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Archive for August, 2007
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Forget the phrase “Spaghetti Western” — the best type of showdown involves a much heartier dish! To give their talented brewers a break from barley, hops, yeast and water, Victory Brewing Company held their 2nd Annual Brewers Chili Showdown this past Sunday… -
Check out some of these classes from Chester County Night School and polish your sommelier skills and whiskey wisdom…
To register click here
https://www.webtekcc.com/~ans/formfile.htmlIntroduction to Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Eric Ludwig, instructorCan’t tell a Bunnahabhain from a Bruichladdich? Wonder what Glenfiddich has in common with Glenlivet? If you are intimidated by the hundreds of single Malts available on the market today, or are a fellow enthusiast, this class is for you. The first session is an in-class experience where students will learn the Whisky regions of Scotland, how Whisky is made and general history. The second session will be a tutored tasting at the Drafting Room in Exton where we will sample various single malts (must be 21 or over …
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I normally don’t order strawberry ice cream, but for this occasion I thought that the bold pink scoops would be a fun contrast with one of my favorite green shirts. -
CNN recently named West Chester, Pa, one of the most single places in the country. The good news is that means there are almost 12,000 fabulous single people out there just waiting to meet one another. Here’s the bad news: if most of us are single, there’s a good chance that every once in a while we might have to (gasp!) eat alone… -
We just spotted this juicy local tidbit in the Philly Magazine newsletter. This Saturday, Linvilla Orchards is celebrating their annual Peach Festival. So pack your kids into the Family Truckster, put James and the Giant Peach on your portable DVD player, and have a sweet weekend adventure…
Peach Festival
Where: Linvilla Orchards, 137 West Knowlton Rd., Media
Date: Sat, Aug 11
(Rain Date: Sun, August 12)
Time: 9 am to 5 pm
Cost: FREE
More Info: http://www.linvilla.com/events/peach_festival.phpHayrides, pony rides, face painting, children’s entertainment, costumed characters, games and contests, music, ice cream sundaes, Special Peaches n’ Cream Cake, Linvilla Grill, recipes, peach treats & Pick-Your-Own Peaches.
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What could be better then Wine and Cheese? Chili and Beer? You be the judge.
When: Sun., August 12
Where: Victory Brewing Co.
Time: 1PM - 4PM
Admission: FREE“. . . this event will showcase great creative chilis, and the best will be judged by you, the guests here at Victory that day. The event begins at high noon. A range of chilis will be offered for sampling, and of course great beer will be flowing.”
For all the details and directions (trust me you need them) check out The Victory Brewing Web Site
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Dave Magrogan, famed owner of Kildare’s and Doc Magrogan’s, has been expanding his presence outside West Chester for years now. For the most part that expansion has been focused towards Philly but now he’s heading to the north west corner of Chester County, to that little blip on the way to Shady Maple called Honey Brook. He’s dropping serious cash on the historic Maple Inn and renaming it Grady David’s.
Get the full scope at the Dialy Local: Magrogan to open Grady David’s
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Sunday August 12th at 5:00pm is a Foie Gras Extravaganza at Gilmore’s! They are still deciding on the menu but it should be interesting…
Cost is $85 per person. Check the link below to reserve your space.
In other Gilmore’s News: “Le Bistro” Prix Fix Dinner
Available every Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday at 6pm and 8:30pm seating times. And guess what? It’s only $35. Not bad for a taste of heaven. Don’t forget that the 8:30pm seating time includes champagne. Nice.
Here’s the link to vote: Gilmore’s Event Page
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Okay, okay. Old joke, I know, but literal wine and cheese go together like… well, wine and cheese. There are many connotations that come with the pair, but young and old alike can understand and appreciate their combined power… -
Our very own Eclat Chocolate has been nominated for Philly’s best chocolate. Help our local shop out and cast your vote for a chocolate.
Here’s the link to vote: Philly’s Best Chocolate
Link Love
- West Chester Growers Market
- Cooking with Amy: A Food Blog
- Chocolate & Zucchini
- Well Fed
- Chubby Hubby
- Opinionated About Dining
- A Hunger Artist
- West Chester Beer Consortium
- Smitten Kitchen
- Philly Food Guys
- Fork You!
- Cheap Dates
- West Chester Menu
- Girl About Philly
- PhilaFoodie
- McDuff’s Food & Wine Trail
- Tikaro.com: John Young’s Blog
- Barbecue Bachelor
- That Blue Yak