A fresh face on Manayunk’s Main Street, Molly Cygan’s The Little Apple

A little piece of the O.C. has landed on Manayunk’s Main Street! Entrepreneur and Southern California native Molly Cygan opened The Little Apple boutique in February with an Etsy meets Anthropologie feel to the charming, and now popular, shop. Cygan, a 2006 Berkeley grad who boasts an art history degree, was inspired years ago by her boarding school days at Exeter Academy in New Hampshire. “The seeds were definitely planted when I was at boarding school at Exeter. Here we were-lots of young kids in a small town with disposable cash—but nowhere to spend it. I was determined when I went back for my five year reunion (at Exeter) to start looking into opening a little boutique. And, of course, when I returned the downtown was packed with great shops-so clearly a few other people had the same idea! So, I kind of gave it up at that time but still wanted to pursue opening my own shop when the time was just right,” explained Cygan.

That time came last fall. After Berkeley, Cygan lived in New York City briefly before moving to Philadelphia this past October with her fiancé, who is in medical school at Drexel. (They will be tying the knot at her parent’s house in Cal July 3rd.) It was then that she started to rethink the idea of her own storefront. “I started to check out some spaces around the city and nothing seemed to be a fit. Then, some of my fiancé’s friends suggested that I look into Manayunk and that’s when I found this space on Craig’s List. It needed some serious TLC but I could see the potential,” said Cygan.

The long, bright 900 square foot boutique is directly across from La Colombe coffee and down the corner from the new Saxby’s. It has old world charm accented by Cygan’s terrific sense of style that includes kitschy pick me ups—a fish stapler—to serious home décor accents—a preppy footstool by Main Line designer Chairloom (chairloom.net). The Little Apple boasts a vintage tin ceiling that Cygan had painted white, stain glass accents and gorgeous, original hard wood floors.

The Little Apple is a marvelous retail start-up in Manayunk where you'll find new, vintage and repurposed home goods, unique gifts and cards.

Cygan’s research found the building was built around the civil war and was once a cigar shop with the owner’s home above. Among the shops eclectic and fun mix of items are Lucia Candles, Louella Press stationery, jewelry from local Etsy artist Tree and Kimble, and vintage seltzer bottles. “I feel like the store has something for everyone and I try to find something new to bring in weekly—accessories, kitchen and entertaining accents, hostess gifts. And, my products are affordable, which I think is really important to shoppers these days,” said Cygan.

Once Cygan secured the Manayunk store front, she purchased, and admittedly devoured, Retail for Dummies and sought out advice from key business advisors—who encouraged her to jump start her brand on Twitter and Facebook immediately. “That same night I opened my Twitter account it was instantaneous feedback and interest. And the Facebook page has been active and growing—I am meeting a lot of people through it and they are walking through the door here. Social media is my main source of marketing—and it’s been amazing,” said Cygan.

Shop online with The Little Apple’s online store.

With her pending nuptials about a month away, Molly was inspired to begin a collection of bridal gifts and accents at Little Apple, including the line of flower pins and hairpieces (very SJP!) part of the Etsy store, Cultivar. A recent AML Etsy Phavorite, Cultivar’s line is made from reclaimed fabric and recycled beads. A customer came across the selection of artist Katie’s Reims pins and commissioned her one-of-a-kind bridal hairpiece from Reim. Cygan is considering expanding to a bridal registry for her customers.

For those who can’t make it to Manayunk but want to browse and shop online, Cygan recently launched an online store with her product line (thelittleapple.bigcartel.com) and is developing her website. “There seems to be so much going on in Manayunk right now. Saxby’s just moved in a few stores down and there’s a lot of new retail surrounding me, so I think this is a great space. And, I’m staying open late to accommodate the people who come to Manayunk to dine out after work and need to grab a gift, or who are looking to shop while they are here. It’s a great feeling and I am having a lot of fun with my store,” enthused Cygan.

More Info on The Little Apple

Online Store: thelittleapple.bigcartel.com

Publisher’s Product Pick: Adorable Rose Petal Cake Servers!

Address: 4353 Main Street, Manayunk

Phone: 267-335-4968

Store Hours: Wed through Sat 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sunday Noon to 5 p.m.

Facebook: The Little Apple

Twitter: TheLilAppleStor

Website: www.thelittleapplestore.com

The perfect pony party!

Like any busy mom, Linda H. was late getting started on the logistics of her daughter Lily’s third birthday party. So, in a time crunch, she went to the best source of inspiration: her child. “I asked Lily one afternoon what type of birthday party she would like and she did not hesitate for a second. She turned to me and said, ‘A pony party Mommy!’ Then of course that set the stage and that is really all I needed for my creative juices to start flowing,” recalled Linda. “I think she picked ponies because we are zoo addicts, and she loves to ride the ponies there. Lily picked the color too…I showed her three horses to choose from and she picked the brown pony. Alas, pink and brown became her colors for the day!”

Linda, a Penn Valley native and Notre Dame Academy grad, moved back to the area after over two years in Montana with husband Kevin-whom she met there. Lily was born in Big Sky, a gorgeous albeit less populated place Linda and Kevin, a Mississippi native, were accustomed too. “Montana was amazingly beautiful, but we had to drive baby Lily an hour each way just to go to the pediatrician…we knew it was time to come back to the east coast,” she explained.

Mama, don’t let your babies grow up to be cowboys…

Returning to her roots with her young family and reconnecting with friends and local family made Lily’s third birthday party into one kick butt country chic corral. A former creative director for a major publishing house, Linda sourced the internet for all of her party contacts, including finding AML photographer Heather Berkenstock of Belle Vie Photography. Berkenstock’s impressive online portfolio and blog sold Linda that this was the perfect photographer for the occasion. And, Berkenstock embraced the opportunity to showcase her creativity. “For Lily’s party I wanted to capture the events as they unfolded and put them together so the images could tell the story and feelings of the day. The detail shots help with the story. Lily’s mom also put so much time and effort into the ‘details’ that I wanted to capture her hard work! Afterwards, I created a fun custom coffee table album to put the whole story together for the family to treasure,” explained Berkenstock.

Mom’s Pony Party Details

Photography
Heather Berkenstock, Belle Vie Photography
www.belleviephotography.com
It all starts with Google. I Googled ‘photography + Philadelphia’ and then I just cruise, bookmarking pages that catch my eye. These days, everyone has a blog along with their portfolio, so you can also get a feel for someone’s personality, which is so important, especially with kids. Heather had a shot of her own daughter in a stable holding the reins of a horse, and I knew she was the one. I was so overwhelmed with the final photos that I actually cried watching the online slideshow and Heather got a teary voice message overflowing with gratitude!

Pony
Sandy Hill Farms; Cindy Cooper
610-275-7551
$335 for an hour (plus I tipped the young ‘guides’ who helped out with Cindy), and she usually brings a pony, bunnies and chickens. I opted out of the chickens to make things a bit less chaotic. Cindy makes things easy and even handles kids hogging the horse rides with ease. I also had a horse stamp and ink pad so that each child got a hand stamp with each ride, so we could see that things were fair. Kids love stamps!

A yummy yellow cake with chocolate butter cream icing, courtesy of Philly’s Whipped Bakeshop, was the perfect accent to the pony-themed party.

Invitations
Gladwyne Pharmacy’s Invitation Shoppe
Lynn & Naomi; 610-642-2950

Cake
Whipped Bakeshop
Fishtown
www.whippedbakeshop.com
Click here to read our full article on Whipped Bakeshop on AML!

Food & Drink
Simple. Lily loves hummus and brie and crackers and cornichon with fruit and salami and cheese, so we had a little spread, and then hot dogs and hamburgers. Mostly local, organic foods. Drinks: Pink lemonade for the kids, and beer/wine for adults.

Activities
I purchased plain organic bandanas (www.bandanaman.com), and then had a lot of fun choosing a wide range of patches (www.laughinglizards.com). I already had a huge selection of fabric pens from the past shower I threw. Kids were able to create, decorate and then take home their own beautiful, personalized bandana. This all stems from the fact that Lily’s ‘lovey’ is a simple paisley bandana (she was born in Montana, what can I say?).

“For Lily's party I wanted to capture the events as they unfolded and put them together so the images could tell the story and feelings of the day. The detail shots help with the story,” explained photographer Heather Berkenstock of Belle Vie Photography.

Details

Nametags: I found little wooden ponies at AC Moore, as well as pin backings. We wrote the children’s names on them.

Cups: Losing my drink is my party pet peeve. Wasting cups and beverages is frustrating, so I found little camping tin mugs, and we tied little nametags on them. We printed out little meal tickets as well to put in each cup so food was ‘cooked to order.’

Hats: Everyone got them upon arriving (adults, too!). These were the most expensive element to the party. But after seeing these, how could you NOT have them?

Flowers: Lily and I love Trillium in Gladwyne (www.trillium-flowers.com). We never have to spend a lot and we always walk away with something beautiful. Plus, everyone in there makes us smile. Pink peonies were perfect.

Favors
This is my favorite part of any and every event/party. I remember my mother giving away party bags at my childhood birthday events, and to me it’s really what it’s all about: “I’m happy I’m alive and celebrating another year, and I’m happy you’re here to share in celebrating.” We asked people not to bring gifts for Lily, and instead, we found pretty white pails, lined them with pink or brown bandanas, and filled them with:

• Horse ‘toob’ (tube filled with a bunch of miniature horses
• Horse stickers
• Harmonica
• Horse finger puppet
• Horse bouncing ball
• A coordinating little cupcake in its own cupcake saver (www.cupacake.com). I always want more cake after a party, don’t you?
• The kids also took home their hats and bandanas, too.

Bryn Mawr’s Verdad was the sophisticated setting for Wednesday Night Whinos’ successful launch party.

AroundMainLine.com kicked off an exciting new ladies social club, Wednesday Night Whinos, at Bryn Mawr’s Verdad on the evening of March 3rd! Over 40 ladies from our AML Facebook fan page and Twitter group came out to Verdad to connect and celebrate the launch of Whinos, enjoy wonderful tapas food and Spanish wine and win fantastic prizes.

Verdad head chef Nick Farina, formerly of Bryn Mawr’s Blush, is a good friend of the AML family. In October of 2008, AML hosted our emagazine’s launch party at Blush and have been working with Farina ever since. Verdad proved the perfect central location for the Whinos kickoff party with delicious tapas food served all night long in the bar area.

WNW is a fun, new group of ladies from across the Main Line and Delaware Valley who enjoy socializing, networking, and making new connections with other business women, moms and fun gals. Wednesday Night Whinos is free to all local women 21 and over, and is the suburban region’s first women’s club that is inclusive and welcoming to all. There are no membership fees or obligations with WNW-local ladies can attend at their convenience and leisure and keep connecting with other Whinos daily on AML’s Facebook fan page. WNW is also forming an enthusiastic local group of followers on Twitter @WedNightWhinos.

Lovely ladies and new friends converged for the exciting start of AML’s Main Line ladies social club.

AroundMainLine.com is now 18 months old and going strong! So I thought it was due time to connect with all the fantastic women that have been brought together through AML—and create an opportunity to form friendships and business connections with new friends across the Delaware Valley!

In addition to WNW, AML also is hosting regular Monday Night Meetups (open to both men and women) at various businesses across the city and suburban region. Save the date for our next Monday Night Meetup at Hob Nob Home in Wayne May 3rd. Full, fun details will be coming to AML and AML’s Facebook fan page soon.

Wednesday Night Whinos’ March Launch Party Sponsors

Belle Vie Photography
20 lucky WNW attendees received fun swag bags, valued at over $100, sponsored by Heather Berkenstock of Belle Vie Photography. A premier Main Line infant and children’s photographer, Heather’s beautiful photography is featured frequently on AML. Looking for a fantastic family, newborn, or baby photographer this spring? Contact Heather: heather@belleviephotography.com

Black Walnut Winery
Chester County’s Black Walnut Winery provided complimentary wine to the attendees. Black Walnut is located in a renovated bank barn and is a member of the Brandywine Valley Wine Trail. Check out their website for upcoming events at the winery!

The staff of Wayne’s Salon d’ Artiste, the Main Line’s premier day spa and salon and WNW party sponsor, joined the enthusiastic group of over 40 local women who helped launch Wednesday Night Whinos.

Salon d’Artiste
AML client Salon d’Artiste offered generous raffle items for the party, including a $50 gift certificate to the salon and beauty and styling products for lucky winners. Become a fan of the salon on Facebook or follow them on Twitter @SalondArtiste—and look for their friendly staff at upcoming Wednesday Night Whinos events coming this spring!

Two Paperdolls
Two Paperdolls, located in Wayne, is a full service graphic design agency provided beautiful letterpress note cards for Wednesday Night Whinos. Two Paperdolls also designed the fun logo for WNW!

Penelope & Anastasia
Royersford resident and popular Etsy jewelry designer Pamela Wanner Kucera provided beautiful earrings from her collection, Penelope & Anastasia, for our fun WNW raffle. Click here to check out Pam’s fun Etsy shop and booming biz!

Deme
Main Line aesthetician Danielle DiJulio Casey offered $50 gift cards to the lucky winners of the gift bags. Deme, with locations in Wayne and Center City, offers aesthetic medical and dental services including dental medicine, plastic surgery, skin care, psychiatry, nutritional counseling and more.

The Little Apple
Manayunk boutique The Little Apple provided chic matchboxes and fun notepads for the bags. Stay tuned on AML for a full feature on the ‘Yunk’s hottest new retail space. And, click here to see a slideshow of the shop on AML’s Facebook fan page.

Beethoven Wraps
Wayne’s premier gift shop, thirteen years running, provided fun candies, hostess napkins and entertaining accessories to complete our chic WNW swag bags.

Wednesday Night Whinos is AML’s official ladies social club. Logo design courtesy of Two Paperdolls.

Mark your calendars Main Line ladies! AML will be hosting our next fun Whinos event at Beethoven Wraps on Wednesday, April 14th. Our next two Wednesday Night Whinos are coming up in April and May to downtown Wayne!

What: Wednesday Night Whinos in Wayne

When: April 14th, 6-8 p.m.

Where: Beethoven Wraps, Lancaster Avenue downtown Wayne

Details: Check in at Beethoven Wraps with a business card and your email address to win amazing prizes and enjoy an awesome Whinos Night Out in Wayne! Because of the overwhelming response, other Wayne shops will be staying open late to help expand the fun shopping experience. Stop in next door to Blue Horse Boutique and Finer Things, and head down to the corner to shop at Fresh Ayer.

Facebook Event: So we can plan accordingly please RSVP here on our AML Facebook WNW event page or kindly send an email to: rsvp@aroundmainline.com

Want to host a Wednesday Night Whinos around the Main Line or Philadelphia region? Shoot us an email at: info@aroundmainline.com

Cultivar hairpieces and bouquets are ideal for brides, bridal parties or the Main Line fashionista who wants to embrace her inner Coco Chanel. Photo courtesy of Mary Kate Timbers (kateslens.com)

Katie Reim came about the idea of using recyclable materials for hair pins and Victoriana headpieces in February 2009 while recovering from brain surgery. One year later, Reim has a clean bill of health and a successful Etsy shop. Reim is also a local artist with a line of perfectly charming illustrations of some of the Delaware Valley’s most beloved landmarks and events. I chose Cultivar, Reim’s booming accessory business on Etsy, as party of AML’s ongoing series, Etsy Phavorites. Her gorgeous clips, headbands and pins are irrestible and so SJP, I knew my AML gals will appreciate the selection!

Each piece of the Cultivar collection is constructed by hand using cleaned, recycled fabrics (mostly acquired at a Philadelphia Salvation Army) and buttons, in addition to new and reclaimed beads. Want to check out the designs in person? Look for Cultivar pieces at Manayunk’s new chic boutique, The Little Apple.

Reim designs custom bridal bouquets for approximately $125 that will never wither and can be cherished as a family heirloom.

Etsy Site: cultivar.etsy.com

Started on Etsy: In February ’09 with Cultivar-Reim was bedridden while recovering from brain surgery and started making fabric flowers on the couch to pass the time. Before she knew it, her living room was full of one-of-a-kind fabric flowers. Reim describes her thirst for creativity as “creative A.D.D.”

Company Slogan: Blooms Cultivated from Recycled Fabrics

Publisher’s Pick: So perfect for Memorial Day weekend, Fourth of July and beyond is ‘Picnic in the Park,’ a hairclip and brooch priced at $26.

Price Range: $8-$85 and up

Etsy Sales: 898 to date

Current Items for Sale: 91

Hometown: Originally from Maryland, Reim currently resides in Roxborough

Blooms for Brides: Katie regularly creates custom headpieces for brides and bridal parties for summer garden weddings, or for those brides looking for a funky twist on a reception hair piece. “I really enjoy working with brides; it can be a lot of fun. We also offer coordinating fabric boutonnieres, headbands for flower girls as well, you name it.” Since she is shipping around the country, Reim asks the brides to email her pictures of the dresses, floral arrangements and consults on the wedding locale and colors to construct the appropriate pieces.

Picnic in the Park, perfect for Memorial Day and Fourth of July, is handmade with reclaimed fabrics and an antique scarf. It can be worn as a brooch or hair clip. $26

Reim’s Etsy Experience: “Etsy is a wonderful community, all the artists want to help and support each other out-as opposed to viewing each other as competition. I regularly get feedback from other sellers and advice, which has been great,” said Reim.

Giving Back: Reim gets satisfaction out of supporting the Salvation Army, stopping by weekly to find shirts, cool buttons, beads and fabrics to ‘tear up’ and ‘cultivating’ them into her one-of-kind pieces.

Kudos: Reim’s portfolio and talents can be seen on her website, katiereim.com. She boasts a 2006 Golden Addy award in illustration from the ad club of New Orleans.

Other Interests: Reim is a professional freelance illustrator (katiejeannereim.etsy.com) when she is not focusing on her other love, painting. Her whimsical interpretations of the Manayunk Bike Race and Philadelphia landmarks (Boathouse Row) are reminiscent of famed children’s illustrator Richard Scary.

Obamalot: The nation’s first lady, Michelle Obama, has been lauded for her feminine fashion sense that includes designs with floral appliqués and accents. So, Cultivar’s feminine accessories are right in step with the nation’s most prominent style figure. Last year, Mrs. Obama sported a vintage green paper maiche flower pin (on a Jason Wu canary yellow sleeveless sheath) while in Rome www.mrs-o.org. Cultivar’s one-of-a-kind cloth flower pins offer the same chic look for the Philadelphia fashionista.

A full collection of Cultivar’s designs can be found on Etsy.com at cultivar.etsy.com. Her other Etsy sites include katiejeannereim.etsy.com and a line of t-shirts, cirrusskooter.etsy.com. Katie’s professional portfolio can be viewed at katiereim.com.

Know a great Etsy vendor that’s based in the Delaware Valley? Send us their link for consideration for our Etsy Phavorites series. Contact: info@aroundmainline.com

Whinos in Wayne is almost here! What to expect? An amazing night of networking at Beethoven Wraps with prizes, fab food and new friends, great shopping and tons of fun!

Wednesday Night Whinos, AML’s official Main Line ladies social club, is hosting its second event in downtown Wayne! Whinos’ April 14th evening of fun and networking will be at the popular Wayne boutique, Beethoven Wraps. For more than a decade, Wraps owner Donna Martella has offered Main Liners unique gifts and distinctive, customized gift baskets for some of the region’s most prestigious corporations. Martella’s shop is named after a beloved stuffed animal her son, Artie, now sixteen, carried around as a toddler—during the time of the popular children’s movie Beethoven.

The shop carries select table top gifts and dinnerware ideal for hostess, welcome and wedding gifts. Several popular lines include Lilly Pulitzer stationery, candles and accessories; elegant stainless serveware and flatware by Mariposa; Thymes bath, body and home products; Spartina handbags; Robeez children’s shoes and more. In addition, Beethoven Wraps has an extensive selection of gourmet foods and Souderton’s Asher’s chocolates. “I think we have something for everyone in here. We can really help our customers find a great gift for a hostess or birthday party and then customize it in a fun way with our wrapping. Every gift should have a personal touch—so we always work with that customer to find creative ways to put a present together. For my corporate clients and their gift baskets, we are really an extension of that company’s marketing and image. Presentation is really important. So, we will work with them to make the basket a collaboration of their ideas and logo and something remembered,” explained Martella.

Wayne’s Cupcakes Gourmet is a sponsor of Whinos in Wayne—with delicious cupcakes for all Whinos to enjoy!

To qualify for amazing prizes at Wednesday Night Whinos in Wayne, including an awesome grand prize, please be sure to check in at Beethoven Wraps at the beginning of your evening to sign in with your name and email address. A business card with your email address is highly preferred, but not required. The event starts at 6pm and we will welcome Whinos all night long.

Because of the overwhelming response, AML approached three other Wayne boutiques neighboring Beethoven Wraps—Blue Horse Boutique, Finer Things and Fresh Ayer. All the stores agreed to stay open late and welcome the Whinos to Wayne for a full night of shopping, networking and fun!

Prizes will be awarded all night long at Beethoven Wraps including cool, themed gift baskets and neat surprises. So we can plan accordingly, please RSVP on our AML Facebook WNW event page or kindly send an email to as soon as possible: rsvp@aroundmainline.com.

The grand prize for Whinos April event is an amazing night’s stay at Rittenhouse 1715—a posh, boutique hotel in Rittenhouse Square (valued at over $400). To qualify, you must register at the door with your name and email address (Biz cards with email addresses HIGHLY preferred to save us sign in time) at Beethoven Wraps. See you in Wayne on the 14th!

Liz Ayerle’s award-winning boutique, Fresh Ayer, with plus-sized fashion and accessories for all is one of three supporting Wayne retail shops that will welcome Whinos April 14th.

WHINOS IN WAYNE APRIL 14TH

What: Wednesday Night Whinos in Wayne’s ladies spring shopping and networking event

When: Wednesday, April 14th, 6-8 p.m.

Where: Beethoven Wraps, Lancaster Avenue downtown Wayne (www.beethovenwraps.com)

Cost: Attendees will have to sign in with an email address or provide a business card with an email address at the sign-in table at Beethoven Wraps as their ‘entry fee.’ Email address is required to enter the party headquarters at Beethoven Wraps.

The More…the Merrier!: Please feel free to bring your coworkers, friends, neighbors, sisters, mom…

RSVP on Facebook: Click here to RSVP on our Facebook fan page and for additional photos and details for Whinos in Wayne!

RSVP via email: Kindly RSVP below or via email with party size and names to: rsvp@aroundmainline.com

Facebook Slideshow: Click here to see gorgeous photos of Beethoven Wraps and their beautiful Main Line boutique.

Wine Sponsor: Chester County’s Black Walnut Winery (www.blackwalnutwinery.com)

Food: Catered by AML’s official catering company, John Serock Catering of Malvern (www.serockcatering.com)

Dessert: Wayne’s Cupcakes Gourmet (cupcakesgourmet.com)

Saxbys: The first 10 attendees to sign in starting at 6pm at Beethoven Wraps with their email address will win a $5 gift card good at Saxbys’ Wayne location, just a few stores down from Beethoven Wraps.

Grand Prize: One very lucky Whino will win a midsummer night’s luxurious stay at Rittenhouse 1715, an elegant boutique hotel in Philly’s tony Rittenhouse Square (valued at over $400). The grand prize will be drawn after Whinos and announced on AML’s Facebook fan page. Check out their website at rittenhouse1715.com and follow them on Facebook: Rittenhouse 1715

Details: Check in at Beethoven Wraps with a business card and/or your email address to win amazing prizes and enjoy an awesome Whinos Night Out in Wayne! Because of the overwhelming response, other Wayne shops will be staying open late to help expand the fun shopping experience. Stop in next door to Blue Horse Boutique and Finer Things, and head down to the corner to shop at Fresh Ayer!

Please note this event is strictly 21 and over, no children are permitted and this social club is for women only.

Want to host a Wednesday Night Whinos around the Main Line or Philadelphia region? Shoot us an email at: info@aroundmainline.com, we’d love to hear from you!

Fly Like an Eagle
From Robson’s personal collection, an extra large 48" vintage cast metal wall eagle, $125

Interior designer Kelly Galvin Robson has a love of everything vintage. Her prolific Etsy site is brimming with irresistibly preppy, distinguished home accents-from an old set of German framed bird prints to cocktail glasses, Vera linens, milk glass, a vintage large brass horse head door knocker, McCoy pottery and more. If you are a fan of the AMC series Mad Men (the Golden-Globe winning series which depicts the lives of a group of Madison Avenue advertising executives in the ‘60s) then you will fall in love with High Street Market’s uber-chic retro collection. “I love the Philadelphia area, and I just love the creativity here among the design community. When I worked for a very high profile interior design firm in L.A., our clients always challenged us to find these amazing, one-of-a-kind pieces. They were not interested in hiring us for a living room that ended up filled with mass produced items. Every day there was the thrill of the hunt and the satisfaction of discovering special items for their home,” explained Robson.

But, Robson, an Orange County native, found the scarce amount of L.A. flea markets impossible to source regularly for those perfect vintage treasures. So when she and her husband moved to Bucks County a little over a year ago, she was thrilled. “I love how easily I can go to a bunch of flea markets and antique stores in one afternoon here. It was not that convenient in L.A., they were not that prolific and just working through the traffic was nuts! The Philadelphia suburbs are a treasure trove for me as a designer.”

Robson scours suburban Philadelphia flea markets regularly for great treasures for her booming Etsy shop.

Robson’s prices are also very competitive, substantially less than a local antique store. “Keeping my price (points) at a certain level has been the key. I could raise my prices but then I would be losing my customers and not offering the great value that High Street is known for,” explained Robson. And Robson’s taste has a charming country feel-in a mod Ralph Lauren way. She emphasizes that, in the current economy, clients don’t want to take risks with home design and prefer to keep it classic. “I know what I like and I have been in this business long enough to know what will stand the test of time for a home. I do like a little bit of an edge with my home accents—classic pieces with detail, interesting color palettes, something that makes a statement,” explained Robson.

One of the best parts of High Street Market’s line is her comprehensive collection of vintage Vera table linens (not to be confused with known designer Vera Bradley) which she will be circling back into her Etsy store come spring. Vera Neumann started designing linens during World War II—and is best known for her bold table linens and striking silk scarves. Neumann was an artist turned textile designer who created a booming business with her husband and who once employed designer Perry Ellis. “I adore Vera’s line-it is so timeless. She has these bright bold colors, geometric patterns and graphic images that are so appealing.”

Large sized pink depression glass square serving bowl on a pedestal, $56

Etsy Site: highstreetmarket.etsy.com

Started on Etsy: April 28, 2008

Price Range: $18 and up

Sales on Etsy: 1,942

Current Items for Sale: 134

Blog: www.highstreetmarket.blogspot.com

Email: highstreetmarket@gmail.com

Hometown: Orange County, Los Angeles

Current Residence: Bucks County

Age: 27

Occupation: Interior Designer

Undergrad: American History, University of San Diego

Graduate: Interior Design, UCLA

Freelance Interior Design Consulting Business: Kelly Robson Design

The Name: Robson and her husband lived on High Street in the Lehigh Valley for a few months when they first landed on the East Coast, thus the name inspired her Etsy shop, High Street Market.

Blog Love: If you want to find some amazing design inspiration, just take some time to visit Robson’s blog, highstreetmarket.blogspot.com. From a shout out to fellow Etsians who just landed commercial deals with a Robson retail favorite Urban Outfitters, to her personal win at landing a stunning Windsor Chair at a yard sale, Kelly has created a warm and welcoming space filled with constant inspiration, whimsy and breathtaking taste.

Vintage Frog Box, $34
Robson suggests this is perfect for keeping taller items together (like q-tips in the bathroom, or business cards in the office).

Thanks for the Memories: “When I was growing up, my grandparents entertained in such style. When we would go over to their house in Orange County at Christmas, and everything was meticulously set up-the ice bucket on the wet bar, the different dishes to hold the condiments. Everything was sterling or silver plated and everyone was allowed to use them, the children included. We have these amazing wine glasses in my family that were inherited from my great grandmother; they are stunning and a family heirloom, of course. But, we use them all the time. There is never a second thought about saving them for a ‘special occasion.’ It’s something I just believe in, making use of these wonderful objects.”

L.A. Confidential: Robson hails from Los Angeles, and brings a wealth of design experience as she worked for one of the premiere interior designers, who shall remain nameless, in the city of lights. She is still retained on a consulting basis with them.

Movie Buff: “When I watch a movie, I am obsessed with the set décor. I find myself not paying attention to the storyline sometimes because I’m too enamored with the vintage wall paper or the wicker furniture on the porch! I am always looking for inspiration and paying attention to details and design.”

Robson’s Etsy Favorites:

13 Bees (“This gal used to work for Gucci, now she sells vintage clothing on Etsy.”)

Virginia Geiger Jewels (“Perfect wedding accessories!”)

Alicia Bock (“I am a huge fan of her photography.”)

The Leather Store (“Handmade leather handbags…gorgeous!”)

Dog Art Studio (“Custom dog portraits…so darn cute!”)

Publisher’s Pick: Vintage black Halls ironstone ball jug pitcher, $48

Mad Taste: Robson’s taste, although classic, is also very en vogue at the moment as the popular AMC series Mad Men has inspired a resurgence of interest in all things ‘60s. Think Sinatra in his heyday and what Ol’ Blue Eyes would be reaching for at his living room bar…come happy hour.

Future Plans: “I love having my Etsy shop, but maybe a few years down the road I would love to develop my blog into my ‘virtual’ brick and mortar store. That is what everyone is doing in L.A.; they are always on the cutting edge of what is working in business. I have customers who come to me for freelance design consultation and then buy on my Etsy shop—and they are from all over the United States. That is the new wave of commerce and the way business is headed, especially in interior design. You can’t limit yourself to a geographic region and it’s just better business not to-my customers from Etsy have been from Austin, Texas, Australia, New York City, and San Francisco. Make the world your client base! That is the beauty of Etsy…and beyond.”

A full selection of Kelly Galvin Robson’s collection can be found on her Etsy store, highstreetmarket.etsy.com. Kelly’s decorating tips and trends are available on her blog: www.highstreetmarket.blogspot.com

Know a great Etsy vendor that’s based in the Delaware Valley? Send us their link for consideration for our Etsy Phavorites series. Contact: info@aroundmainline.com

“My life is full; full of interests, friends, and family. But, I hope to add a special someone to share the laughter and experiences of life with,” said Bowersox.

Toni Bowersox is a self-proclaimed tomboy. And, for the 53-year-old, Wilmington native she would not have it any other way. The AML sensational single, with an adorable pixie cut and personality to match, always found playing with the neighborhood boys growing up more intriguing than hanging with the girls. And, that playfulness and outgoing part of her rings true today. “I’ve always been on the periphery – not a follower, nor a trendsetter, but someone who is comfortable in her own skin being unique, following my own style. As a young girl, I climbed trees with the neighborhood boys—pretty much a tomboy, but yet held on to my feminine charm and character. To this day I am very at ease with men and attribute this to being a part of their play from an early age,” explained Bowersox.

The mother of one whose daughter, Taylor, is a nineteen-year old with special needs and whom Bowersox calls her “greatest teacher,” Toni was married for over twenty years before divorcing in 2008. Bowersox comes from a childhood where her own parents divorced when she was eight-but family ties remained important. “As a young girl, many of my weekends were spent at the homes of my Italian relatives playing with my many cousins. I have fond memories of Saturday dinners followed by games with cousins, aunts, and uncles. And on the Polish side, we gathered as a family on Sundays at my maternal grandmother’s home. This was a much more sedate gathering, but none the less fostered that love of family, tradition, and closeness,” said Toni.

Bowersox is an active volunteer with Habitat for Humanity.

Bowersox draws from a family lineage of independent women—her maternal grandmother was a ‘Rosie the Riveter’ the cultural iconic name for women who worked in factories during World War II. Toni’s mother moved to Germany when she was sixteen. Bowersox decided to stay behind and finish out her high school years in Wilmington. Today, Bowersox fosters her female relationships with her love of fitness and the outdoors—she regularly hosts yoga weekend getaways for women at her beach house in North Bethany.

Those friendships with men and women are a key facet of her life, explained Bowersox. But, to this day, she enjoys maintaining that independence she developed as a teenager. “I am okay with being by myself. Actually there are times when I must make time to do this, to recharge my batteries. My life is full; full of interests, friends, and family but I hope to add a special someone to share the laughter and experiences of life with.”

The 53-year-old Wilmington native enjoys biking, hiking, kayaking, interior decorating, and crafting.

Get to Know Toni

Full Name: Toni Ann Parisi Bowersox

Age: 53

Occupation: Sales

Height: 5’3 ¾

Hair Color: Light brown with blonde highlights

Eye Color: Brown

Marriage: Bowersox was married for over 20 years and has been divorced for about two years.

Children: Taylor, 19, Bowersox’s daughter with special needs. Taylor attended Chester County’s Camphill Special School for years where Bowersox currently resides on the board. “With children with special needs, it is never easy and there are challenges. But, Taylor has been one of my greatest teachers in life showing me how to live in the moment. I can’t explain how deep my love is for her.”

Faith: Spiritual

Charities of Choice: Habitat for Humanity, The Camphill Special School

Nationality: Polish & Italian

Hometown: Wilmington, DE

Resides: West Chester

High School: Concord High School

College: University of Delaware, Special Education

“I like to surround myself with good friends for fun and laughter. With that said, I am also okay with being by myself. Actually, there are times when I must make time to do this–to recharge my batteries,” explained Toni

Hobbies: Biking, hiking, kayaking, interior decorating, crafting

Sign: Gemini/Cancer

Pet: Golden Retriever, Rosie

Personal Trainer of Choice: Mike Quarto, QFitness (qfitness.com) West Chester

Fit and Fabulous: “It is very important for the person I date to be physically fit and conscious of the importance of their health and body and enjoys the outdoors. That also translates to a certain mental and emotional level of fitness.”

Volunteering: Bowersox started giving back to the community in her early twenties-volunteering at a local hospital in the pediatric division. Today, it’s a priority for her and for the person she dates.

Describe what you are looking for in a relationship: A friend—a companion, someone to share life with; someone with a heart who can shed a tear, but just as important is someone who is in great shape—physically and emotionally. He will be confident and curious, open to new experiences, flexible and young-at-heart and at this point in his life able to afford, both in time and money, to travel and play.

Idea Of a Great First Date: If I am interested in the man, he should think outside the box…not dinner and a movie but maybe a Phillies game, Longwood at Christmas, picnic lunch in the park, a map to a destination meeting spot-just surprise me! If we are meeting for the first time, coffee at Starbucks or lunch at a local restaurant.

Last Relationship Ended: When I realized I was offering much more than I was receiving.

First Kiss Was: My childhood crush, Bobby—we were five or six playing doctor.

First Time My Heart Was Broken: The day my mom took me by the hand and walked away from my dad, home, and friends.

In High School I Was: Part of the “In Crowd.”

Biggest Misconception About Me: I have it all together.

Favorite Sports Teams: Phillies

Favorite Philadelphia Professional Athlete: Ryan Howard

Brush with Fame: I’ve been an extra in a couple of films, an infomercial, and a commercial or two. I’ve also been on-air on QVC, in People Magazine, on the Danny Bonaducci show to promote a book, and was photographed and quoted in USA Today. My work with Habitat for Humanity has also been documented both in the Bloomberg Report and on Habitat’s web site. My involvement with, and support of, Camphill Special School has been documented by AroundMainLine.com.

Bowersox’s idea of a great first date includes taking in a Phils’ game and cheering on Ryan Howard.

Personal Motto: Honesty is the best policy.

Date Deal Breaker: If the date becomes intoxicated or treats others disrespectfully, is crude or rude.

Favorite Local Shore Town? I’m a Delaware beach girl—Bethany, Lewes, or Rehoboth.

My Friends Would Describe Me As: Adorable, genuine, down to earth, and young at heart!

First Date Kiss? It all depends on the person.

Favorite Clothing Stores: Nordstrom/shoes & boots; Anthropology/tops; Apricot Lane/dresses & tops; Lucky Brand/jeans

Last Book You Read: “Against Medical Advice”

Favorite Movie of the Moment: “Precious”

Favorite Musician: Black Eyed Peas

TV Shows You Never Miss: Gray’s Anatomy and Californication

Most Attractive Physical Part of A Man Is: Besides his mind-great biceps, not overly large just defined…yum!

Favorite Food: Nuts

Favorite Cocktail: Wine

Favorite Restaurant in the Burbs: Savona Bistro, Kennett Square (www.savonabistro.com)

Favorite thing to Grab at Wawa: Apples and peanut butter.

Best Way to Spend a Sunday Afternoon: Visiting with my daughter at school!

Date Pet Peeves: Not being attentive to his date.

I Love Men Who Are: Confident, intelligent, kind, fit, and present in the moment.

When I date a man they can expect: My attention and the unexpected!

Want to nominate a sensational single for AroundMainLine.com to consider? Email: singles@aroundmainline.com with a picture and a maximum 50 word description. Singles can reside anywhere throughout the Delaware Valley, minimum age required is 21. Nominations will be kept strictly confidential.

The Big Deal Casino Night-Unmask the Possibilities is the Philadelphia Junior League’s fourth annual gala.

When you think of Philadelphia’s most esteemed service organizations, undoubtedly the Junior League comes to mind. For almost a century, the Junior League has been making a positive impact in the Greater Philadelphia area. Over 950 volunteers have contributed more than 75,000 service hours annually.

To celebrate this female organization’s commitment to promoting voluntarism, the League is gearing up for its fourth annual winter gala. This year’s theme is The Big Deal Casino Night—Unmask the Possibilities. The evening is black tie optional, and the hundreds of anticipated party-goers are encouraged to accessorize in keeping with the Mardi Gras theme.

The Casino Night Committee has been hard at work planning an evening of excitement that includes a fabulous cocktail hour and gourmet dinner buffet, Las Vegas-style gambling, live and silent auctions, as well as plenty of drinks and fun to go around. Kerri Neil Storm, a committee co-chair, is carrying on a family legacy as her grandmother, Carolyn Sumner, was an original founder of a league chapter located outside of Charlotte, North Carolina. “Upholding the tradition of being a part of such a great organization, that does so much for women, is truly an honor. Our community outreach is so important to us and the gala really allows us to celebrate all the work of our volunteers and really have a wonderful, meaningful night. And, the Mardi-Gras theme is really fun to play up with the attire and masks and the swag bags,” enthused Storm.

The Junior League of Philadelphia is one of the leading community service organizations in the Greater Philadelphia area, with a diverse membership contributing a range of personal and professional experiences.

The night will include an impressive assortment of silent and live auction items and prizes for the lucky casino winners, including restaurant gift certificates, personal training sessions, wine tasting classes, overnight trips, and much more. Fellow co-chair Jackie Strzepek has organized the exciting live auction items, which will be auctioned off with the help of emcee (and former Philadelphia Eagle) Ike Reese. The larger ticket items include a piece of Judith Ripka jewelry, a golf vacation at Pinecrest Golf Club in North Carolina, an ABC news experience with WPVI’S Ali Gorman, and more. “I love the Mardi Gras theme, we really want everyone to embrace the attire and set the tone for one incredible night. From the craps and roulette table to the dining and dance floor, we are really excited for our guests to have an incredible time this year,” said Strzepek.

Big Deal Casino Night 2010: Unmask the Possibilities

What: The fourth annual gala for the Junior League of Philadelphia

When: Saturday, February 20th, 7 p.m.

Where: The Sheraton Society Hill Hotel, Philadelphia 1 Dock Street (2nd and Walnut Streets)

Special Rates: The Sheraton Society Hill is offering a special for gala attendees for only $129 for the night. Be sure to mention JLP when making your reservations.

Cost: Tickets are $125 and $175 (VIP)/available online and at the door

Attire: Black-tie optional, Mardi Gras-themed attire is strongly encouraged.

Emcee: Former Philadelphia Eagle and 610 WIP radio host Ike Reese

Event Details: Casino Night 2010 will feature live and silent auctions, a buffet dinner and dancing. The cocktail hour will run from 7-8 p.m.

Proceeds: A portion of the proceeds of the event will benefit the Junior League of Philadelphia’s Project Green: Using Nature to Nurture community projects, which focus on environmental health and wellness including: Campus Community Gardens, Green Volunteer Corps, and RESPECT Nature Club.

The Junior League of Philadelphia is one of the leading community service organizations in the Greater Philadelphia area, with a diverse membership contributing a range of personal and professional experiences. It offers tested and groundbreaking programs that focus on the intersection of wellness and the natural environment. Programs are developed to have maximum impact, using experts in the field and innovative partnerships.For more information, visit their website at www.jlphiladelphia.org

By AML Publisher
Photos by Belle Vie Photography

Chef and ‘Mommy Martini Night’ hostess Olga Sorzano is available for private parties and functions around the Main Line and Delaware Valley.

Chester County chef Olga Sorzano wants her clients to consider her “a party chef, not just another caterer. I am bringing the experience of a gourmet restaurant and my love of people into your home,” insisted the former personal chef and house manager to a prominent Chester County family. Sorzano, mother to daughters Tessa, 15 months, and Kira, 2 months, left quite an impression on AML staff photographer Heather Berkenstock recently when the two met up in the checkout line at the Downingtown Wegman’s. With a shopping cart brimming with gourmet food (enough to feed dozens), a curious Berkenstock struck up a conversation with the 33-year-old statuesque blond. Turns out, Sorzano was preparing for a private holiday party she had been hired to cater in December. A brief business card exchange and a follow up email from Sorzano and AML had happened upon one great connection.

Sorzano, who grew up in Siberia, has been a successful figure in the local restaurant scene for years. She is a graduate of The Restaurant School of Walnut Hill College and studied in Italy, Thailand and Switzerland. Most notably, Olga trained with renowned Chef Jim Coleman of Normandy Farm in Blue Bell. She continues to work with Chef Coleman with television appearances and occasional cooking classes at the Dilworthtown Inn.

Chef Olga’s Cranberry Apple Pie Martini

Today, as a young mother, Olga is looking to work her way back into private functions for clients across the Delaware Valley. I asked Olga to keep Heather and myself in mind the next time she had a girlfriend get-together so we could check out her yummy faire and drinks.

The email invite that came across my desk a week later mentioned a fun ‘Mommy Martini Night’ at Olga’s Downingtown home-girls only! Suffice to say, Heather and I were game. Below are the recipes for the trio of marvelous martinis Sorzano selected to serve and two of my favorite appetizers. “You always want to look at what you are serving guests for drinks and consider your appetizers. For the Mommy Martini Party, we did not have overpowering food because our drinks were very fruity and stood on their own. Be sure to be seasonal with your food selections as well,” explained Sorzano.

My pick of the night-hands down the French Silk Pie Martini. Berkenstock selected the Key Lime and also raved about Sorzano’s scrumptious artichoke dip. Planning a house party for the big game or having friends over for a winter ‘chill?’ Check out Olga’s awesome recipes below.

Cranberry Apple Pie Martini

1 T fresh cranberry puree^*
1/2 oz Goldschläger liqueur
2 oz bitters
2 oz vodka
1 1/2 oz apple cider
Fresh cranberries for garnish

Combine all ingredients in a shaker with cracked ice and shake well. Strain into chilled Martini glass. Garnish with fresh cranberries on a skewer.

^* To make cranberry puree put 1 cup of cranberries in a small food processor, add a few tablespoons of water and puree for 15 sec. Left over puree can be frozen for later use.

Key Lime Pie Martini

1 lime wedge
Graham crackers for garnish (optional)
1 part vodka
1 part Limoncello
2 part Licor 43
2 parts fresh lime juice^*
2 parts heavy cream

Pour the graham cracker crumbs in a shallow dish. Rub a lime wedge around the edge of a chilled martini glass and roll the edge in the graham cracker crumbs.

Combine all ingredients in a shaker with cracked ice and shake well. Strain into the prepared martini glass.

^* Fresh squeezed lime juice really makes a difference. You will realize that the effort is paid off when you take the first sip of this outstanding martini!

Note: Do not use light cream or half and half instead of heavy cream because the mixture will curdle.

Decadent and delicious French Silk Pie martinis were made with Godiva liquor.

French Silk Pie Martini

1 part vodka
1 part cream of cocoa
1 part chocolate Godiva liquor
1 part Bailey’s Irish Cream
1 part Half and Half
Chocolate Syrup

Chill the glass until ready to use. Drizzle chocolate syrup inside the martini glass for decoration.

Combine all ingredients in a shaker with cracked ice and shake well. Strain into the prepared martini glass.

Hot Artichoke Dip

1 cup sweet Vidalia onions, medium chopped
1 T oil
2 14-oz can artichoke hearts, coarsely chopped
1 roasted red pepper, medium chopped
2 cups light mayo
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan
1 t fresh oregano, finely chopped
1 t fresh thyme, finely chopped
1 t marjoram, finely chopped

Special equipment: Fondue pot or small chafer dish, tea candle or sterno

1. Saute the onions in the olive oil over medium heat until very soft, about 7-10 min.
2. In a medium bowl mix onions with remaining ingredients.
3. Transfer to the heavy pot. Cook over medium low heat until the cheese is melted and mixture is heated thoroughly, stir frequently.
4. Serve in fondue pot with toasted lavash or pita bread.

To make in advance follow steps 1 and 2. Wrap and refrigerate up to 12 hours.

Bruschetta with Goat Cheese and Glazed Figs

Bruschetta with Goat Cheese and Glazed Figs

1 French baguette
8 oz fresh goat cheese, room temperature
Glazed figs, recipe follows

1. Cut baguette into rounds.
2. Spread about 2 t goat cheese on top.
3. Cut glazed figs into thin slices and place 2-3 slices on the cheese.
4. Drizzle with reserved orange balsamic reduction.
5. Enjoy!

Orange Balsamic Glazed Figs

1 cup dried Black Mission figs
2 cups Orange juice
1 cup balsamic vinegar
1 cinnamon stick
6 whole cloves
1/2 vanilla bean, cut length wise
1 anise star (optional)

1. Place the figs, juice, vinegar and spices in the heavy pot.
2. Bring to boil and cook over medium heat until the figs are soft and the liquid is reduced to 1/3 cup.
3. Cool.

Figs can be kept in the refrigerator up to two weeks.

Chef Olga Sorzano, of OnCallGourmet.com, is available for private parties and functions around the Main Line and Delaware Valley-including Mommy Martini Nights! Contact Chef Olga at 267-738-1973 or send an email to Olga directly: olga@oncallgourmet.com

By AML Publisher
Photos Courtesy of Belle Vie Photography

Meridith’s in Berwyn, one of the Main Line’s finest restaurants, was the perfect setting for AML’s January 11th business networking event.

Berwyn’s popular Meridith’s American Bistro was the perfect setting for AroundMainLine.com’s first ‘Monday Night Meetup,’ a new free business networking series for Main Liners to meet, make great connections and new friends. Over 70 attendees, 80% of whom were AML Facebook fans, enjoyed fine food and company on the evening of January 11th. “It was really a great group to network with, we were very pleased with the turnout” enthused owner Meridith McLoughlin.

As Philadelphia’s first emagazine, AML has established a very strong, loyal local following with over 1,000 Facebook fans and 1,600 followers on Twitter. Our successful night of networking was exclusively marketed via these social media channels. The vast majority of our attendees told us they had seen the event via our Facebook fan page or via a tweet/retweet from our Twitter account!

Attendees of our Monday Night Meetup at Meridith’s included: members of Wayne’s Deme spa, a dental and medical collaborative; Heather Berkenstock of Lansdale’s Belle Vie Photography and AML’s senior staff photographer; owners of Malvern’s hottest new business, Kiss and Makeup Beauty Boutique, Lisa Biernacki and Darcy Miller; Wayne Helms, owner of Bryn Mawr’s Elite Training Sports and AML client; Trevor Geise and Mark Surkin of Wayne’s Voonder and AML client; Nicole Nelson and Greg Zakowicz of Gluten Free Promise; Julie Clark of Capa Graphics and dozens of other local business owners.

Danielle DiJulio Causey and Jill Ranoia of Wayne’s Deme, and Lisa Biernacki and Darcy Miller of Malvern’s Kiss and Makeup Beauty Boutique mingle at AML’s Monday Night Meetup.

AML’s business networking events and upcoming weeknight parties will continue in March with a cool Girls Night Out party on the Main Line. We will be seeking out other fine restaurants and locations across the Main Line to play host to our next soirée.

AroundMainLine.com’s next party is our highly anticipated annual fundraiser, Be Mine on the Main Line, Thursday February 4th from 6-10pm at Spamps in Conshohocken. Proceeds from Be Mine on the Main Line II will benefit Philadoptables, a new animal charity created to support funding the needs of Philadelphia Animal Control (ACCT). Be Mine on the Main Line II is sponsored by Otto’s BMW! For full event information, visit our AroundMainLine.com Facebook Fan Page, follow our live updates on Twitter (twitter.com/AroundMainLine) and and look for a complete preview article coming soon to AML.

Want AML to host a successful event at your local business? Send us an email at: info@aroundmainline.com.

Meridith’s provided a generous, complimentary buffet for over 70 attendees to enjoy.

Meridith’s is offering 3 course pre-fix menu Sunday through Wednesdays for $35 or with wine for $40. On Valentine’s Day, the restaurant will be offering a 4 course preset menu for $65 per person. Menu details are pending.

Meridith’s American Bistro is located at 575 Lancaster Avenue in Berwyn, PA, 610-251-9600. Breakfast and lunch is served on Sunday from 9am-3pm; lunch is served on Monday through Saturday from 11am-3pm and dinner is served nightly from 5pm-9pm and 5pm-10pm on Saturday & Sunday. Visit their website meridiths.com and their Facebook page.