Peanut Butter and Banana French Toast with Star Infused Anise Honey

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In September of 1995, The Classic Diner opened its doors to the public. Serving breakfast and lunch from 6am until 3pm, seven days a week, ‘TCD’ has truly become a trendy landmark and mainstay restaurant in the Greater Philadelphia area.

Now, one lucky AML fan will win a $50 gift certificate to The Classic Diner! How fun!

How to Enter

Leave us a comment by noon on Sunday, May 20th 2012. A winner will be drawn randomly after the close of the giveaway with the help of random.org!

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About The Classic Diner

Website: theclassicdinerpa.com
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The Classic Diner is located at 352 Lancaster Avenue in Malvern, PA. Phone: (610) 725-0515. They are open 6am-3pm daily, seven days a week.

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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.

The novel, which is now celebrating its 50th Anniversary, is as easily relatable to children today as it was to their parents when they first read the book.

People’s Light & Theatre presents A Wrinkle in Time, adapted by John Glore from the Newbery Medal Award-winning book by Madeleine L’Engle. The production runs April 26, 2012 – May 20, 2012 on the Main Stage. Resident Director Samantha Bellomo directs.

Long before Katniss Everdeen and Hermoine Granger, author Madeleine L’Engle created the great young female heroine, Meg Murry, in her novel A WRINKLE IN TIME. The novel, which is now celebrating its 50th Anniversary, is as easily relatable to children today as it was to their parents when they first read the book. The timeless predicament of teenage feelings of instability and insecurity, and triumph over great and terrifying obstacles provide an affirmation of the value of individuality and the power of awe and love. John Glore’s streamlined but faithful adaptation uses six actors who transform age, gender, and species to tell the story about the Murry family and their travels through the time-space continuum.

“This is a story about discovering the power of your individuality,” says director Sam Bellomo, who first read this book when she was eight years old. “When I read A WRINKLE IN TIME as a child, Meg’s world seemed very real. It could be mine. It was not a fantasy. She did not walk through a closet and into another world. Instead her world shifted and expanded around her. It opened my mind to a whole new set of possibilities.” Drawing on inspiration from surrealistic artworks of playgrounds, the spare quality of the set design and the innovative use of fabric and lighting creates Meg’s expanding universe.

People’s Light & Theatre is located at 39 Conestoga Road, Malvern, PA 19355. For tickets call 610.644.3500 or visit PeoplesLight.org. A Wrinkle in Time is part of the PNC Arts Alive Family Discovery Series and has been supported by PECO and the Chester County Conference and Visitors Bureau.

Ticket Information

A Wrinkle in Time previews on Thursday, April 26th at 7pm. It opens on Friday, April 27th at 7pm and runs through May 20th. Audiences are encouraged to join the artists after each performance for a conversation about the production. Single tickets are $35 for adults and $25 for youths under 18. For tickets, call the box office at 610.644.3500. Special discounts are available for groups of 10 or more. For more information or to purchase group tickets, call 610.647.1900 x134 or email charles@peopleslight.org. Actors, prices, performance dates and times are subject to change. Additional service charges will apply. Contact the box office for more details.

Place an order of $20 or more at The Pub at Wegmans in Collegeville or Malvern and your table will be treated to a complimentary veggie burger! (Kindly Note: Limit one per table and cannot be combined with any other promotion.)

The savory aroma of great food cooking, the fun of being with family and friends in a relaxing atmosphere—that’s the inspiration behind The Pub at Wegmans. This cozy setting within their Market Café is just the spot for enjoying a unique dining experience where you’ll always get incredible service.

Now, AroundMainLine.com and our friends at The Pub have joined forces to offer you something very delicious and very special.

Between now and through Tuesday, April 10, 2012 have a tab of $20 or more at your table and The Pub at Wegmans will give your party one, complimentary veggie burger!

Wegmans’ ‘Hometown Vegetarian Burger’ is a Pub classic and a customer favorite—boasting a yummy combination of quinoa, millet, and soy formed into a burger topped with American cheese and vegetarian hot sauce, served on a wheat roll.

**Kindly note this promotion cannot be combined with any other offers and the complimentary veggie burger is limited to one per table.**

Have fun friends dining at The Pub at Wegmans in Collegeville or Malvern and enjoy your complimentary veggie burger!

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Fun for ages nine and up, Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Donald Margulies has crafted this fast-paced, exciting play based on the stories from history’s Louis de Rougemont.

People’s Light & Theatre presents Donald Margulies’ Shipwrecked! An Entertainment—The Amazing Adventures of Louis de Rougemont (As Told by Himself), running March 22, 2012—April 15, 2012 on the Steinbright Stage. Jackson Phippin directs.

Shipwrecked! is a delight-filled traveler’s tale (which may or may not be true) that takes you from the exotic islands of the Coral Sea to Queen Victoria’s garden to the Royal Geographic Society. Fun for ages nine and up, Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Donald Margulies has crafted this fast-paced, exciting play based on the stories from history’s Louis de Rougemont. Born in 1844, De Rougemont claimed to have survived 30 years in the Australian Outback before returning to London to tell of his outrageous experiences. While his stories enthralled the nation, Australians booed him, not believing his tales. Margulies’ Shipwrecked! leaves it up to the audience to decide what to believe.

Longtime People’s Light company member Graham Smith plays the role of Louis, while James Ijames (2011 recipient of the F. Otto Haas Emerging Artist Award) and Mary McCool play an assortment of characters. Director Jackson Phippin returns to People’s Light, bringing to the stage his extensive experience working with experimental theatre.

Phippin says, “This is a story of adventure and wanderlust. It is also a story of the imagination. The story flows out of one man’s mind. It moves very quickly at times, changing venues in the blink of an eye. So we’ve decided that our approach needs to be suggestive—transformative—that it needs to be inherently theatrical and playful. We want the audience to imagine with us the suggested reality of these adventures.”

He continues, “Like all plays, Shipwrecked! begins with language and as we read we sense a world. Most times that world is fixed and encumbered by its historical and cultural reality. This piece isn’t nearly as rigid and invites the artistic team to create a special reality that will be highly entertaining. To have the opportunity to create such a special theatrical space and performance style is always to be relished!”

Ticket Information

The play runs March 23rd through April 15th. Audiences are encouraged to join the artists after each performance for a conversation about the production.

Single tickets are $35 for adults and $25 for youths under 18. For tickets, call the box office at 610.644.3500. Special discounts are available for groups of 10 or more. For more information or to purchase group tickets, call 610.647.1900 x134 or email charles@peopleslight.org. Actors, prices, performance dates and times are subject to change. Additional service charges will apply. Contact the box office for more details.

Subscription tickets are still available for the 2011-2012 Season. Productions in the PNC Arts Alive Family Discovery Series include Shipwrecked! (March 22 – April 15, 2012) and A Wrinkle in Time (April 26 – May 20, 2012). Productions in the 2-Play Series include Shakespeare’s Will (May 30 – June 24, 2012) and Mr. Hart and Mr. Brown (July 18 – August 19, 2012).

People’s Light & Theatre is located at 39 Conestoga Road, Malvern, PA 19355. For tickets call 610.644.3500 or visit PeoplesLight.org.

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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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About Uphome Limited

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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About Restaurant Alba

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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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.

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