The Town Dish was a proud media sponsor of West Chester Film Festival. The 9th Annual West Chester Film Festival overtook the borough this past weekend, showing 61 short films over three days to hundreds of rapt film fans. The event kicked off on Friday night with a festive opening night party held at Iron Read More
On Tap is a regular column featuring our recommendations on the most unique new draft beer offerings from local pubs. Our Recommendation: Boxcar Brewing Company’s Carknocker IPA Where: Boxcar Brewery, 306 Westtown Rd, West Chester, PA We all know Fridays are meant for Growler Runs, but one of the better kept secrets if the Growler Read More
Doc Magrogan’s VIP Party, held to showcase the talents of Chef Karen Weinstein, brought a burgeoning crowd to the East Gay Street restaurant on February 7. While tempting free specialty cocktails were offered at the bar, the real treat consisted of feasting on trays of hors d’oeuvres that were whisked through the busy space by Read More
On a blustery but sunny Saturday morning, over one hundred brave souls plunged into the Brandywine Creek for a good cause. The 6th annual Brandywine Valley Association Polar Plunge was held on Saturday, February 9, the morning after a predicted snowstorm had fizzled out, leaving the banks of the creek a sloppy mud pit. The Read More
On Tap is a regular column featuring our recommendations on the most unique new draft beer offerings from local pubs. Our Recommendation: Chocolate Milk Stout Where: Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant of West Chester, 3 West Gay Street, West Chester, PA Got milk? I recently met a friend at Iron Hill West Chester and he was Read More
On Tap is a regular column featuring our recommendations on the most unique new draft beer offerings from local pubs. Our Recommendation: Victory Yakima Glory Where: Ryan’s Pub, 124 West Gay Street, West Chester, PA Sometimes it seems as though Victory’s lighter ales get all the love. Folks rave about their HopDevil, Golden Monkey, and Summer Read More
A new banner promises West Chester is on the brink of a new cylindrical foods era. “Coming Soon: Roll DogZ— Gourmet Hot Dogs and Egg Rolls!” The sign touts the opening of a new shop that offers the all-American hot dog AND the crunchy, deep-fried Chinese appetizer commonly referred to as the egg roll. Is Read More
If you drive along East Gay Street often, you may have noticed a new Italian restaurant has recently opened. Core De Roma Trattoria quietly opened their doors in October. Other than a sign out front, they haven’t advertised the opening because owner Luigi Pinti wanted to get everything just right. Luigi, who is known as Read More
When the holidays roll around, somehow we think of diners and breakfast spots. Eateries where you can get a hearty omelet breakfast and your significant other can order a turkey club. Crowding into a booth with the kids. Lingering over a hot cup of coffee after eating a large stack of blueberry pancakes. Many families Read More
My fall foodie obsession has been soups. More specifically, soups made with either squash or pumpkin. The West Chester Growers Market has had a fabulous selection of autumn gourds this season. With names like Blue Hubbard, Delicata, Spaghetti and Cheese Pumpkin, I’ve made a batch of soup at least once a week throughout the season. Read More