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xx xxx OF www.dailylocal.com/CC STAFF:
xx xxxCONTENTS Randall P. Notter Publisher
Andrew M. Hachadorian Editor
Justin McAneny Contributing Writer/Editorial Coordinator PAGE: 4 Autumnal Tricia A. Johnston Bliss Advertising Director CC is a magazine of the Daily Local News, pub- lished every other Wednesday and distributed free throughout Chester County. Our offi ces are located at 250 North Bradford Avenue, West Chester PA. PAGE: 6 Copyright 2009, Daily Local News. Reproduction Chili of CC, in part or in whole, is prohibited without written permission. Cookoff PAGE: 8 Chester County To advertise in CC, call Road Trip Jim Steinbrecher at 610-430-1138.
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MARY’S MESSAGE: PAGE: 14 So much food so little time! In this issue check out who has Inebriated the title as “The Best Chef in Chester County”, which local By Art winery is the fi rst and only American winery honored with an International gold medal for champagne and get the scoop on lots of delicious Fall food events. Mark your calen- PAGE: 16 dars for The Brandywine Wine Trail Harvest Festival, The Kennett Brewfest, The Chili Cook-off and The Fermentation Sound Check Festival.
Digest all that goodness with the latest on the Chester Coun- ty music scene where CC dives into an album review, inter- views local bands and sits down with guitarist for The Hoot- ers and solo artist, John Lilley.
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BY SARAH BLISS “West Chester’s Only Beer Distributor” ALBERMAN 351 West Chestnut Street • 610-701-3345 WC DISH Is there really a better way to bid than a mile up the road. Make this Over 700 kinds of Mircro, Import and Domestic Beers adieu to summer than to suck the one of your first stops—the pump- Great Selection of 1/2, 1/4, and 1/6 Kegs life out of a perfect fall day? This kin whoopie pies sell out fast and 0534440 co2 Gas Tanks Available Sunday Funday, our quest is to craft they are to die for. I settled for a a golden afternoon so autumnal in pumpkin roll and pumpkin milk- Open Major Holidays its splendor, you’ll actually be stoked shake (crafted with Nelson’s Ice Open: Mon thru Thurs 9am to 9pm to trade in your flip flops for boots. Cream, made locally in Royersford). Fri & Sat 9am to 10pm They were both totally deelish! Sunday 12pm to 5pm Chester County’s THE place to cele- Owners Christine and Rob are most brate nature’s bounty. All around us proud of their Chef’s Table, so come are orchards, hayrides and corn maz- back on Tuesday-Saturday for that es that come alive when the leaves Best of Philly sustainable dining ex- turn. I started my day at Highland perience. Marlborough Valley Corn Orchards on Marshallton-Thorndale Maze, situated between Northbrook Rd. They offer hayrides, a small pet- & Barnard’s, rounds out this Route ting zoo, a farmer’s market loaded 842 triple threat of fall fun. with delicious goodies and of course pick-your-own (PYO) apples. After For Exton residents, I suggest a trip registering with Tracy at the market, to Milky Way Farm. When pump- we set off to the orchard. Rows and kin season begins in October this is rows of apple trees await your pluck- THE place to go: great petting zoo, ing. Think of all the doctors you free hayride, and PYO pumpkins. could keep away by sampling a dif- Not to mention their Creamery! If I ferent juicy variety daily. was swooning for the Northbrook milkshake, I was in a frenzy over Similarly, Barnard’s Orchard located Milky Way’s Abby’s Apple Cinna- on Route 842 offers a PYO experi- mon scoops. Divine! ence. However if it’s a seasonal treat you’re looking for, you’ll have to After pumpkin picking head over to stop at the Northbrook Market less America Bar & Grill for their Grilled
0534467 Chicken and Brie Pizza paired with one of 20 microbrews on draft. Spent the Sunday at Northbrook/Bar- nard’s/Highland? The weather’s still prime for enjoying the musical styl- ings of Hake & Jerema from the pa- ( : tio at Four Dogs. Try the Dogfish Head Punkin Ale and share the Mac & Cheese with your posse. Great Call for free band, great food & brews – a great consultation ending to a perfect Fall day! and to learn about the ARD program for first time DUI offenders • DUI Offenses • Marijunna Offenses • Traffic Offenses Law Offices of
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xxxxx xxxxTHE BEST xx BY xx MARY xx BIGHAM WC DISH xx CHEF
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xx Sunday, September 20th there was a And who were three lucky tongues mas of garlic, cinnamon, and fra- to Chef Margaret Andraos from The chef named, “The Best Chef in Ches- that got to taste the dishes? The for- grant herbs followed by the judges Mediterranean, 3rd place to Chef
xx xx ter County”. That same day marked tunate judges were West Chester mmmm-ing and yummm-ing each Paris Roldan from Ram’s Head and the 30th anniversary of the Chester Borough President Sue Bayne, WC bite as they jotted down numbers on 4th place to Chef Thomas from Car-
xx xx County Restaurant Festival. Dish writer Kate Brennan, and Pub- their score sheets. lino’s. They all received prizes and lisher of The Daily Local News Ran- praise for their culinary talents.
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xx For the past 30 years, the West Ches- dy Notter. “My favorite dish was the steak with ter Recreation department has been blue cheese butter and finglerling Special thanks for the first-ever Best
xx xx bringing this event to our town and The panel rated each dish on taste, potatoes with asparagus.” Judge Chef competition goes to Buy Fresh, to celebrate, they partnered with lo- presentation and the use of the in- Randy Notter said. “It is really tough Buy Local, WC Dish and The West
xx xx cal food website, WC Dish, to coor- gredients in that course. The maxi- to judge so many talented chefs in Chester Recreation Department for xx dinate the first ever Chester County mum points each chef could get per Chester County. We are truly lucky all of the special products provided
xx xx Culinary Competition. What is course was 30 plus an additional 5 to have so many wonderful culinary from right here in Chester County that, you ask? Well, it’s four Ches- for the use of a “secret ingredient.” influences and it was hard to pick to make the event a success!
xx xx ter County chefs (each with $100 to That secret ingredient was cheese ‘the best’.”
xx spend), three locally-grown featured provided by local food producer,
xx xx ingredients, and three judges all September Farm which featured 3 But ultimately, the numbers were coming together to pick ONE Best varieties; rosemary herb, smoked tallied and a Best Chef was chosen.
xx Chef in Chester County. cheddar, and sharp cheddar. Executive Chef Anthony Young from Iron Hill Brewery claimed
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xx The cuilinary backgrounds of the After lots slicing, grilling, baking, the title of Best Chef and took competing chefs ranged from Medi- and roasting all four chefs become home the grand prize, a brand
xx terranean, American, Italian and more relaxed as the courses pro- new grill courtesy of Halco South American and are the head gressed. The timer per round was: Enterprises, two tickets to
xx chefs at their respective local restau- 20 minutes to prepare and plate the New York City courtesy of xx rants. The competitors this year appetizer; 30 minutes for the entree; the Recreation Department, were: Chef Margaret Andraos from and 20 minutes for the dessert. as well as other prizes. The
xx The Mediterranean, Chef Anthony other chefs ranked in tight Young from Iron Hill Brewery and As each round brought the chefs order with 2nd place going
xx Restaurant, Chef Thomas from Car- closer to being named lino’s Specialty Food and Catering, “The Best”, the xx and Chef Paris Roland of Ram’s Head a u d i e n c e Bar and Grill. caught a r o - Each chef was given $100 to obtain ingredients from Carlino’s Specialty Foods and Catering in order to make an appetizer, entree, and dessert that highlights local products provided by Chester County Buy Fresh, Buy Local.
For the appetizers course, the chefs were asked to feature exotic mush- rooms provided by Phillips in Ken- nett Square. Then, their entrees had to highlight fingerling potatoes from Inverbrook Farm and their chosen desserts were to designed to showcase Asian pears along with tart apples from North Star Or- chards. xxxxxxxxxxxx
xxxx SEPT. 30, 2009 /PAGE 6 xxxxxxxxxxxx CHILI COOKOFF Chili Festival is almost here! Come Taste The Chester Rotary Chili Cook-off says, Brandywine Valley Church Sts., Gay and Darlington Sts. Best Darn Chili In Chester County on Sunday, “We are blown away by the immense Heating & Air and Gay and New Sts. October 11th. support the community has given to 917 Fern Hill Rd. this year’s Rotary Chili Cook-off. I’m West Chester PA 19380 Kelly Green Chili Cook-off T-shirts This year is shaping up to be the biggest Chili pleased to announce that we will have 610-692-3900, 9-5pm and Black Cook-off Aprons will be for Cook-off yet! 70 Awesome Teams are scheduled a record number of 70 teams compet- (ask for Bill Ronayne or Meg McGinn) sale for $10 each. to participate! ing this year on Gay Street. We want Chili fans to vote more often, or at McGinn Marketing Works Questions? Email Info@West- BY Our Presenting Sponsor - Infiniti of West Ches- least once a block, and not feel like 460 W. Gay St, Suite 200 ChesterChiliCookoff.com or call MARY ter will be bringing fabulous cars. Check out they have to try everyone’s chili. The West Chester PA 19380 BIGHAM 484-343-4577 www.westchester- these Infiniti winners: the QX56, G37 Convert- feedback I hear the most is I wish I 484-343-4577 Weekends ok chilicookoff.com WC DISH ible, G37 CPE, G37 SDN, FX35, M35, and EX35. could have voted for more than one (ask for Jeannie McGinn) They are also determined to win the coveted team’s chili since there are so many People Choice award and unseat West Chester really tasty ones. So this year we up- Buckley, Brion, McGuire, University’s Rah Rah Rah WCU CHILI. dated the rules to allow for more vot- Morris & Sommer LLP ing.” 118 West Market Street, Brand New this year! Suite 300 Since the competition at the West Chester PA 19382 West Chester Chili Cook-off Where to buy wristbands: 610-436-4400 x140, 9-5 PM is smokin’ hotsmokin’ hot, Discounted 3/$25 Chili wristbands (ask for Susan Karr) the chili gods have decided to are available at these locations until give every chili lover who 5pm on Friday, 10/8. Wristbands can Rainer & Co comes to the cook-off THREE be purchased easily at the Cook-off 2 Campus Blvd, Suite 220 WOODEN NICKELS to vote for $10 a piece. Newtown Square PA 19073 for their favorite chili as they 610-353-4610, 9-5pm travel the three blocks of the (ask for Rob Feenan) cook-off versus a single wood- ADVANCE Chili Cook-off en voting nickel like in years SALE LOCATIONS On Sunday October 11, at the past. Chamber of Commerce Cook-off, Chili Wristbands Of Greater West Chester are $10 a piece. Children 10 and Jeannie McGinn, of McGinn 19 N. High St. under are FREE with a paid adult. Marketing Works and Market- West Chester PA 19380 Wristband Sales Booths will be lo- ing Chairperson for the West 610-696-4046, 9-5pm cated at Gay and High Sts., Gay and
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The SkydropsBOURGEOUIS BEAT
Welcome to CC’s first ever cal weeknight at an undisclosed brew- Johnny: I didn’t hate it. That’s the the three of us that’s seen the Sky is eating and drinking and drinking and Compact Disc reviews. Each ery in Downingtown. thing...I just didn’t care Drops live and I separate what I hear more drinking…. week, or more like when we on the record from what I’ve seen live Johnny: Hmm can, we will gladly tell you “Bourgeouis Beat” Fletcher: What I did like about it, and their live shows blows away the what we think of your mu- The conversation jumps right in: it harkens (what does that even record. Live you watch the two of Jimmy: Wow, I’m really surprised; sic. We’d like to do local/re- mean?) to a lot of the bands that I lis- them create this huge wall of sound I thought you would’ve liked them. Johnny: Why did you expect me tened to in the 90s especially Swirve- gional band’s releases and with their voices and it’s a better live Johnny: (eds. note … there is laugh- to like it? driver, do you remember them? will do national releases if sound than it is on the record. ter.) Again, I didn’t hate it. I just didn’t need be. So if you want to be Fletcher: I don’t know if I expect- Johnny: I thought exactly them Johnny: Um hm. care. subjected to this, send your ed you to like it, but I thought it would but it harkened them but never got Jimmy: The songs are good Right, right. stuff on in. Contact info is have been within the genre of music Fletcher: there is why I didn’t like it. enough, I think they translate well. eds. note … After more silence and what below. that you appreciated and liked. Fletcher: But what I liked about it Johnny: Right. That’s how I judge can only mean more and more drinking, Johnny: It um, I kept waiting for is ... a band a lot times, having not seen Fletcher interjects. … And just to warn you up front, we are something to happen is how I felt the eds. note, food is delivered, all three thank them, this didn’t make me want to see Fletcher: glasses of chardon- all music snobs. There might be a whole time, like it was on the edge of 7 the waitress. them. And that’s what I was thinking; nay. Fletcher Munson only drinks more colorful way to write that, but an explosion you know what I mean I don’t want to see these guys live. chardonnay. those words won’t get published. but it never went anywhere. I felt like Fletcher: A lot of those bands had Your opinion generating ass@#%es every once in awhile I would find my- awesome riffs and awesome sounds Fletcher: Right Johnny: 4 beers are: Fletcher Munson, Johnny Under- but vocals were an afterthought. But I Johnny: I’d like to see them live after self humming riff but it never went Jimmy: 7.5 beers ... enough for pants and Jimmy Chips. Each one is a anywhere and I got bored with it. I thought with The Sky Drops the vo- that review. force to be reckoned with, so if you cals were actually very pronounced a good buzz. didn’t know when it began and ended Fletcher: As a two piece, you recognize any of us and see any of us and there were great harmonies and ya know, it just kinda seemed ... know what I mean, I wonder if it’s lim- Total: 18.5 beers. This album on the streets and wish to challenge there was more of a focus instead of iting to their sound. is good enough to get you drunk. our opinions -- you’ve been warned. Fletcher: uh huh, uh huh another instrument. Johnny: It’s hard to pull off. To check out The Sky Drops Jimmy: Silence Johnny: Right. The thing is though Unlike other reviews, ours don’t get Fletcher: Overall, I really like the and listen for yourself, as all those to me were offset, especially stars. Only elementary school teach- Fletcher: It definitely has that vocals, the sound is the kind of stuff I you should, visit www. bands like Swirvedriver, when you ers use stars. We use drinks, a 30 vibe you know what I mean where it tend to listen to. myspace.com/theskydops. think about the album “Raise,” there drink scale to be precise -- a total of a is one sound the whole time...I get were very droney vocals but the mu- Johnny: Stoner rock is where I’d 20 possible beers and Mr. Munson, that. sic was out of control. put it. Ya know, again.... 78³ ³87 who only drinks chardonnay, uses, Feel free to send Compact Discs Jimmy: It does drone on. well, chardonnay, and adds 10 more Fletcher: Yeeahh. Fletcher: With a little less aggres- to Justin and he’ll make sure Oh, suddenly it’s droning. sion they get passed on: drinks to the mix. Johnny: Johnny: They were up and down... You’ve got to really do The Daily Local News Jimmy: I like that. I enjoyed that the dynamics. And this … if you have Johnny: Here’s the transcript of our recent re- that well to separate yourself from the c/o Justin McAneny and liked it the music and the vocals with no dy- 250 North Bradford Ave. view of Wilmington, Del.’s, The Sky namics it just gets old fast. crowd. But you can forgive that Drops recent release “Bourgeouis Fletcher: I like that and I listen to though if you saw them live first ... West Chester Pa. 19382 Beat.” This disaster happened on a lo- a lot of stuff like that. Jimmy: I think I’m the only one of eds. note…At this point it sounds like there 78³ ³87 xxxxxx SEPT. 30, 2009 /PAGE 8
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BY HOLLY RODRIGUEZ SPECIAL TO U2 36o Rocks New England CC U2 Foxboro I am in love ... with a band ... have Never again will I complain about I’ve always been a sucker for fl oaty, many of the songs from the new al- 9/21/09 Setlist: been since, excuse me while I date stadium traffi c/parking in Philly! atmospheric, other-worldly music. bum. Oh & one other thing about Magnifi cent myself, the 80s. People who know Compared to this, it’s cake! My And there is plenty of that to be had how far away we were: we could feel me know that when I refer to “my brother retracted his support of an on “No Line.” Many people also the stadium moving, especially on No Line boys” it’s not a reference to anyone “in town” stadium in Philly. complain that it doesn’t “sound like more rocking songs like “Elevation”, On The Horizon who I actually know, but to Bono & U2”. But that to me is part of it’s bril- “Vertigo” & “Sunday Bloody Sun- Co. Unable to procure tickets for the Naturally it took some time getting liance. They once again show their day”. That was rather disconcerting! Get On Your Boots U2 360 tour stop at Giants Stadium through security (I lost all the road versatility. And shouldnt a band Mysterious Ways in Jersey, I got tickets to see them in trip food that I had forgotten to take who’s been playing together for 30 Highlights for me were: “Your Blue Foxboro (outside Boston), Mass. at out of my bag back at the car). We years be allowed to make the occas- Room”, from the “Soundtracks 1” al- Still Havn’t Found Gillette Stadium, home of the New got in & then proceeded to climb up sional album that differs from their bum which they released under the What I’m Looking For England Patriots. & up & up & up & up & up till we usual sound? name “Passengers”; “Sunday Bloody Elevation got to our seats. We heard the last 2 Sunday” & “One”, my 2 favorite U2 On Monday, Sept. 21st, my brother Snowpatrol songs as we ascended. As he always does in shows, Bono songs; “Stay”, which is my favorite Your Blue Room & I set out for Foxboro. Due to some How high were we? The very last pulled some girl from the audience song from the album “Zooropa” & Beautiful Day double scheduling, work issues & a row of the very last section (teach up to join him (during “Mysterious I’ve never heard live; “Ultraviolet”, few wrong turns (curse you Jersey & me to get the cheap tickets!). I’ve Ways”). She promptly picked him which I havn’t heard live since 1992; Unknown Caller your stupdid road signs!!), we got off been in some “nose-bleed” sections up & carried him around the stage! “MLK” & “Amazing Grace” (hearing End Of The World to a late start from Plainsborough, before, but never this high! The peo- 70,000 people sing that song with New Jersey (outside Princeton), ple on the fl oor looked like ants. Back to how far away we were ... Bono was more moving than most Stay (Far Away So where my brother lives. We were There were bats fl ying around. I got there was a sound delay. We could church services I’ve attended). Close) still confi dent that we would make nauseous looking up at the stadium see Bono on the giant screens sing- The Unforgettable it in plenty of time for U2 & Snow- lights above our heads. Peering over ing one thing & then a second later Even sitting far away & the sound patrol, the opening act. the wall behind us I saw only the actually hear it. Most of the time we being weird at times, it was an excel- Fire black of nighttime sky ... no build- could not understand what he was lent show. I enjoyed it so much that City Of Blinding We made good time. We stopped ings, no lites, just sky. But it was all saying when he spoke. Sometimes by the time this is printed I will have Lights once for dinner & once when we got worth it when 30 minutes later the there was a weird overlay with the seen the show again, in DC (much turned around. Working from 2 dif- lights went down & the boys came speaker system where you would better seats there, thanks to ebay). It Vertigo ferent sets of directions, we confused out on stage! hear him sing, then hear it again. will be my eighth time to see U2 in I’ll Go Crazy Remix ourselves a bit, but quickly got back That was a bit annoying but thank- concert & I’m already looking for- on the right path. One other time we If the name wasn’t already taken by fully didn’t happen too often. For a ward to when they come back next Sunday Bloody got off on a wrong road ... disorient- Ringling Bros., I would call U2 good portion of the show, we year! Sunday ed by the plethora of Route 1’s in shows “the Greatest Show On couldn’t hear the vocals at all. At MLK Mass. ... but righted again quickly,, Earth.” The stage setup for this tour fi rst this was really dissappointing, Aside from the horrendous parking arriving in Foxboro around 6:30. Sit- reportedly cost $40 million. It looks but then I realized I was experienc- issues, Gillette Stadium is a nice Walk On ting in bumper to bumper traffi c 1 like a giant spider from space. It is ing the music as I rarely have before. place to visit. It was clean. It was 1/2 miles away from the stadium I as tall as the 3rd level of the stadi- For me, U2 shows have always been well laid out. It was roomy. I never Encore 1: started seeing “lots” for parking um. It has huge screens that sur- about Bono, the vocals & the lyrics. felt overcrowded. The lines weren’t One which were charging $30-$40 bucks round the inside of the stage & At previous shows, I’ve been as close long. The bathrooms were clean. Amazing Grace which seemed downright wrong & move around 360 degrees. It has as 1 person away from Bono. This The seats were comfortable (usually we really weren’t prepared to walk. bridges from the inside part of the time it was much more about the my butt starts hurting right away in Where the Streets However, it quickly dawned on us stage to the outter circle that swing music because that’s what I could stadium seats, but never did in Gil- Have No Name that if we sat in this traffi c there was around, move & allow the band to hear. For my brother, U2 shows have lette), & if you get there early, you a good chance we were not only go- walk around part of the crowd. I’m been about the interaction between can park your car & get your shop- Encore 2: ing to miss Snowpatrol, but the be- pretty sure that when they light it Bono & Edge. This time it became ping/eating done beforehand. Ultraviolet ginning of U2 as well. Having gone up you can see it from space. about the music for him as well only 1/2 a mile in 1/2 an hour, we since we really couldnt see them. Getting home was easy after our With Or Without You pulled into a “lot” (aka wooded fi eld) The setlist was very “new album When they performed “Crazy Re- walk back to the car. Even a mile Moment Of Surrender that was charging a mere $40 to park heavy”. But, as always, U2 per- mix” all I could hear was this driv- away though, it took us an hour to ... but, hey, it coulda been worse, the formed old as well as new tunes. ing tribal beat, no vocal at all. I had get out onto open road. The only next “lot” up was charging $50! We That’s one thing I’ve always enjoyed no idea what song it was until 3/4 of hitch encountered was a construc- then joined the masses hoofi ng it to about their shows. the way through it. With the tribal tion zone on I95 in New Haven. Fol- the stadium (I have since learned aspect & seeing thousands of people lowing a truck going 30 mph @ 2:30 that stadium parking is $40, so we The crowd didn’t seem to get into on the fl oor jumping & waving in am when there’s no one ellse on the really didn’t lose any money & we the new music as much as older unison, I felt like I was watching the road is frustrating to say the least! certainly gained some time getting stuff. Maybe they didn’t know it as dance scene from “Matrix Revolu- We arrived back in Jersey close to in). The stadium is literally in a well. Maybe they don’t, like many tions”. But one good thing about the 5am & we crashed. Next day I head- shopping center. There’s a hospital people I know, like the new album. sound so far away: it gave every- ed back home to Chester County, next door. As if traffi c getting into/ Which I think is a shame. 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xxxx WE ARE THE x CHAMPAGNE-IONSx J. Maki Winery 200 Grove Road, Elverson, PA 610-286-7754 Only one American winemaker has ever continued to hone her skills in winemaking won a gold medal for champagne at the Vi- as a hobby. nales Internationales, the “Olympics of wine competition,” in Paris, France. For anyone to In 1991, Maki finally opened J Maki winery achieve that honor is a feat; for a female on thirteen acres in Elverson. She started winemaker based out of Pennsylvania to win with chardonnay, pinot noir and vidal blanc that competition is incredible. Of course, Ja- grapes. Ten years later, J Maki’s Blanc de net Maki, owner of J Maki Winery at French Blancs Champagne won the gold medal at Creek Vineyard in Elverson, is a pretty in- the Vinales Internationales, and then in 2003 credible woman. she took home a silver medal for her Vidal BY Blanc Ice Wine. Today, the winery offers an KATE I had the pleasure of meeting Maki last Sun- intriguing lineup of red and white wines, BRENNAN day afternoon, when I visited the winery on along with the award-winning champagne WC a whim. Nested among the hills near French and ice wine, of course. DISH Creek State Park, the property is stunning. I checked out the tasting room, where I As part of Chester County Day on October learned the story behind J Maki and took 3rd, J Maki will be hosting tours of the vine- sips of half a dozen dry, delicious wines. yard and offering samples of wine to visitors. What could be better than sipping wine in Always interested in plants and natural sci- the middle of a vineyard on a Saturday after- ences, Janet Maki began winemaking back noon? in college. While most of us were drinking cheap wine out of boxes, she helped a class- If you already have plans that day, the tast- mate at Penn who had started a vineyard in ing room at J Maki Winery is open daily the Finger Lakes region of New York. Each 12:00 to 5:30 p.m. A tasting round is $20 or year, Maki would harvest and press the free with any purchase. While the bottles, grapes, and take home juice for experiment- most above $30, may not be inexpensive, ing. Like any true love, her passion for wine- they are certainly an excellent value. To or- making grew over the years. While she pur- der online or for more information about the x sued a two-decade career with IBM, Maki winery, visit www.jmakiwinery.com.
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some time I had, until recently, egars stands in the center of the enades, pasta sauces, honey and a for social, company orx charity neglected to walk into A Taste of shop. The flavors are inspiring – variety of other gourmet condi- events. Olive. I don’t exactly guzzle olive olive oils fused with blood or- ments I’ve never seen before. oil, so I didn’t see much point in ange, porcini mushroom, Persian Most of the ingredients are After visiting A Taste of Olive I visiting the store. Boy, was I lime and smokey chipotle and sourced locally or, similar to the can surely say that I will return. wrong. balsalmic vinegars with black oils and vinegars, from artisan or Although spending money on currant, pomegranate, cinnamon small-farm producers. gourmet olive oil may seem friv- A Taste of Olive is, quite honest- pear and coconut. A Taste of Ol- olous in this economy, great fla- ly, a paradise for anyone who ive even posted a list of tasty As I circled the store, I began to vor is a relatively cheap yet in- loves flavor. If you don’t consider combinations for those needing think of the many ways I could credibly satisfying thrill. Trust yourself an olive-oil lover when inspiration. For the purist, there use these ingredients – salad vin- me and check it out. you walk in, you’ll certainly have are also extra virgin olive oils aigrettes, marinades, sautees and a new perspective when you from Italy, Greece, Spain, Tuni- good old dipping oils for bread. A Taste of Olive is located at 40 walk out. sia, Morrocco and California. The prices weren’t even half bad, South High Street in West Chester. Luckily, the shop encourages as the standard 375 ml bottle was Online ordering is also available at Greeted by an incredibly friendly sampling so you can taste and $15 (larger bottles or trios of www.atasteofolive.com. yet not at all pushy cashier, I ad- learn exactly what you like. small bottles are also available For more informa- mitted I was a newcomer and re- for about $30). I could even throw tion, call (610) ceived a quick tour around the Although the oil and vinegars in- a party for all my fellow food 429-0292. store. Naturally, a row of olive trigued me, the other items nerds and we could host taste tests!
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BY a band; and a new kid … guess sales, couldn’t be friendlier to talk to, somewhere in the middle and tied JUSTIN which one eats up a lot of time. or humble, defi nitely someone you together with mandolins, steel gui- Lilley said it’s about pushing your- MCANENY So instead of the normal Q&As could sit down and have a beer with. tars, sleepy acoustic guitars and or- self out of your comfort zone. “I make STAFF with local bands, I sat down “I’m really lucky to be doing what gans. people sing that don’t sing,” he said, WRITER with John Lilley of The Hoot- I’m doing,” he said. adding the best advice he could ever ers who will be releasing his This is an album for long, night time give is, “fi nd people to play with that fi rst solo album, “Lucky Kinda And now he’s got his fi rst solo album drives with the moon roof open or at are better than you.” Guy,” Oct. 6. fi nished. But, he said, it didn’t start home after a night at the bar with that way. Lilley said he said to him- that last glass of whiskey and the I had listened to “Lucky Kinda Guy” On a recent sunny afternoon I had self, “’I’m going to write some Hoot- cigarette you were saving for the several times before meeting with xxxthe chance to sit down with John Lil- ers songs.’” But they didn’t turn out next morning. To say the least, it’s Lilley, several times since and now ley. You may know him from his that way. “I plugged a mic in and this intimate. “It’s music from my head,” twice while writing this. Sitting at work with The Hooters or maybe sleepy cowboy awoke.” The fi rst song Lilley said, “it’s music from my my desk isn’t the ideal listening loca- you just know him. He’s from West he wrote, “Diggin’ Deeper Down” is heart.” tion but every time I listen through I Chester and still lives in the area. So the opening track on “Lucky Kinda catch an instrument, a lyric I hadn’t we met at a local tavern. Guy.” Intimate – that’s the word Lilley likes caught, like this one from track four, to use to describe not only “Lucky “Second Chance:” “There’s a second xx With the sun in our eyes for most of So, over a four-year period beginning Kinda Guy,” but also the shows that chance hear today … a second chance our conversation, we touched on a around 2004, he wrote and recorded he’s bringing to support the album. “I I can not miss.” And I’m going to xxxnumber of things, but most impor- 15 songs, eight of the tracks made like it to be really intimate,” he said, leave it at that. tantly his fi rst solo album, “Lucky there way onto the album. Over the “it’s about my audience … like a big Kinda Guy.” winter of 2008-09, he put together a living room.” band and began playing soft shows MORE INFORMATION The Hooters have been around for in smaller, out of the way venues, Although he’s played in front of mil- ON THE xx longer than I’ve been alive (I’m 27; road testing the songs. lions of fans over the years and is “LUCKY KINDA GUY” AND they’ve been around for 30 years) gearing up to play shows supporting UPCOMING JOHN LILLEY which is impressive. Think about all If you’re expecting an album that “Lucky Kinda Guy,” Lilley still fi nds TOUR DATES, the bands that have come and gone sounds like The Hooters, this isn’t it. time to give private guitar lessons. VISIT: xxxover the last 30 years. Too many to These are songs of a singer, a musi- He knows how lucky he’s been, lucky www.johnlilley.com bother thinking about really. And cian, telling stories. These tracks are and hard working, and doesn’t mind xx x xxxxx xxxx xxxxx x SEPT. 30, 2009 /PAGE 17 xxxxxxxxxx xxxxx xxxx x xxxxx x xxxxxxx x xxxxxxxxxx x x xxxxxxxWEST CHESTER x x x DINE ABOUT x Don’t miss out on one of the best that Care’s Girls Leadership Program. x kept secrets of West Chester! The Girls’ Leadership Program devel- x ops that interests, abilities and char- The Rotaract Club of West Chester is acter of middle school girls. West hosting another Dine About Fund- Chester Area Communities That raiser. This event is sponsored by the Care supports this program in all First National Bank of Chester Coun- three West Chester Area School Dis- ty. trict Middle Schools; directly teach- ing the program in Fugett and Peirce Tickets are $25 and grants you access Middle Schools. These funds will to sample some of the newest and support this program best restaurants in town! Restaurants featured will be Rams Head, Market If you’d like more information, please Street Grille, Noodi Thai, Chadds email us at [email protected] Ford Winery, Gadaleto Seafoods, Side or visit www.wcrotaract.com. Bar and Taste of Olive. We have spe- cial business participation from Kati Mac Florist. The event is October 1, 2009 from 6 to 9 p.m. You can buy your tickets in advance at Sovereign Bank at 50 West Market Street in Downtown West Chester. Buy your tickets today because they will sell out! This Dine About will be for the ben- efi t of West Chester Communities Coatesville Area School District The new Rainbow Elementary School Dedication Ceremony at 1 PM followed by an Open House until 4 PM Sunday, October 4th ² Open to the Public “LUCKY KINDA GUY” AND UPCOMING JOHN LILLEY Rainbow Elementary School 1113 W. Lincoln Highway Coatesville, PA 19320 0548228 0548543 xxxxxxx xxxxxxx /PAGE 18 xxxxxxSEPT. 30, 2009 xxxxxxx xxxxxxxx xx xxxxxx xxx xxxxxxx xxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxx xx xxxxxxx xxxxxxxOUT & ABOUT xxxxxxx BY xxxxxxx KATE BRENNAN xxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxx WC DISH xxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxx xxxxxxxx THE GREAT xxxxxxxx xxxx KARAOKE MARATHON xxxxxxxx It was a relaxed Tuesday evening at Doc determine the best venue for embarrass- core version of Queen’s “Bohemian Rhap- xxxx Magrogan’s in West Chester. A calm ing oneself with a microphone. sody.” xxxx crowd of patrons engaged in casual con- versations as they sipped their beers and We seemed to be doing a fairly good job of My favorite singer outside of our group xxxx nibbled on nachos and crabcakes. Then, at embarrassing ourselves that Tuesday had to be the slight, mild-mannered young approximately 9:00 p.m., the bar quieted night. Most of the listeners seemed to be man wearing pleated-front khakis who as everyone looked up from their tables starting their own countdowns for the gave an utterly convincing performance and stared expectantly at the front stage. end of the song as we crooned our way of Queen’s “Fat Bottomed Girls.” Never Suddenly, a blast of synthesized trumpets through Europe’s famed 80s single. They before have I seen such a rock star person- rang out, and after approximately 24 mea- didn’t seem to appreciate our rendition of ality emerge from someone who looked sures of introductions, two overly enthu- Nine Inch Nails’ “Closer,” either. Even so much like a member of Young Republi- siastic young women began to sing, Mary’s accidental “I want to EAT you cans. Whoever you are, I like your style. “IT’S THE FINAL from the inside” and improvised submis- COOUUUNTDOOOOWN!” sions for the chorus line, “I want to f- you Of course, we’ll be scouting for some of like an animal” changing “animal” to spe- the best karaoke singers in the county as That’s right, it was karaoke night. cific species such as “raccoon” failed to Mary and I embark upon the Great Kara- impress them. oke Marathon, our search for the best ka- xxxxxxThose two young women were none other raoke venues around. Stay tuned as we than myself, Kate Brennan, and fellow Slightly more successful was WCHE-AM’s sing our way through Chester County, WC Disher Mary Bigham. We, accompa- radio host JT Morgan, who belted out Rick hopefully aided by ample amounts of al- xxxxxxnied by a small, supportive gang of friends, Astley’s “Never Gonna Give You Up” with coholic beverages. began what experts consider one of the a commendable amount of talent. (Mary’s most important community actions be- backup dancing, of course, also played a And to those of you who witness our ad- xxxxxx ventures in person, please accept our sin- ing initiated in Chester County: the Kara- part in the success.) “He Said, She Said” xxx oke Marathon. Our mission: to visit all guest Shawn also received slightly more cerest apologies. xxxxx the prime karaoke venues in our area and enthusiastic applause for his rather hard xxx xxxxxx xxxxxxx xxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxx xxxxxxx xxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxx xxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxx xxxxxxxx xxxxxxxx xx xxxxx xxxxxxxx xxxxxxxx /PAGE 19 xx xxxxxxSEPT. 30, 2009 xxxxxxxxxxxxxx xx xxxxx xx xxxxxx BY xx DAVID BAKER SPECIAL xxxxxxxxxxxxxx TO CC THE REZ xxxxxxxxxxxxxx The eclectic jokesters of The Rez joined in and mimed a simple bass Harrison: Our crowd is definite- of this observation came from the re- ry lyrics and over played Third Eye are D.T.F. in West Chester: down line with some “ba dum dum dum” ly college educated girls who smoke marks of the crowd. There were Blind covers. to…Funk? for audio effect.) pot and have big boobs. more than a few occasions during which I could overhear people at the But I digress... I felt like I was a little Are they reggae? No wait…jam? Harrison: Carson interjected with a shout out bar commenting on the syncopated old to be singing about the things I Maybe funk? Blues? to his favorite female anatomical at- rhythms of the drums and bass as The Rez showcased their versatility was singing. tention grabber, “Butts!” well as lead guitarist Marc Shapiro’s as musicians with a blues rendetion Pigeon hole them as you wish, but guitar lines and utilization of various of the late Johnny Cash’s “Folsom And so, where the “Skakabobs” end- these four Baltimore based musi- More laughing ensued and further effects pedals like a mad scientist Prison Blues” during which Harri- ed, The Rez began. All it took was the cians produce a sound fit for a conversation followed including a weaving polyphonic textures from son and Dave switched places. It addition of a temporary piano/organ plethora of genres and on Saturday brief explanation on Harrison’s part the ether. isn’t too often that bar bands would player (whom Harrison staunchly Aug. 8, The Rez, consisting of Har- of what he believes happened during go the extra mile to expand and dis- maintains died in a horrible hot air rison Brazier (vocals, guitar), Marc the legendary Led Zepplin hotel By the fourth or so song, there was play their abilities. Then again, if it ballooning accident thus removing Shapiro (lead guitar), Carson Kor- shark incident. Needless to say, it already a group of faithful Rez fans hasn’t already been made clear, the himself from the band) and a friend man (bass, vocals), and Dave Cava- isn’t any less painful/gross sounding on the dance floor paving the way for Rez isn’t just your average band. in the Baltimore music scene and all lier (drums,percussion), brought than any other rumor of the inci- the more self conscious to join in on They move between songs and in- around nice guy, Marc Shapiro, on their spectrum-spanning sound to dent. the fun of throwing caution and self strumentation arrangements fluid- lead guitar. the cozy atmosphere of Gay Street’s image to the wind and simply enjoy- ly and inconspicuously; songs flow Spence Café. By 9:30 the band and I parted ways so ing some exceptionally good live in and out like bodies of water cas- The current roster of Harrison, Marc, they could set up for their set at music. cading to fit the shape of the mold Carson, and Dave, along with an ever Before the music began for the eve- Spence and I was left to piece the pre- of the crowd’s mood, or rather, the rotating and exceptionally talented ning, I was able to meet up with the ceding events together like all the mood the Rez has put one in. In ensemble of guest musicians from group for a brief interview to dis- kings horses and all the kings men After a brief break the rez began their this case, it was an open invitation the mid-Atlantic region, has been cuss their musical origins and to standing over a sunny side up splat 2nd set w a classic reggae cover of to revel in musically charged de- playing persistently and passionate- hear their take on playing in West on the pavement. “5446.” You know, that song you al- bauchery. ly for the past three years. To date, Chester. ways thought was by sublime (but w they’ve managed to come through Upon arriving at Spence I recon- a different number). It’s actually by Maybe its their looks, maybe it’s our little borough and venues in the DB: DB: So how did you come to- viened with the band for a brief set- Toots and the Maytals. This time their talent, whatever the case may surrounding area at least a dozen gether as a band? list brainstorming session which around, Harrison’s vocals and the be, the Rez has a remarkable ability times. And it all spawned from a took place at one the cafe’s many bands instrumentation made it their to entrance older attractive women good showing at Spence Café’s “Open Harrison: Seriously…we just candle lit tables. The pow-wow was own much like they do with any of and keep them dancing into the Mic Night” hosted by local musician wanted to be in a band that smokes welcomely interruppted by an eager the cover songs they throw into their wee hours of the night. It’s kind of Rob Perna and “The New Kings of weed. young coed who approached the ta- two hour plus sets. funny how all they have to do is Rhythm” back in 2007. ble and asked “Are you guys the play and occasionally offer some With that answer, the foursome I’ve seen the Rez play in many differ- quick witted banter and presto! A You guys have played in the band?” adding “I can’t wait to hear laughed and nodded in agreement. DB: ent situations. From basements of art cosmopolitan fueled cavalcade of area quite a bit. How does West you play.” However, upon further prying, I galleries to larger stages at reputable cougars is on the dance floor and on Chester stack up compared to the came to learn that three of the four Initially we all had the same thought, venues/festivals and still, the place I the prowl. music festivals and venues you play members (Harrison, Dave, and Car- “Cool, this girl is pretty cute.” The enjoy them most is the stripped in other areas? son) played for number of years next statement was a curve ball down atmosphere of bar/cafe scene By the end of the night it may have throughout high school and col- only been my friend and I along Carson: Spence is cool because which I’m sure the five of us should’ve in which it’s nothing more than what lege in a fairly successful ska band with a handful of attractive, self de- there’s no separation between you seen coming like the third pitch after meets the eye on display. Sure they back home in Maryland called, scribed “desperate housewives” and the crowd and there are always two fastballs: “Can I get you a drink put on an amazing live experience “The Skakabobs”. During their ten- who may or may not have been people there. before you start?” Dave, the drum- when headlining shows and festivals ure in the group, they opened regu- mer shrugged it off and thought but there’s that special something from Lithuania, still holding strong larly for many big name acts in the Dave: Yeah it’s cool. Some people aloud, “At least she didn’t propsition about a band that goes the extra mile on the dance floor but no matter, ska world like “Reel Big Fish” and like half our stuff, some people like us for 100 bucks.” to provide something different in its the Rez played until the lights came “Big D and the Kids Table”. Toward the other half. (speaking of their more low-key settings. The Rez is a on at 2am. Al the end of their ska scene stint, they lengthy and diverse set lists) During the planning of the set-list, group of talented musicians provid- though Spence had all but cleared even outsold some of the bigger Carson suggested playing the “least ing those in attendance an experi- out save for some employees and a acts they were opening up for! Harrison, never slow to toss in a dance-able” material first perhaps to ence of music in its purest form with- handful of loyal patrons and fans of curve ball comment to keep me on cite the role alcohol plays in increas- out the pomp and circumstance all the music, the band was well re- With such a solid footing already my toes, offered his sincere take on ing ones dancing ability. Regardless, too often flaunted by cut-off t-shirt ceived and applauded for the eve- in place with one band, I found my- the scene: The Rez began their set with a series wearing, tribal tatoo sporting groups ning’s performance. Afterward, the self asking “Why bother with an- of improvised jams which evolved who strictly stick to the safety of cov- Rez was approached by the still other?” The three, it seems, came to “We think the girls are very charm- into a well crafted rendition of the ers and generic “nickelback” styles of lurking Lithuanians and a brief the conclusion that they were ma- ing and we are D.T.F.” Talking Heads’ “Psycho Killer”. rock and roll. I mean just go to conversation of friendly words and turing in many ways and the style Kildare’s or Doc Magrogans on any praise ensued while pictures were of music they were playing at the Marc: Funk? As the first set progressed the patrons given weekend and You’ll see the ex- taken, band logo tank tops bought time just wasn’t doing it for them grew increasingly attentive. The Rez act opposite of what the Rez brings to and swapped, and three parting anymore. x (another group chuckle) often does this. They are able to gain the party: original and engaging mu- kisses each were awarded to the and retain attention in a way that sic that often leaves the listener foursome. Dave: I got tired of doing this... Harrison further summed up the suggests there’s more strategy to this x wanting more, other than just an x (he mimed a generic 1-2-1-2 drum band’s opinion of the crowds they group than simply “let’s get high and urge to seek quieter quarters free of It seems The Rez, in so many ways pattern at which point Carson like to play for in very poetic terms… play music”. Further substantiation the aural pollution that is Buckcher- in West Chester, is certainly “DTF”. x xxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxSEPT. 30, 2009 /PAGE 20 xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx xxxx xxxxxxxxx BxxxxxxxUY FRESH BUY LOCAL xxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxx A WHAT? xxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxx A Fermentationxxxxxxxxxxxx Festival of course! 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The Barton is glad to be a part of the charitable xx Brewfest once again. event, held at Genesis Healthcare in down- McKenzie’s: event. town Kennett Square, also features a silent McKenzie’s Brewhouse, located in Chadds xx Now in its twelfth year the Brewfest, held auction with items as varied as stays at local Ford Township, is returning for its fourth “We pick and choose because there’s so Oct. 10 at the Genesis Building on South bed and breakfasts to a lunch with State year in a row, and they’re bringing a select many around, but this one stood out to us,” xx Street in Kennett Square, attracts thousands Rep. Chris Ross. session beer exclusively for the sold-out she said. of visitors for an afternoon filled with live connoisseur tasting. music, good food and some of the country’s Even with the few changes, Historic Ken- For their first foray into Kennett, Barton xx best brews. nett Square director Mary Hutchins said Brewmaster Ryan Michaels is serving the said she is bringing the Joe Coffee Porter, that they haven’t altered the formula sig- made with Fonseca organic fair trade cof- xx Gringalet French lager, a seasonal dark la- And with just three weeks to go until the nificantly because people are looking for ger with an ABV of 4.5 percent, a common fee. kegs are tapped, there are fewer than 300 the same fun time they’ve had in previous trait of session beers that are meant for tast- xx tickets left for the event that stands as His- years. ing and not getting pounded. Barton describes the porter as a “roasty, ro- toric Kennett Square’s main fundraiser each bust coffee porter” that weighs in at 5.5 per- xx year. “I think people have come to depend on As for the festival proper, Michaels still isn’t cent ABV. having a good time, they like that it hasn’t certain. It’s likely he’ll bring the Saison Bel- xx After reducing the number of tickets last changed,” she said. “They know what they’re gian, a farmhouse golden ale ABV 7 percent, “We brought it back this year and bottled it, year and expanding the area, Executive Di- coming to, they know what to expect and which he said was a popular favorite at last and it’s been popular ever since,” she said. xx rector Jeff Norman said that the event has we’re able to deliver a good time for the year’s event. Other than that, he’s still de- hit stride as far as attendance. community.” bating what will accompany it. She is also serving their Kenzinger Pilsner xx malt, which Barton said lies somewhere be- “Sales have been much more consistent Finding a wide and eclectic sampling of “For us, it’s always about making an impres- tween a kolsch and a pilsner. than last year,” Norman said, adding that brewers, Norman said, is also what sets the xx sion,” Michaels said. “A lot of people like to last year marked the first time they had sold festival apart from other similar events. bring their flagship brews, but we tend to “It’s light and crisp and has a really good out before the day of the event. hop,” she said. “It’s easy to drink but has a xx xx look for something a little different. We “The beer aficinado will have plenty to be like to stand out.” lot of good flavor.” xx This year however marks the first time the happy about,” Norman said. xx festival has had to purchase the beer out- xx Having been at the last four Kennett Brew- The German-style ale clocks in at 4.3 per- right instead of the breweries donating Norman and Hutchins both said that the fests, Michaels said the event is one of his cent ABV. xx their goods, something that Norman ex- festival could not happen without the sup- favorites. xx pects will definitely have an effect on the port of the volunteers – over 75 each year – Triumph: bottom line. and the community at large, including Gen- xx “There’s usually good weather and it’s a Triumph Brewmaster Brendan Anderson esis Healthcare who donates the space for good time to be outside,” he said. “And we said that the Kennett Brewfest is one of his xx the event at their South Street location. Norman said the organizers tried to miti- meet a lot of people who are enthusiastic all-time favorite events to attend. gate that cost primarily by limiting their xx about the beer. It doesn’t turn into a drunk “Genesis has been very supportive,” marketing. Ticket prices saw only a slight fest.” “They have some of the best bands and food xx Hutchins said. “Having the space donated is increase above last year’s cost. vendors,” Anderson said. “And the overall xx a major bonus.” Spring House: vibe is more upbeat. Plus the staff and the “We’re actually using Facebook as a mar- This marks the first appearance at the Brew- xx organizers are so friendly and accommodat- Returning for entertainment is the Sin City keting tool and that’s worked out well,” he fest for Spring House Brewing in Conestoga, ing.” xx said. “We have 300 to 400 friends and peo- group and Carl Filipiak, along with an as- but from the descriptions of the brews own- ple are quick to comment when a posting is sortment of local and regional vendors and xx er Matthew Keasey is bringing, they’re like- Anderson is serving the Kinder Pilsner, a eateries. made.” ly to become fast favorites. very light bodied German pilsner, for both xx the Connoisseur’s Tasting and the festival xx And let’s not forget the beer. Norman also tweaked the already sold out Keasey is serving his flagship brew, the Sev- proper. He’s also serving the Bengal Gold Connoisseur’s Tasting by creating what he en Gates Pale Ale. Described as an Ameri- xx IPA an American-style IPA brewed with cas- So far, 52 breweries have signed on, with called the Con-o-Session tasting. can-style pale ale, the Seven Gates is brewed cade, centennial and Amarillo hops that xx several making their first appearance this with three kinds of hops – cascade, centen- weighs in at a hearty 6.6 ABV. Instead of having the brewers bring their year. xx xx nial and Willamette – and cashes in at 5.6 xx heavy hitters with a high ABV, Norman ABV. “It follows suit with everything else you’ll xx xx Although Norman said that certain brewers asked them to bring session beers – brews find out there in an IPA,” Anderson said. xx that weigh in at a lower ABV (usually 4.5 or do contact him about attending, there’s also After that, Keasey isn’t sure what he’ll bring xx plenty of legwork attached to finding lower) that are meant to be enjoyed for their – either his Beyond the Gates double IPA, a Anderson is uncertain about his third elec- xx them. flavor. heavier brew that stands at 8 ABV, or the tion, but he said he is leaning towards the xx Smoked Porter, a robust darker beer that’s Raspberry Wheat Ale, another American- xx “Most of them have heard great things For the second year in a row, the event kicks over 8 percent ABV. For the porter, Keasey style ale brewed with fresh raspberries that xx about the event and they want o be a part of off with a special fund raising dinner the has the grain smoked at a local smokehouse comes in a 5.5 percent ABV. xxxxxxxxxx xx night before. Calling it “An Enchanted Eve- it,” he said. over apple wood and hickory that he said xx ning,” the $150 per ticket event features a really opens up when you taste the beer. xxxxxxxxxx xx surf and turf buffet dinner from Talulah’s Below, find a brief sampling of the dozens of xx xxxxxxxxxxx Table, live music from the Sin City Band, breweries attending this year’s festival, and “You can definitely taste the smokiness,” hexxxxxxxxxx xx and of course plenty of beer. some of the tempting brews they will offer. said. xx xxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxx xxxHE SAID WHERE TWO SINGLES MEET AND REVIEW SEPT. 30, 2009 /PAGE 24 xxxxxxx xxx SHE SAID the food & each other. BY: / MARY xxxxxxx xxx BIGHAM WC DISH xxxxxxx xxx xxxxxxx xxx xxxxxxx xxx xxx xxx xxx THE GIRL: THE GUY: S RYN HA ATH WN K AGE: 24 AGE: 35 JOB: Graduate student and server JOB: Director of Digital Media HOBBIES: Sports, sweets, shoes HOBBIES: Musician, Indie Film xxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxx and animals Producer, Artist Wine Tasting: KREUTZ CREEK VINEYARDS TASTING ROOM 44 E. Gay Street, West Chester Appetizers and Dinner: RAM’S HEAD BAR AND GRILL 40 E. Market Street, West Chester Karaoke: DOC MACGROGAN’S OYSTER HOUSE 17 E. Gay Street, West Chester FIRST IMPRESSIONS: silences. Shawn is a really easy guy to given cheese and crackers to compli- we continued chatting as we walked xxx xxx • KATHRYN: I really liked Shawn’s talk to, so it made the experience a ment the wines that we were to enjoy, and arrived at the Rams Head. The style. He seemed confident and little easier! a descriptive explanation of the interior of the Rams head was casual excited to be there so that put me at • SHAWN: As I walked through the different wine types and even, when dinning with big screen TV’s which ease because I was pretty nervous. I door she immediately turned and we asked, a superb explanation of the would have made it slightly more don’t know that I necessarily have a met eyes for the first time. A quick process taken to achieve a given wine. difficult to have a good conversation specific type, but I thought he looked “Hello, Shawn I’m Kathryn.” and Marie was right there to fill our if I were a die-hard Phillies fan, but xxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxx great - I especially liked his tattoos. “Hello, Kathryn I’m Shawn. It’s nice glasses as soon as they touched the this is not the case, I am a new fan to • SHAWN: I looked through the to finally meet you.” was exchanged bar. As with any wine tasting there the World Champs. The fact that window of the quaint wine bar named and I took my seat beside her at the are certain wines that stand out and Kathryn is from the area and a Philly “Kruetz Creek,” and fixed my eyes on bar. As we were continuing the easily others that take more of a backseat. I sports fan made the fact that she gave the lovely features of my date. I flowing conversation it was ready to found that for my experience I was me her full attention a nice little looked down so as not to trip and start our wine tasting. pleased with most and would feeling with all of the TVs showing make a fool of myself, and perhaps to certainly recommend this as a good the MLB doubleheader for the WINE TASTING: take a breath before beginning this option for a first date, blind or evening. KATHRYN: I had never been the otherwise...as long as you have taste adventure. Kathryn is a very • DRINKS: attractive girl with long sandy blond Kruetz Creek prior to the date. When buds, and enjoy wine of course. KATHRYN: hair, both delightful to talk to and I first arrived, there was only one • We sampled about 10 THE RESTAURANT: look at. She is slightly taller than other person in the restaurant. I different wines at Kruetz Creek so SHAWN: most of the girls that I have dated decided it would be a good idea to get • After finishing the when we went to Ram’s Head for which means it’s easier to maintain started with a glass of wine while I tasting we were instructed to travel dinner I switched to my favorite eye contact being at the same level. waited for Shawn to arrive. The down the street for dinner. The drink, a dirty martini. No complaints Restaurant was only a block away, so on the beverages! Did I mention she has beautiful eyes? bartender, Marie, was very knowl- CONTINUED ON PG 28 R So, eye contact must be maintained. edgeable about the wines and she expects me to come back to give her a CONVERSATION: full report on the evening! CALLING ALL SINGLExxxxS! HE SAID, SHE SAID • KATHRYN: The conversation was • SHAWN: Marie (our wine-tender) If you would like to take part in , please email your x x really smooth. I never thought there had a wonderful smile and cheery name, age, job title and hobbies along with a picture to wcdish@ was a lull or any uncomfortable disposition from the start. We were gmail.com. 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Kids Table with IllScarlet (Nov. 3, 8 p.m., $13); and 8 p.m., Oct. 11 at 3 p.m., $30); Lou Christie, 22, 8 p.m., $30 to $38); Lewis Black with John $79.50); Trans-Siberian Orchestra (Nov. 21, 3 m., $17); Tesla (Nov. 2, 8 p.m., $29); Mayday Pa- The Dirty Dozen Brass Band (Nov. 4, 8 p.m., Jay Siegel and The Tokens, and The Shangri- Bowman (Oct. 23 and 24, 8 p.m., $49 to $77); and 8 p.m., $25 to $60.50); The Radio City rade and The Academy Is... with Set Your $18); Benevento Russo Duo with Sean Bones Las (Jan. 9, 8 p.m., $39.50); Phil Vassar (Feb. 10, Jesse Cook (Nov. 2, 8 p.m., $29); Keb’ Mo’ (Nov. Christmas Spectacular (Dec. 2, 4 and 7 p.m., Goals, The Secret Handshake and You Me At (Nov. 6, 9 p.m., $15); The Pietasters with Ruder 8 p.m., $45); Michael Amante (Feb. 12, 8 p.m., 8, 7 p.m., $34 to $52); Lyle Lovett and His Large $59.50 and $76.50). Six (Nov. 3, 6:30 p.m., $15); Train with Uncle Than You, Last Martyrs of A Lost Cause and $32); Air Supply with Christopher Cross (Feb. Band (Nov. 9, 8 p.m., $39 to $70); Abba Mania THE WACHOVIA SPECTRUM, Philadel- Kracker (Nov. 5, 9 p.m., $37); The Get Up Kids The Bullbuckers (Nov. 7, 9 p.m., $14); Honor 26, 8 p.m., $57); Conway Twitty: The Man, The (Nov. 10, 8 p.m., $28 to $35); Joan Osborne, the phia: Maxwell with Robin Thicke and Chri- with Kevin Devine and The Life and Times Society with Esmee Denters (Nov. 13, 6:30 Music, The Legend, The Musical (Feb. 27, 2 and Holmes Brothers and Paul Thorn (Nov. 14, 8 sette Michele (Oct. 3, 7:30 p.m., $20 to $150); (Nov. 6, 8 p.m., $21.50); Trivium with special p.m., $15); Pretty Lights with Gramatik (Nov. 7 p.m., $32); Sandi Patty and Larnelle Harris p.m., $28 to $35); Imagination Movers chil- Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band (Oct. guests (Nov. 7, 9 p.m., $20); Peter Bjorn and 20, 10 p.m., $15); Slo-Mo featuring Mic Wrecka (Feb. 28, 3 p.m., $49); The Peking Acrobats dren’s show (Nov. 18, 2 and 6:30 p.m., $25 and 13, 14, 19 and 20, 7:30 p.m., $68 and $101); John with El Perro Del Mar (Nov. 8, 8 p.m., with The Hustle (Nov. 21, 9 p.m., $8). (March 5, 7 p.m., $22); Spring Doo Wop Caval- $35); Sinbad (Nov. 20, 8 p.m., $36 to $43); Ste- Leonard Cohen (Oct. 22, 8 p.m., $36.50 to $22); Dan Auerbach with Justin Townes and THE COLONIAL THEATRE, 227 Bridge St., cade (March 6, 2 and 8 p.m., $39.50); The Oak phen Lynch (Nov. 21, 8 p.m., $32 to $35); Bill $250); “The Last Call” with Hall & Oates, the Jessica Lea Mayfield (Nov. 12, 9 p.m., $20); Phoenixville (610-917-1228 or www.thecolo- Ridge Boys (March 20, 3 and 8 p.m., $43); Three Blagg III (Nov. 22, 3 p.m., $28 and $23); That’s Hooters and Todd Rundgren (Oct. 23, 8 p.m., Peaches with Amanda Blank (Nov. 13, 9 p.m., nialtheatre.com), presents the following con- Dog Night (March 7, 7 p.m., $49); ABBA: The Amore: Dean Martin tribute (Nov. 29, 3 p.m., $4 to $6); Pearl Jam (Oct. 27, 28, 30, 31, 7:30 $20); Bassnectar with Nosaj Thing (Nov. 14, 9 certs: Nick Lowe with Bill Kirchen (Oct. 11, Music (March 12, 8 p.m., $39); Jungle Jack Han- $28 to $35); The Ultimate Doo Wop Show (Feb. p.m., $77). p.m., $18); Amanda Palmer with Nervous Cab- 7:30 p.m.); Leon Russell (Oct. 22, 8 p.m.); Blue na (March 13, 1 p.m., $29); Yakov Smirnoff 20, 8 p.m., $37 to $57). LIACOURAS CENTER, Temple University, aret (Nov. 18, 8 p.m., $20); They Might be Gi- Oyster Cult (Oct. 30, 8 p.m.); The Outlaws (Nov. (March 13, 8 p.m., $45). THE COLONIAL THEATRE, 227 Bridge St., Philadelphia: “Love Train: The Sound of Phila- ants family show (Nov. 21, 3:30 p.m., $25); Fly- 15, 7:30 p.m.); the Four Bitchin’ Babes: Sally THE GRAND OPERA HOUSE AND THE Phoenixville, presents The Bacon Brothers on delphia” with the O’Jays, The New Stylistics, leaf with Paper Tongues (Nov. 21, 9 p.m., $18); Fingerett, Debi Smith, Nancy Moran and Deir- BABY GRAND, 818 Market St., Wilmington, Oct. 10 at 8 p.m. The concert and reception the Delfonics, the Intruders, Harold Melvin’s Deadmau5 with Burns (Nov. 22, 8 p.m., $22.50); dre Flint (Nov. 20, 8 p.m.); Leon Redbone (Nov. Del. (302-652-5577 or www.ticketsatthegrand. benefits the French and Pickering Creeks Con- Bluenotes and others (Nov. 14, 6 p.m., $55 to The Mountain Goats with Final Fantasy (Nov. 21, 8 p.m.). Visit www.ticketweb.com for tick- org): Lucinda Williams (Sept. 30, 8 p.m., $37 to servation Trust and the Association for the $75). 28, 9 p.m., $18); Brothers Past with Orchard ets. $44); Esperanza Spalding (Oct. 1, 8 p.m., $27 to Colonial Theatre. Tickets are $50 and $75 at THE MERRIAM THEATER, Philadelphia: Lounge (Dec. 31, 9 p.m., $32). THE AMERICAN MUSIC THEATRE, 2425 $42); Jonatha Brooke (Oct. 1, 8 p.m., $27); Ben www.thecolonialtheatre.com. Billy Crystal “700 Sundays” (Sept. 30 to Oct. 9, THE KESWICK THEATRE, Easton Road and xxx xxx $29.50 to $91); David Cross with Todd Glass Keswick Avenue, Glenside (215-572-7650 or xxxxxxx xxxxxxx (Oct. 20, 8 p.m., $35); The Swell Season (Nov. 8, www.keswicktheatre.com): David Sedaris xxxxxxx xxxxxxx xxxNIGHTLIFExxx 8 p.m., $35). (Oct. 4, 7 p.m., $49.50); Brandi Carlile (Oct. 6, 8 THE BLARNEY STONE, West Chester Pike, on Tuesdays. Trivia downstairs on Wednes- 9800 or www.mckenziebrewhouse.com). Pok- THE SUSQUEHANNA BANK CENTER, p.m., $25 and $32); Los Lonely Boys with Ale- West Chester (610-436-5222). Bar ‘Name That days at 9:30 p.m. er and Quizzo on Mondays, Bar Bingo on Camden, N.J.: Celtic Thunder (Oct. 16, 8 p.m., jandro Escovedo and Hacienda (Oct. 7, 7:30 Tune’ with DJ Tony on Tuesday. Poker on HORSESHOE PUB, at the Waynebrook Inn, Tuesdays, Music Match and poker on Wednes- $37.50 to $57.50); Breaking Southern Ground p.m., $27); Yonder Mountain String Band (Oct. Wednesday (sign-up at 7:30 p.m.). Quizzo on 4690 Horseshoe Pike, Honey Brook (610-273- days, karaoke on Thursdays. “McKenzie-Fest” Tour featuring the Zac Brown Band, Nic Cow- 8, 8 p.m., $22.50); Natalie Cole (Oct. 9, 8 p.m., Thursday. 9000 or www.thehorseshoepub.com). All-re- Oktoberfest celebration continues through an, Levi Lowrey and Sonia Leigh (Oct. 17, 7:30 $59.50); Patton Oswalt (Oct. 10, 8 p.m., $29.50); BRICKETTE LOUNGE, 1339 Pottstown Pike, quest DJ on Wednesday from 8 p.m. to mid- Oct. 4. There will be specialty beers, German p.m., $36.50). Renaissance (Oct. 11, 7:30 p.m., $39 and $49); West Chester (610-696-9656 or www.bricket- night, karaoke on Thursday at 10 p.m. Video music and foods, and costumed servers. VERIZON HALL AT THE KIMMEL CEN- Ian Anderson plays acoustic Jethro Tull (Oct. telounge.com). Line dancing on Tuesday and DJ on Friday from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Live bands MR. E’S TAVERN, 313 W. Kings Highway, TER, Philadelphia: Steve Martin and the Steep 16, 8 p.m., $45 and $55); The Fab Faux (Oct. 17, Thursday from 8 to 11 p.m. with DJ. Karaoke on Saturday. Coatesville (610-384-4356 or www.mrestavern. Canyon Rangers with Dave Barry (Oct. 19, 8 p. 8 p.m., $42.50 to $77.50); Gallagher (Oct. 23, 8 on Wednesdays from 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Live KENNETT FLASH, 102 Sycamore Alley, Ken- com). Karaoke contest with DJ Kalaya on Tues- m., $65 and $85). p.m., $22.50); “Jukebox Saturday Night” with bands from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Smoke-free. Enter- nett Square (484-732-8295 or www.kennett- days from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. THE ACADEMY OF MUSIC, Philadelphia: Bobby Rydell, Peggy March, Emil Stucchio and tainment: flash.org). Blue Monday Jam on Mondays at 8 THE OCTORARO HOTEL & TAVERN, 2. Lewis Black (Oct. 17, 8 p.m., $45 to $65). the Classics and Lenny Welch (Oct. 24, 8 p.m., BRICKSIDE GRILLE, 540 Wellington Square, p.m. Del Bittle’s Bluegrass jam every Thursday South 3rd Street, Oxford, (610-932-2290 or THE TOWER THEATER, Upper Darby: R $45.50); “Playing For Change” Peace Through Exton (610-321-1600). Trivia Night every at 8 p.m. Admission $3 for players and $5 for www.myspace.com/octorarobookings). Bruce Kelly (Oct. 13, 8 p.m., $55 to $98); Bob Weir Music (Oct. 27, 8 p.m., $36); Brian Wilson (Oct. Wednesday from 9 to 11 p.m. audience. Open Mic every Sunday at 7 p.m., Mowday leads a discussion of his latest work and Ratdog (Oct. 16 and 17, 8 p.m., $29.50 to 29, 7:30 p.m., $49.50 and $67); The Capitol BROWNIES 23 EAST, 23 E. Lancaster Ave., Ard- hosted by Butch Zito. Admission $4. “Jailing The Johnston Gang” (Oct. 1, 7 p.m.) $65); Australian Pink Floyd (Oct. 23, 8 p.m., Steps (Nov. 1, 3 p.m., $35); Engelbert Hump- more (610-649-8389 or www.Brownies23east. THE LOUNGE, 246 Eagleview Blvd., Exton LanChester Productions, South Broad, Writ- $39.50 and $55); David Gray with Lisa Hanni- erdinck (Nov. 6, 8 p.m., $49.50 and $59.50); Keb com). Split Decision (Sept. 30); Splintered Sun- (610-594-0269). Open daily at 4 p.m. Free pool tenhouse (Oct. 11) gan (Oct. 27, 8 p.m., $39.50 to $55); Gov’t Mule Mo with Kristina Train (Nov. 7, 8 p.m., $32 and light (Oct. 1). on Tuesdays. Karaoke on Wednesdays at 9 SPENCE CAFE, 29 E. Gay St., West Chester (Oct. 31, 8 p.m., $29.50 and $34.50); Ray LaMon- $42); Abba-Mania (Nov. 8, 7:30 p.m., $32.50); CAROUSEL BALLROOM, 319 Westtown p.m. (610-738-8844 or www.spencecaferestaurant. tage with Lissie (Nov. 7, 8 p.m., $38 and $48); Don McLean (Nov. 13, 8 p.m., $35 and $45); Di- Rd., Suite P, West Chester (610-701-0600 or MADDIE’S RESTAURANT, BAR AND HO- com). Visit online for updated schedule. Mark Knopfler (May 7, 8 p.m., $39 to $95). onne Warwick (Nov. 15, 7 p.m., $49.50 and www.carouselballroom.-com). Group dancing TEL, 330 E. Lancaster Ave., Frazer (610-644- STEEL CITY COFFEE HOUSE, 203 Bridge St., THE ELECTRIC FACTORY, 421 N. 7th St., $59.50); Disney’s Imagination Movers (Nov. and lessons scheduled. Admission inculdes ap- 2722 or www.maddies.com). Open every day Phoenixville (610-933-4043 or www.steelcity- Philadelphia (215-627-1332 or www.electric- 21, 1 and 4 p.m., $29.50); The Tommy Castro petizers and desserts. No partner necessary. from 3 p.m. to 2 a.m. Games, sports bar and live coffeehouse.-com). Mad Poets Society Open factory.info): Phoenix with Chairlift (Sept. 28, Band and Coco Montoya (Nov. 22, 7 p.m., DOC MAGROGAN’S, 117 E. Gay St., West music. Live bands Fridays and Saturdays from Mic on the First Tuesday of the month. Every 8 p.m., $20); Arctic Monkeys (Sept. 30, 8 p.m., $27.50 and $33.50); The Machine -- Pink Floyd Chester (610-429-4046 or www.docmagrogans. 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Entertainment: Formula 259 other Tuesday is Acoustic Open Mic. Every sold out); Every Time I Die with Bring Me the tribute (Nov. 27, 8 p.m., $27 and $32); South- com). DJ Tommy C upstairs on Fridays at 10 (Sept. 25); Lima Bean Riot (Sept. 26). Wednesday “Steel City Sessions” from 8 to 10 Horizon, Oh Sleeper and Architects (Oct. 3, side Johnny and the Asbury Jukes (Nov. 28, 8 p.m. (no cover). Live bands on Saturdays from MCKENZIE BREW HOUSE, 451 Wilming- p.m. 8:30 p.m., $17.50); Skillet with Hawk Nelson, p.m., $39.50); Phil Vassar (March 13, 8 p.m., 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. (no cover). Karaoke at 9 p.m. ton-West Chester Pike (Route 202) (610-361- Decyfer Down and The Letter Black (Oct. 4, 6 $32.50). p.m., $28); Grizzly Bear with Beach House (Oct. THE NOTE, 142 E. Market St., West Chester 7, 8 p.m., $26); The Mars Volta (Oct. 10, 8:30 (800-594-8499 or www.thenote.tickets.music- xxx xxx p.m.); Them Crooked Vultures (Oct. 12, 8:30 today.com): Luke Pelliccio with Sideview and xxxxxxx xxxxxxx p.m., sold out); Colbie Caillat with Howie Day Louis Brice (Sept. 28, 8 p.m., $5); Vox Humana xxxxxxx xxxxxxx xxxTHEATRExxx (Oct. 14, 6:30 p.m., $25); Tiesto (Oct. 14, mid- with The Better Half and Above Yesterday PEOPLE’S LIGHT SEASON or www.pcstheater.org), presents the follow- RIES will feature touring shows staged at the night, $39.50); Insane Clown Posse with (Sept. 29, 8 p.m., $5); The Scenic with Save the PEOPLE’S LIGHT AND THEATRE COM- ing shows this season: “Into The Woods” (Oct. Academy of Music, Merriam Theater and For- (hed)pe (Oct. 15, 8:30 p.m., $27); The Avett Rec Center, Victory in Numbers and Adalie PANY, 39 Conestoga Rd., Malvern (610-644- 22 to Nov. 7); “It’s a Wonderful Life: A Radio rest Theatre. The Broadway Series includes: Brothers (Oct. 16, 8:30 p.m., $26.75); Paramore (Sept. 30, 7:30 p.m., $10); Steel Panther (Oct. 1, 8 3500 or www.peopleslight.org), presents: “Ab- Play” (Nov. 27 to Dec. 13); “Almost, Maine” “Mamma Mia!” (Nov. 3 to 8); Mannheim with Paper Route and The Swellers (Oct. 17, p.m., $13); Assembly of Dust and the Emmitt sence” (Oct. 14 to Nov. 8); “Snow White: A (Jan. 14 to 30); “Bye Bye Birdie” (Feb. 18 to Steamroller Christmas Show (Nov. 14, 8 p.m., 7:30 p.m., sold out); Mika (Oct. 18, 8 p.m., Nershi Band with Nathan Moore (Oct. 2, 9 p.m., Musical Panto” (Nov. 18 to Jan. 3); “King Lear” March 6); “Doubt, A Parable” (March 25 to $30 to $100); “White Christmas” (Nov. 24 to $29.50); Rodrigo y Gabriela (Oct. 22, 8:30 p.m., $17); Peek A Boo Revue Burlesque Show (Oct. (March 3 to 28); “Stretch” (March 31 to April April 10); “Joseph and the Amazing Technicol- 29); “Wicked” (Jan. 6 to 24); “Rain: Tribute to $35); Get The Led Out (Oct. 23, 8:30 p.m., 3, 10 p.m., $13 -- 21 and older); Marcy Play- 25); and “The Secret of Sherlock Holmes” (July or Dreamcoat” (April 29 to May 15). the Beatles” (Feb. 5 to 7, $35 to $85); “The Music $22.50); Sound Tribe Sector 9 with Eskmo ground (Oct. 4, 8 p.m., $15); Josh Loss, Greg 7 to Aug. 8). Call or visit online for informa- MEDIA THEATRE SEASON of Andrew Lloyd Webber” (Feb. 8 to 14, $20 to (Oct. 24, 8:30 p.m., $22.50). Coons and Lucas Joseph Collective (Oct. 5, 8 p. tion. THE MEDIA THEATRE, 104 E. State St., Me- $80); “Annie” (Feb. 26 to 28, $20 to $70); THEATER OF THE LIVING ARTS, 334 m., $5); Dark Disco Club with Autumn A Fire HEDGEROW SEASON dia (610-891-0100 or www.mediatheatre.org), “Groovaloo: The Hip Hop Experience” (March South St., Philadelphia: Relient K with Cope- and Maddam Ink (Oct. 6, 8 p.m., $5); Parachute presents the following shows this season: 8 to 14, $25 to $60); “Disney’s The Lion King” land and Barcelona (Oct. 2, 8 p.m., $18); “Heav- with Cheap Seats and Jesse Ruben (Oct. 7, 8 p. HEDGEROW THEATRE, 64 Rose Valley Rd., “Show Boat” (Sept. 30 to Nov. 1); “The Wizard (March 30 to April 4); “August: Osage County” enly Harmony XII” (Oct. 3, 8 p.m., $49); Billy m., $10); Long Walk Home with Dirty Pearls Media (610-565-4211 or www.hedgerowthe- of Oz” (Nov. 24 to Jan. 10); “Master Class” (Feb. (April 27 to May 2); Michael Flatley’s “Lord of Talent with Poison the Well and AM Taxi (Oct. 8, 8 p.m., $8); Perpetual Groove (Oct. 9, 9 atre.org), presents the following shows this 3 to 20); “13” (March 3 to 28); “Rent” (May 5 to the Dance” (May 14 to 16, $20 to $70); “Avenue (Oct. 7, 8 p.m., $15); Gossip with Apache Beat p.m., $14); Biodiesel with Joe Nice and Push season: “Tales From Poe” (Oct. 14 at 1 p.m., Oct. June 6). The children’s series includes: “Nar- Q” (June 18 to 20); “Dreamgirls” (June 22 to 27). (Oct. 8, 9 p.m., $20); Dinosaur Jr. with Bob (Oct. 10, 9 p.m., $12); Soulive (Oct. 14, 8 p.m., 21 and 28 at 7:30 p.m.); workshop for “Au- nia” (Oct. 10, 17, 24 and 31 at 11 a.m.); “Ebene- Visit www.kimmelcenter.org or call 215-893- Mould, and Lou Barlow and the Missingmen $20); The Brew and The Heavy Pets with Code- tumn’s End” (Oct. 11, 18, 25 at 7:30 p.m.); work- zer” (Dec. 5, 12, 19 and 26 at 11 a.m.); “The Em- 1999. (Oct. 9, 8 p.m., $28); the Bravery with Living name (Oct. 15, 8 p.m., $12); Pnuma Trio with shop for “City of Peace” (Nov. 7, 14, 21 at 4 peror’s New Clothes” (Feb. 6, 13 and 20 at 11 a. ‘THE KIDS LEFT...’ Things and The Dustys (Oct. 10, 8 p.m., $17.50); Bodega, MJ Project and DJ Sonkin (Oct. 16, 9 p.m.). Tickets are $22 on Wednedays, $25 for m.). Tickets are $22 to $42.50 for musicals ($12 THE SOCIETY HILL PLAYHOUSE, 507 S. Dragonforce with Sonata Artica and Taking p.m., $13); The Legwarmers: ‘80s Tribute Band all other shows ($3 discounts for seniors and and $10 for children’s shows). Matinees and 8th St., Philadelphia (215-923-0210 or www. Dawn (Oct. 11, 8 p.m., $25); Five Finger Death (Oct. 17, 9:30 p.m., $10); Push Play with Jessie $12 for ages 18 and younger). Call or visit on- evening shows are scheduled. Call or visit on- societyhillplayhouse.org), presents the new Punch with Shadows Fall, OTEP and 2 Cents James (Oct. 20, 7:30 p.m., $12); Pretty Lights line for ticket information. line for tickets. musical comedy “The Kids Left, The Dog Died. (Oct. 13, 7 p.m., $20); Everclear with Paper with Gramatik (Oct. 20, 10 p.m., $15); The 69 PLAYERS CLUB SEASON Now What?” from Oct. 14 to Nov. 22. The show Tongues (Oct. 15, 9 p.m., $25); Ludo with eyes with Dommin and The Becoming (Oct. 21, THE PLAYERS CLUB OF SWARTHMORE, BROADWAY SERIES Meese, Ha Ha Tonka and Without a Face (Oct. 7:30 p.m., $18); The Brand New Heavies (Oct. 614 Fairview Rd., Swarthmore (610-328-4271 THE KIMMEL CENTER BROADWAY SE- CONTINUED ON PG 27 R xxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxx xxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxx SEPT. 30, 2009 /PAGE 27 SEPT. 30, 2009 /PAGE 27 xxxxxxxx xxxxxxxx xxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxx xxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxx O xxxxxxxx xxx CONTINUED FROM xxxxxxxxxxxx PAGE 26 xxxxxxxx xxx is about baby boomers who are facing a midlife xxxxxxLONGWOOD crisis. Tickets are $45. Matinees and evening xxx shows are scheduled. ‘MENOPAUSE: THE MUSICAL’ THE PERELMAN THEATER AT THE KIM- FAMILY RESTAURAxxNT MEL CENTER, Broad and Spruce streets, Philadelphia, presents “Menopause: The Musi- BY: cal” from Sept. 29 to Oct. 4. Performances are Tuesday to Thursday at 7:30 p.m., Friday and FRAN Saturday at 8 p.m., Sundays at 6:30 p.m., mati- will this month MAYE nees on Saturday at 2 p.m. and Sunday at 1 p.m. open SPECIAL TO CC Tickets are $49.50. Visit www.menopausethe- musical.com for reservations. The Longwood Family Restaurant – cake and soups. I make everything formerly Hugo’s and recently Amici here, and I make it from scratch. It’s ‘THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL’ xx PLAYS AND PLAYERS THEATRE, 1714 Miei – will open by the end of the homemade. I don’t cut any corners.” Delancey St., Philadelphia, presents the sex month, and its new owner is promis- farce “The First Day of School” from Oct. 1 to 25. Matinees and evening shows are scheduled. ing to be there for a very long time. Gunayain said he will have seasonal Tickets are $20 to $35. Call 215-592-9560 or specials every day of the week. visit www.1812productions.org for tickets or “The restaurant business is sweat,” “Maybe on Monday I’ll have all-you- more information. said Sulevyman Gunayain, 39, sole can-eat chicken pot pie,” he said. CIRQUE DU SOLEIL owner of the building located at 938 “Then every Monday that’ll be the THE LIACOURAS CENTER, Philadelphia, xx will be the site of performances by Cirque du E. Baltimore Pike in East Marlbor- special. People will know.” Soleil from Oct. 13 to 16. Performances of ough Township near Dunkin Do- “Alegria” will be presented Tuesday to Thurs- nuts and across the street from the Longwood Family Restaurant will day at 7:30 p.m., and Friday at 3:30 and 7:30 Longwood Fire Company. “If you also have a take-out business. Gu- p.m. Tickets are $45 to $95 for adults, and $36 to $76 for ages 12 and younger. Call 1-800-298- don’t sweat, you don’t make it. “I’m a nayain said his prices will be very 4200 or visit www.cirquedusoleil.com/alegria. hands-on guy. I’m old-school. I’m fair across the entire menu, with WALNUT STREET SEASON not afraid of work.” generous portions. “Most people THE WALNUT STREET THEATRE, 825 will end up taking some food home,” Walnut St., Philadelphia (215-5574-3550 or The restaurant will open at 6 a.m. Cook said. www.WalnutStreetTheatre.org), presents the following shows this season: “Oliver!” (Nov. 10 for breakfast and close at 10 p.m. on to Jan. 10); “The Eclectic Society” (Jan. 19 to weekdays and 11 p.m. on weekends. There is also BYOB with no corking March 7); “Fallen Angels” by Noel Coward Gunayain will be there every hour fee. Free ZUMBA Class Offered (March 16 to May 2); “Fiddler on the Roof” of every day, even the weekends. (May 18 to July 18). Call or visit online for October 11th Starting at 10am ticket information. “After this is established in a couple Gunayain is no stranger to the res- ARDEN SEASON of years I might take a week off for taurant business. He started work- THE ARDEN THEATRE COMPANY, 40 N. vacation,” said Gunayain, who hails ing at age 6 for his father, who Second St., Philadelphia (215-922-1122 or from Turkey. “But I’m going to be owned the Golden Eagle Restaurant www.ardentheatre.org), presents the follow- here and know my customers by in New Jersey. For the last 12 years, ing shows this season: “Rabbit Hole” (Oct. 22 to Dec. 20); “Blue Door” (Jan. 14 to March 21); “Ro- name, even where they like to sit.” he worked at the Golden Castle Res- meo and Juliet” (Feb. 25 to April 4); “Sunday in taurant in Wilmington, Del. He left the Park With George” (May 27 to July 4). Call And there’s a wide variety of seating there when the opportunity arose to “ ZUMBA....ZUMBA “ or visit online for ticket information. options at Longwood Family Restau- buy a restaurant for himself. “I’ve Zumba dance is one of the biggest fitness crazes. It is a mixture of Latin WILMA SEASON dance with core and aerobics. Great CORE blaster! Not to mention so rant. There’s a huge outdoor deck, done it all,” he said. “I’ve been a bus- much FUN!! Classes are filling up quickly, reserve your spot today! THE WILMA THEATER, 265 S. Broad St., which will be heated in the colder boy, a dishwasher, a manager, a Philadelphia (215-546-7824 or www.wilma- CONTACT Shana at: 703-626-1081 theater.org), presents the following shows this months. New padded seating booths cook. I know the business.” season: “Schmucks” (Dec. 3 to Jan. 4); were installed in the main section or [email protected] “Scorched” (Feb. 25 to March 29); “Hysteria” and there’s the traditional seating So why did he name it Longwood (May 13 to June 14). Call or visit online for 0532002 MAKING FITNESS FUN!!!! spots. Family Restaurant, when he’s ticket information. worked for a “Golden” establish- ‘GIRLS NIGHT’ THE DUPONT THEATRE, 1007 N. Market Gunayain said he will be offering ment all his life? “We’re right next St., Wilmington, Del., will present the touring only the finest cuts of meat. “I’ll have the most beautiful place – Long- The 85th Annual production “Girls Night: The Musical” on Oct. the best seafood and steak – only wood Gardens – and Longwood was 1 and 2 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $38, $40, $45 and USDA choice,” he said. “I’ll have the just right for the area,” he said. Unionville Community Fair $55. Call 800-338-0881 or visit www.dupont- theatre.com for tickets. For more information, best scallop and shrimp around.” visit www.girlsnightthemusical.com. The restaurant can be tough to get and Farm Show Like its name, the Longwood Family to, especially for motorists traveling Hosted by: Landhope Farms Restaurant will be mostly a family on Route 1 south, because of a con- Rts 82 & 926 85 and Still Alive, affair. Gunayain’s wife, Ayse, and crete median. Some have said this Down on the Farm! their children Hasain, 17, Coskun, led to the demise of Amici Miei. October 2-4, ’09 and Askin, 10, and his sister, Hakize Cook disagrees. Gunayain, will assist. His friend, Joe Featuring:Feaat HorseH Show Cook, will also help frequently. Gu- Brusstar’s is here and so is Dunkin Food,F Games, Contests OutdoorO Stage Performances nayain is looking to hire busboys, Donuts, and I don’t see them going JudgedJuJ Exhibits on Display GardeningG Seminars servers, hostesses and kitchen help. out of business,” Cook said. “We FairF Queen Pageant DanD & Galla x New! have good food and good service, Local Celebrity Cow Milking Denim & Diamonds CContest Preview Party, including Live Gunayain knows it’s the food that people will come, and they’ll come CattleC & Llama Shows Auction for '54 Dodge Pick– will keep his customers coming back.” AnimalA Junction up on Oct. 1. Saturday Parade and much more xxx back, and that’s why just about ev- x erything on the menu is homemade. “I’m excited,” Gunayain said. “This “Wait until you taste my New York is a great spot. All I need to do is get Tour our website for details! style cheesecake,” Gunayain said. “I (customers) in here once, and I know www.ucfairinc.org R make it from scratch. And my carrot they’ll be back.” 0548187 750 Unionville Road, Kennett Square, PA 19348 xxx SEPT. 30, 2009 /PAGE 28 O CONTINUED FROM PAGE 24 APPETIZERS: is better! which was actually my second CONVERSATION • KATHRYN: Shawn ordered the • SHAWN: Calamari was the choice…”OMG, we have so much in DURING DINNER: calamari as an appetizer which was appetizer of choice although it did common” would be my valley girl • KATHRYN: We discussed a lot served with a spicy sauce. I really take us quite a while to actually response at this point, then I hung a of things during dinner: taste in enjoy that style of food and am stop talking and look at the menu. hard left and brought up music. music, sports (he is a Steelers fan always interested in trying new The calamari was very good. I’ve That was the only place where we and I’m an Eagles fan), work, twists on things. I thought it was never had spicy hot calamari, so the clearly stood far away from each hobbies, etc. There was never a time great! But, I must say the calamari texture and spices foreign as they other in a metaphysical way. Even when we didn’t have something to at the Bonefish Grill, where I work, were, fused together into a very this topic though did not grey the talk about. tasty package. evening at all. We agreed at one • SHAWN: We discussed our point not to write anything nasty lives, families, schooling, and ENTREES: about each other, but I don’t see careers, all of the cliché topics you • KATHRYN: I ordered the salmon how I could even manufacture talk about on a first date. Kathryn for dinner. It was served on a something negative about this girl. is very easy to open up too, which spinach with raisins and the plate SERVICE: makes listening equally fascinating. was circled with cucumbers. It was delicious and the presentation was • KATHRYN: I have never had DESSERT/KARAOKE: very nice. dinner at Ram’s Head before but the • KATHRYN: No dessert. Shawn • SHAWN: I ordered the caramel- service was wonderful. Everyone and I were pretty full at that point. ized Pork tenderloin with plantain was very nice and gave us time to Just more drinks! talk between the appetizer and chips, sweet potato puree and aspar- SHAWN: After dinner, Kathryn entree. • agus. My entrée was delicious. It and I headed to “Doc Magrogans” was perhaps a little on the sweet for a few more drinks and Karaoke. side for an entrée, but I sang Bohemian Rhapsody delicious none the (poorly), and she said she would less. Kathryn rather jump out of a plane than sing had the in public, despite my trying to coax Salm- her to. We were offered dessert, but on, being full from the restaurant couldn’t fill our bellies with much more than drinks. The staff at “Docs” was very attentive and cheery, and the drinks/atmosphere was equally pleasant, with the exception of a few singers who were, well, doing their best. WAS IT A MATCH? • KATHRYN: It’s too early to tell. We have a lot of similar interests but we would have to hang out again. • SHAWN: I think there is a 0531794 definite connection and am interested in spending more time with Kathryn, even though the distance would be a bit of an issue. That’s what weekends are for though right? And it gives me a chance to come back to WC and enjoy more of the charming locations and scrumptious restaurants. WAS THERE A KISS? • KATHRYN: We gave each other a hug at the end of the evening. He was definitely a gentleman. • SHAWN: We hugged it out so to speak, and headed in our respective directions. Monday - Thursday Chester County’s premier 9 am - 9 pm WILL THERE BE beer retailer, annually A SECOND DATE? Friday - Saturday voted by The Daily Local • KATHRYN: Shawn has my number. 9 am - 10 pm News readers as one of the • SHAWN: We walked a little ways down the street before we left 0534490 best in Chester County. each other, exchanged numbers and Sunday 102 Turner Lane 12 noon - 5 pm decided to keep in touch (which we West Chester have so far). xxxxxxxxxxxx xxxx PARKER’S PRIMExxxxxxxxxxxx SEPT. 30, 2009 /PAGE 29 looking to offer American style x steak house with some x global feel xxxxxx Newtown Square -- Win and Sutida space. Its tasteful, warm design in- the restaurant business, Somboonsong, owners of Win Sig- cludes trendy floating disc lamps, hails from Hondo’s Prime xx nature Restaurants have recently colorful art glass that divides the bar in Richmond, VA. x completed their seventh and latest from the main dining room and an venture, Parker’s Prime. Formerly 850 bottle, temperature-controlled, Takao Iinuma, Corporate the home of “Roux 3 “, Parker’s Prime mosaic-tiled wine tower. The earth Chef and partner, born xx x is located in the Edgemont Shop- tone color palate is reflected in the and raised in Japan, has xx ping Center, in front of the Regal wood and flagstone accents as well commanded kitchens at Theaters at 4755 West Chester Pike, as the plush banquettes and surfaces some of the world’s top rat- xx Newtown Square. Parker’s Prime treated with ostrich, alligator and ed restaurants. He received x will combine an American style embossed leather. Among the res- his formal training at Japan’s steak house experience with global taurant’s dining areas are a hand- prestigious Hattori Nutrition xx accents in a casual, contemporary some private room that seats 30, an College and included an ap- x setting with a neighborhood feeling exclusive pod-like circular booth for prenticeship in Tokyo’s Karin xx Whether it is a business lunch, hap- 6, semi private dining niches and restaurant located in the Ana Hotel py hour, an intimate dinner amongst the restaurant’s social center- a live- before embarking on his culinary xx x friends in our exclusive private or ly bar and lounge.. Outside beyond journey. Chef Iinuma has competed semi-private dining venues, before the bar, a 30 seat, garden terrace wel- on the popular television series, Iron or after the movies, Parker’s Prime comes guests into the perfect setting Chef Japan, winning seventy five xx offers options that cater to your ev- for alfresco dining. The terrace is percent of his forty match ups. Re- x ery need. Parker’s Prime is open for surrounded by rose bushes, lavish flecting his extensive experience, xx lunch Monday through Friday, 11:30 planters and lined with heat-lamps Chef Iinuma has served as Executive xx am until 3 pm. Dinner is served to take the chill off for those who Chef for Morimoto restaurant in x Monday through Thursday 5 pm un- choose to dine during cooler weath- Philadelphia, Wasabi by Morimoto til 10 pm; Friday and Saturday fro 5 er. in Mumbai and was appointed Cor- pm until 11 pm and Sunday from porate Chef of Morimoto in Wash- xx 4:30 until 9 p.m. The incredible fall menu, created by ington, D.C. Chef Iinuma has served x Corporate Chef, Takao Iinuma, of as Corporate Chef for Win Signature xx Sutida Somboonsong is responsible Iron Chef Fame, overseen by Chef Restaurants since 2006. Through xx for creating the inviting ambience De Cuisine Daniel Mallett and Sous this long journey, Win Signature x for the 140 seat, 5,000 square-foot. Chef Michael Alvarez, offers an en- Restaurants are honored to provide ticing variety of appetizers and en- outlets for Chef Iinuma to display xx trees with the focus on dry aged, his culinary creativity. x prime and Kobe beef. The menu fea- tures such cuts as a 22 oz Cowboy Win and Sutida Soomboonsong xx steaks, 20 oz Porterhouse,16 oz An- have been synonymous with great xx gus rib-eyes,14 oz Prime Angus N.Y. food and hospitality on the Main x Strips,15 oz Veal chops, and Angus Line for over 20 years. The Thai im- Filet Mignons., The offerings are migrants, parents to four children xx rounded out with creative sushi of- are the dynamic force behind Win x ferings, ample seafood selections, Signature Restaurants. They opened generous side dishes and a classic their first property, Thai Pepper in xx yet innovative cocktail list put to- Ardmore in 1991. Four more restau- xx gether by Assistant Manager, Jamie rants followed suit with the opening Morris, formerly of Azie Media. of Flavor in Wayne in 1997, Mikado in Ardmore in 1999, Teikoku in Parker’s Prime also boasts a 120 bot- Newtown Square in 2003 and Azie xx tle wine list. It features local wines in Media in 2007. This summer, they from celebrated winemaker Gino welcomed 2 new culinary offspring, xx Razzi’s Penn’s Woods Winery and Azie On Main in Villanova and Park- xx was created by nationally-renowned er’s Prime in Newtown Square. sommelier, author and wine educa- tor, Marnie Old. Our General Man- For more information, please call xx ager, Morris Belford, former pitcher Christine Olmsted at 610-644-8270 for the Chicago Cubs organization or email christineolmsted@live. and a seasoned 32 year veteran of com. xx Maintenance Tech DOWNINGTOWN CONFIDENTIAL/EXECUTIVE SECRETARY 1 & 2BR apts. Hot Wtr incld. GOSHEN MEADOWS for 376 unit apt community in Malvern, PA. W/W Carpet, no pets (exc. KENNETT SQUARE Downingtown area. Must have gde) 1st mo. free to qualified 1 Mo Free / $500 Security own tools, transportation and applicants. Call (610) 873-1133 *call for details Watch the leaves FALL valid drivers license. Requires: A minimum of 15 years experience working in a fast- Newly Renovated in your new HVAC cert. a plus. Background paced professional environment with the CEO of an engineering 1 Bdrm/Den $899 1 or 2 Bedroom Apt and drug testing required. firm handling confidential material including personnel and finan- cial matters. 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Live music with County Hake and Jarema, Free Food and Drink Spe- Sponsored by x Chester County Cuisine & Nightlife, DailyLocal.com & WCDish.com x cials. Sit out on the patio or rock out inside Stop, put your mouse down and close your laptop. The voting for the Chester at the bar. County Choice Awards 2009 has closed. Presented by CC: Chester County Cuisine & Nightlife, the Daily Local News and x Date: Wednesday, September 30 WCDish.com, the Chester County Choice Awards 2009 will honor the fi nest in Time: 7:00 p.m. what else? Chester County Cuisine and Nightlife. From the best hot dog, burger, beer and pizza to the fi nest in happy hours, sports x Location: Four Dogs Tavern bars, fi ne dining and best place for a romantic night, the Chester County Choice 1300 W. Strasburg Rd. Awards will honor all that is Chester County. West Chester (Marshalton) Formerly known as the Readers Choice Awards, this year’s Chester County x Choice Awards has given a separate life to awards for restaurants and nightlife spots. xxxxxxxxxxThe fi nal winners will be recognized in a special edition of CC on Oct. 21 so stay x tuned and look for the special CC issue. Come Taste SEVEN OAKS Come Taste Borough of West Chester One Bedroom Special TheThe Best Best Darn Darn Chili Chili in in Around Around 1 Mo. free / $500 security *call for details Renovated: Elevator Bldgs, Gourmet Kitc, Fab Floor Plans, Pet Friendly, Free Fitness Center The Lafayette at *Qualified Applicants Valley Forge 610-692-1881 Beautiful Apartments Free Rent 1 Bdrms from $885 Call for Details 2 Bdrms from $999 610-783-0331 M-F 9-5 Sat 10-4 S-12-4 www.westovercompanies.com www.mmcrent.com Visa & MasterCard Accepted KENNETT SQUARE WEST CHESTER BORO 1BR - $600-$725/mo. 1BR - $795-$875 2BR $660-$725/mo. 2BR - $1125 - JUST REDUCED! 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