3rd Annual BBQ at the Ballpark- Last Call for Tickets!  11:59pm Tickets sales end!
Saturday, September 4, 2010 — 3 pm (Tailgate); 7 pm (Game)

Baseball.  BBQ.  Beer.  It doesn’t get any better than this!
Experience tailgating like never before.  Then, watch your fightin’ Phils beat up on the Brewers (note subtle irony).  Before the game, compete in tailgate favorites like beer pong and corn hole,  feast on BBQ from Sweet Lucy’s Smokehouse and enjoy complimentary craft beers from River Horse Brewing Company, Sly Fox Brewery, and Great Lakes Brewing Company!!  Organic teas and lemonades will also be provided by our friends at New Leaf.

We’re also pleased to annouce our partnership McFadden’s who will be handling our post-BBQ festivites.  Each attendee will receive one (1) free domestic draft and $3 domestic drafts thereafter (from first pitch until 2 hours after the game or midnight).

Passes are all-inclusive. This means you will get a ticket to the game (sections 412 & 413, rows 1-5 ), access to our tailgate party, two-hour bar-b-que buffet, complimentary beer from our brewery partners, non-alcoholic beverages, passes to our “Brewmaster’s Tent” to sample specialty beers, and a keepsake tee shirt and plastic mug.

SPECIAL PRICE!!  $80.00 / person
CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE YOUR PASSES NOW!!
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This year’s event partners include:

The outdoor Swingin’ Summer Thursdays series, which took place on the first Thursday of the month since June, are promised to be more than just music. Food plays an important role, too. Indulge in classic street food vendor food like funnel cakes and kettle corn, taste foods from fine dining restaurants along Gay Street, have fun with artists, magicians, jugglers and shop from local crafters, and much more.

For more information visit www.west-chester.com/recreation.php or call West Chester Parks and Recreation at 610-436-0009.

Special thanks to event sponsors:

Otto’s BMW, Otto’s MINI, Brandywine River Nursery, WCHE 1520AM, Knox Equipment Rental, PEPSI, West Chester Business Improvement District

“Why can’t restaurants offer good value all of the time – instead of just one week a year? That’s what we do at Avalon – we offer a great 4-course prix fixe menu, year round,” said Brandt-Lee, who has already demonstrated with his edgy, nationally-published blog, that he’s not afraid to speak his mind.

In addition to the ala carte menu, which features simple bold flavors from exceptional ingredients, Avalon offers a 4-course prix fixe menu featuring smaller European-sized portions. Diners can design their own meal by choosing 4 courses from the menu – including an antipasti, homemade pasta, carne or pesci and dolce (appetizer, pasta, meat or fish and dessert). Available on Wednesdays and Thursdays for $35 and on Fridays and Saturdays for $40.

Avalon is a neighborhood-oriented Rustic Italian BYOB located in West Chester, a suburb of Philadelphia. The 60-seat, bi-level dining room glows with back-lit blue accents and boasts an open kitchen flanked by a new butcher block chef’s table. In the center of the dining room is a hardwood railing embracing a marble cutting board displaying a large selection of artisanal cheeses and hand-carved charcuterie. The restaurant also has a lush, private courtyard with dining for 45 with a fountain and waterfall, as well as a second floor private dining room for up to 35.

Brandt-Lee uses seasonal ingredients harvested, when possible, from local farms including Pete’s Produce, Bluemoon Acres and Shellbark Hollow. Brandt-Lee’s culinary education began when he was a young adult cooking with his neighbors in West Philly and continued under the tutelage of Chef Clark Gilbert, as well as Chefs Steven Ferdinand, Mike Merlot, David Kiser and Don Applebaum. Brandt-Lee is originally from the Upper Darby/West Philadelphia area and currently resides with in Downingtown.

Avalon Restaurant is located at 312 South High Street, West Chester, PA 19382, at the corner of South High & Union streets, near the heart of historic downtown West Chester. Cash only. Private Dining Room available. Free parking is available at Trinity Church, corner of South High & Union Streets. Open Wednesday – Saturday from 5:30 – 9 p.m. Sundays from 5 – 9 p.m.

Open Table diners consistently vote Avalon Restaurant as one of the “Best Italian Restaurants” in the Philadelphia/New Jersey area. Reservations suggested but walk-ins welcome at 610/436-4100 or on Open Table.  www.avalonrestaurant.net. ]]> http://westchesterdish.com/2010/09/west-chester-restaurant-offers-anti-restaurant-week-promotion/feed/ 0 http://westchesterdish.com/2010/09/mckenzie-brew-house-celebrates-oktoberfest-brews-food-and-music-with-%e2%80%9cmckenzie-fest%e2%80%9d/ http://westchesterdish.com/2010/09/mckenzie-brew-house-celebrates-oktoberfest-brews-food-and-music-with-%e2%80%9cmckenzie-fest%e2%80%9d/#comments Thu, 02 Sep 2010 14:56:47 +0000 Mary Bigham http://westchesterdish.com/?p=6239 Head Brewer Ryan Michaels kicks off weekend with an Anti-Reinheitsgebot beer pairing dinner

In honor of Germany's revered Oktoberfest, the popular festival celebrating Bavarian culture, McKenzie Brew House is hosting its second annual McKenzie-fest at its restaurant locations in Malvern, Pa. and Chadds Ford, Pa. from Thursday, September 30 to Sunday, October 3. Read More

Head Brewer Ryan Michaels kicks off weekend with an Anti-Reinheitsgebot beer pairing dinner

In honor of Germany’s revered Oktoberfest, the popular festival celebrating Bavarian culture, McKenzie Brew House is hosting its second annual McKenzie-fest at its restaurant locations in Malvern, Pa. and Chadds Ford, Pa. from Thursday, September 30 to Sunday, October 3. During McKenzie-fest, guests will enjoy special festival beers, Oktoberfest music and authentic German fare.

To kick off the McKenzie-fest weekend, brewers Ryan Michaels and Gerard Olson will host an Anti-Reinheitsgebot Oktoberfest Beer Dinner on Thursday, September 30, at 7 pm on McKenzie Brew House Malvern’s outdoor deck and patio. The dinner will feature several courses of German-inspired fare, each complemented by a German-influenced beer. The Anti-Reinheitsgebot dinner is priced at $39 per person, excluding tax and gratuity. The following specialty beers will be featured:

• Pumpkinfest: Brewed with Pennsylvania Dutch pumpkins, cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg and ginger

• Oktoberfest: A malty, strong amber lager brewed with black pepper

• La Faute: A dark, strong lager brewed with candied sugar

• Oer Faute: La Faute, aged in a French red wine barrel in our house micro flora, providing added acidity, depth, and complexity

• Krüg Bier: A hoppy, orange-colored German Ale made with lots of candied sugar and German Hops

“Reinheitsgebot is a centuries-old purity law established for German beer, mandating that only essential ingredients – malt, hops, yeast, and water – may be used when brewing beer,” said Ryan Michaels, the award-winning head brewer at McKenzie Brew House. “For this beer pairing dinner, we’re overlooking the Reinheitsgebot, and introducing guests to incredible German-inspired beers made with non-traditional ingredients.”

McKenzie Brew House Malvern is located at 240 Lancaster Ave, Malvern, Pa. and can be reached at 610.296.2222. McKenzie Brew House Chadds Ford is located at 451 Wilmington-West Chester Pike, Glen Mills, Pa and can be reached at 610.361.9800.

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About McKenzie Brew House

McKenzie Brew House is a restaurant, brewery and night spot serving upscale cuisine; creative, hand-crafted brews; and fun at its two locations in Chadds Ford, Pa. and Malvern, Pa. McKenzie offers flavorful menus of American cuisine during lunch, dinner, Sunday brunch, happy hour, late night and group events. The restaurant brews a variety of regular and seasonal award-winning handcrafted ales and lagers, served on tap and to go. Guests enjoy a wide variety of entertainment daily and outdoor seating during warm weather on the deck and patio, available at both locations. McKenzie Malvern features a relaxed Underground Pub which offers billiards and games; McKenzie Chadds Ford features an upscale lounge and game spot. For more information about McKenzie Brew House, please visit www.mckenziebrewhouse.com.

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With Southwest Airlines, you CAN fly anywhere for your favorite food fix.  For all the details of the Dish Trip Boston Adventure click here

Want to know more details about the glamorous upcoming event? Here’s the dish from On Tap:

Did you hear that there is FREE PARKING in the parking garage across the street from the NEW Court House?

Did you also hear that there will actually be a REAL Red Carpet with a REAL photograher taking your photos as you walk into this amazing event?

There is also TWO FANTASTIC announcements!   JOE CONKLIN, the man of 1,000 voices from 610WIP will be making a special comedic appearance for your entertainment!  He is one funny man!  Calista Grand Salon and Spa will also be giving a wonderful makeover away AND fantastic door prizes!  Check out our Facebook Page for more information on how to win the makeover.  Details of this will be posted soon!

This is a MUST register EVENT!  We have a limit of attendees we can hold at Peitros. If you plan to attend, you must register now.  Space is filling up VERY quickly and we wouldn’t want to turn you away!

You can also listen to this fantastic PROMO for more details of this event.  Please register for On Tap’s Red Carpet Event to be sure you secure a spot for yourself or a friend.  Looking forward to seeing you on the Red Carpet!

They are looking for people who are full of life, passionate about cooking, and knowledgeable about food to meet them in person at their open casting call.

Please spread the word to any chef, home cook, caterer or culinary enthusiast who might be interested in becoming the host of his or her own cooking show on Food Network!

Do you think you have what it takes to be the Next Food Network Star?

The details of the casting are as follows:

Tuesday, August 31st, 2010
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Loews Philadelphia Hotel
1200 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107

There’s a brand new eatery in Wayne and it is dedicated to one core ingredient … peanut butter. Celebrating it’s grand opening TODAY, PBandU features freshly made peanut butters in a variety of fun combinations. You can relive fond childhood memories with a good old PB and Jelly on Wonder white bread, or you could satisfy a more adventurous palate with their PB and bacon, cheddar & pickle. Want even more fun in your culinary day? Try out their peanut butter fondue and choose from many different “dippers”. That is sure to be fun for kids and grown-ups alike!

Read all about it here.