Everyone goes through a slump with food – for me, it’s now. My one-bedroom apartment, cozily filled with couch-crashing roommates, is hot. I mean, HOT. On the other hand, it’s summer! Full of fresh fruits and veggies, summertime meals, evening cocktails and lighthearted stories. Lucky for me, I have found the antidotes to my food laziness! One is a window AC unit for my bedroom, and the other is foodie books. Read More
“I feel like eating the whole baby would be really filling so I think I’m just going to eat the foot..” Read More
Despite my profound love for wonderful home-cooked food, I rarely venture into the kitchen myself. However, when a good friend of mine suggested we tackle the following summer meal, it sounded so tasty that I couldn’t resist. And, oh, it was so tasty. The best part – well, second best part, because eating it was definitely the best part – is that it was incredibly easy to make… Read More
Hi there, I’m Al. You know, the guy who makes an average date seem stellar with the help of a starry night and bottle of Merlot. They call me Al Fresco.
Yes, there is just something magical about eating outdoors. Here are the best spots to find Al in West Chester… Read More
It’s not a dirty rumor. Sadly, Signature Pastries is no longer, but before you get choked up, here’s some good news. We have info on how to still order wholesale Signature Pastries and we have the dish on an incredible new bagel shop in downtown West Chester! Read More
So what happens when smart people devote their lives to cooking, serving and thinking about food? They sometimes come up with great ideas that threaten to transform the way we cook, eat and, in the present instance, drink. Read More
Warning: This Saturday’s Slow Food event will make you want to ban fast food from your diet forever. The fun begins with a picnic at Charlestown Cooperative Farm and continues with a visit to the Phoenixville Farmers Market. It’s not in the WC, but it’s definitely worth checking out. June 16, 10am-2pm. Read More
We all know the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach, and dads are no exception! This Father’s Day (this Sunday, June 17th), show Dad how much you really love him by giving him something as unique and special as he is. No matter what kind of guy your old man is, West Chester has something just right! Read More
Tami Drozda, along with husband Mike, opened West Chester’s newest lunch spot a few weeks ago. West Chester natives for the last 25 years, a common case of “mid-life crisis” hit—and exploded onto 106 W. Gay Street! Read More
Watermelon is everyone’s favorite summer fruit, or is it? Did you know that the Watermelon isn’t even a fruit? Yeah, neither did I. Here are ten other interesting facts about Watermelon guaranteed to impress fellow picnic guests. Read More