If you’re looking for a front-row seat to the game this Sunday that’s not too far from [liquid] sustenance (let’s face it, Eagles fans are not known for their nerves of steel), the Newtown Grill is your spot. And along with those imminent cocktails—available at happy hour prices—you can nibble on a hearty football buffet of meatball sandwiches, Buffalo chicken wings, pizza, Caesar salad and other assorted appetizers for just $10. Sunday, Jan. 18, starting at 2 p.m. 191 S. Newtown Street Road, Newtown Square; (610) 356-9700, italiansteakhouse.com.
Welcome to bocconcini
[bohk-kohn-CHEE-nee], mainlinetoday.com’s first-ever dining blog dedicated to local culinary wonders and the movers and shakers behind them. Along with dishing on the dining scene, I’ll be serving up the scoop on local brewmeisters and winemakers. For those not up on their Italian phraseology, bocconcini are petite nuggets of fresh mozzarella packed in whey or water, with a spongy texture and a knack for absorbing any flavor they mingle with. Bocconcini also translates to “mouthful,” a term used by Italians to describe the appetizing appeal of many dishes—and a fitting name for this blog. So without further ado, “Mangia!”