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Archive for June, 2007

  • Books to DevourEveryone goes through a slump with food – for me, it’s now. My one-bedroom apartment, cozily filled with couch-crashing roommates, is hot. I mean, HOT. On the other hand, it’s summer! Full of fresh fruits and veggies, summertime meals, evening cocktails and lighthearted stories. Lucky for me, I have found the antidotes to my food laziness! One is a window AC unit for my bedroom, and the other is foodie books.

  • Baby Cupcake“I feel like eating the whole baby would be really filling so I think I’m just going to eat the foot..”

  • Fajita FiestaDespite my profound love for wonderful home-cooked food, I rarely venture into the kitchen myself. However, when a good friend of mine suggested we tackle the following summer meal, it sounded so tasty that I couldn’t resist. And, oh, it was so tasty. The best part - well, second best part, because eating it was definitely the best part - is that it was incredibly easy to make…

  • Coyote Crossing Roof DeckHi there, I’m Al. You know, the guy who makes an average date seem stellar with the help of a starry night and bottle of Merlot. They call me Al Fresco.

    Yes, there is just something magical about eating outdoors. Here are the best spots to find Al in West Chester…

  • Bagel Crust CafeIt’s not a dirty rumor. Sadly, Signature Pastries is no longer, but before you get choked up, here’s some good news. We have info on how to still order wholesale Signature Pastries and we have the dish on an incredible new bagel shop in downtown West Chester!

  • Plastic Bottles LargeSo what happens when smart people devote their lives to cooking, serving and thinking about food? They sometimes come up with great ideas that threaten to transform the way we cook, eat and, in the present instance, drink.

  • Location

    Address

    Carlino’s Specialty Foods

    129 West Market St

    West Chester PA 19382

    Phone

    (610)649-4046

    Find it: Google Maps

    Restaurant Website

    Catering Menu

    Hours

    West Chester location is opened Monday through Saturday 7am-7pm and Sundays from 8am-4pm

    Details

    Average Cost Per Entree: $12.00-$60.00

    Atmosphere: Casual

    Meals Served:

    Lunch, Dinner

    Dining:

    Catering, Take Out

  • Location

    Address

    Magnolia Grill

    975 Paoli Pike

    West Chester PA 19380

    Phone

    (610) 696-1661

    Find it: Google Maps

    Restaurant Website

    Hours

    Mon-Thu: 9:30am to 8:30pm

    Fri-Sat: 9:30am to 9:00pm

    Sun: 9:00am to 6:00pm

    Details

    Average Cost Per Entree: $3.00-$10.00

    Atmosphere: Casual

    Meals Served:

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Dining:

    Dine In

  • Slow Food SmallWarning: This Saturday’s Slow Food event will make you want to ban fast food from your diet forever. The fun begins with a picnic at Charlestown Cooperative Farm and continues with a visit to the Phoenixville Farmers Market. It’s not in the WC, but it’s definitely worth checking out. June 16, 10am-2pm.

  • Fathers Day 2007We all know the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach, and dads are no exception! This Father’s Day (this Sunday, June 17th), show Dad how much you really love him by giving him something as unique and special as he is. No matter what kind of guy your old man is, West Chester has something just right!