333 Belrose: 10th Anniversary Special – 3 Courses for $33.30 Tuesday, September 29, 2009

333 BELROSE CELEBRATES 10TH ANNIVERSARY ...WITH 3 COURSES FOR $33.30 THROUGHOUT OCTOBER This October, the folks at 333 Belrose will celebrate their 10th anniversary by offering a 3 course menu for $33.30 all month long. Choose from Chef Carlo deMarco’s special menu that features Chipotle Spiked Black Bean Soup, Slow Braised Short Ribs and Banana’s Foster Crème Brulee, while dining al fresco or in their rustic dining room. “It’s been a great 10 years here at Belrose,” says Chef Carlo deMarco. “My partner, Rob Donaldson and I have had a lot of fun serving our customers over the past decade, and we look forward to another successful 10 years!” In addition, Belrose’ wine list is 50% off for bottles under $100 and 20% off for bottles over $100 on Tuesdays & Thursdays. Wine must be purchased with dinner in the dining room. Call for 610.293.1000 for reservations. 10th Anniversary Menu ($33.30 per person, plus tax and gratuity) 1st course Chipotle Spiked Black Bean Soup Pico de gallo, lime crema OR Belrose Classic Butter Lettuce Salad Candied walnuts, Granny Smith apples, Maytag blue cheese, champagne vinaigrette ~ 2nd course Pan Seared French Breast of Chicken Homemade pancetta, fried sage, Yukon potato hash, truffle jus OR Wood Grilled Rainbow Trout Fillet French lentil salad, wilted spinach, toasted hazelnut butter OR Slow Braised Boneless Short Ribs Pommes puree, peppercorn demi, buttered asparagus ~ Dessert Banana Foster Crème Brulee Warm Autumn Apple Crisp Chantilly cream

”BABY MOO” KIDNAPPED FROM HOPE’S COOKIES IN ROSEMONT Monday, September 28, 2009

”BABY MOO” KIDNAPPED FROM HOPE’S COOKIES IN ROSEMONT
…The case of the missing baby cow

ROSEMONT, PA – (September 28, 2009) –  “Baby Moo”, the little calf that has been a local landmark at Hope’s Cookies in Rosemont (1125 W. Lancaster Avenue; 610-527-4488) is missing. Baby Moo, who’s gender is unknown, was last seen grazing with “Mama Moo” at Hope’s Cookie’s Sunday night. “Someone kidnapped our Baby Moo Sunday night or Monday morning between the hours of 11PM and 8AM”, notes owner Herb Spivak. “Mama Moo is inconsolable and wants her baby back. We are offering a $500 reward for the safe return of the calf, no questions asked.”

Baby Moo is black and white, weighs 50 lbs and stands approximately 42” tall. Please call 610-527-4488 or the Lower Merion Police Department at 610-649-1000 with any information.

Savona’s Oktoberfest Beer Classes All Month Monday, September 28, 2009

Savona’s Oktoberfest Celebration Continues …Weekly classes featuring the beers of Germany every Friday in October Savona is known for hosting sold out wine classes every Friday. But this October, Sommelier, Melissa Monosoff celebrates Oktoberfest by offering five classes featuring the beers of Germany and more. These special beer classes will begin promptly at 5:30 every Friday in October. The cost is $25 per guest and includes a selection of six beers as well as hors d’oeuvres prepared by executive chef Andrew Masciangelo. OKTOBERFEST WINE CLASSES October 2 Beer 101 October 9 Beer vs. Wine German Beers vs. German Grape Varieties…which is a better pairing? October 16 Americanfest Beers vs. Classic German Octoberfest Beers. October 23 “Other” German Beers – Take a look at lesser known yet classic styles. October 30th Autumn Beers – Fresh picked hops, pumpkins, pecans and chocolate!  Taste the best the season has to offer! __________________________ ENJOY BAR SAVONA AT HOME! …With the new “to go” menu Enjoy Savona in the comfort of your own home. Bar Savona’s menu is now being offered “to go!” Pick up your order and never get out of the car! Call 610.520.1200 to place your order, pay with a credit card and your order will be waiting for you with our valet attendant…And off you go! Menus are available by fax, email or can be viewed at barsavona.com. ~ Savona now serves dinner Sunday nights from 5:30 – 9:00pm. 100 Old Gulph Road * Gulph Mills, Pa 19428 Phone: 610-520-1200 * Fax: 610.520.2045 savonarestaurant.com barsavona.com

Susanna Foo: 20% Off During Phillies & Eagles Games & 1/2 Off Sushi & Dumplings Tuesday, September 22, 2009

20% OFF During Phillies & Eagles Games and 1/2 Off Sushi & Dumplings at Happy Hour Watch The Eagles & Phillies Win With Susanna Foo & Get 20% OFF Susanna Foo is celebrating the football and baseball season by offering 20% off during ALL Phillies and Eagles games. Watch in high-definition on 4 large screen TVs that are viewable in the bar or the dining room. 20% off is available for dining in or take out. _________________________________________ Happy Hour: 1/2 Off Dumplings & Sushi Monday through Friday from 5:00 – 7:00 pm Susanna Foo Gourmet Kitchen offers 1/2 off Sushi & Dumplings starting at $3. Happy Hour drink specials include $3 bottles of beer, $5 glasses of wine and $6 cocktails. _________________________________________ Sunday is BYOB Each Sunday Susanna Foo Gourmet Kitchen is BYOB with no corkage fee. Susanna Foo’s a la carte dinner menu features handcrafted dumplings, special sushi and creative Asian and Chinese dishes. If you’re looking for affordable, local organic, healthy Asian cuisine, look no further than Susanna Foo Gourmet Kitchen, where Susanna Foo is putting her heart and soul into every dish… 555 East Lancaster Ave. * Radnor, PA * 19087 * 610.688.8808 www.susannafoo.com About Susanna Foo Gourmet Kitchen____________________________ The setting at Susanna Foo Gourmet Kitchen is chic. But, the cost is affordable. Susanna offers a wide selection of dumplings, sushi, small dishes and sophisticated entrees with a focus on fresh and healthy dishes. Farm fresh produce is personally selected by Susanna from the market everyday. Susanna’s blend of fresh, seasonal ingredients, classical culinary techniques and Chinese cuisine quickly captured the attention of the culinary world. In 1988, Esquire magazine named Susanna Foo Chinese Cuisine one of the country’s best new restaurants; in 1989, Food & Wine named her one of America’s 10 Best New Chefs. In 1995, she authored her first cookbook, Susanna Foo Chinese Cuisine, which received the James Beard Foundation’s International Cookbook Award in 1996, and was followed in 1997 by her second James Beard Award for Best Chef, Mid-Atlantic Region.

Tuesday Night Chef’s Tasting at Blackfish…4 Courses for $45 Monday, September 21, 2009

Tuesday Chef’s Tasting: 4 Courses for $45_______________________

Every Tuesday, Chef Chip Roman will create a 4 Course Chef’s Tasting Menu for $45 per person (plus tax and gratuity). The menu will focus on a single ingredient each week.

Upcoming chef’s tastings include fall game October 13, lobster October 20 & duck October 27. Menus are subject to change.

A Tasting of Fall Game - Tuesday, October 13
4 courses, $45.00 per person (menus are subject to change)

First Course:
squab mousse

Second Course:
braised rabbit leg, cavatelli, natural jus

Third Course:
guinea hen supreme, roasted chestnuts, rutabaga

Fourth Course:
pear tatin, rosemary ice cream

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A Tasting of Lobster - Tuesday, October 20
(menus are subject to change)

First Course:
“lobster pot pie”

Second Course:
lobster salad, grapefruit, crystallized ginger

Third Course:
seared lobster, hubbard squash puree, sauce civet

Fourth Course:
pumpkin cake, spiced caramel

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A Tasting of Duck - Tuesday, October 27
(menus are subject to change)

First Course:
poached duck egg, frisée

Second Course:
duck rillette, apple butter, brioche

Third Course:
smoked duck breast, mustard greens, sweet potato, duck gastrique

Fourth Course:
poached peaches, foie gras ice cream

Call 610-397-0888 for information and reservations.

1/2 OFF Wine Mondays & Tuesdays + 1/2 OFF Apps for Happy Hour Monday, September 21, 2009

1/2 OFF WINE MONDAYS & TUESDAYS Plus 1/2 OFF Appetizers for Happy Hour! 1/2 OFF BOTTLES OF WINE… The Paddock at Devon is now offering ALL bottles of wine at 1/2 OFF every Monday and Tuesday ALL NIGHT LONG! This special offer is available at the bar and in the dining room when you purchase dinner. 1/2 OFF APPETIZERS 4:30 – 6:30PM… Enjoy The Paddock ’s Happy Hour in the dining room and at the bar! Every Monday through Friday from 4:30 – 6:30PM, The Paddock offers 1/2 OFF all appetizers, $5 martinis and $4 glasses of wine. MORE ON THE PADDOCK… The Paddock at Devon fuses classic American cuisine with creative chef specialties, for a unique dining experience in an atmosphere that is both sophisticated and comfortable. From a fun-filled happy hour and family night to a sumptuous Sunday brunch, the Paddock is ideal for a value-filled dining experience or a relaxing drink with friends. 629 West Lancaster Avenue · Wayne, PA 19087 · 610.687.3533 devonpaddock.com

GRAND OPENING: Dettera in Ambler Now Serving Lunch & Dinner Monday, September 21, 2009

INTRODUCING DETTERA! Serving Lunch Monday – Friday & Dinner 7 Nights Located in the heart of Ambler, Dettera brings sophisticated dining to the suburbs. Centrally located on the main street of the newly revitalized downtown Ambler, Dettera merges progressive American cuisine with wine bar chic in a beautifully restored, historic building. From casual dining on the outside deck with the soaring brick fireplace, to the first floor dining level, which opens to a dramatic curving black granite bar and oversized round banquettes, Dettera creates the perfect atmosphere for your dining experience. THE MENU… Executive Chef Thomas Groff and his team have created an eclectic, varied menu at Dettera. His fresh, innovative cuisine is inspired by seasonal flavors and the restaurant’s own organic spice and herb garden, which is tended to daily by Groff. The menu features Woodstone brick-oven pizza and dishes with a twist, like Porcini Dusted Black Cod and Grilled Berkshire Pork Cowboy Chop and chef specialties, including Rack of Prime Colorado Lamb and Grilled Copper River Salmon. NOW SERVING LUNCH… Deterra now offers lunch Monday through Friday from 11:30am – 3:00pm. Deterra’s lunch menu offers something for everyone from the Warm Asparagus Salad to a Crab Cake Panini, an 8 oz Kobe Burger or a selection of thin-crusted pizzas. Call 215.643.0111 or click here for reservations. Hours of operation: Lunch: Monday – Friday 11:30am – 3:00pm Dinner: 7 Nights 5:00pm – 10:30pm Late-night Menu available until midnight DETTERA * 129 E. BUTLER AVENUE * AMBLER, PA * 215.643.0111 dettera.com ________________________

Gypsy Saloon’s Fall Specials… Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Introducing Autumn Specials & Weekend Lunch
at Gypsy Saloon…
Plus Sunday football!

Now serving lunch
Saturday & Sunday

Gypsy Saloon is now serving lunch all day every Saturday and Sunday, starting at noon. Choose from your favorite salads, sandwiches and entrees. Or indulge in the great Gypsy Burger!

PLUS: Football & Daily Specials….

Blackfish Chef’s Tasting This Tuesday… Monday, September 14, 2009

Tuesday Chef’s Tasting: 4 Courses for $45_______________________

Every Tuesday, Chef Chip Roman will create a 4 Course Chef’s Tasting Menu for $45 per person (plus tax and gratuity). The menu will focus on a single ingredient each week.

Upcoming chef’s tastings include yellow tail September 15, turbot, flat fish September 22, lamb September 29, venison October 6, fall game October 13, lobster October 20 & duck October 27. Menus are subject to change.

Call 610-397-0888 for information and reservations.

A Tasting of Yellow Tail – Tuesday, September 15

yellow tail köfte, puri, shaved cucumber, greek yogurt
hamachi kama, pomegranate BBQ sauce, romano bean salad
king fish bouillabaisse, “escabeche”, local vegetables
yellow tail riesling poached pear, crepes

HOURS OF OPERATION
Lunch is served:
Tuesday – Friday 11:30 am – 2:00 pm

Dinner is served:
Tuesday – Saturday 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Sunday 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Sunday Brunch:
Sunday 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

119 Fayette Street * Consohocken, PA * 19428 * 610-397-0888
blackfishrestaurant.com

AVRIL BYOB NOW SERVING LUNCH, SUNDAY BRUNCH & SUNDAY DINNER Sunday, September 13, 2009

AVRIL BYOB NOW SERVING LUNCH, SUNDAY BRUNCH & SUNDAY DINNER Avril BYOB is now serving Sunday Brunch and Sunday dinner. In addition, Chef Gatti will roll out lunch beginning Tuesday, September 15th! Avril’s brunch and lunch menus include salads, savory and sweet crepes, sandwiches, a cheeseburger and a selection of brunch favorites like Belgium waffles with fruit or chicken, brioche French toast and a variety of omelets. Avril BYOB, is the realized dream of husband and wife team Christian Gatti and April Lisante. Gatti, a longtime Philadelphia chef and Lisante, former Philadelphia Daily News food editor, offers Northern Italian and Southern French cuisine. Avril’s menu stands apart from other restaurants with its focus on Gatti’s pastry background, featuring savory pastries, homemade breads, pastas and desserts. Dinner menu items include fresh-baked breads, Wild Mushroom Barquette with Sea Scallops and Seared Duck Breast with Peach and Endive Tarte Tatin. The Bistro Menu offers Espresso Foie Gras and Bistro Steak Frittes. The interior of Avril is awash in warm chocolates, mochas and black. Guests will dine at cozy black leather banquets, at a chef’s table for eight, or at romantic two-top tables. Al fresco seating is available in season. Hours of operation: Lunch: Tuesday – Friday 11:30am – 2:30pm Dinner: Tuesday – Saturday 5:00pm – 10:00pm Sunday Dinner: 5:00pm – 9:00pm Sunday Brunch: 10:00am – 2:00pm Avril BYOB * 134 Bala Avenue * Bala Cynwyd, PA * 610-667-2626 avrilbyob.com

SAVONA NOW OPEN SUNDAY NIGHTS Sunday, September 13, 2009

SAVONA NOW OPEN SUNDAY NIGHTS Savona is happy to announce that they will now serve dinner from 5:30pm – 9:00pm on Sunday nights. Enjoy a casual evening at Bar Savona with Executive Chef Andrew Masciangelo’s soulful seasonally-inspired regional Italian menu. The Bar Savona menu features just-picked local produce, hand-formed mozzarella, homemade pasta, charcoal fired pizza and entrees such as Veal Milanese, Wood Fired Duroc Pork Chop, Baby “Brick” Chicken and Loch Duart Salmon. OR Celebrate a special occasion at Savona and let the dining room staff pamper you while anticipating your every need.  Dine on first courses such as Shrimp and Scallop Borsette with Lobster Emulsion or Hickory Hot Smoked Wild Salmon served with Shaved Cucumber, Quinoa and Meyer Lemon Cream. Other entrees include Muscovy Duck Breast with Foie Gras “Succotash” and Sweet Corn Custard or Savona’s signature dish, Sauteed Dover Sole topped with a Lemon-Pine Nut Butter Sauce. __________________________ ENJOY BAR SAVONA AT HOME! …With the new “to go” menu Enjoy Savona in the comfort of your own home. Bar Savona’s menu is now being offered “to go!” Pick up your order and never get out of the car! Call 610.520.1200 to place your order, pay with a credit card and your order will be waiting for you with our valet attendant…And off you go! Menus are available by fax, email or can be viewed at barsavona.com. 100 Old Gulph Road * Gulph Mills, Pa 19428 Phone: 610-520-1200 * Fax: 610.520.2045 savonarestaurant.com barsavona.com

Inquirer’s Craig Laban on dining al fresco at Bar Savona… Thursday, September 10, 2009

Out-of-the-way alfresco

A major recent renovation has brought a pair of significant changes to one of the Main Line’s most reliable upscale destinations: a more affordable bistro menu, and an elegant circular outdoor porch. There’s still big-ticket Riviera-style dining for those who want to splurge on sole and one of the region’s best cellars. But the casual new Italian-inspired menu has revived a neighborhood feeling here with addictive fried artichokes, soulful pappardelle Bolognese, and a hauntingly good panna cotta topped with caramelized nuts and brandied cherries. Papi Hurtado’s inventive cocktails are worth an imbiber’s notice.

Read more here: http://www.philly.com/philly/i-magazine/56615952.html?page=3&c=y

Avril BYOB in Bala Cynwyd! Two thumbs up (out of 2) Thursday, September 10, 2009

By John McNulty, Eat well, drink better


Avril BYOB in Bala Cynwyd, PA.   www.avrilbyob.com
A different kind of Bistro for sure. Ambience on a Sunday night with close to 40 in the space was neighborhood friendly without being too loud. The hardwood floors and art covered walls need a bit of fabric to dampen some of the decibels that seem to bother some reviewers and patrons, but I like an active restaurant and I can be as loud as I need to be to be heard (everyone who knows me, knows that).

To start we opened a bottle of Pol Roger (since it is a Wildman product and my wife is soon to be working for them in PA, NJ and DE). While the glassware at Avril is good, they only have one size, but now that you are forewarned you can bring sparkling glasses if you choose. We enjoyed the fizz with our first courses….Becky’s grilled endive salad was served with lentils and a savory dish it was. My first course was a chilled escarole and leeks soup. Texture was coarse, in bistro, not fine dining, style. It had excellent flavor.

Second course was from the Boulangerie side of the menu and was accompanied by Ch de la Maltroye Chassagne Montrachet 2006. I had the Scallops with (perfect with the wine btw) Wild mushroom and caramelized shallot ragout on parmesan and nutmeg scented pate sable with seared sea scallops and lemon thyme sauce béarnaise. Portion size was petite as advertised on the menu. Flavors were awesome with just a hint of sweetness. Becky’s app was Crab Crespelle. Crab stuffed crepe with capers and asparagus gratin. Creamy and savory with plenty of crab stuffed into the crepe.

Main Courses were from the Bistro (no baked goods) side of the menu. Becky had the Salmon filet in potato crust with roasted pearl onions, beets and Brussels sprouts served in a red wine brown butter. She was getting full, but I was going strong. She loved the salmon, but I had already decided I needed to try the homemade gnocchi after my Rabbit Gratin Confit of rabbit served in a crock with wild mushroom sauce, four spice fillo and roasted vegetables (so there was a little baked goods anyway). Savory, earthy and left me wanting more. Our wine for this course was a 2004 Auxey Duresses…perfect for the duo.

The Gnocchi were house made, with pistachio, Parmesan, Pecorino Romano and basil pesto. They were light and airy (not anything like the lead sinkers I dread at most places) and swimming in pesto that was fresh and delicious. Needless to say we couldn’t finish all the gnocchi and B could not finish her Salmon. We did try the Chocolate Torte…..fudgy and creamy..yum

While we didn’t finish all of our wine nor all of our dishes, we left feeling quite satisfied with our visit. We spend more on sushi at dinner for 2, so we also felt it was a value. Avril’s menu is not the predictable “Bistro” menu, but there is a wide selection of fish, fowl, and meat from which to choose. The Boulangerie side shows off the daily made baked goods, making it unique. The foccacia and bread sticks we enjoyed with our meal were also quite good. All in all a very encouraging meal and the nice crowd on Holiday weekend Sunday eve was, I hope, a sign that the French style cuisine is not dead in the Philadelphia area.

Merci, et Bonne Chance Christian et Avril (April).

134 Bala Avenue, Bala Cynwyd, PA    610-667-2626 avrilbyob.com

Restaurant Week at Cooper’s & Jake’s in Manayunk Wednesday, September 9, 2009

Restaurant Week at Jake’s & Cooper’s Brick Oven Wine Bar… Restaurant Week is not just in Center City anymore. Chef/owner Bruce Cooper has created his own Restaurant Week in downtown Manayunk, and it will run for two weeks! Beginning Sunday, September 13 through Friday, September 18 and Sunday September 20 through Friday, September 25 both Jake’s and Cooper’s will offer the following 3-course menu for just $35… Restaurant Week Dinner Menu (Sept. 13 – 18 & Sept. 20 – 25) $35 per person, plus tax and gratuity First Course (choice of:) Lancaster Tomato Salad spanish olive oil/ claudio’s mozzarella/ white anchovy/ balsamic Summer Corn Soup mini crab cake ~ Second Course (choice of:) Seared Day-Boat Scallops summer vegetable spaghetti, olive tapenade, smoked tomato broth Grilled Prime Monterey Steak squash & potato gratin, shallot confit, roasted mushroom & garlic demi ~ Dessert Course (choice of:) House Made Sorbet House Made Ice Cream Warm Strawberry Rhubarb Cobbler streusel, vanilla ice cream ~ Please note that menu is subject to change based on availability

An Evening with Marcus Samuelsson at International House Philadelphia Wednesday, September 9, 2009

INTERNATIONAL HOUSE PRESENTS AN EVENING WITH CHEF MARCUS SAMUELSSON …A Discovery of Foods and Flavors On Tuesday, September 15th, International House Philadelphia invites the Greater Philadelphia Community to join them in an exploration of the people, culture and cuisine of Scandinavia, when world renowned chef Marcus Samuelsson conducts a cooking demonstration, tasting and book-signing. This fund-raising event is in partnership with the Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce of Philadelphia. General Admission tickets are on sale now. Single tickets are $80 or $150 per pair. Click here to purchase. Samuelsson, (owner/executive Chef of Aquavit Restaurants, co-founder of Townhouse Restaurant Group, TV personality, cookbook author and UNICEF Ambassador) will preview dishes from his upcoming cookbook, The New American Table, to be released this October. Raffle tickets will be on sale at the event. Prizes include cookware from Regal Cookware’s MARCUS line. Guests are invited to stay for a book signing with Marcus after the event. Copies of his previous book, The Soul of a New Cuisine will be available for purchase. Guests can bring their own copies for Chef Samuelsson to sign, as well. _______________________________________________________________ Event Schedule 6:30 PM:             Hors d’oeuvres and cocktails 7:00 PM:             Opening remarks 7:15 – 8:15 PM:   Cooking demonstration 8:30 – 9:00 PM:   Book signing _______________________________________________________________ Event Menu Hors d’oeuvres Spicy Dill Popcorn Salmon Ceviche with Soy Jelly Boiled New Potatoes with Salmon Roe Vinaigrette Chorizo-Style Meatballs with Tomatilla-Avocado Salsa Vegetable Fritters with Chili Mayo Appetizer Corn Pancakes with Chili-Covered Gravlax Entrée Lemon-Poached Venison Loin with Caramelized Salsify & Carrots Dessert Red Berry Cobbler with Curry Sabayon _______________________________________________________________ International House * 3701 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA * 215-387-5125 www.ihousephilly.org _______________________________________________________________

Blackfish Introduces Sunday Brunch & Dinner + Fall Chef’s Tastings Tuesday, September 8, 2009

Blackfish Introduces: Sunday Brunch & Dinner___________________ Blackfish BYOB in Conshohocken introduces Chip Roman’s Brunch on Sunday, September 13th. Brunch will be served from 10am – 2pm. Sunday dinner service will be offered from 5pm – 9pm. In addition, Chip Roman’s Chef Tastings will resume every Tuesday beginning September 15th, and lunch will now be served Tuesday through Friday. Sample Brunch Menu: First Course fresh fruit, tellicherry pepper scented yogurt, barolo wine vinegar 9 warm tomato soup, gruyere croutons, many olives 8 local heirloom beets, goat  cheese, sicilian pistachios, baby greens 11 caesar salad, parmesan crisp 9 smoked loch duart salmon, traditional garnish 12 seared day boat scallops, lobster mushrooms, balsamic 12 bakery basket, muffins, croissants, biscuits, bagels, apple butter, cream cheese 8 Main Course beef short ribs, stone ground grits, fried maple acres egg 18 “eggs benny” loch duart salmon, thomas’ english muffin, 63 degree egg, bearnaise 12 maple acre organic eggs any style, potato hash, country sausage 10 buttermilk biscuits, country gravy 10 “chicken and waffles” 10 brioche french toast, strawberry jam, benton’s bacon, vermont maple syrup 10 Classic “BLT”, french fries 8 Sides benton’s bacon 6 potato hash 6 stone ground grits 6 country sausage 6 brioche and apple butter 6 smoked country ham 6

Savona’s Chef Masciangelo Featured in Daily News Thursday, September 3, 2009

Think outside the box

The school lunch box, that is. What will kids eat?

By BETH D’ADDONO
Philadelphia Daily News

For the Daily News

ANABEL SHAFFER Barnett admits that she’s a picky eater. The eight-year-old won’t eat meat, and there are only a few vegetables that she enjoys. “My favorite is mac and cheese,” said the West Chester soon-to-be third grader.

“She likes peanut butter, so every day, it’s peanut butter on whole wheat,” said her mother, Missy Shaffer. “She’s good about fruit, so we always pack a few fruits, an organic yogurt and usually one cookie.” Shaffer sticks to the basics for lunches, and tries to introduce new foods to her daughter at dinnertime. “But we don’t make her eat meat – she just doesn’t like it.”

Andrew Masciangelo, chef at Savona, in Glen Mills, packs lunches for his 10-year-old daughter, Kali, and eight-year-old son, Jake, when he has the kids Sundays and Mondays. “My kids are pretty good,” admits the Phoenixville resident. “My son doesn’t eat quite as much as my daughter, who’ll eat just about everything.”

“My dad’s a pretty good lunch maker,” said Kali, who, along with her brother, counts tuna as a favorite sandwich. “We cook on Sunday nights, so leftovers can work, too,” said Masciangelo, who’s found that keeping it simple is the best way to be sure that the kids eat their lunches.

Avril BYOB Featured on 6ABC’s FYI Philly! Wednesday, September 2, 2009

Check out the new Avril BYOB on 6ABC’s FYI Philly. Click here to view video.

September Specials at Firecreek… Tuesday, September 1, 2009

Philly Mag’s “Best of”…outdoor dining NEW WINE SPECIALS AT FIRECREEK + MEAL DEALS AT THE DOGHOUSE August, 2009 Summer Dining Philadelphia Magazine awarded Firecreek  2009 “Best of” Philly ‘Burbs’ for outdoor dining.  Here’s what they said: “A large porch serves up the perfect mix of sophisticated and serene: a polished crowd; stylish furniture and good drinks; situated next to a charming creek in a pretty park; and a view of Downingtown’s picturesque downtown and soaring church steeple.” - Philadelphia Magazine BYOB Sundays, New Wines & Chef’s Table! Firecreek is now offering BYOB on Sunday nights (with no corkage fee). Guests can also enjoy new additions to the wine list, available by the glass: MacMurray Ranch California Pinot Noir, Grayson Red Zinfandel & Carmenere from Argentina. Also added to the Firecreek cellar collection: Rubicon, Mondavi, W.H. Smith, Honig and Schramsberg Ask your server about Firecreek’s featured wines.  Every week a new selection will be featured by the glass or bottle, and paired specifically with that night’s dinner special. For those Beer drinkers… Join Firecreek on Wednesday, October 14 for a Beer Dinner with Sierra Nevada.  More info to follow shortly. Foodie Alert: Dine at Firecreek’s Chef’s Table! Firecreek is now taking reservations for their Chef’s table for parties of 12 or more. Call 610.269.6000 for reservations. New Meal Deal Mondays & Two-for-Tuesdays at the Doghouse! September Special… Get a Free order of fries with any hot dog or burger purchase on MONDAYS. Or Buy one-get one free burgers and hot dogs on TUESDAYS. The Doghouse has added new items to their menu. You’ve got to try the new Cajun Burger, Angus beef grilled with blackening spices served with lettuce tomato, onion rings and our special spicy sauce! Also new on the menu, the Texas Dog and the NY Fat Dog. The Texas Dog is topped with chopped onion, applewood bacon, jalapenos and hot Texas queso. The NY Fat Dog has classic NY taste, served with cheddar cheese, pickled relish and spicy brown mustard. Lastly, they’ve added some classic favorites… Onion Rings on the side or top them on a burger, and Chicken Fingers served with parsley garlic fries or topped on a salad. Firecreek: (610) 269-6000 Doghouse Burgers:  (610) 269-4000 20 Brandywine Ave * Downingtown, PA