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Archive for January, 2008
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West Chester, Pa – January, 2008 – Gilmore’s, an eleven table BYOB in downtown West Chester has been the target of several anti foie gras protests. With the Philadelphia Animal Rights Meet Up Group announcing a “Day for Ducks” on Saturday February 2nd at 6pm, Peter Gilmore refuses to back down.
“I refuse to allow anyone to tell me what I can and cannot serve to my guests” says Gilmore. He adds, “We serve foie gras because our customers ask for it. I am in the customer service business; what the customer wants, the customer gets.” The protests began in November on Friday nights. Gilmore mentions that …
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Avalon New Menu: The new menu includes a larger selection of our more popular Italian influenced dishes, a price fix menu with more choices as well as many entrees under $20. Some of these new dishes include Antipasti Plates, Artisanal Cheese Plates, Crudites, and a large section of Homemade Pastas.
Dining Out For HIV Patients & Family Services Project One
Tuesday February 19th 7:00PMJoin Us For A Great Cause Hosted By Marissa Brandt – Lee & Christopher Frank. Marissa, a 17 year old Senior at Downingtown High School, wanted to do a graduation project that would make a difference. Marissa’s efforts along with the help from Avalon Restaurant’s front of the house manager Christopher Frank have produced a great event for a …
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If you like sweet n’ savory pickles, Decadent Dill “We’re in a Pickle” pickles will be the best you will ever have. They are so good my mom begs for me to bring them home with me when I visit my hometown. If she runs out she saves the juice and puts mediocre pickles into the juice just so they have the same taste.
Try some for yourself at a Valentine Open House – Wednesday, Feb 6, 2008 7pm – at owner Judy’s house 637 Picket Way – 610-431-9289
where she will be featuring – “We’re in a Pickle” – samples. Valentine gifts for all -Visit the website. You won’t regret it.
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For those of you who have resolved to get out more and have more
fun this year, we have a lot going on in the pub. You can always
find out the latest schedule of event by checking out our calendar
at Kildare’s West Chester Specials.January 31st Fan of the hit TV show LOST? Come join us for our
Lost premiere party and all the popcorn you can eat from 8pm-10pm.
The season premiere of Lost will be shown on all of our TV’s with
sound. $2 Bud & Bud lights, $2 Well drinks, $5 Bomb Drinks,
$3 Stoli drinks, $3 SoCo shots (drink specials offered EVERY
Thursday!) Directly following Lost will be DJ Romeo filling
the dance floor!February 3rd is Super Bowl Sunday! Come out and watch the
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On February 12, 2007, 2 days before Valentine’s Day, a dear friend, Megan Bates (21), was killed in a car accident involving a drunk driver in West Chester. To honor Megan and her love and zest for life, the Riverstone Café, along with her family, are holding an event to raise funds for Mommy’s Light. This event, Hearts for Megan, will be held at the Riverstone Café, located at Routes 30 & 100 in Exton PA.
Visit the website for more information.
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In Other Food News
A SWEET Thursday Night (and more in February): Wine and Chocolate
January 30th, 2008 No CommentsALL MONTH LONG AT CHADDSFORD WINERY
CHADDS FORD, PA – On Thursday, January 31, from 7 to 9:30 pm, Chaddsford Winery’s Wine Educator Mark Cochard and Master Chocolatier Christopher Curtin, owner of the West Chester-based chocolate boutique, Éclat Chocolate will host a Master Class to kick off a romantic …
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Jan 27th – Feb 1st
Enjoy three or four-courses for $35 at participating restaurants. Check out all the places participating and get more details on the Restaurant Week website.
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I’ve been invited to attend this year’s Wing Bowl on February 1 in Philly. I’ve been warned that it’s “like the craziest frat party you’ve ever been to.” But if it has to do with food… I’ll be there.
In doing research for the event I came across this link showing video clips of potential “wingettes” (huh?) and crazy food challenges like eating (man vs. dog eating 5lbs of hamburger).
Check it out for yourself. Strong stomachs only.
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Hey Chile Spotters:
First of all, Happy New Year! We look forward to what 2008 will bring us as we continue to grow our business. We have lots to tell you including some terrific news regarding a long awaited new product offering…..read this whole message to find out.
How about some of our famous Chile Pepper Soft Pretzels for the Big Game on Sunday – our pretzels are made with a blend of fresh Habanero, Jalapeno and Sweet Red Pepper which you’re sure to love. Order these by midnight Wednesday January 30 to have them in time for the big game. They come 25 to a bag with the pretzel salt and heating instructions to warm them up in …
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I recently painted the day away with a friend at The Painted Plate on Market Street.The entire time we both were secretly competing to see who would have the better end result. Turns out we are both quite proud of our designs but it’s up to you to tell us… who is the winner?
Link Love
- West Chester Growers Market
- Passion Beer
- 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
- Unbreaded – All Sandwiches, All the Time
- Green Philly Blog