainLine.com, is the Philadelphia region’s most popular ladies social and networking club!

Wednesday Night Whinos, AroundMainLine.com’s popular ladies social club, will gather for a casual and very chic get together in the bar area on Wednesday, February 22nd at Rosemont’s popular Gullifty’s restaurant. How fun!

Pizzapalooza

The theme for the evening will be ‘Pizzapalooza.’ All Whinos will be treated to complimentary, yummy brick-oven pizza thanks to Gullifty’s—so most definitely come with your appetite ladies! A cash bar will be available as well.

Whinos Attire

As with all Whinos, business casual attire is highly recommended as we gather to meet and network with the region’s top businesswomen and great gals. RSVP is not required—we always welcome walk-ins to Whinos—but it does greatly help us to plan accordingly with our fun friends at Gullifty’s.

Wednesday Night Whinos is open to all local women 21 and over, there are no membership fees or obligation. It is free to attend always! Our philosophy is ‘The more Whinos, the merrier!’

Click here to RSVP to Wednesday Night Whinos’s Pizzapalooza at Gullifty’s on Facebook! Or, kindly send us an email to let us know you will be attending: rsvp@aroundmainline.com

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About Gullifty’s

Gullifty’s is located at 1149 Rosemont Avenue in Rosemont, PA. Visit gulliftys.com or call 610-525-1581.

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Alba’s brand new bar!

Have you heard? Malvern’s Restaurant Alba, formerly a BYO, boasts a brand new full service bar! Local gals can check out the exciting expansion and space on Wednesday evening March 7th when AroundMainLine.com’s ladies social group, Wednesday Night Whinos, meets up in the bar for complimentary appetizers and great company from 6pm to 8pm. In the interim, we are sharing the new bar menu below and details on Alba’s ‘Hours of Happiness’-their cool take on happy hour weekdays from 4pm to 6pm. ‘Hours’ features a yummy $5 bar menu and $2 off well cocktails, draft beer and wine.

Alba’s Hours of Happiness $5 Bar Menu

Fried Sausage Stuffed Olives with Arugula and Lemon

Crostini of Overnight Pork, Pickled Onion and Parsley Caper Salsa

Tuscan Fried Chicken

Prosciutto and Salami with Parmigiano Reggiano and Olives

Alba’s New Bar Menu

Cocktails

Alba Cocktail — 8
Apreol, Moscato d’Astl, Orange Twist

Negroni — 9
Gin, Campari, Sweet Vermouth

Vesper — 10
Gin, Vodka, Lillet, Dry Vermouth

Limonata Romana — 9
Sambuca, Fresh Lemon, Honey, Sugar Cane, Mint, Lemon Bitters

Auguri — 9
Whiskey, Dry Vermouth, Pineapple Juice, Orange Bitters

Bellini — 8
Peach Puree, Peach Liquer, Prosecco

Milano Perfecto — 10
Bourbon, House Made Amerana Cherry Liqeur, Dry Liqueur, Dry Vermouth, Vanilla

Ginger Pear Martini — 9
Grey Goose Le Poire, Snap Liqueur, Chai Simple Syrup, Pear Puree

The Venetitian — 10
Brandy, Triple Sec, Pineapple Juice, Campari, Prosecco

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Restaurant Alba is located at 7 West King Street in Malvern. To make reservations call 610-644-4009 or visit them on OpenTable.

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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 Ryan Lavine

Wayne’s Paramour restaurant is hosting a seven-course, mid-winter beer dinner on Thursday, January 24th, 2012 starting at 6:30 p.m.

Main Line beer geeks-rejoice! Join Paramour, Why Not Farm and Sixpoint Craft Ales for a truly unique Farmer’s & Brewer’s Mid-Winter Beer Dinner on Tuesday, January 24th starting at 6:30 p.m.

Paramour Executive Chef Michael Giampa will prepare a carefully planned seven-course dinner featuring all-natural and locally grown Scottish Highland beef from Why Not Farm in Glenmoore with specially selected beer pairings from Sixpoint Craft Ales of Brooklyn.

You will also have the opportunity to speak with Chef Michael, the farmer and the brewer during the meal about the beef and the brew. $65 per person with beer pairing included. Call Paramour to reserve your table today: 610-977-0600.

Paramour’s Beer Dinner Menu

First Course

BEEF TARTARE
quail egg, local honey

“THE CRISP” CZECH STYLE PILSNER
Crisp and clean with fresh grassy aromas, subtle hints of honey malt, and a slightly bitter hop bite. Made from a blend of American and noble hops and Moravian malt. 5.4% abv
Second Course

BEEF BARLEY SOUP
cheese straws, bell carrots

“SWEET ACTION” CREAM ALE
Flavors of juicy tangerine and caramel balanced by floral cascade hops with a slight creaminess from flaked barley. 5.2% abv

Paramour Executive Chef Michael Giampa will prepare a carefully planned seven-course dinner for the exciting January 24th beer dinner!

Third Course

PETITE WEDGE SALAD
Maytag blue, crispy onions, house jerky

“BENGALI TIGER” IPA
Medium bodied, with a beautiful copper color, biscuity nose and notes of grapefruit, grilled nectarine and citrusy amarillo hops. 6.4% abv.

Fourth Course

PHILLY CHEESE STEAK SLIDERS
brioche buns, sharp provolone, onion beer confit

“SPICE OF LIFE SERIES – WARRIOR” IPA
Very limited, small batch IPA highlighting the warrior hop varietal. Dry fermented to accentuate the uniquely crisp and piercing Washington State warrior hop. 6.2% abv

Fifth Course

BRAISED RIB & RUMP
celery root puree young vegetables

“RIGHTEOUS ALE” RYE PALE ALE
Made from a blend of red rye, crystal rye and chocolate rye malts-spicy, peppery and earthy with solid hop backbone and aromas of freshly baked bread. 6.3% abv

Sixth Course

PRIMAL DUO
ribeye and sirloin steak, caraway gratin, oatmeal stout demi glaze

“DIESEL” AMERICAN STOUT
Well balanced, hoppy stout. Deep roasted chocolate and caramel malt flavor is balanced by brisk citrus hop bitterness. 6.4% abv

Seventh Course

CHOCOLATE STOUT CAKE
sun dried cherry gelato, house made marshmallow

“OTIS” OATMEAL STOUT
Velvety smooth and lightly sweet with notes of sweet cream, coffee, vanilla and chocolate. 6.1% abv

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Paramour is located at 139 East Lancaster Avenue in the Wayne Hotel in downtown Wayne, PA. To make reservations on OpenTable click here or call 610-977-0600. For additional events and specials, visit their website: paramourwayne.com.

Photos courtesy of Weld Photography

Executive chef and owner Chris Todd prides his restaurant on serving customers with food allergies and intolerances.

Christopher’s restaurant and FEAST, a local allergy support group, will host their first allergy-friendly dinner on Tuesday, January 17th at 5:30 pm. Reservations are required and the dinner will be suitable for adults and children. FEAST (Food and Environmental Allergy Support Team) of the Main Line is a support group for parents of food allergic children.

“Eating in restaurants is difficult for many allergy families, ” said Jean Kintisch, leader of FEAST. “This is a great opportunity to enjoy the experience in a safer environment.”

On this special night, the ingredients of every dish will be listed, Chef Christopher Todd and Jean Kintisch will speak about how to eat safely in restaurants, and participants will enjoy a meal knowing that the kitchen understands the special needs of allergic patrons.

“Our restaurant has always been accommodating to those with special dietary concerns,” said Todd. “Our staff is fully trained to work with all types of food allergies and dietary restrictions. Our menu offers nut-free, gluten-free and soy-free items and we work with each guest to make sure they are taken care of. We look forward to partnering with FEAST for this unique opportunity.”

Space is very limited at the January 17th dinner. If there is enough interest, another allergy-friendly meal will be planned in the near future.

Please call Christopher’s at 610-687-6558 to make reservations. Christopher’s is located at 108 North Wayne Avenue in Wayne, PA. christophersaneighborhoodplace.com.

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