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The Main Course

August 2011

Feastival 2011: Main Line and Philadelphia Restaurants Show Their Culinary Colors

08/30/11

Feastival 2011: Main Line and Philadelphia Restaurants Show Their Culinary Colors

We love a good party like Feastival, where 75-plus of the area’s best restaurants and chefs dish up their specialties to benefit the Philadelphia Live Arts Festival & Philly Fringe.

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Fall Cooking: Learn From Philadelphia’s Best Chefs at Audrey Clair Taichman’s COOK

08/30/11

Fall Cooking: Learn From Philadelphia’s Best Chefs at Audrey Clair Taichman’s COOK

Thinking of taking a cooking class in the fall? This 20th Street kitchen-classroom features private classes and chef demonstrations, plus a cookware boutique. Here's a taste of the September schedule.

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Talula’s Garden: Stephen Starr and Aimee Olexy’s Restaurant Gains National Attention

08/29/11

Talula’s Garden: Stephen Starr and Aimee Olexy’s Restaurant Gains National Attention

I knew this Philadelphia restaurant was something special when I ate there a few weeks ago. Bon Appetit magazine has taken notice, too—naming it one of the 10 best restaurants in America.

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Restaurant News: Newtown Square's Sangkee Opens, Philadelphia’s Il Pittore Readies for a Fall Debut

08/18/11

Restaurant News: Newtown Square's Sangkee Opens, Philadelphia’s Il Pittore Readies for a Fall Debut

Yet another Stephen Starr restaurant is planned for October, while the much-anticipated Sangkee Noodle Bowl welcomes customers to its new Main Line location.

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Gemelli on Main's Peach Dishes and Happy-Hour Specials Are Ripe for Summer

08/18/11

Gemelli on Main's Peach Dishes and Happy-Hour Specials Are Ripe for Summer

Chef Clark Gilbert's new Manayunk restaurant is looking all sorts of good: Monday-night BYOs, $5 cocktails, creative peach recipes, and more.

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Something to Buzz About: Beer Meets Cheese and Honey at Terrain at Styer's Festival

08/18/11

Something to Buzz About: Beer Meets Cheese and Honey at Terrain at Styer's Festival

Cheese, honey and—beer? Yes, please! Terrain at Styer’s will host its first Cheese and Honey Festival on Aug. 27. Find out all the activities, from tastings to pairing lessons to beekeeping demonstrations.

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Ayala's Herbal Water Offers a New Flavor and a Smaller Bottle Size for On the Go

08/15/11

Ayala's Herbal Water Offers a New Flavor and a Smaller Bottle Size for On the Go

If you’re a fan of Ayala’s organic sparkling water, you’ll love the single-serving size coming to a food store near you. Oh, there's a delicious new flavor, too.

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Tinto Tuesdays: Enjoy Happy-Hour Specials on Tapas and Drinks

08/15/11

Tinto Tuesdays: Enjoy Happy-Hour Specials on Tapas and Drinks

Looking to break up the workweek? Starting Aug. 16, Jose Garces’ Tinto will offer happy-hour deals every Tuesday, with food and drinks for less than $10.

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Coming to Ardmore: Brews and Bread Made Fresh at Tired Hands Brewing Company

08/12/11

Coming to Ardmore: Brews and Bread Made Fresh at Tired Hands Brewing Company

Ardmore will get its own brewery, or “brewcafé,” with local eats and house-made bread to boot.

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Verdad, Georges’ and Isabella Offer Summer Dining Specials

08/08/11

Verdad, Georges’ and Isabella Offer Summer Dining Specials

From complimentary paella at Verdad Restaurant & Tequila Bar to Georges’ two-for-one steaks, the Main Line is heating up with dining deals and special menus in August.

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The Ultimate Bake Shoppe Whips Up Some Tuscan Tomato Pie in Wayne

08/08/11

The Ultimate Bake Shoppe Whips Up Some Tuscan Tomato Pie in Wayne

We already love this Main Line shop for its baked goods, but after 30 years in business, it’s now going to try its hand at pizza. Yum!

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Coming to Malvern: The Farmhouse Bistro Readies for Its September Opening

08/08/11

Coming to Malvern: The Farmhouse Bistro Readies for Its September Opening

People’s Light and Theatre isn’t just for plays. Its new restaurant opens in September, and we’ve got the preliminary details here.

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'A Taste for Literacy': Nectar Hosts a Fall Fundraiser for the Mighty Writers Nonprofit

08/02/11

'A Taste for Literacy': Nectar Hosts a Fall Fundraiser for the Mighty Writers Nonprofit

Eat. Drink. Read. Write: A Taste for Literacy will feature cocktails, an auction of culinary prizes, and more—all to help a Philadelphia organization expand. Find out when.

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Fro Yo Frenzy: Kiwi Yogurt Opens in Haverford and (Soon) Malvern

08/02/11

Fro Yo Frenzy: Kiwi Yogurt Opens in Haverford and (Soon) Malvern

Self-serve fro yo is all the rage on the Main Line, and this latest addition offers more than 40 flavors, from milk chocolate to green tea tart.

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Dinner and an Opera: Trattoria San Nicola Hosts Live Singing Competitions in August

08/01/11

Dinner and an Opera: Trattoria San Nicola Hosts Live Singing Competitions in August

The Paoli restaurant’s popular Opera Evenings are back. Every Wednesday in August, enjoy delicious Italian dishes while local talent serenades you.

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About This Blog

Beth Ceccarelli graduated from Villanova and Temple universities. She’s held posts at several media outlets, reaching as far as The Today Show in Sydney, Australia. And her extensive world traveling has fostered her love of indigenous cuisine and photography. As a Narberth resident, Ceccarelli enjoys being ‘in the know’ about the local food scenes and trying out new recipes at home. She’s currently working on a second master’s degree to become a registered dietitian, a role that will let her combine food writing with nutrition and helping others.
 

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