Get Your Just Desserts (at Kathy’s Just Desserts)

Kathy’s Just Desserts keeps things simple in the best way possible. Focused exclusively on sweet treats, it is a true sugar-lover’s paradise. Cakes range from cocoa mocha and caramel spice layer, to marble, coconut-lemon, and, everyone’s favorite, red velvet. There's also candies, cookies, and bars (oh my!), but who can decide between Rocky Road Bark, The BEST Butter Cookies, or chocaholic kahlua chocolate chip brownies? Just try them all! Cookie trays are great for holidays and parties, so load up with a combination of everything from oatmeal raisin rounds to thumbprint jam, black-and-white shortbread, and even carrot cake cookies.

And if you are interested in cooking and baking classes taught by Kathy herself, check out the Kathy's Just Desserts class schedule!

Kathy’s Just Desserts
East Norriton, PA 19401
www.kathysjustdesserts.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

For Consistently Delicious Neighborhood Italian, Try Cafe Lombardi’s in Horsham

Looks can be deceiving, and this casual, unassuming eatery hides a treasure trove of delicacies within—including a variety of traditional favorites along with a few international inspirations. The menu features all the café regulars, from hot and cold sandwiches and appetizers to pizzas, pastas, and traditional Italian entrees (think marsala, parmigiana, etc.), and a host of house specials including a hodge-podge of chicken, shrimp, lobster and veal combined with tantalizing and exotic ingredients. Fresh homemade soups and salads make a great light lunch, although heartier options (at great prices!) are also available mid-day. Wearing its nonchalant setting with panache, Café Lombardi's consistently serves good food with a neat, minimalist, and unpretentious ambiance. And as if the well-priced menu wasn’t incentive enough to frequent Lombardi's, the restaurant offers attentive and personalized service to go along with your meal. 

Café Lombardi's
294 Horsham Road
Horsham, PA 19044
(215) 443-2500
www.cafelombardis.com
 

 

 

Sonata: Music To Your Mouth

Sonata is a contemporary American restaurant that has been drawing gales of praise from Philadelphia diners for its carefully-composed cuisine, using excellent ingredients in unique combinations to create truly memorable plates. Founded by chef Mark Tropea, the menu here is fantastically diverse. Each and every entrée is worth ordering. Sonata regulars rave about the incredibly decadent lobster macaroni and cheese, which takes a classic American comfort food and spikes it with tender crustacean to create a dish that is impossibly luxurious. The duck risotto balls are clever and fun to eat, packing a serious punch of flavor. The pork belly appetizer isn’t anything unusual, but the cut is cooked to pure perfection, crispy, fatty, meaty, and delicious. For entrees, the braised short ribs draw raves from diners who boast that the meat is so tender it virtually falls off the bone. Consistency is also a hallmark at Sonata, with repeat visitors saying that the kitchen’s output is always great.

Sonata
1030 North American Street
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 238-1240
www.sonatarestaurant.com

Tiffin: Inspired Indian Cuisine Any Way You Want It – Eat In, Take Out, or Have it Delivered to Your Door

Delicious and authentic Indian food is not always easy to come by. Fortunately Tiffin has all the bases covered with a full service restaurant, delivery menu, and unbeatable catering options. Launched as a web-based, healthy Indian food delivery service, the company’s popularity grew among culinary connoisseurs and local diners to the point that business owner Munish Narula was compelled to open a dine-in space. With dishes inspired from all across the subcontinent, there’s something for everyone: from Goan fish curry to Bombay crab masala to barbecued tikka chicken. Whether you’re in the mood to stay in and enjoy a spice-packed curry or you want to get a full flavor experience by eating at Tiffin’s quiet 30-seat restaurant, this Indian food company is the place to go for rich flavors and traditional flare.

Tiffin
710 W. Girard Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 922-1297
www.tiffinstore.com

Standard Tap: A Beer And More

The gastropub trend has hit Philadelphia with a bang, as many bars are taking the time to revamp their food offerings beyond the standard bar fare. One highlight of this movement is Standard Tap, opened in 1999. First and foremost, as you might expect from the title, this is a beer bar, and Standard Tap supports a wide variety of local breweries. With over twenty beers on tap, far more in bottles, and two cask-conditioned ales served from hand pumps, you can literally spend weeks just sampling the beers. The food is equally ambitious, using large amounts of locally-sourced meats and produce to create some truly unique and spectacular dishes. Some of the menu’s most successful offerings include the great chicken pot pie, which takes an American favorite and enrobes it in a fresh pastry crust with flavorful, succulent ingredients. Burgers are also fantastic, with juicy patties topped with thick-sliced bacon. On nice days, Standard Tap's roof deck is a perfect spot to hang out.

Standard Tap
901 North 2nd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 238-0630
www.standardtap.com/drink.html

Coffee Talk: “A Neighborhood Living Room”

Coffee Talk prides itself on being a “neighborhood living room” where the owners invite locals into the coffee shop store front space of their hometo grab a drink and hang out . Located in the historic West End of Norristown, the interior is full of paintings by local artists and antique décor. With a genuine devotion to coffee and its proper preparation (baristas are eager to tell customers about their concoctions), Coffee Talk is a great place to park with a good book and an even better cappuccino. Teas, specialty drinks, and pastries are also available, and be sure to check in about events like readings and musical performances.

Coffee Talk
507 West Marshall Street
Historic Norristown, PA 19401
www.coffeetalkonline.net

Chap’s Tap Room: An All-American Sports Grill in Jeffersonville, PA

Owner Michael Bono literally built Chap’s Taproom & Sports Grill from the ground up in 1998. Converting a vacant lot into a full-blown destination establishment, however, was only the beginning. These days, Chap’s has become a popular destination for sports lovers and local loyalists. The menu boasts pure American classics like prime rib, crab cakes, and house-made burger specials, as well as an extensive selection of tap beers—including seasonal and microbrew options. Beyond the consumable goods, the bar offers a welcoming atmosphere for events, fundraisers for community groups, playful poker tournaments, and there is even a projection screen in the rentable party room.

Chap’s Taproom
2509 W. Main St
Jeffersonville, PA 19403
(610) 539-8722
www.chapstap.com

OOKA Sushi: Japanese Cuisine at its Finest in Montgomery County

OOKA opened in 1997 with only a few seats around the sushi bar, but since then it has grown to have locations on both sides of the country. The restaurant prides itself on presenting classical Japanese cuisine in a contemporary fashion with careful attention to detail and service. OOKA’s artful creations are featured at the sushi bar, in the dining room, or at the always-entertaining hibachi grill. A performing chef will undoubtedly impress you with his culinary skill as he serves traditional hibachi entrees, but the sushi is the real star of this restaurant. Exciting starters like the mango summer roll (mango, avocado, and tuna wrapped in special rice paper) and the Sakura roll (crispy fried white fish mixed with crabmeat and honey wasabi sauce) are only the beginning. Guests can choose from a variety of sushi and sashimi dinner entrees or order an assortment of regular and signature rolls, like the tantalizing Lobster Dynamite Roll complete with fresh lobster, avocado and mango wrapped in seaweed and topped with spicy tuna and a sweet chili sauce. One word: Yum.

OOKA Sushi
www.ookasushi.com

1109 Easton Rd.
Willow Grove, PA 19090
(215) 659-7688

764 Bethlehem Pike
Montgomeryville, PA‎ 18936
(215) 361-1119‎

Jaipur Indian Cuisine: Top-Notch Indian Food in King of Prussia

Jaipur Indian Cuisine lives up to the localized authenticity of its namesake Northern Indian city. Prepared with the freshest ingredients and pleasantly authentic flavors, Jaipur’s menu features Indian favorites and Northern regional specialties. From mouthwatering items like chicken tikka masala and Goa fish curry to seven kinds of rice, thirteen selections of tandoori breads (including varieties of naan and parantha), and exotic desserts like honey-dipped cheese balls and distinctive rice pudding, there are options for picky eaters and daring diners alike. The restaurant offers a welcoming atmosphere in its lushly decorated dining room, and don’t be afraid to ask for suggestions from the friendly servers.

Jaipur Indian Cuisine
336 West Dekalb Pike
King of Prussia, PA 19406
(610) 265-0996‎
www.jaipurindia.com

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