Restaurants & Lodging
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Desmond Hotel’s Classically Trained Chef the Mastermind Behind Winemakers’ Dinner
The well-deserved punishments he endured as a child ended up being more productive than he or his parents could have ever imagined. “When I was a kid, I had a lot of energy, and ended up getting in a lot of trouble,” Chris Calhoun, the Executive Chef and Director of Food and Beverage at The…
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New Owners Revive Irish Hospitality at Kildare’s
Whether it’s a wide selection of drinks, a fresh and hearty menu, impressive decor or an adrenaline-pumping atmosphere, the new ownership of downtown West Chester’s Kildare’s Irish Pub has revived good old Irish hospitality for friends and strangers alike. Dane and Stephanie Gray, along with longtime friend and West Chester local Tom Farnesi, are celebrating…
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Happening Tonight: Desmond Hotel Hosting Main Line Today’s Food & Wine Affair
We all know that the Main Line derived its name from the former Pennsylvania Railroad’s once prestigious line, now SEPTA’s Paoli/Thorndale Line, that ran parallel to Lancaster Avenue from downtown Philadelphia to the western suburbs. Many a discussion in the affluent towns along that line – Ardmore, Bryn Mawr, and Radnor, to name a few…
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With Selene Saison, Victory Brewing Enters a Crisp New Season
Just in time for autumn, Victory Brewing Co. has entered a refreshingly dark and cool season with the debut of Selene Saison. The perfect sequel to Helios Ale’s splash of summer, this heavenly sister features trademark Victory Brewing ingenuity in a wild-fermented farmhouse-style dark saison brewed with extra delicious darkness via chocolate and roasty flavors.…
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The Desmond Hotel’s Annual Cigar Dinner an Esquire-Type Event
Like a kid counting down the days until Christmas, 43-year-old Keith Wenger always looks forward to The Desmond Hotel’s annual Cigar Dinner. Living and working more than an hour away from Malvern has not deterred the Lebanon County resident from circling the event on his calendar. “One year, The Desmond had two Cigar Dinners, and…
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Victory’s Golden Monkey Wants to Hear Your Story
Victory Brewing Company is creating a fun social media contest based on its number one selling beer, Golden Monkey. Focusing on the Belgian inspired tripel beer, Golden Monkey and the fans who have enthusiastically supported, the all-seeing, all-knowing, mystically spirited, metallic simian since its introduction in 1997, the contest is designed to inspire creativity in…
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P.J. Whelihan’s Upgrades Patrons’ Viewing Experience for NFL Season
Downingtown’s P.J. Whelihan’s has upgraded to the biggest TV screens in town and is promising sports fan the best viewing and eating experience yet just in time for the start of the NFL season. Patrons who want to enjoy a drink or a bite while cheering on their favorite team can now do so while…
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Ring in Autumn at Victory Brewing’s Oktoberfest in Parkesburg
Victory Brewing Company is hosting a family-friendly Oktoberfest celebration at their Parkesburg location on October 8. This approachable event will be four hours of fun in the traditional German style but with activities for all ages. Victory’s Oktoberfest welcomes fans to enjoy the countryside, join in on the festivities and welcome autumn. Attendees will revel…
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Celebrate Award Winning Whiskey in Phoenixville This Saturday
Phoenixville’s Bluebird Distilling is planning a Rye Whiskey release party for this Saturday, August 27th from 2pm-11pm at their location at 100 Bridge Street. Recently awarded a Triple-Gold Medal, and now available at Fine Wine and Good Spirits Stores, Bluebird’s Rye Whiskey will be featured in some classic cocktails like the Old Fashioned or Sazerac, as well…
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Phoenixville’s GCGC Will Match Each Yogurt Cup Sold with Donation to Group Fighting Hunger
Phoenixville’s GCGC Greek Yogurt on Bridge Street is offering a tasty treat to its customers and combining it with a good cause by donating a cup of yogurt to a local food bank for every cup sold, writes Virginia Lindak for Daily Local News. One of the newest eateries in Phoenixville, GCGC offers a wide…
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The Philadelphia Zoo Now has a Beer Garden Full of Victory Beer
A new kind of animal is setting up shop in the Philadelphia Zoo: craft beer. A new beer garden called The Watering Hole is now open at the attraction’s southern tip, and Downingtown’s Victory Brewing Co. is its proud sponsor. “As Philadelphia gave rise to our brewery’s amazing success in craft beer, we remain committed…
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OpenTable Ranks Wyebrook Farm Among Nation’s Top 100 Outdoor Restaurants
With a fresh organic menu that’s just as incredible as the picturesque undulating hills of the Honey Brook countryside rolled out before the restaurant’s tables, Wyebrook Farm and Market has earned a coveted spot among America’s top 100 open air restaurants. An 18th century sustainable farm with striking stone features, Wyebrook has garnered 4.4 stars…
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ICYMI: Toughkenamon’s Fire Hill Pub Transforming Back into The Brown Derby
Ray Maxwell, chef and owner of the restaurant known as the Fire Hill Pub for the last two years, is turning back the clock by returning the establishment to its original roots as the Brown Derby, writes Chris Barber for Daily Local News. The first indication of the change for passersby on Baltimore Pike in…
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The Party is Just Getting Started at the Creamery in Kennett Square
A new pop-up beer garden is livening up more than just a quiet corner in Kennett Square; it’s sparking what local leaders hope to be a Birch Street renaissance. Awakening the old cannery, creamery and former Eastern Condensed Milk Co. site after 12 years of silence, pop-up beer garden The Creamery threw its grand opening…
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PLCB Approves Sale of Six-Packs at Nine Gas Stations
Following the plea sent out by Governor Tom Wolf to “free the six-pack” at Pennsylvania gas stations, the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board yesterday approved nine applications from gas stations allowing them to sell of six-packs of beer, writes Dan McQuade for Philadelphia Magazine. “’Freeing the six-pack’ will make the commonwealth more inviting for customers and…
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New Lease on Life Brings New Business, Blaize Catering, for Glenmoore Chef
A near-death accident resurrected new life and passion for longtime Glenmoore chef Harley Blaisdell, and he has taken advantage of it to cook up a new West Chester business venture: Blaize Catering. “It was like, ‘Oh my God, I hope I can cook again’ — something you always took for granted and now you have…
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Galer Estate Founds Exclusive Wine Club (You’re Not Going to Believe the Perks)
Galer Estate Vineyard & Winery is making it easier for wine lovers to get their hands on Chester County’s best vintages: the Kennett Square winery is launching a limited membership Wine Club. Wine club members will have exclusive first dibs on small lot wines, barrel samples, tastings with the winemaker, and private Wine Club events. After…
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World of Beer Opens its Doors in Exton
The eagerly awaited World of Beer tavern in Exton opened its doors on Monday and its impressive selection of brews are just a tap pull away for local beer lovers. It’s the first Pennsylvania location for the famous beer franchise, writes Brian McCullough from Daily Local News. Jason Asher, the Regional General Manager, said the…
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