Union Trust: Supreme Steaks

If you’re on the hunt for a steak cooked to absolute perfection, make a reservation at Union Trust. This independent steakhouse is one of the best in Philadelphia, boasting grass-fed beef, line-caught seafood, and a flabbergastingly good raw bar. This is a mode of dining that has a serious history and tradition, and the staff at Union Trust embraces it. The dining room is large, but designed in a way to give diners maximum comfort and privacy. Service is attentive and utterly professional, and the waiters are extremely informed about the kitchen’s offerings. Union Trust's menu is well-constructed, with special attention going to the beef. You have your choice of Angus beef or 28-day dry aged, in a number of cuts. A variety of sauces and toppers are available – go for the black truffle butter, as it adds tremendously to the steak. Union Steak's raw bar delivers oysters by the dozen, but try one of the seafood towers if you really want to splurge. Union Steak is one of the best dining destinations in all of Philadelphia.

Union Trust
717 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 925-6000
http://www.yelp.com/biz/union-trust-philadelphia

Corner Café 29: Delicious Variety

Once just a quick burger stop in Collegeville, customer demand led to the expanded full service operation that is now Corner Café 29. The friendly staff creates a fun and light atmosphere, and the menu is full of permanent classics and changing seasonal selections. Breakfast is full of numerous variations on favorites, with multiple iterations of omelettes, benedicts, pancakes, and french toast to satisfy your cravings. For food later in the day, there's a similarly impressive number of sandwiches, wraps, and salads, among other treats. Weather permitting, there is also the option of outdoor seating here, with outdoor heaters helping during cooler evenings. If you're in a rush, there is also a "To Go" counter here! With all of the delicious options awaiting you at Corner Café 29, it's easy to see why it's one of the most popular places in Collegeville.

Corner Café 29
1850 S. Collegeville Road
Collegeville, PA 19426
(610) 489-4640
http://www.yelp.com/biz/corner-cafe-29-collegeville
 

Craft Ale House: Great Food and Great Drink

Quality food and drink await you at Craft Ale House in Limerick. This great spot serves delicious pub fare and boasts a very impressive beer list, and actively supports local farms, vendors, and breweries in an effort to support both the community and the environment. Items on the food menu are gourmet comforts, with delicious treats like buttermilk chicken tenders and turkey spring rolls. You can get a fantastic burger, or you can savor a pan-seared duck breast. It's a great variety and all carefully prepared. And there's beer: there are 16 draft options to choose from, and more than 460 bottle and can options! It's a great way to explore new choices and to enjoy those hard to find favorites. Craft Ale House combines fantastic variety with its flavorful food to make for a wonderful experience.

Craft Ale House
708 W. Ridge Pike
Limerick, PA 19468
(484) 932-8180
http://www.yelp.com/biz/craft-ale-house-limerick

 

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Bonjung Japanese Restaurant: Elegant and Authentic

Bonjung Japanese Restaurant in Collegeville offers exceptional food in a setting full of alluring ambiance. Service is incredibly knowledgeable, and the staff will gladly help you navigate the different items on the menu. Rather than coating everything with overly rich and heavy sauces, Japanese cooking excels at subtle seasonings that bring out the exceptional flavors of the ingredients. You'll be sure to taste this in the wonderful teriyaki, hibachi, and tempura dishes available here. Bonjung also has a full sushi bar, and makes a number of Korean dishes, as well. BYOB and enjoy a nice sit down dinner, or if you're in a rush, take advantage of the take out menu! Bonjung Japanese Restaurant is an excellent way to dine on traditional Japanese cuisine in a wonderfully authentic setting, right in Montgomery County. Fresh and delicious, its subtle perfection is sure to win you over.

Bonjung Japanese Restaurant
50 3rd Avenue
Suite 220
Collegeville, PA 19426
(610) 489-7022
http://www.yelp.com/biz/bonjung-japanese-restaurant-collegeville

Savona/Bar Savona: A Must For Wine Lovers

If you’re an oenophile—one who savors the taste of wine—then Philadelphia’s Savona is going to become your new favorite spot. With the deepest wine cellar in the entire state, Savona offers more than 1,000 unique wine selections, and the well-trained staff can make navigating that imposing wine list an exciting adventure. The newer addition of Bar Savona brings a more casual spirit to the experience, with a well-composed menu of regional Italian favorites like crispy wood-fired pizzas and amazing hand-cut pasta. The presentation of the food is also superb, with dishes given amazing care in the plating process to be a feast for the eyes as well as the mouth. The service is top of the line, and Savona has earned its reputation as one of the most consistent restaurants in the Philly area. Prices are more than reasonable, and very competitive with other restaurants in its class.

Savona/Bar Savona
100 Old Gulph Road
Gulph Mills, PA 19428
(610) 520-1200
www.savonarestaurant.com

La Fusion: A Contemporary Mix of Global Flavors

The name says it all. Thai, Japanese, American and French flavors jostle for attention on the menu of this chic, eclectic eatery. Nestled in the central Upper Moreland Township, La Fusion Café serves everything from giant sushi and sashimi platters with delicious Miso Soup and Salad (priced between $17-$30) to a bevy of other international comfort food items. Asian food lovers can dig into appetizers like Chicken Spring Rolls or Crispy Tofu with Tempura Sauce. Entrée preparations also span the continents to cover chicken in Thai curry sauce, grilled steak, rack of lamb and an array of other global feasts and local favorites. La Fusion also has a few specials by Chef Yenh and some classic (delicious) dessert specials so you can end your soiree on a sweet note.  The setting is stylish, minimalist, well-appointed and spacious—in short, a relaxed place to enjoy a contemporary menu in a hip atmosphere. 

La Fusion
3 Easton Road
Willow Grove, PA 19090
(215) 657-2428
www.lafusionrestaurant.com

Marigold Kitchen: A Flower Of Cuisine

Ithaca, New York’s Moosewood Kitchen has served as an incubator for some of the best chefs in America. Invariably, young culinary talents come there, learn the ways of the fantastic farm to table cuisine, and spread it around the country. Marigold’s Executive Chef Robert Halpern started his journey there and worked at such paragons of inventive cooking as Chicago’s Alinea before moving to Philadelphia and opening Marigold Kitchen. Located in a converted house in an extremely beautiful neighborhood, Marigold’s cuisine combines the latest inventive technology with spectacularly sourced ingredients for a dining experience you won’t soon forget. Each meal begins with a series of amuse-bouches that prepare your palate for some spectacular dishes. The service is attentive and informed, and dishes come out of the kitchen perfectly timed. Expect to drop $100 per person easily but you can’t get cooking of this quality for diner prices.

Marigold Kitchen
501 S. 45th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 222-3699
www.marigoldkitchenbyob.com

Calling all Carnivores to NaBrasa Brazilian Steakhouse

There are two things to keep in mind before you eat at the lively eatery that is NaBrasa: only visit if you are a true meat eater, and make sure to come hungry! A Brazilian Steakhouse boasting a traditional “Rodizio” serving style, NaBrasa is not your average dining experience. Waiters serve your table from all angles bearing skewers of up to twelve different kinds of succulent meats—from flank steak and sirloin to garlic parmesan-crusted pork tenderloin and grilled chicken—and keep it coming until you advise them to stop. Meals range from $29.95 on weekdays to $34.95 per person on weekends (plus drinks and dessert) and include all the food you could ever want: a gourmet salad bar, a variety of sides like Brazilian cheese bread, mashed potatoes, and fried bananas, a parade of meats, and dessert. Pair your meal with a nice vintage wine or traditional martini and there’s very little that can go wrong with the evening.

NaBrasa Brazilian Steakhouse
680 N. Easton Road
Horsham, PA 19044
(215) 956-0600
www.nabrasa.com

 

Craving Sushi? August Moon Is Sure To Satisfy

August Moon Restaurant takes a refined approach to pan-Asian cooking. Focusing on the regional cuisines of Korea and Japan, the restraurant serves up a host of hot grilled meats and exotic sauces among the usual fare—from stand-out sushi and other familiar favorites to speciality dishes such as the not-to-miss Korean barbecue. The atmosphere is lively in the 250-person seating banquet room, with the bustling grill tables keeping up the energy and aromatic odors as diners enjoy their authentically prepared meals. There are also plenty of vegetarian options, a killer lunch menu, and catering available for just about any occasion. A two-time “Best of Philly” winner in the Zagat guide, this is a family-friendly destination with fun and  flair.

August Moon
300 E. Main Street
Norristown, PA 19401
(610) 277-4008
www.augustmoonpa.com

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