Even some die-hard big-red fans have to admit: a nice, cool vino with a light countenance is oh-so-right on a hot summer’s day. Spring is the time to start sipping these liquid refreshers as the days get longer and warmer. We recently hit a good portion of the Brandywine Valley Wine Trail for a taste Read More
If you look in Firecreek Restaurant + Bar’s freezer, you’d likely see only fries. Executive Chef Jamie Drusik prides himself on bringing in fresh and local, and in creating house-made dishes to order. That may seem obvious in a restaurant like Firecreek, but it isn’t always a given. That’s why it was delightful to learn Read More
If you like live entertainment and a rockin’ party, make sure to head to Seasons 18 at the Downingtown Country Club on a Friday. Each week there’s a different band to get your toes tappin’ as you enjoy Chef Scott Campbell’s fresh new menu. Hubs and I hit Seasons 18 on its first Friday, when Read More
It’s been less than a year since Katrina Schmidt arrived at Bordley House Grille at Broad Run Golfer’s Club in West Chester, yet her creative mark is clear. Katrina believes all it takes is real food to get genuine flavors. She honed her skills at Penn State University where she earned a restaurant management degree, Read More
This article is sponsored by Chester County Eye Care Associates. Taking a few smart steps throughout life can help keep your eyes in good shape. Simple food and lifestyle decisions go a long way, according to an expert at Chester County Eye Care Associates. Bruce I. Stark, M.D., is a board-certified comprehensive medical and surgical ophthalmologist. Read More
Your mom always told you to eat your carrots because they’re good for the eyes. While carrots do contain beta-carotene and that’s true for general eye health, your mom also should have been pestering you to nosh on dark, green leafy veggies and foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids. Michael J. Ward, M.D., is a Read More
You’ll want to hurry over to Victory Brewing Company and take a swig of this limited-time spring seasonal that, last I looked, was still on tap and, thankfully, is available in bottles. Swing Session Saison brings the fruit with citrus right up front: I found grapefruit and lemon tones prevail. The tartness is refreshing, especially Read More
One of the best-kept secrets in Chester County is Firecreek Restaurant’s reasonably priced and oh-so-delish happy hour. And just as there are drink deals to cater to every preference, the winter happy hour bar menu also has a little something for everyone. Let’s take a sec to discuss the prices: Everything on the bar menu Read More
Yes, I’m the nerd in the Baltic Thunder shirt. And proud of it! I’m a sucker for a good craft beer, but every since that first sip of malty, dark, toffee-roasty goodness of Victory Brewing Company Baltic Thunder passed these lips, it’s been my favorite. So I was, indeed, the nerd bellied up to the bar at Read More
There’s a certain heavenly aroma that wafts through the house when a sweet pecan pie is baking alongside an earthly pumpkin pie. To me, that’s Thanksgiving. It’s a caramelicious-nutty, nutmeg-cinnamon-ginger, roasty-pumpkin goodness wrapped in a flaky-bready-crust aroma. It’s what warm and sweet and creamy smell like. It’s what the holidays smell like. Malones are bakers, and what always Read More