Chinese New Year’s, Mardi Gras, Tapas, Tarot Cards, Comfort Food — We’ve Got It All
Time of the Tiger-Margaret Kuo's
Lions, Tigers and Banquets-Yangming
Never Mind New Orleans-Daddy Mims'
Head to High Street-High Street Caffé
Food, Fun and Fortune-Limoncello Ristorante
A Taste of Spain-Simon Pearce
Mixx It Up!-Mixx
Time of the Tiger
Feast your way through Chinese New Year’s at Margaret Kuo’s four locations (Granite Mall, Malvern, Media, Wayne) with the Year of the Tiger Gourmet Dinner through February 28. Bring 2-7 friends and it’s $45 per person. With delectable dishes like Royal Peking Duck (Margaret’s signature) and Eight Treasure Sweet Rice, you’ll surely start this New Year happy! 175 E. Lancaster Ave., Wayne; 610 688-7200. 190 Lancaster Ave., Malvern; 610-647-5488. 4-6 W. State St., Media; 610-892-0115. Granite Run Mall, Media; 610-566-4110.
Lions, Tigers and Banquets
For another option, celebrate at Yangming, and sample their Chinese New Year Banquet featuring fare from the James Beard Foundation Feast in New York City. With 4 or more friends, it’s $49.95 per person. Add to the fun with the traditional Lion Dance Tuesday, February 16 at 7 p.m. But move fast, this special menu is available for only 5 weeks, February 11th to March 20. Reservations strongly suggested! 1051 Conestoga Rd., Bryn Mawr; 610-527-3200.
Never Mind New Orleans
No need to travel to the French Quarter when you can feast in Phoenixville! Join Daddy Mims’ Annual Mardi Gras Party February 16, 6 p.m. For $75 each (includes unlimited cocktails), enjoy 3 courses of authentic Creole cooking served family style including Shrimp Crawfish Etouffee and Seafood Gumbo. Complete with beads and favors, you’ll think you’re by the bayou. 150 Bridge St., Phoenixville; 610-935-1800.
Head to High Street
Head to High Street Caffé for their Wild Game Wine Dinner, March 24 at 7 p.m., and for $65 per person feast on 5 courses of exotic game, each complemented by a special wine choice. Or, join their Fat Tuesday celebration on February 16 for a Crawfish Boil, Abita and Dixe Beer specials and $5 Hurricanes. Join the party, and make reservations for these two exciting events! 322 S. High St., West Chester; 610-696-7435.
Food, Fun and Fortune
Savor a 3-course prix fixe Italian dinner at Limoncello Ristorante every Monday and Tuesday for just $28.95 per person. Try Sweet Sausage & Broccoli Rabe, Chicken Limoncello and Peanut Butter Cheesecake — you can’t go wrong! Also, each evening from 6 to 9 p.m., international Psychic Counselor, Jeanann, will reveal your future with Tarot cards ($20). Come out for food, fun and fortune! 9 N. Walnut St., West Chester; 610-436-6230.
A Taste of Spain
Craving authentic Spanish fare? Just head for the bar at West Chester’s Simon Pearce for Tapas Nights, Monday through Friday, 5 to 8 p.m. Chef Karen Nicolas’ stay in Spain inspired her to create tapas from fresh local seafood, lamb, charcuterie and even chocolate. With complimentary wine samples from around the world, say hola to fine dining! 1333 Lenape Rd. (Route 52N), West Chester; 610-793-0949.
Mixx It Up!
Need comfort food? New restaurant Mixx offers a menu of comfort classics with a twist. Try BBQ baby back ribs, with a Cajun dry rub and pineapple glaze or Crispy buttermilk fried chicken, with mango coleslaw. Add one of 20 wines for under $40 for delicious dining. Located in the former home of Maia Market, Mixx is open Monday - Thursday, 11:30 a.m. until midnight; Friday and Saturday, 11:30 a.m. until 2 a.m.; Sunday, 11a.m. until 10 p.m., with brunch from, 11 to 2:30 p.m. 789 E. Lancaster Ave., First Floor, Villanova; 610-527-0700.