February Food News in the Brandywine Valley
A few of our favorite things to share this month about local food and drink
DIY Ice Cream
Book Hangry Bear Creamery’s studio with a dozen friends and create your dream ice cream flavors ($340). It’s pure fun, tasty science experiment or both, complete with customized packaging, naming and labeling. Choose a base (non-dairy option), flavor (almond to white chocolate), inclusions (nuts, candy, chunks, baked goods), then add a swirl! Or let the experts at the creamery follow your directions. Inspired by creativity, fueled by hunger. 660 E. Cypress St., Kennett Square. HangryBearCreamery.com.
Fine Delco Dining
Though a bit outside our usual coverage, Rosemary restaurant’s raves attracted our attention. Owner Philip Breen (Stephen Starr) and Chef Elijah Milligan (Le Bec Fin, Vernick) bring serious chops to the former Burgundy Lounge in Ridley Park with their $2-million, 100-seat venture. Savor smoked lamb mafaldine, Peruvian-style chicken and other delectables at what Craig LaBan called a date-night ambitious modern American bistro. And bring quarters for the meters. 25 E. Hinckley Ave., Ridley Park. RosemaryRP.com.
Adult Hangout
30 on Main was revamped into Midtown Social, a cocktail lounge and private event venue spread over two renovated floors. Hosting everything from baby showers to life celebrations, Sweet 16s to office parties, this space offers state-of-the-art tech and 100-inch screens, plus DJs, bands, darts, shuffleboard and pool. What more could you want? Maybe catering services plus sushi from nearby Motto, plenty of apps and sharables plus fun food like fondue. 660 Lancaster Ave., Berwyn. MidtownSocial.net.
Spirits Funding
Want to own part of a distillery? The folks behind Revivalist gins and Resurgent whiskeys plan to expand this local treasure into a global player with crowdfunding opportunities on StartEngine for Botanery Barn Distilling. Headquartered in a 130-year-old barn amid fields of botanicals, the distillery uses pre-Prohibition methods to infuse their distinctive spirits with botanicals. You can explore the world of craft spirits vicariously by becoming an investor. Details on Instagram. 350 Warwick Rd. Elverson. @BotaneryBarnDistilling.
Social Impact Dining
Dining for a good cause can be routine with a membership at the Epicurean Club in Chester Springs. This partnership between the Epicurean Garage and Autism Village Foundation lets members take a culinary journey with a purpose by supporting vocational training for young adults with special needs. The historic Flowing Springs Inn is the site for First Friday dinners, Second Sunday brunches, Third Thursday pub nights, plus special events and entertainment. 4000 Pottstown Pk., Pottstown. FlowingSpringsInn.com.
Our Favorite Resources
- 1906 at Longwood Gardens
- 9 Prime
- 260 Bridge Cafe
- Artisans Exchange
- A Taste of Britain
- Andiario
- Anthony’s Pizza & Italian
- Berwyn Tavern
- Bierhaul Farmhouse
- Bierhaul Townhouse
- Birchrunville Store Cafe
- Bistro on Bridge
- Black Powder Tavern
- Bloom Southern Kitchen
- Boardroom Restaurant
- Buckley’s Tavern
- Carina Sorella
- Casa Carmen Farm & Winery
- Cedar Hollow Inn
- Centreville Place
- Chadds Ford Tavern
- Christopher’s
- Circe Fine Foods
- Classic Diner
- Coffee Cup
- Court Diner
- Departure
- Dixie Picnic
- Downingtown Diner
- Federal Donuts & Chicken
- Fellini’s Cafe
- Fitzwater Station
- Flying Pig Saloon
- Fond
- Foresta’s Market
- G Lodge
- Gables at Chadds Ford
- General Warren
- Gentilli’s
- Giordano’s
- Good Girls Bakery
- Gracie’s 21st Century Cafe
- Green Street Grill
- Hangry Bear Creamery
- Hank’s Place
- Hiramasa
- Hymie’s
- Il Fiore
- Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant
- Johnny O’s
- Kildares Irish Pub
- Kimberton Inn
- Kimberton Whole Foods
- Kooma
- Krazy Kats
- La Belle Epoque
- La Locanda
- La Scala’s Fire
- La Sponda
- La Verona
- Lancaster County Farmers Mkt
- Le Cavalier
- Limoncello
- Market Street Grill
- Mediterranean
- Minella’s Diner
- Molly Maguires
- Nectar
- Noble Goat
- Nudy’s
- Original Spence
- Pastry Pants Bakery
- Pear
- Penn’s Table
- Pietro’s Prime
- Pinnochio’s
- Pomodoro
- Rakkii Ramen
- Roache & O’Brien
- Ron’s Original
- Rosalie
- Rosemary
- Ryan’s Pub
- Seven Stars Inn
- Shady Maple
- Sligo
- Stephen’s on State
- Sticky Bucket Maple
- Sweet Zen Bakery
- Talula’s Table
- Teca
- Teikoku
- Teresa’s
- Thorndale Inn
- Tonino’s Pizza and Pasta
- Towne House
- Trattoria San Nicola
- Turks Head Tasting Room
- Victory Brewing
- Village Vine Wine Bar
- Wayvine Wine
- Well Fed Healthy Meals
- Whip Tavern