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Thanksgiving

For the past 14 years, Stadium Grille(104 Turner Lane, West Chester) hasgiven back to the community by serv-ing Thanksgiving meals for membersof the Coatesville VA Medical Centerand Safe Harbor, a homeless shelter inWest Chester.

It started with about 100 people and

a handful of Stadium Grille staffmembers who donated their time.When customers and other peopleheard about the event the followingyear, they wanted to join in, and ithas grown ever since. Last year, theyserved around 200 people at theirrestaurant, 100 to 150 meals go backto the VA hospital, and the rest (in-cluding 80 or 90 turkeys that are usedthroughout Christmas) are donatedto the Lords Pantry in Downingtown

and the Chester County Food Bank.

This years 14th Annual Kevin MarloThanksgiving Day Feast will be onNov. 25 at around noon.

After Sept. 11, the meal was renamedto honor a Henderson grad was killed

Stadium Grille gives back to the community, one meal at a timein the World Trade Center. Kevinwas very well known at StadiumGrille and his family and friends havereturned every year since to servemeals to the veterans. They view it asa nice bonding day to tell stories andcelebrate Kevins life.

The event itself has grown to be more

than just a restaurant thing; it is nowa community thing, said StadiumGrille owner and event organizer, BobBatley. There is no one huge donor,but there has been a big communityeffort and I just wanted to say thankyou.

In 2009, about 100 families and30 businesses contributed money.Homemade decorations and cards forthe veterans were made by elementa-

ry school students. Local businessesdonated their services, including apublic relations firm doing PR for theevent, and an electrician rewiring therestaurant to accommodate more ov-ens. When the event got too big forStadium Grille, Westtown School of-fered to cook 30 turkeys bright and

early on Thanksgiving Day in theirlarge kitchen. Numerous familiesbaked desserts and handed out goodiebags for the vets.

A bountiful buffet is set up with 30turkeys, 40 pounds of mushrooms (toadd some Chester County flair), 60pies, mashed potatoes, green beans

and corn. Theres a team of carvers,led by Kevins dad. Many of the vol-unteers bring their families along,inspiring the next generation to giveback.

Stadium Grille is seeking monetary dona-tions, free turkey coupons, desserts andgoodie bags. Last year they collected 110turkeys, and not as many stores are ableto donate turkeys this year. They alsoneed volunteers to help serve on Thanks-

giving from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. If youreinterested in making a donation or assist-ing for this event: contact Bob Batley [email protected] or 610-344-7860.

Phoebe Kitson is the program manag-

er at the Chester County Food Bank.They support 27 food cupboards and36 agencies who receive governmentand donated foods throughout thecounty. In 2010, they distributed1 million pounds of food, serving32,000 families, 73,163 adults, 31,143children and 19, 615 seniors.

Chester County Food BankOur job is to match the people who

have food with those who are lessfortunate than we are, due to what-ever circumstance in that life whichhas not allowed them to get healthyfood for their kids, Kitson said. Weare committed to making that workfor however long it takes. We firmlybelieve that no one should go hun-

gry, especially in Chester County. We

know the food is here. We just have tohelp get it to our kids, the elderly, toour individuals and our families.

The Chester County Food Bank is al-ways looking for partnerships withrestaurants and grocery stores to do-nate food throughout the county, andcompanies to do food drives through-out the holiday season and during therest of the year. They are also lookingfor food donations (especially healthy

items and produce) or monetary con-tributions. Call 610-873-6000 or visitchestercountyfoodbank.org.

So when you go to the supermarketto do your holiday shopping thisyear, pick up some extra things forthe Chester County Food Bank orbake some cookies or a pie for Sta-dium Grille. Volunteers are certainlyneeded on Thanksgiving Day to helpout at Stadium Grille or all year long

at the Chester County Food Bank. Af-ter all, the holidays are a time to givethanks and to come together.

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The night before Thanksgiving hasbecome the unofficial Biggest PartyNight of the Year, and if youre inthe West Chester area that night, youhave plenty of options!

Barnabysof WestChesterOwner Frank Herron says, Wednes-day night is the kickoff of ReunionWeekend at Barnabys, so withmore than 10 reunions on the books,Barnabys will be the go-to spot tocatch up with old friends. Get thereearly to claim your seat, because itsgoing to be packed!

All seven bars will be open all night

$2.50 Coronas until 10 p.m .

There will be a DJ at the upstairs bar.

15 S. High St.West Chester(610-696-1400)

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Side BarYour home away from home will becelebrating its Second ThanksgivingEve in West Chester. If you werentthere last year, make Side Bar a stopon Wednesday night.

$3.00 Yuengling drafts all day

$5.00 grilled pizzas all day

West Chesters own DJ, Tommy C,upstairs on the dance floor

Beer specials and giveaways allnight

No cover

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Irish PubMake sure to get there early for theirannual Gobble Off: Two chances to

Gobble and Win $100 in prizes.

$3 Blue Moon pints

$5 Bombs (Car Bombs, Jaeger Bombs,Cherry Bombs)

$2 well drinks

$3 SoCo & lime shots

Be sure to check out Kildares newCeltic Christmas menu, featuringeight new items, including the sa-vory Thanksgiving Sandwich (tur-key piled high, stuffing, cranberrysauce and gravy, served on an onionroll with a side of mashed potatoesand gravy).

Annual Black Friday half-priced giftcard sale from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.You must be in line by 7 p.m. to re-ceive the offer ($500 value limit --$250 cash)

18 W. Gay St.West Chester(610-431-0770)

KoomaSushi BarandRestaurantWhat better way to connect withold friends than with sushi and sakebombs? A tantalizing variety of thefinest Asian fusion this side Tokyois sure to keep you coming back for

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CulinaryDeliveriesThere is no better way to end yournight the right way. Call CulinaryDeliveries for more than just pizza.Wraps, salads, pasta, sandwiches andall your favorite munchies are de-livered to your door, extra late. Trythe brand new Humungo line of late-night creations: The Bobby BigtimeBurger and the Johnny Gigantic Tots

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Make sure to check www.facebook.com/dubCBS, West Chesters SocialNightlife Network, for up-to-the-min-ute updates from all the bars.

Thanksgiving is just around that

corner, and its time for our annualdinner-hosting duties. This year, myhusband and I will feed our largestcrowd yet. Still, Im determined tocrank out a gourmet meal withouta kitchen meltdown.

How will I do it? With a few of thesetasty shortcuts. Incorporate theminto your menu plans and I promisethat, like me, youll be relaxing witha glass of wine on the big day, not

scrambling in the kitchen.

Impressive appetizers can be as sim-ple as a crudit and cheese tasting.Head to Carlinos in West Chester,which offers dozens of cheeses andeven a Brie Bar, where you can cus-

tomize homemade brie with nuts,

fruits and fillings. If you need extrahelp, call ahead and schedule a con-sultation with Patty Church, themarkets executive cheese specialist.

I swear by Jimmys BBQ in Malvernfor the juiciest turkey ever. Purchaseand drop off your turkey of choicethe night before Thanksgiving. Jimand the team will slowly smoke yourturkey to order for just $25. Each birdis rubbed with a house-made lemon

pepper/brown sugar/rosemary rub.My family marveled at the flavor; itwas the most perfectly cooked birdwed ever tasted. When you haveone oven and a family that begs forturkey and the famous family hamrecipe, Jimmys BBQ is the go-to so-

lution. Make reservations by calling

610-879-8805.

Serving homemade bread is a neces-sity. And buying it is a no-brainersince it eliminates an often messystep. But dont settle for any old ba-guette. Stop in Great Harvest BreadCompany in Wayne and taste one oftheir many varieties. (Locals Darrenand Debbie Henderson took over thebiz this past June.) During autumn,the cranberry orange, apple pie and

pumpkin cinnamon chip breads areaddictive for breakfast, and whole-grain breads are ideal for the turkeyfeast.

Round out the meal with sides andingredients from our local stores.

Impress beer connoisseurs by stock-

ing up at Wegmans, where a six-packmix-and-match of seasonal brewslike Jacks Pumpkin Spice Ale goesfor just $10.95. Pick up prepared sideslike cider-glazed carrots with pump-kin seeds, and butternut squash withspinach and craisins. At a recent tripto Trader Joes, I picked up spiced ci-der, a vegetable mlange, as well asjumbo pomegranates and inexpen-sive fresh flowers for the table.

Our family is partial to a classicpumpkin pie for dessert each Thanks-giving. While every store offers a ver-sion of this favorite, stick with truehomemade pies sans preservatives,like the ones at Stoltzfus Bakery atthe Ardmore Farmers Market.

Take one or two cooking shortcuts

this Thanksgiving, and youll havemore time with family and friends,something were all thankful for.

West Chester native and Main Lineresident Laura Koster is a freelancewriter, hospitality PR guru and long-time creative cook. E-mail her yourneighborhood food finds at [email protected].

This article originally appeared in Main

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The night before Thanksgiving is byfar the biggest bar night all year, sowho better to guide you through thanthe boys at dubC Bar Stool. They cameup with a survival guide as well as aninsiders look at their favorite spotsin town for that night. For more infocheck out dubC Bar Stool Talk on Face-book.

Johnny GiganticsThanksgiving Eve

Survival GuideMake sure that you get a good nap inWednesday afternoon.You are goingto have be on top of your game andprepared for anything and everything.Know your surroundings. Before order-ing a drink from a bar make sure youare aware of all possible entrances and

exits. This is going to be essential whenhaving to escape from bars that sud-denly fill up with everyone you hatedin high school.

Enter conversations at your own risk.If you are not prepared to answer So,what have you been up to? or Whatare you doing with your life? at least30 - 50 times you should not even goout.

Buy shots, not drinks. It is inevitablethat you are going to have to buy adrink or shot for someone. Drinkscome with conversation, shots arequick and to the point.

Stay focused. Countless distractionsawait you Thanksgiving-eve. Pick aplan and stick with it. If you are notfocused next thing you know its 2 amyoure drunk and going home with

the peanut butter girl from middleschool.

Dont over do it. Go out hard, have fun,dance and reconnect with old friends.But dont do anything stupid, yourmom is working hard on those triplebaked potatoes and does not have thetime or the energy to bail you out ofthe drunk tank.

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Eat,runand

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How do we want to celebrate

the good things in life? Whatare we thankful for and how

do we want to show it?

I wont rule out eating a big birdstuffed with herbs and butterybread -- any more than I would giveup toasting the New Year. But lotsof people I know are redefining thetradition for themselves and theirfamilies. They want the Thanks-

giving weekend to be a meaningfulcelebration, not just a long-stand-ing habit; or worse, a family obliga-tion.

Take my friend, Bill. For the past five

years, he and his wife have spenttheir Turkey Day in the kitchen atFirst Presbyterian Church of Phoe-nixville to prepare a noon feast forfellow souls in need of a hot mealand some company. Friendship,giving, community. This is howthey celebrate the goodness intheir lives.

The Jaycees of Phoenixville havestarted up a new tradition. Inhonor of the gigantic harvest feastconsumed on Thanksgiving, the

Jaycees are hosting the SecondAnnual Burn Off The Bird 5K Run)on Saturday, Nov. 27 at 8 a.m. onFranklin Commons. And evenmore people are expected than the300 that participated last year.

This is a great opportunity to

bring families together to promotefitness and getting healthy, saysKimberly Haslip, the race coordi-nator. But its not just an athleticevent this year. With spaces forlocal businesses and organizationsto join in the party, says Haslip,Were getting everyone involved,not just runners.

Whether youre a runner or a racesponsor (like Phoenixville Federal

Bank and Trust, who make it pos-sible for runners to run home in acool Burn Off The Bird long sleeveT), youll be doing somethingmeaningful to beautify Phoenix-ville not to mention yourself.

Proceeds from the race go to Phoe-nixville Parks and Recreation forthe continued sprucing-up of theVille. As for what you earn inburned calories? Spend those pro-ceeds any way you like. I can thinkof a few ways between here andChristmas, so check in with ThePhoenixville Fun Guide and Phoe-nixville Dish, www.phoenixville-dish.com, for some delicious ideas.

Theres still time to register forBurn Off The Bird, so visit www.

burnoffthebird.info and get signedup now. Give a little somethingback to the community and seewhat your own two legs can do!

People are selective about theirpizza and fiercely loyal once theyfind their favorite spot. So loyal,in fact, that some members of theChester County Sheriffs Depart-ment will, literally, hang their hats(on pepper jars) at their preferredpizza joint, Bennys Pizza in WestChester.

On any given day, youll see a blendof students and people in suitsor uniforms grabbing a slice. Theowners, Joe and Sal, likely knoweach of their names.

Between the two of us, we knowabout everybody that walksthrough our doors, Joe said. Wewant to know our customers.

And those customers know andlove Bennys -- and have been en-

joying it since 1957.

Bennys is the oldest pizza shop inWest Chester, said Joe, pointing toone of the original business cards.Their phone number back thenstarted with letters (before ten-digit phone numbers). Customershave been enjoying the same reci-pes for years at Bennys, in additionto some unique combinations thatJoe and Sal have created.

We have a one-of-a-kind strom-boli with big pieces of ham and acreamy cheese filling, Joe said.We have one customer thatmoved to upstate New York and hewanted them to make it just like

ours. He took one of ours with himto demonstrate, and they just cantduplicate it. Our customers also saythat we have the best cheesesteaks,pizza and chicken wings. We listento what they think and what theywant.

Giving back to the community isalso important to this West Ches-

ter institution; they regularly hostfundraising events where theydonate 10 percent of the sales toworthy causes. They also are mem-bers of the Chamber and BID, andrecently won an award from 911Emergency Services for their con-stant community support.

So, do yourselfa favor and stopin to this no-frills but all-smilesspot for a slice of history. And sayhello to Joe and Sal!

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Step away from the canned foodsaisle! There is no need for you tobuy canned cranberry sauce whenfresh cranberries are readily avail-able this time of year. Just followthis simple recipe and youll havethe freshest, most delicious cran-berry sauce ever. Enjoy.

CranberrySauce

What you need:2 cups fresh cranberries3/4 cup orange juice1 cinnamon stickDash of vanilla extract4 tablespoons of sugar

Cranberry sauce and Brussels sproutsWhat to do:1.Rinse cranberries and placethem in a small pot over mediumhit and cover.

2.Add orange juice, cinnamonstick and vanilla extract.

3.Cranberries will begin toburst, stir every couple minutes.

4.Once it is a thick sauce consis-tency, add sugar.

5.Incorporate all ingredients to-gether and lower heat to a simmeruntil ready to serve.*

*Remember to stir every couple ofminutes.

Brussels sproutsewww! Youllnever hear those words again ifyou serve your kids/guests thisrecipe. The secret? One wordba-con. Bacon makes everything bet-ter, doesnt it? This recipe turnsthose little, bitter mini-cabbagesinto savory, yet sweet delectablebites.

BrusselsSproutsWhat you need:2 lbs. Brussels sprouts4 strips smoked bacon1 large shallot, minced1 tablespoon butter, melted1 teaspoon sugarSalt and pepper to tasteBreadcrumbs (if desired)

What to do:1.Wash sprouts and cut in half.2.Boil in water for about 6 min-utes, until nearly tender and drain.

3.In separate pan, crisp up the 4strips of bacon.

4.Remove bacon and crumble.5.In bacon drippings, brownminced shallot.

6.

Once shallots are brown, add

bacon, sprouts, salt and pepper topan and toss.

7.Transfer Brussels mixture to aglass or ceramic rectangular roast-ing dish.

8.Drizzle melted butter overtop.

9.Sprinkle sugar evenly on topof sprouts.

10. If you would like to usebreadcrumbs, this is when youwould sprinkle some on top.

11.Place roasting dish underbroiler for about 5 minutes. Keepa close eye on it, you dont wantit to burn. Remove from broilerwhen golden brown and serve.



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Sweet potatoes?

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Turkey?

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Mashed potatoes?Absolutely.

Dinner roll?Ill take two.

Green beans?Um, OK.

Salad?

Sure, why not?Is this what you sound like at theThanksgiving table? There areso many yummy offerings, howcan you pass up anything? Butfor those who are watching theirwaistlines, there is a way to have itall and some pie, too.

Choosing what and how much toput on your plate makes a big dif-ference. Lets look at two differentscenarios.

Plate 1 has all of the Thanksgivingessentials: Turkey, stuffing, cran-

berries, mashed potatoes andgreen beans (the latter two ac-companied by a dollop of but-ter - who can resist?). Plate 2

has all the same offerings with theadded steamed carrots. The plateslook different, of course, but bothare still quite full and give you ataste of all your favorites.

What you dont know is that plate1 packs a punch of almost doublethe amount of calories of plate 2.So what makes plate 2 so healthy?Well, the portions of stuffing,mashed potatoes and turkey areabout half that of the other plate.The turkey is also white, skinlessturkey, saving the additional fatthat skin and dark meats carry. Butless isnt always the key.

While you are giving up someplate room by reducing the carbsand meats, that room is being filledup with veggies. There is almostdouble the amount of cranberrysauce on the healthier plate. Thereis also double the amount of veg-gies.

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But dont forget about the condi-ments. By skipping the added but-ter on the green beans and mashedpotatoes, you are saving over 200calories. Also, because you less-ened the amount of turkey, stuff-

ing and potatoes, you lessened theamount of gravy that was pouredover them, too.

So what do we do with these savedcalories? Well, you can have somedessert! But be good. By choosinglighter desserts -- like pumpkin pie-- and having a reasonable portion,you can come out on top and stillnot consume as many calories as

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tionship with his father (Nov. 30, 7:30 p.m., $20);The Last Five Years (Feb. 9 to 27); The WhosTommy (March 30 to May 22). Call or visit onlinefor ticket information.

PLAYERS CLUB SEASONTHE PLAYERS CLUB OF SWARTHMORE, 614Fairview Ave., Swarthmore (610-328-4271 or www.pcstheater.org), presents the following shows thisseason: A Christmas Carol (Nov. 26 to Dec. 19);The Fantasticks (Jan. 7 to 22); TBA (Feb. 11 to 26);

Anne of Green Gables (March 18 to April 2);South Pacific (April 22 to May 14). The SecondStage season is: Rabbit Hole (Oct. 1 to 16); RecentTragic Events (Jan. 28 to Feb. 12); Eurydice (March4 to 19). Tickets are $10 to $22. Call or visit onlinefor ticket information.

KIMMEL SEASONTHE KIMMEL CENTERS BROADWAY SEA-SON presents a series of shows at several Philadel-phia venues. The Academy of Music presents:South Pacific (Nov. 23 to 28, tickets start at $20);Les Miserables (Jan. 4 to 15, tickets start at $20); Inthe Heights (Jan. 18 to 23); Alvin Ailey AmericanDance Theater (Feb. 26 and 27); Mary Poppins(March 26 to April 1); Next to Normal (June 21 to26). The Merriam Theater presents: Blue Man Group(Dec. 22 to Jan. 2); Stomp (Feb. 15 to 20). The Kim-mel Center Innovation Studio presents: Girl Talk:The Musical (Nov. 16 to 21); Sisters ChristmasCatechism (Nov. 23 to 28, $49); Parenting 101: TheMusical (Dec. 9 to March 6, $35 and $47). Call 215-893-1955 or visit www.kimmelcenter.org/broad-way1011.

WALNUT SEASONTHE WALNUT STREET THEATRE, 825 WalnutSt., Philadelphia (215-574-3550 or www.Walnut-streettheatre.org),presents the following shows thisseason: Amadeus (Jan. 18 to March 6); The 39Steps (March 15 to May 1); Miss Saigon (May 17

to July 17). Call or visit online for ticket informa-tion.

CIRQUE DU SOLEILThe show will be at the LIACOURAS CENTER inPhiladelphia from Dec. 21 to Jan. 2. Tickets are $45to $84 for adults, $36 to $68 for ages 12 and younger,and $40.50 to $72 for military, seniors and students.Call 1-800-298-4200 or visit www.cirquedusoleil.com/dralion.

DUPONT SEASONTHE DUPONT THEATRE,Wilmington, Del. (800-338-0881 or www.duponttheatre.com), presents thefollowing shows this season: Handels MessiahRocks (Dec. 7 to 12); The Aluminum Show (Jan. 14

to 16); Grease (Feb. 8 to 13); Young Frankenstein(March 1 to 6); Blue Man Group (April 5 to 10); Dis-neys Beauty and the Beast (May 10 to 15). Call ovisit online for ticket information.

DELAWARE THEATRE CO.THE DELAWARE THEATRE COMPANY, 200Water St., Wilmington, Del. (302-594-1100 or www.delawaretheatre.org), presents the following showsthis season: Around the World in 80 Days (Dec. 1to 19); Lucy (Jan. 19 to Feb. 6); Blithe Spirit(March 2 to 20); A Capella Humana: Music of theSoul (April 13 to May 1). Call or visit online foticket information.

WILMINGTON DRAMA LEAGUE

THE WILMINGTON DRAMA LEAGUE, 10 W.Lea Blvd., Wilmington, Del. (302-764-1172 or www.wilmingtondramaleague.org), presents the follow-ing shows this season: Annie (Dec. 10 to 26); FiveGuys Named Moe (Jan. 21 to Feb. 5); The ElephantMan by Bernard Pomerance (March 18 to April 2);The Prince and the Pauper (April 15 to 23); I LoveYou, Youre Perfect, Now Change by Joe DiPietroand Jimmy Roberts (May 13 to 28); The Secret Gar-den (June 17 to 26). Tickets are $9 to $18. Call ovisit online for ticket information.

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WELLS FARGO CENTER (formerly WachoviaCenter), Philadelphia: Trans-Siberian Orchestra(Nov. 20, 3 and 8 p.m., $25 to $59); Sade (June 19,7:30 p.m., $52.50 to $152.50).SUSQUEHANNA BANK CENTER, Camden, N.J.:Q102 Jingle Ball with Justin Bieber, Selena Gomez,Adam Lambert, Bruno Mars, the Script, Train andothers (Dec. 8, 6 p.m., $55 to $150).ACADEMY OF MUSIC,Philadelphia: George Lo-pez (Nov. 19, 8 p.m., $39.50 to $69.50); John Mellen-camp (Feb. 21, 7 p.m., $48.50 to $140).THE TOWER THEATER, Upper Darby: WMMRGoblaroo with Stephen Lynch (Nov. 24, 9 p.m.,$29.50); Dukes of September featuring Donald Fa-gen, Michael McDonald and Boz Scaggs (Dec. 4, 8p.m., $39.50 to $95); Joe Satriani with Ned Evett andTriple Double (Dec. 10, 8 p.m., $39.50 and $49.50);Kevin Hart (Dec. 17, 8 p.m., $35.50 to $55.50); KevinHart (Dec. 18, 8 p.m., $35.50 to $55.50); The DiscoBiscuits (Dec. 30, 8 p.m., $41; Dec. 31, 9 p.m., $62).THEATER OF THE LIVING ARTS,334 South St.,Philadelphia: Kate Nash (Nov. 17, 8 p.m., $20); TheExpendables with John Browns Body, The Flatlin-ers and The Snips (Nov. 18, 7:30 p.m., $21); TheFrames (Nov. 19, 9 p.m., $25); Reel Big Fish with TheAquabats, Suburban Legends and Koo Koo KangaRoo (Nov. 20, 8 p.m., $25); WMMR Goblaroo withFat City Reprise, Sinai, The Shakers and StoneThrown (Nov. 24, 9 p.m., $9.33); Circa Survive withDredg, Codeseven and Animals As Leaders (Nov. 26,7:30 p.m., $18.50); Free Energy and Foxy Shazamwith Hollerado (Nov. 27, 9 p.m., $15); Sam Adamswith LA Riots (Nov. 28, 8 p.m., $23); The Sword withKarma to burn and Mount Carmel (Dec. 3, 9 p.m.,$15); Matisyahu with Moon Taxi (Dec. 8, 8 p.m.,$30); Soulfly with Desperate Union, Straight LineStitch and Incite (Dec. 9, 8 p.m., $25); Better ThanEzra with Big Sams Funky Nation (Dec. 10, 9 p.m.,$22); Old 97s with Hayes Carll (Dec. 11, 9 p.m., $22);Attack Attack! with Emmure, Pierce the Veil, OfMice & Men, and In Fear & Faith (Dec. 12 and 13, 7p.m., $20); Good Old War with East Hundred andThe Great Unknown (Dec. 17, 9 p.m., $15); Reggieand the Full Effect New Years Eve party (Dec. 31, 9p.m., $19.99); Drive-By Truckers (Jan. 1, 9 p.m., $25);Deerhoof (Feb. 11, 9 p.m., $15); Crystal Castles(March 15, 8 p.m., $26).THE ELECTRIC FACTORY, Philadelphia (www.electricfactory.info): Polar Bear Club and This IsHell (Nov. 18); The Hooters with Beru Revue (Nov.26); Senses Fail and Bayside with Title Fight and Bal-ance & Composure (Nov. 27); Brandon Flowers(Nov. 28); Twiztid with Blaze, MicLordz and SauceFunky (Dec. 2); Confederate (Dec. 3); Dimmu Borgirwith Enslaved, Blood Red Throne and Dawn ofAshes (Dec. 10); Get the Led Out: Led Zeppelin trib-ute (Dec. 11); Badfish: Sublime tribute (Dec. 16); Lo-tus (Dec. 31); Dr. Dog (Feb. 11).23 EAST CABARET, 23 E. Lancaster Ave., Ardmore(610-649-8389 or www.23east.com/fridaynight):Entrain (Nov. 19, 9 p.m., $15).THE KESWICK THEATRE,Easton Road and Kes-wick Avenue, Glenside (215-572-7650 or www.kes-wicktheatre.com): Lisa Williams Messages FromBeyond (Nov. 16, 7:30 p.m., $45.50 to $65.50); Bom-bay Bellywood (Nov. 18, 8 p.m., $25 to $45); TheMachine: Pink Floyd tribute (Nov. 26, 8 p.m., $27and $32); Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukeswith Leon Russell (Nov. 27, 8 p.m., $39.50); A Very

Merry Doo Wop Spectacular (Dec. 4, 8 p.m., $42.50and $52.50); Bowfire Holiday Heart Strings (Dec. 8,7:30 p.m., $38 and $48); The Blind Boys of Alabamaholiday concert with Ruthie Foster (Dec. 10, 8 p.m.,$36 and $46); Manhattan Transfer holiday concert(Dec. 16, 7:30 p.m., $38 and $48); Dweezil Zappaplays Zappa and video show (Dec. 18, 8 p.m., $29.50to $59.50); Little Feat (Dec. 31, 9 p.m., $39.50 to$55).SELLERSVILLE THEATER 1894, 24 W. TempleAve., Sellsersville (215-257-5808 or www.ST94.com):Edwin McCain with Matt White (Nov. 16, 8 p.m.,$33 and $45); Steep Canyon Rangers (Nov. 18, 8 p.m.,$19.50 and $30); Red Molly and New Found Road(Nov. 19, 8 p.m., $19.50 and $30); Joe Conklin withSkip Denenberg and Chris Morris (Nov. 20, 6 and9:30 p.m., $25 and $39.50); Rhonda Vincent and TheRage (Nov. 21, 7:30 P.M., $33 AND $45); Enter theHaggis with Adam Ezra (Nov. 24, 8 p.m., $25; Nov.25, 8 p.m., $25 and $39.50); Kenny Vance and ThePlanotones (Nov. 26, 8 p.m., $35 and $49.50); Beatle-mania Now (Nov. 27, 3 and 8 p.m., $29.50 and $15);Renegade Creation featuring Robben Ford, MikeLandau, Gary Novak and Jimmy Haslip (Nov. 28,7:30 p.m., $33 and $45); Gary Ho Ho Hoeys Rock-ing Christmas (Dec. 1, 8 p.m., $21.50 and $30); MikeDoughty solo acoustic, with Patrick McGrath (Dec.2, 8 p.m., $25 and $37.50); Dan Hicks and the HotLicks Holidaze in Hicksville (Dec. 3, 8 p.m., $29.50and $40); David Bromberg Quartet with the AngelBand (Dec. 4, 8 p.m., $39.50 and $55); Larry KanesTicket to Ride Beatles tribute (Dec. 5, 3 and 7:30 p.m., $25 to $45); George Winston solo piano (Dec. 8,8 p.m., $39.50 and $55); Nanci Griffith with Jona-than Byrd (Dec. 9, 8 p.m., $50 and $59.50); TheRoches: With a Holiday Twist (Dec. 10, 8 p.m., $33and $45); family show with Trout Fishing in Ameri-ca (Dec. 11, 1:30 a.m. and 2 p.m., $15 and $25); DoyleLawson and Quicksilver: A Bluegrass Christmas(Dec. 11, 8 p.m., $33 and $45); Crash Test Dummieswith Justin Trawick (Dec. 12, 7:30 p.m., $25 and$40); Good For the Jews (Dec. 15, 8 p.m., $18 and$30); Suzy Bogguss: A Swingin Little Christmas(Dec. 16, 8 p.m., $39.50 and $50); Coyote Run: AKilted Christmas (Dec. 17, 8 p.m., $19.50 and $30);Annie Haslam and Friends: In the Spirit of the Holi-days (Dec. 18 at 8 p.m. and Dec. 19 at 7:30 p.m., $35and $50).THE NOTE,142 E. Market St., West Chester (800-594-8499 or thenotewc.com): Rough Justice withRed Hill Ramblers and Grandy (Nov. 12, 8 p.m., $5);Micro Wrestling Federation Midget Wrestlingshow (Nov. 13, 8 p.m., $10); Build-a-Band show of 15bands (Nov. 14, 1 to 3 p.m., $8 at the door); Jerry Bla-vat catered benefit for Kevin Mengel Jr. ChildrensFund (Nov. 14, 6:30 p.m., $35); Karl Densons TinyUniverse (Nov. 16, 8 p.m.); The New Mastersoundswith The New Majority and The Sermon (Nov. 18, 8p.m., $15); Jah Works with Broken Coast and Tran-sitshop (Nov. 19, 8 p.m., $8); Rockdale Music Show-case (Nov. 20, 1 p.m., $5); Conspirator (Nov. 20, 8p.m.); MC Chris with MC Lars and Shaffer the DarkLord (Nov. 21, 8 p.m., $13); Indobox with ThreeLegged Fox (Nov. 24, 9 p.m., $10); Brothers Past (Nov.25, 9 p.m., $20); 1999: A Prince Tribute (Nov. 26, 8p.m., $10); 94-WYSPs Loud and Local presents Liq-uid Gang with Shaft and Evolv (Nov. 27, 8 p.m., $10);Matt Skiba of Alkaline Trio with Brendan Kelly(Nov. 28, 8 p.m., $16); 30 Bars in 30 Days featuring

How to Fail: The Self-Hurt Guide by Aaron Gold-farb, with The Goodnight Lights and Hey MarketRiot (Nov. 29, 6 p.m.); Iration with The Movementand The Green (Dec. 2, 8 p.m., $10); The Chariotwith Cancer Bats, Stray From the Path and Its ATrap (Dec. 5, 7 p.m., $10); Sparks the Rescue withYou, Me And Everyone We Know, Amely and Som-ersault Sunday (Dec. 7, 8 p.m., $10); Dashboard Con-fessional with Cory Brana and John Lefler (Dec. 14,7:30 p.m., $26); The Moxy (Dec. 17, 9 p.m., $10); Back2 School Special with Organik Theory, Roots In Ste-reo, Boss, Butch, Reese (Jan. 21, 9 p.m., $5).

WCU SERIESWEST CHESTER UNIVERSITY presents the fol-lowing concerts this season (visit www.wcupa.edu/live, or call 610-436-2266): Irish fiddle troupe Bar-rage (March 26, 7:30 p.m., Emilie K. Asplundh Con-cert Hall, $20 for adults, and $15 for seniors andstudents); Irish music by Kevin Burke with Cal Scottand the WCU Quartet Finesse (March 31, 7:30 p.m.,Madeleine Wing Adlter Theatre, $20); TamagawaUniversity Taiko Drumming and Dance Troupe(April 7, 7:30 p.m., Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall,free -- tickets required).GRAND OPERA HOUSE AND THE BABY

GRAND, 818 Market St., Wilmington, Del. (1-800-37-GRAND or www.TicketsAtTheGrand.org): PinkMartini (Nov. 15, 8 p.m., $36 to $50); Emmylou Har-ris (Nov. 16, 8 p.m., $35 to $51); New Orleans Nightswith Allen Toussaint, Nicholas Payton and the JoeKrown Trio (Nov. 17, 8 p.m., $27 to $38); Shinedown(Nov. 22, 8 p.m., $34.50 to $45); Grand Gala featur-ing Procol Harum and the Delaware Symphony Or-chestra (Dec. 4, 8 p.m., $150 to $500); Bowfire: Holi-day Heartstrings (Dec. 9, 8 p.m., $32 to $46); LewisBlack (Dec. 11, 8 p.m., $47 to $71); A Charlie BrownChristmas with the Eric Mintel Jazz Quartet andthe Wilmington Childrens Chorus (Dec. 12, 1 and 4p.m., $19 and $24).

COLONIAL THEATRETHE COLONIAL THEATRE, 227 Bridge St., Phoe-nixville, will present the following concerts in con-junction with Point Entertainment: comedian CraigShoemaker (Nov. 20, 8 p.m., $30 to $35); guiratistLeo Kottke (Dec. 10, 8 p.m., $24.50 to $38.50). Visitwww.thecolonialtheatre.com.

A CHRISTMAS CAROLBISHOP SHANAHAN HIGH SCHOOL, 220Woodbine Rd., Downingtown, presents a studentproduction of A Christmas Carol on Nov. 19 and

20 at 8 p.m.Tickets are $12 and $10. Call 610-518-1300 for reservations.

AMT CHRISTMAS SHOWTHE AMERICAN MUSIC THEATRE, Route 30,Lancaster (800-648-4102 or www.AMTshows.com),is presenting its 2010 Christmas show. The new pro-duction features holiday classics, a childrens cho-rus, special effects and a live band. Tickets are $39for adults. Morning, afternoon and evening perfor-mances are scheduled. Call or visit online for moreinformation.

BARLEY SHEAF SEASONTHE BARLEY SHEAF PLAYERS, 810 N. WhitfordRd., Lionville (www.barleysheaf.org), present the

following shows this season: the holiday comedyNuncrackers by Dan Goggin (Dec. 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 11and 12); Into the Woods by Stephen Sondheim(March 11, 12, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27, April 1 and 2);the comedy Life x 3 by Yasmina Reza (April 29, 30,May 6, 7, 13 and 14); the farce Move Over, Mrs.Markham by Ray Cooney and John Chapman (June10, 11, 17, 18, 24 and 25). Tickets are $15 ($12 for se-niors and students 18 and younger).

ROSE VALLEY SEASONSTRATH HAVEN MIDDLE SCHOOL, 200 S.

Providence Rd., Wallingford, will be the site of theRose Valley Chorus and Orchestras season. Theschedule includes: Oklahoma! (April 8 to 16).Tickets at the door are $20 for adults, $17 for seniorsand students, and $7 for ages 12 and younger. Call610-565-5010 or visit www.rvco.org.

49ERS CHRISTMAS SHOWHENDERSON HIGH SCHOOL, 400 MontgomeryAve., West Chester, will be the site of the annual49ers Christmas show. This years production,

Christmas Eve at the Museum, will be presentedDec. 9, 10 and 11 at 7:30 p.m., and Dec. 11 and 12 at 2p.m. There will be a concert or holiday songs duringthe first half, and the holiday musical comedy is thesecond half. Tickets are free, but must be ordered byvisiting www.49ersChorus.org.

IOLANTHEEMILIE K. ASPLUNDH CONCERT HALL,HighStreet and University Avenue, West Chester, will bethe site of performances of Iolanthe by the Gilbertand Sullivan Society of Chester County on Nov. 18,19 and 20 at 8 p.m., and Nov. 20 and 21 at 2 p.m.Tickets in advance are $19 ($16 for seniors, $7 forstudents). Tickets at the door are $23 for adults ($19for seniors, $9 for students). Call 610-269-5499 or visit www.gsschesco.org.

TRIAL BY JURYCOURTROOM ONE OF THE CHESTER COUN-TY COURTHOUSE,S. High and W. Market streets,West Chester, will be the location of the Gilbert andSullivan Society of West Chesters Trial By Juryand carol sing on Dec. 2 at 8 p.m., Dec. 3 at 5:30 and7 p.m., and Dec. 4 at 2 and 8 p.m. Tickets in advanceare $10 for adults ($8 for seniors and youth). Ticketsat the door are $12 for adults ($10 for seniors andyouth). Call 610-269-5499 or visit www.gsschesco.org.

URINETOWNUNIONVILLE HIGH SCHOOL presents a studentproduction of the musical comedy Urinetown: TheMusical on Nov. 18, 19 and 20 at 7:30 p.m. Pre-saletickets are $10 and are available beginning on Nov.1. Visit www.uhs.ucfsd.org. Tickets at the door are$12.

CLEAN SHEETSTHE PROVIDENCE CHURCH WEST SIDE EN-TERTAINMENT CENTER, 430 Hannum Ave.,West Chester, will host the one-woman show,Clean Sheets, by Miho Kahn, on Nov. 19 at 8 p.m.The production follows a young artist throughdrugs and violence to a place of spiritual renewal.Suggested donation is $10. Call 484-883-3572 forreservations, or visit www.mihocleansheets.org for

more information.ONCE UPON A MATTRESSIMMACULATA UNIVERSITY,south of the inter-section of routes 30 and 352, between Paoli and Ex-ton (www.immaculata.edu), presents a student pro-duction of the musical comedy Once Upon aMattress from Nov. 18 to 21. Performances are Nov.18, 19 and 20 at 8 p.m., with a 2 p.m. matinee on Nov.21. Tickets are $10 ($7 for students and children, $5for seniors). Call 610-647-4400, ext. 3731, for moreinformation.

A CHRISTMAS CAROLFOOTLIGHTERS THEATER, Main Avenue, Ber-wyn (610-296-9245 or www.FootLightersTheater.

com), presents A Christmas Carol on Dec. 3, 4, 10,11, 16, 17 and 18 at 8 p.m., and Dec. 5 and 12 at 2 p.m.Tickets are $12. Call for visit online for more infor-mation.

MEDIA THEATRE SEASONTHE MEDIA THEATRE, 104 E. State St., Media(610-891-0100 or www.mediatheatre.org), presentsthe following shows this season: Annie (Nov. 23 toJan. 16); comedians Big Daddy Graham and JoeConklin (Nov. 13, 8 p.m., $25); The Gospel Accord-ing to Josh, a one-man show about a gay mans rela-

THEATRE

BRICKETTE LOUNGE, 1339 Pottstown Pike, WestChester (610-696-9656 or www.brickettelounge.com). Line dancing on Tuesday and Thursday from8 to 11 p.m. with DJ. Karaoke on Wednesdays from9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Live bands from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.Smoke-free.BULL DURHAMS, 1347 Wilmington Pike, WestChester (484-315-8039 or www.bulldurhamsbbq.com). Free line dance lessons on Wednesdays at 7p.m. Free Texas waltz lessons on Thursdays at 8 p.m.Smoke-free. No cover charge. Entertainment: RobDickenson acoustic (Nov. 17, 7 to 10 p.m.).

Bluegrass jam every Thursday at 8 p.m. Admission$3 for players and $5 for audience. Open Mic everySunday at 7 p.m.MAS CANTINA, 102 E. Market St., West Chester(610-918-6280 or www.mascantina.com). Rooftopdeck open for lunch and dinner. Karaoke onWednesdays at 10 p.m. DJs on Thursdays at 10 p.m.Rock bands on Fridays at 10 p.m. DJ Dance Party onSaturdays at 10 p.m.MCKENZIE BREW HOUSE, 451 Wilmington-West Chester Pike (Route 202) (610-361-9800 orwww.mckenziebrewhouse.com). Poker and Quizzo

NIGHTLIFESaturdays.MR. ES TAVERN, 313 W. Kings Highway, Coates-ville (610-384-4356 or www.mrestavern.biz). Triviaand prizes on Tuesdays at 8 p.m. Free pool on Thurs-days from 8 p.m. to midnight.RONS ORIGINAL BAR AND GRILLE,74 E. Uw-chlan Ave., Route 113, Exton (610-594-9900 or www.ronsoriginal.com). Call or visit online for updatedschedule.STEEL CITY COFFEE HOUSE, 203 Bridge St.,Phoenixville (610-933-4043 or www.steelcitycoffee-house.-com). Entertainment: Scott Moore and

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WHERE TWO SINGLES MEET AND REVIEWthe food & each other.

HE SAIDSHE SAID/

FIRST IMPRESSIONS

KRISTEN:Art was dressedextremely well - a tailored sportsjacket and, even more importantly - awarm smile! ART: Kristen greeted me with abeautiful smile and was dressed great.

FIRECREEK

KRISTEN:I had been to Firecreekfor lunch prior. They had a veryaccommodating staff; Devon, theEvents Manager, was very nice and

our server (Jessica?) was really terrific- high energy! ART: Firecreek was bustling butwe had a fairly quiet high-top table inthe back near the bar. The waitresswas very attentive and interested inmaking sure we enjoyed ourselves.

WHAT DID YOU ORDERAT FIRECREEK?

KRISTEN:Our server madewonderful selections for us: a Napa

Cabernet - Route 29 and calamari.

AMANIS

ART: I was anxious to try Amanis;Ive heard that it is one of the bestrestaurants in the area. Amanis isnot a large place and it was full. We

were seated at the last table in the back

near the kitchen. KRISTEN:I had never been toAmanis and was excited for the opportu-nity, since the chef was just voted Bestin Chester County.

SERVICE

KRISTEN:Our server was extremelyknowledgeable; she gave us insight aboutall of the locally grown items.

THE FOOD

KRISTEN:Presentation of eachcourse was lovely. The spinach salad wasfresh and the addition of the fried eggwas creative with a little French flair! ART: The appetizer of local cheesesand a spinach salad both were presentednicely. The cheeses were very good andpaired very well. I ordered the crab cakeentree and we were served Limoncellowith our desserts, which was very good.

THE CONVERSATION

KRISTEN:The conversation flowedeasily; Art is interesting and thoughtful. ART: We had good conversation,talking about our work, interests, familyand what we do with our fr ee time. It feltcomfortable getting to know her.

CHEMISTRY?

KRISTEN:Art is extremely easy-on-the eyes, sarcastic and has manywonderful interests - a nice balance! ART: We laughed quite a bit, sharingstories, and enjoyed each others com-pany.

DID YOU EXCHANGENUMBERS?

KRISTEN:Art wanted to makecertain that I made it home safely, so wedid exchange numbers.

ART: I wanted to send her a text tomake sure she got home okay.WAS IT A MATCH?

KRISTEN:Based on the evening, Iwould venture to say, there is possibility! ART: I think we both had a goodtime.

WAS THERE A KISS?

KRISTEN:Well, that is a bitpersonal... ART: No comment.

WILL THERE BEA SECOND DATE?

KRISTEN:Time will tell...[We heard that he did ask to see heragain but Art did not confirm thatbefore press].

HOW DID YOU LEAVE IT?

KRISTEN:Art walked me to my carand I thanked him for a lovely evening. ART: We summed up our eveningby reviewing what we had ordered andour thoughts about the quality of thefood and service.

If you would like to take part in HE SAID, SHESAID, please email your name, age, job titleand hobbies along with a picture [email protected]. When we have amatch for you, we will l et you know.

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Chester County Choice Awards 2010Best Asian:

Kooma151 W. Gay St.

West Chester610- 430-8980www.gokoomarestaurant.com

Fun, fresh and full of flavor, Kooma is a welcomingblend of fine food and refined nightlife. Its WestChesters answer to big-city sushilounges. Their chefsprepare a wide va-riety of fresh su-shi, sashimiand maki toplease anypalate, whilethe kitchenboasts cre-ative, flavor-ful dishesthat are trendywithout losingconnections totraditional Japaneseand Asian cooking.-- Mary Bigham

Best BBQ:

Jimmys BBQWestgate Plaza309 Lancaster Ave.Malvern610-879-8805jimmysbbq.com

Jimmy Mog opened his storefront in 2009 and hasbeen winning over local BBQ fans ever since. Startout with the sweetest bites of pig candy smoked ba-con; experience the chicken legs rubbed with lemon,rosemary and brown sugar; or the brisket which ismarinated, rubbed and smoked for 15 hours overhickory. No matter how you prefer your BBQ, youllenjoy Jimmys dry rub, so those who think realbarbecue is dry can have it their way, and if otherswant to add a sauce, there are three choices. -- MaryBigham

Best Beer Distributor:

WaywoodBeverage

624 Millers HillKennett Square610- 444-5222www.waywoodbeverage.com

Since 1961, Waywood Beverage has been pro-viding Southern Chester County with out-standing service in the beverage industry as both aretailer and a wholesaler. With more than 700 beersin stock, a large sixtel variety, and a wide range ofnon-alcoholic beverages, its no surprise they werevoted the best. The staff is helpful, and the place isa one-stop shop with cups, snacks and other partyneeds, including a selection of cigars and cigarettes.-- Mary Bigham

Best Beer Selection:

Half MoonRestaurant

and Saloon108 W. State St.Kennett Square610-444-7232www.halfmoonrestaurant.com

Drink your way around the world without ever leav-ing Half Moons beautiful bar or their glass-enclosedrooftop dining area (open all year). Their bar is has 20international and microbrews on draft, an immensecollection of bottled Belgium ales, original moonti-nis and plenty of wine from around the world. Theirdiverse menu has everything from Bourbon BBQWild Boar Sliders to Corn Meal Crusted Tofu CitrusQuinoa, and their wild game burgers were featuredon the Travel Channels Food Paradise this year. -- Leslie Weinberg

Best Breakfast:

Nudys Cafe84 W. Lancaster Ave.Downingtown

541 Wellington SquareEagleville

420 W. Lincoln Highway

Exton

490 Lancaster Ave.Malvern

450 Bridge St.Phoenixville

292 E. Conestoga Rd.Wayne

300 W. Market St.West Chester

Ray Nudys haven of comfort food is found in sevenlocations throughout Chester County, which al-lows early morning (and afternoon) risers to haveno problem finding wholesome first meals. Nudyhas perfected the carbohydrate/sugar combinationof fresh-off-the-griddle hot cakes inall the necessary flavors,and with toppings in-cluding blueberry,pumpkin, choco-late chip, banana,pecan and peach.Savory breakfastspecials includemulti-ingredi-

ent omelets, gi-gantic burritos,ham steaks, eggsBenedict and Frenchtoast aplenty. -- AmyStrauss

Best BrewPub:

Victory BrewingCompany

420 Acorn Ln.Downingtown610-873-0881victorybeer.com

We have all been caught under the spell of the mon-key -- the Golden Monkey, that is. Victory BrewerysBelgian-style ale with a strong punch keeps the pintspouring at the local companys in-house brewpub.Whats even better than fresh brews, you ask? Vic-torys mad scientist bartenders have brilliant ideas,

including mashing more than one beer in one pintglass, creating the brewerys lineup of mutant beers.(We highly suggest you try the Mad Monkey: Halfparts Golden Monkey and Mad King Weiss.) -- AmyStrauss

Best Burgers:

Buddys Burgers,

Breasts and Fries122 Woodcutter St.Exton610-363-5220

11 W. Gay St.West Chester484-631-1006

www.buddysbbf.com

Whether youre looking for boardwalk-qualityFrench fries with Old Bay specks, a sprinkle of Par-mesan cheese or fierce flecks of salt; an extensivetoppings menu; or simply the perfect fry-to-burgerratio, Buddys is your best bet. Quick, affordableand locally owned and operated, the entire bad-for-you goodness found at this two-spot shop is alwaysfresh and never frozen. You cant skip the thick milk-shakes, either. -- Amy Strauss

Best BYOB:

CatherinesRestaurantRoutes 82 and 162Unionville610-347-2227www.catherinesrestaurant.com

Catherines Restaurant has a comfortable and laid-back ambiance, with warm-colored walls and lots ofcandles for a romantic setting. Its the perfect placeto pick a up a boxed lunch during the week, graba delicious weekend brunch, or linger over a datenight. Their signature dishes of mushroom and crabsoup, chipotle Caesar salad, filet mignon in a blacktruffle butter, and homemade chocolate truffle willleave you craving more. -- Leslie Weinberg

Best Cajun:

High Street Cafe(now called Vudu Cafeand Lounge)322 S. High St.West Chester610-696-7435

www.highstreetcaffe.com

Step off of High Street and onto Bourbon Street, whereyou can dine under a chandelier draped with MadriGras beads as jazz music fills the air. The menu offersCreole fusion foods with something for everyone.Vudu just installed a new bar thats stocked with cre-ative martinis, 50 varieties of bottled beer and a largewine list. They will soon offer international beers togo. From Wednesday through Sunday, they offer liveCuban jazz, acoustic, blues and piano music. -- LeslieWeinberg

Best Catering:

J&A Gourmet1334 W. Chester PikeWest Chester610-436-5272jagourmet.com

Currently hosting a holiday menu of brie and cran-berry chutney, pumpkin butternut squash soup andbourbon pecan pie, J&A Gourmet may be the mostsought-after caterer in Chester County. From a kitch-en led by the fine chef Chris Blank, all orders andevent menus are concocted with the freshest foods.We cant ignore their weekly menus, either, includ-ing sesame crusted ahi tuna, jambalaya and chickenpicante, to name a few. -- Amy Strauss

Best Cheesesteak:

Pepper Mill813 N Chester Rd.West Chester610-692-0100www.peppermillwc.com

For the past 26 years, Pepper Mill has been grillingand perfecting a regional staple -- the beloved chees-esteak. In addition to that, they serve Pepper MillOriginals cheesesteaks, including A Premier usinga high quality T-bone, a South of the Border, and aSpicy Chicken Steak Cordon Bleu. Their menu alsoincludes Pepper Mill Original burgers like Hot andBleu Burger, hot sandwiches, pizza, strombolis, sal-ads and a breakfast menu -- all available for eat in,takeout, or delivery. Leslie Weinberg

Best Coffee:

Talulas Table102 W. State St.

Kennett Square610-444-8255www.talulastable.com

Aimee Olexys daytime communal cafe tops the listfor the areas most-prized artisan cheese selections,as well as an incredibly knowledgeable staff. Buther coffee and espresso bar beautifully conquers thecomplex art of the java bean. Talulas coffees, idealfor the upcoming winter months, are made withtoasty Hausbrandt Coffee. If youre in the market fora triple Americano, theres no need for any cream

its a cup of pure perfection. -- Amy Strauss

Best Diner:

Classic Diner352 Lancaster Ave.Malvern610-725-0515

Serving breakfast and lunch seven days a week sinceopening in September 1995, the Classic Diner hasbecome a local mainstay, providing above-par mealsthat aim to redefine traditional diner fare. Loadingthe menu with options that are always made fromscratch, this diner has well-prepared plates of pea-nut butter and banana French toast with star anise-infused honey; a Norwegian smoked salmon bagelwith caviar, English cucumber and cream cheese;and mile-high apple pie. Lunch is equally well-at-tended, and we have our eye on the crab cake sand-wich with chili lime aioli, as well as the Boston BBQpulled pork with Napa slaw. -- Amy Strauss

Best Family Dining:

Longwood FamilyRestaurant

938 E. Baltimore PikeKennett Square610-388-1144www.longwoodfamilyrestaurant.com

Longwood Family Restaurant is conveniently lo-cated across from Longwood Gardens. Not only is itfamily-friendly, its wallet-friendly, with moderateprices and generous portions. Longwood is great forlarge groups and offers comfy booths or a heated

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outdoor deck. The family-run business is open sevendays a week for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Thehuge menu is full of homemade delights and dailyspecials. -- Leslie Weinberg

Best Farmers Market:

Kennett SquareFarmers Market

State and Union streetsKennett Squarewww.historickennettsquare.com/farmers.html

Ever since opening in2000, this outdoor mar-

ket has celebrated theabundance of pro-duce, grass-fed meats,artisan cheeses, heartybreads and bakedgoods, flowers and liveplants found in ChesterCounty. Of course thereare mushrooms, but this Fri-day market has much more thanthe average farm lineup. Notable vendors includePureblend Teas, Amazing Acres Goat Cheese, High-

land Farm Sheep Dairy, Great Harvest Bread Com-pany, and Happy Cat Organic. -- Amy Strauss

Best Fine Dining:

Dilworthtown Inn1390 Old Wilmington PikeWest Chester610-399-1390www.dilworthtown.com

The Dilworthtown Inn offers refined elegance withexceptional cuisine and friendly service. This hasbeen the premier place to gather since 1780. TheInn offers a cozy atmosphere, with intimate din-ing rooms, roaring fireplaces and candlelit Colonialdecor. Its perfect for enjoying a glass of wine fromtheir 900-bottle list, or enjoying some exceptionalAmerican cuisine. Dilworthtown Inn offers dinnerfrom 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. on weekdays, 5 to 9:30 p.m.on Saturdays, and 3 to 8:30 p.m. on Sundays. -- Leslie

Weinberg

Best Happy Hour:

Appetiteson Main

286 Main St.Exton

610-594-2030www.appetitesonmain.com

Pulling up a bar stool inside or enjoying a brew onthe outdoor patio is the best way to celebrate a longday at work or shopping on Main Street. Happy hour

is every day from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., with $1 off foodand drinks. They have more than 100 bottled beersavailable, a variety of delicious draft brews and cock-tails, and a $5 bar menu. Appetites has seven HD TVsto catch all the Eagles and NFL games, Penn State andcollege football games. And there are drink specialsduring Flyers and Phillies games. -- Leslie Weinberg

Best Hoagies/Subs:

Capriottis345 Scarlett Road No. 16New Garden Square Shopping CenterKennett Square610-444-4475

607 E. Market St.West Chester610-719-0270117 E. Swedesford Rd.Fairfield Place Shopping CenterExton610-363-7095

www.capriottis.com

Capriottis is a chain of sub shops that started in1976 in Wilmington, Del. Most of the stores are lo-cated in Delaware and on its border with Pennsylva-

nia. They use fresh produce and do not use processeddeli meats. For example, they even roast their ownturkeys daily and hand-carve the meat. Even better,they offer the famous Bobbie, which is a layeredconcoction of turkey, cranberry sauce and stuffing.-- Amy Strauss

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Best Hot Dog:

Jimmy JohnsPipin HotSandwiches

1507 Wilmington PikeWest Chester610-459-3083www.jimmyjohns1940.com

he word is that Jimmy Johns will be back on its feetn late November, causing hot dog fanatics to flocko the rebuilt location. For 70 years, Jimmy Johns

old-fashioned special frankfurters, with Dietz &Watson crispy natural casing, earned legendarystatus. Andrew Wyeth was a frequent customer at

he landmark on Route 202. So whether you preferustard and onions, sauerkraut, bacon and cheese,

or any of the other toppings, your favorite hot dogswill soon be back. -- Amy Strauss

Best Ice Cream:

La Michoacana231 E. State St.

Kennett Square610-444-2996lamichoacanaicecream.com

he sweetest indulgence of the summer is ice cream,and if youre looking for something beyond vanilla

and chocolate swirls, con-sider La Michoacana.You can be brave andtry their ultra-smooth,handmade ice creamwith things like avo-cado, sweet corn sprin-kled with chili powder,guava, tamarind, and

even mushroom. Thisfamily-run parlor per-fects the art of icy sugarcreations. Dont worry-- there are more tradi-tional options, too, likeNutella, passion fruitand coconut cream icecreams, as well as a varietyof popsicles and waterice. -- Amy Strauss

Best Irish Pub:

Kildares18 W. Gay StWest Chester610-431-0770kildarespub.com

Every inch of Kildares encompasses the Irish spirit-- from its wooden furniture and bars to its stone fire-places. Enjoy authentic Irish fare of Guinness Stew,Shepherds Pie, Jameson Chicken, or Bangers andMash. Take in some live music or a game while sip-ping a pint of Harp or any of the international and do-

mestic beers on draft, and get the full Irish experience.-- Leslie Weinberg

Best Italian:

LimoncelloRistorante

9 N. Walnut St.West Chester610-436-6230limoncellowc.com

Northern Sicilian cuisine is served by the fireside inthis warm, inviting Italian bistro. With an impres-sive wine and martini list -- and a well-attendedhappy hour with half-price appetizers and gourmetpizzas -- the newly renovated West Chester space is

sophisticated and attractive. Mondays and Tuesdaysoffer a $28 three-course prix fixe menu that high-lights many of the mainstays, including their pastafagioli, veal milazzo, shrimp and crab meat fra dia-vlo, and chocolate souffle. -- Amy Strauss

Best Karoke/Open Mic:

Appetites

on Main286 Main St.Exton610-594-2030appetitesonmain.com

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Friday, November 26Zack DuPont with Gillian Grassie

Friday, December 23 The Kennedys

Friday, December 10 The Angel Band

January 8 Elvis Birthday Show

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Other market dates are December 17, January 21,

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With two weeknights boasting karaoke and twoweekend nights of live music, this is your place tospend a fun night out. They also offer a fairly exten-sive bottled beer list and standard bar fare that al-ways hits the spot. Amy Strauss

Best Lunch/BusinessLunch:

Rons OriginalBar & Grill

74 E. Uwchlan Ave.Exton, 610-594-9900ronsoriginal.com

For almost 20 years, Rons has been pouring mi-crobrews, with a chalkboard full of scribbled beer

ames. Their beer selection is top-notch, but theirunch menu is perfect for a quick chat over sand-wiches, or a business meeting over their famousovals. We rave about the Red, White and Bleu mix-

p (think chicken steak, pepperoni, fresh tomatoes,leu cheese and mozzarella), as well as the Reuben

Stromboli. Amy Strauss

Best Meat/ButcherShop:

Country Butcher145 S. Walnut St.Kennett Square610-444-5980

www.countrybutchermarket.com

This isnt your average butcher shop its a foodieMecca. Dan explained that he and his wife, DorothyBoxler, opened The Country Butcher in 1982 and itwas built on the simple idea of giving their custom-ers the very finest quality foods in a welcoming en-vironment. Before it was trendy, they offered USDAPrime meat that was all-natural, grass-fed and locally

raised, and they continue to do so. Over the years,they added a cheese shop, a local and internationalmarket area, a prepared-foods area, wine shop and,on top of it all, a bakery with a cafe. -- Mary Bigham

Best Mexican:

TaqueriaMoroleon

9173 Gap Newport PikeAvondale610-268-3066

Dubbed the most authentic Mexican eatery in thecounty, this place has all the standards, including ex-cellent tacos, chips and salsa and burritos. But dontmiss their spicy chorizo molcajete, which arrives atyour table sizzling in a stone mortar. With afford-able prices and a handsome decor, this is a taste of

real south-of-the-border cuisine. Amy Strauss

Best Outdoor Dining/Entertainment:

Four Dogs Tavern1300 W. Strasburg RdRoute 162West Chester

610-692-4367www.marshaltoninn.com

The whimsical and innovative bistro offers not onlyan eclectic pub menu (we are obsessed with theFrench cheese puffs) and a decent bottled beer list,but also an attractive outdoor patio. With live en-tertainment every Thursday through Sunday, FourDogs has a cozy, captivating atmosphere. On colderdays, warm up to the outdoor fire and roast somemarshmallows. Amy Strauss

Best Pizza:

Brothers Pizzaand Pasta

670 Downingtown PikeWest Chester

610-431-1000www.originalbrotherspizza.com

With great pride in being the first Brothers Pizza

to hit Chester County, this Italian eatery offers gour-

met-styled pizzas and pastas -- all done true to tradi-


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tion. While the standard cheese pizza slices have the

perfect cheese-to-sauce-to-crust ratio, what makes

this pizzeria is their non-traditional combinations.

These include the chopped scallions, olive oil and

marinated grilled chicken; and the prosciutto and

goat cheese on white pizza. They also sell gluten-free

and tomato pies, pleasing all palates. -- Amy Strauss

Best Steak:

Pietros Prime125 W. Market St.West Chester484-760-6100www.pietrosprime.com

Pietros Prime has been dishing up the best steak intown since opening in 2007, offering exceptionalfood and service in a very relaxed and comfortableatmosphere. Owners Sean and Marissa Powell getto know their customersnames, and give a warmwelcome to all. Themenu offers manydifferent cuts ofbeef, includingPureland Premi-um Black AngusBeef, a varietyof tasty seafoodselections, andsome of the mostinteresting martinisin West Chester. Dont

miss their Ahi tuna skins appetizer, or the creamedcorn side dish and the Kobe burger. -- Mary Bigham

Best Placefor Live Music:

The Flash102 Sycamore AlleyKennett Square484-73-8295www.kennettflash.org

The Flash is an intimate venue that welcomes con-certgoers of all ages to see national, regional and lo-cal acts. They offer folk duos, cover bands, comedynights, open-mic nights, poetry slams, movies andfamily shows. Theres a light menu for a dinner be-

fore a show, and the venue is BYOB. -- Leslie Wein-berg

Best Seafood/Oysters:

Bonefish Grille460 W. Lincoln HighwayExton610-524-1010www.bonefishgrill.com

This casual seafood restaurantis known for theirBang Bang Shrimp, but they earn big points for of-fering eight different types of fish daily, all of whichare flown in fresh. Grilling over wood and offering

entrees like Pecan and Parmesan-Crusted RainbowTrout and Imperial Longfin, this chain restaurant isa cut above the rest. -- Amy Strauss

Best Seafood Market:

Hills QualitySeafood902 E. Baltimore PikeKennett Square

3605 West Chester PikeNewtown Square

354 N. Pottstown PikeExton

www.hillsseafood.comLiving by the motto, For seafood you can trust,Hills has provided the best fish, crabs, crab meatand shellfish to our local neighborhoods since 1975.They offer cooking recommendations and accom-paniments to make your meal complete. Youll findnever-frozen fillets, steaks and whole fish includingstriped bass, mahi-mahi, monkfish, blue marlin andChilean sea bass, alongside a variety of oysters, mus-sels, scallops, crawfish and shrimp. Amy Strauss

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Best Placeto Meet Singles:

Side Bar10 E. Gay St.

West Chester610-429-8297www.sidebarandrestaurant.com

Its no surprise that readers voted Side Bar as the bestplace to meet singles. When you have great food, ahuge beer list, happy hours, live music and fun spe-cial events, youre bound to get a crowd. This casualrestaurant and bar focuses on excellent and afford-able food and spirits, and caters to all ages butdraws a laid-back, young professional crowd. Its aperfect spot to scope out singles. -- Mary Bigham

BestTake-Out/PreparedFoods:

Wegmans1056 E. Lancaster Ave.Downingtown

600 Commerce DriveCollegeville

50 Foundry WayMalvern

www.wegmans.com

As the one-stop shop for all great foods, Wegmans

provides high-quality meals for hectic lifestyles. Pro-viding the opportunity to build-your-own $6 meal(one entree and two sides included), Wegmans isthe place to mix-and-match Chinese cuisine, Indianfoods, or Thai curries to asimple salad. Dontforget the made-to-

order subs, piz-zas, burritos,honey-brinedr o t i s s e r i eturkeys andc h i c k e n s ,family-stylemeals, andmore. Andtheres an in-credible to-gobeer selection.

-- Amy Strauss

Best Winery:

FlickerwoodWine Cellars

116 W. State St.Kennett Square610-444-8341

www.flickerwood.comThe comfortable and spacious State Street tastingroom, opened in 2008, allows the upstate winery (lo-cated in Kane, Pa.) to join the Brandywine ValleysWine Trail participants. Flickerwood owners/wine-

makers Ron and Sue Zampogna enjoyed expandingto the local, enthusiastic wine region. There are 30wines offered -- like the Cayuga Kiss, Red Raspberry,Gewurztraminer, Pinot Grigio and Chardonnay.Many are available in pre-arranged tasting flights, soyou could spend all evening exploring the winemak-

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different types of drinks. They alsohave sweets -- like muffins andcookies -- for a quick mid-morn-ing snack. Special fall and winterflavors are added to keep yourchilly, gray days sweet, includingpumpkin, eggnog and peppermintcoffees. Partnered with Fennarios,they are true West Chester people,and they know whats up down-

town.

Cheap street diningfor the savvy student

Open Monday through Friday from7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

TheLunch BoxThe Lunch Box is campus food atits finest. Theyre known for their

chicken sandwiches and burgers,and as a Thanksgiving special,theyll soon be adding a hot turkeysandwich with all the holiday fix-ings stuffing, gravy and cranberrysauce included (Ill be back!). TheLunch Box is better than ever sincetheyve updated and expandedtheir menu, and will soon be add-

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Open Monday through Friday from8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

CurbiesCateringCartI was so happy to step up in line atCurbies Catering Cart. The owneris so friendly, and they are happy tomake anything youd like from the

menu, at any time of day. Cravinga cheesesteak at 8 a.m.? Call thembefore class and theyll have itready for you as soon as you please.Theyve got excellent breakfastsandwiches and serve them along

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AlexandersLunch TruckThe last stop on my food truck tourwas Alexanders Lunch Truck. Iwas greeted with smiles and de-

cided to order a small bacon, eggand cheese sandwich. It was madethe moment I asked, and was a fill-ing and delicious breakfast. Thisis another great breakfast spot!They make a great sausage, egg andcheese bagel. This seemed to be themost popular item on their menu,and many people ordered it in the

short amount of time I was there.They also make great, old-fash-ioned coffee and hot chocolate tokeep you warm during the wintermonths. Everything is cheap andmade right then and there. Whatmore could a student ask for?

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DOWNINGTOWN1BR - $7502BR - $850

with 13 mo. lease

Call For Info610-269-1818

DOWNINGTOWN/THORNDALE1BR in mansion 1/2 mi. off Bus.Rte. 30. & 1 mi. from train sta-tion. $665/mo. Available Feb 1.

Call 610-696-0953Barb @ X402 or Cindy @ X403www.zukinrealtyinc.com

HOLLOW RUNAPARTMENTS

FALL SPECIAL1 br starting at $695 mo

on select units2 br starting at $880 mo

(610)436-8640Hours:

Mon-Fri 9-4pmSaturday 10-3pmSunday 12-3pm

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Sign your lease byNov. 24, 2010 and the

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Featuring huge 1 & 2 bedrmsNear Berwyn train station

Pet friendly

750 Old Lancaster Rd.

Berwyn, PA 19312610-647-1235

Now open Saturdays...Hours: Mon-Sat 9:30-6:00

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610-696-7000

PAOLI PLACE.LUXURY LIVING ON THE

MAIN LINE YOU CAN AFFORD!

2BR 2BA: $12722BR 1 1/2BA TH:

$1157-$1257

Apply beforeNov. 30th to

receive aFREE month

w/13 month lease.

Qualified applicants only.Must bring ad.

(610) 644-3333www.westover

companies.comEmail: paoliplace@

westovercompanies.com

PRE-CHRISTMASSPECIAL

1 BR - $7022 BR - $802

$299 securityw/exc credit

+ $300 Rent VoucherHeat, water, sewer, trash incl.

3 month leases availableIndependence Crossing

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