May 05, 2022

Ardmore Restaurant Week Returns to Lola's Garden, Sophie's BBQ, Autana, Iron Hill Brewery, More

May 05, 2022/ Ardmore Initiative / Kory Aversa

Ardmore Restaurant Week, the popular two-week celebration of Ardmore’s exciting and diverse dining scene returns May 12 through May 22, 2022 with participants offering a prix fixe, 3-course dinner menu at either $20, $30 or $40. In-person dining for Ardmore Restaurant Week returns this year with Ardmore establishments offering a wide variety of cuisines with menus created by award-winning Ardmore chefs. Sophie’s BBQ will serve up their popular chicken and jalapeno cornbread waffles along with a classic BBQ platter with your choice of ribs, brisket, chicken, or pork. Newcomer to the Ardmore dining scene, Osushi, will delight diners with fresh sushi and rolls, and Autana, the award-winning, authentic Venezuelan restaurant, will serve bundles of house made arepas, mandocas, and traditional tequeños. Award-winning Autana debuts hot off a fresh Best of Philly win for Best Arepas. Lola's Garden presents some of the most expensive and beautiful outdoor dining on the Main Line with a covered shaded all-season patio. Each participating restaurant will offer specially priced menus or participate with a special dining program. Restaurants have the option to offer inside dining, outside dining, take-out and/or delivery. Tax and gratuity are not included. Menu items may change. View restaurant offerings and detailed menus at www.ArdmoreRestaurantWeek.com and on our social sites @DestinationArdmore.

September 30, 2021

The Story Brings Stunning New Coffee Shop and Bookstore to Downtown Ardmore

September 30, 2021/ Ardmore Initiative/ Guest User

Continuing the explosion of new businesses opening in Ardmore, downtown now welcomes The Story – a coffee shop and bookstore located at 45 E. Lancaster Avenue. Most recently, the building was the 843 VFW outpost, where it served veterans in the Ardmore area for over 30 years. Owners have taken the former outpost and renovated it with thrifted, repurposed and donated decor that all hold hundreds of years of history - including the 1893 Schomacker & Co. piano, the circa 1923 bar chairs, the custom lion-head bar from a local mansion, the book wall with chapters unfolding above the plush vintage lounger - and the feature wall designed and hand-papered by Carissa Robinson from Creator Studio in Philly.

September 04, 2021

Philadelphia Fall Guide with Top 50 Festivals, Shows, Concerts and More

September 04, 2021/ Ardmore Initiative / Guest User

After the pandemic cancelled hundreds of events last fall, Aversa PR is proud to present the return of 50+ events coming this sweater weather season. Below is a list of coming theatre shows, cabarets, concerts, comedy nights, magic shows, festivals, fairs, beer fests, exhibitions and more coming to Philadelphia and the suburbs. The biggest names in the region are back with special events and performances for September to November, including Oktoberfests, Fall Festivals, Food Fests, Halloween and Spooky Season, Fitness Fest, New and Extended Exhibitions and Experiences, Fall Theater and Arts, Concerts, Comedy and Cabaret.

September 03, 2021

Ardmore Oktoberfest Returns with Picnic in the Plaza with Music, Beer and BBQ

September 03, 2021/ Ardmore Initiative/ Guest User

Prost! Ardmore Initiative presents the 11th Annual Ardmore Oktoberfest on Saturday, September 25, 2021 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm with a Picnic in the Plaza! Schauffele Plaza (adjacent to Tired Hands Fermentaria) will again be filled with live music, food and music, plus beer garden-style reserved seating. Tired Hands Brewing Company and Levante Brewing will offer several beer selections that include local and seasonal favorites. Sophie’s BBQ will come prepped with a portable smoker to churn out their popular pulled pork and brisket sandwiches and Jack McShea’s will serve German-inspired fare like bratwurst, homemade Bavarian pretzels, and more. Live music and delicious desserts will round out the early evening fun. VIP advance table reservations are $85 per party that includes a dedicated table for three hours for four to eight guests, plus the first four beers to start the night.

August 18, 2021

Up to Eleven Debuts New Coffee Shop and E-Bike Store Hybrid in Ardmore

August 18, 2021/ Ardmore Initiative/ Guest User

Laura Fay, co-founder of Separatist Beer Project, announces the grand opening of a brand-new all-in-one coffee shop and e-bike store coming to the Main Line starting this weekend. Up to Eleven is a unique all-in-one hybrid that brings together the best of both worlds for coffee and cycling lovers. The new concept will showcase three big partners, including bagels from Kismet Bagels, coffee from Reanimator Coffee, and e-bikes by Specialized. Doors will open this Saturday, August 21st, from 7:00am to 3:00pm, at 65 Cricket Flats.

August 12, 2021

Main Line Today Restaurant Week Announces 40+ Restaurants for First-Ever Event

August 12, 2021/ Main Line Today/ Guest User

The countdown is on! Come hungry for a taste of summer for one of the region’s newest and biggest culinary celebrations - touching down at 40+ restaurants in less than two weeks! Main Line Today Restaurant Week is a brand-new 14-day event that runs from August 23rd to September 5th at top dining destinations on the Main Line and in the Western Suburbs. Restaurants will serve up specially priced 3-course lunch and dinner menus, and offer a variety of dining situations, from indoor to outdoor, take-out to dine-in, and more.

June 28, 2021

Main Line Today Restaurant Week Debuts August 23rd to September 5th at 50+ Restaurants

June 28, 2021/ Lola's Garden/ Guest User

Main Line Today and Today Media announce the debut of Main Line Today Restaurant Week, presented by Firstrust Bank, running August 23 through September 5, 2021. The 14-day culinary celebration will bring together and showcase the talents of top chefs, restaurants and purveyors in Montgomery, Delaware and Chester counties. Participating restaurants will offer special three-course prix fixe menus for lunch ($24.95, plus tax, beverage and gratuity) and dinner ($36.95, plus tax, beverage and gratuity). Restaurants can choose what works best for them, offering lunch, dinner or both—dine-in or takeout.

June 01, 2021

Philadelphia Gay Pride Month to Feature 45 Events All Month Long for June 2021

June 01, 2021/ FCM Hospitality/ Guest User

Philadelphia proudly celebrates June as Philly Gay Pride Month. Below please find a list of 45 top ways to celebrate Gay Pride in our amazing city. While the pandemic pressed pause on events last year, Philly Gay Pride has never been stronger and more important. From Pride Days at Parks on Tap and Philadelphia Flower Show, to Pride Nights at Philadelphia Zoo and Concourse Dance Club, to LGBTQ Circus and Yoga workshops, to Pride Month events as part of Philly Beer Week, there is something for everyone this year.

May 11, 2021

Surprise Dining Pop-up Event Picnic in the Plaza Debuts in Downtown Ardmore

May 11, 2021/ Ardmore Initiative/ Guest User

Ardmore Restaurant Week, the popular two-week celebration of Ardmore’s exciting and diverse dining scene returns May 6 through May 16, 2021 with a special outdoor dining event. Popping up on Saturday, May 8 and Saturday, May 15 - The Ardmore Initiative introduces Picnic in the Plaza! Grab takeout and a cocktail to- go from your favorite Ardmore Restaurant Week participant, enjoy live music, and sit under the stars with friends as you enjoy your meal! Just another way to support the Ardmore restaurants, hit especially hard during the pandemic. Ardmore Restaurant Week Dinner participants will offer a prix fixe, 3-course menu at either $20, $25 or $30.

May 06, 2021

DePaul's Table Debuts Modern Italian Steakhouse in Ardmore This Weekend

May 06, 2021/ DePaul's Table/ Guest User

Restaurant veteran Anthony DePaul announces the grand opening of DePaul's Table: Modern Italian Steakhouse this Thursday, May 6th at 7E. Lancaster Avenue. DePaul, formerly from The Chophouse, Marc Forgione’s American Cut Steakhouse and Borgata, will bring a pedigree of industry insight and knowledge to this exciting new concept. DePaul aims to bring back the long lost artform of the Maitre D’ with elevated customer service and extra attention to detail. While the pandemic may have changed the state of dining for months and maybe years to come, DePaul and team looks to bring back all the things we have missed this last year about an exceptional dining experience. In the kitchen, DePaul has tapped New Jersey-native Executive Chef Jose Galicia (The Chophouse).