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Archive for June, 2008

  • On Saturday June 14th over 250 Chester County philanthropists came together to celebrate giving at the Community Foundation?s aptly named ?Giving for Good? Gala. The gala paid tribute to the Community Foundation?s outgoing chair of the board Madeleine Wing Adler, PhD. of West Chester (retired President of West Chester University) and incoming board chair Louis N. Teti, Esq. of Downingtown (of the law firm MacElree Harvey).

    The gala was co-chaired by John and Wiggie Featherman of West Chester (Mr. Featherman is CEO of 1st National Bank of Chester County). Carol Ware Gates, Ph.D. of Christiana and Oxford was the honorary gala chair. Robert and Diane Roskamp hosted the gala at their beautiful historic home, Thomas Mill Farm, in Newtown Square.

  • Written by WC Dish’s newest writer; The Barbecue Bachelor

    July 4th is just around the corner and, if you’re like me, you’ll be outside, grilling, enjoying a few drinks and hanging with your friends. Odds are that you’ll whip up some weiners and burgers. Now, I like burgers. In fact, I like ‘em a lot. You could do this and it would probably turn out great. But then again, you could also do steak. And that would turn out even better than great.

  • Read all about Arby’s and more here.

  • Table Talk: Updated market-cafe keeps farm charm

    By Michael Klein

    Inquirer Columnist
    Guillermo Tellez and Rob Boone, veterans of Charlie Trotter’s in Chicago and the top hands in Striped Bass’ kitchen at the end of its run, have surfaced in Chester County after buying the old Northbrook Orchards and installing a market/cafe. Their wives, Christine Boone and Leslie Tellez, work with them.

    Northbrook MarketPlace (1805 Unionville-Wawaset Road, West Chester, 610-793-1210) is set up in a two-story space in an old barn. They’ve kept Northbrook’s familiar farm stuff and added a smokehouse for barbecue as well as a moderate-priced regional American menu. They serve lunch seven days a week and dinner every night except for Sunday. There’s prepared food available to go, and doors …

  • WC Dish will be there. Will you?

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  • Restaurant Name
    Lincoln Room

    Restaurant Website
    http://www.lincolnroomwestchester.com

    Address
    28 West Market Street
    WEst Chester PA 19382

    Phone
    610-696-2102

    Fax

    Average Cost
    Average

    Additional Info
    (catagory: tea rooms)
    Located in one of West Chester’s most famous historic structures, The Lincoln Room provides a place to enjoy early morning tea, coffee and continental treats followed by a luncheon menu served in the classic style of fine American tea rooms.

  • CHADDS FORD, PA – This July, Chaddsford Winery is transforming their outdoor patio into a haven of live music, picnicking and crisp, cool sangrias for Sangria Sundays on July 13, 20 and 27, from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m. Highlights of the day will be sangria tastings, Sangria Slushies, BBQ food by Nick’s Chicks, plus live music and picnicking among the winery’s lush, blooming gardens and shady trees.

    Tours and tastings will be held at the winery each Sunday beginning at noon; live music begins at 2. On Sunday, July 13, revelers will enjoy popular covers and fun original material from John Grecia. Sunday, July 20 will see soulful vocalist Jennifer Yuill bringing her simple, honest songwriting to …

  • Home of awesome music and fantastic pie! I’m not kidding. Check it out for yourself…

    At the Octoraro in Oxford.

    Our Next Show Is June 28:
    Levee Drivers
    Katie Geise and the Polygons
    Red Sammy

    http://www.myspace.com/octorarobookings

  • This summer, ever-popular beer and dining destination Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant is offering guests a hearty Maine Lobster Bake at all seven of its award-winning locations.  This special meal will be available from July 2 until August 31, and costs only $26.95.  Diners with more petite appetites can opt for a Half Lobster Bake for $21.95.
    “Summer and lobsters are a natural pair,” says owner Kevin Finn.  “And when you add a great beer to that equation, you’ve pretty …

  • From my friend Claire….

    Hi All,
    I wanted to let you know about two upcoming concerts.  The first is part of the free summer concert series in Anson B Nixon Park Kennett Square, PA (see www.ansonbnixonpark.org for details) this Wednesday, June 25th at 7PM with one of my favorite local musicians Chris Kasper—to check out Chris’ music go to www.myspace.com/chriskasper.   Even if you are not that into music the park is a lovely place to hangout and during the concert seris you will have the opportunity to purchase a picnic dinner from the kennett inn and/or ice cream from the amazing mexican ice cream store–La Michoacana (you are also welcome to bring a picnic).
    The second event is …