February 2013
Features
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The Best BYOBs on the Main LinePLUS: BYOB etiquette, where to bring your own liquor, a comprehensive BYOB directory and more! |
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West Chester's Steve Robillard Corners the Reality TV Show MarketThe Original Productions producer's newest hit in the making is Money Barn, which follows up previous hits Storage Wars and the Emmy-winning Deadliest Catch. |
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Inside the Home of Ruth's Chris Steak House Owner Marsha BrownWith a kitchen to rival her restaurant's equipment and intricate details around every corner, Brown's Bryn Mawr estate has enough Southern charm to make the Main Line feel like her New Orleans... |
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Twelves Grill & Café Review: A Drive-Worthy Dining Destination in West GroveTucked away in sleepy southern Chester County, Twelves Grill & Café is an American BYO bistro with enough potential to fill its 72 seats for the long haul. |
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A Victorian Arts & Crafts Becomes Wayne Bed & Breakfast InnRunning a bed-and-breakfast is no easy feat, but Bob and Traudi Thomason prefer the business to downsizing from their beautiful Wayne estate. |
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Haverford Quaker John Humphreys’ Influence Over the Burgeoning U.S. NavyIn addition to militia involvement, this local Quaker had his hand in U.S. war efforts during the Revolution as an accomplished ship builder. |
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Competitive Cheesesteak, Wing and Hot Dog Eating on the Main LineWith Wingbowl, Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest and Chickie & Pete’s World Cheesesteak Eating Championship winners right in our own backyards, we couldn’t resist digging into their secrets. |
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Five Girl’s Basketball Standouts from Main Line Private High SchoolsThe rosters are stacked with these five college-caliber players from Academy of Notre Dame de Namur, Shipley School, Episcopal Academy and Archbishop John Carroll High School. |
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Hospice Care Makes Life Easier for the Sick and Their CaregiversFacilities like Adult Care of Chester County and Crossroads Hospice in Plymouth Meeting help patients and their families live in comfort and security for the duration of an individual's life. |
Departments
Frontline: Great EscapeArchive » |
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Pennsylvania Travel Destinations: The Artist’s Inn & GalleryTerre Hill is tucked away from Lancaster’s busting tourist corridor, but close enough to take in the local attractions. |
Frontline: First ImpressionArchive » |
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Q&A: Act II Playhouse’s Artistic Director Tony BraithwaiteHe knows where to find the best chicken parm in Rosemont, and when he wants something a little different, the best Indian food too. |
Habitat: HomefrontArchive » |
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Archer & Buchanan Architecture's Hobbit House in Chester CountyThe 600-square-foot treasure near Gwynedd Mercy College feature intricate details and whimsy found few other places on the Main Line. |
Style Line: Local FashionistaArchive » |
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Local Fashionista: Gramercy Boutique Owner Elaina MarcheseMarchese idolizes J. Lo and Gwenyth’s style, so it’s no wonder she describes her personal flair as “classic with a twist.” |
Habitat: Hot PropertyArchive » |
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Gladwyne Real Estate: Normandy-Style Estate for SaleSet on a private road in Gladwyne, the house features a marble bathroom, an expanded gourmet chef's kitchen and other luxuries. |
Epicure: Quick BitesArchive » |
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Battle of the Band of Brewers Highlights Six Local BreweriesPLUS: City Food Tours spice up typical dinner plans, wine and chocolate tastings from Black Walnut Winery and Bridge Street Chocolates, and more. |
End of the LineArchive » |
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Gaining Confidence with Age in an Antique ShopRegardless of how many candle adorn your cake, there's one lesson to be learned from antiques: The older and more authentic they are, the more beautiful they become. |
