Phamous Phil’s BBQ: Smokey Goodness

A BBQ joint that loads its dishes up with spice and smoke, Phamous Phil's BBQ in Collegeville is a delicious treat. Whether you're getting a brisket sandwich or a slab of ribs, you're in for a delicious portion of tender, juicy meat packed with an irresistable smokey flavor. The house sampler is an especially good way to go; it will present you with a combination of Phil's meat and side dishes for one very solid price. Sides are classic barbecue favorites, with top notch interpretations of baked beans, fries, cole slaw, and sweet potato casseroles available. The delectable house sauce has a sweet flavor that you'll be tempted to try it straight from the bottle. Phamous Phil's BBQ packs a lot of flavor in its small, friendly setting.

Phamous Phil's BBQ
3839 Germantown Pike
Collegeville, PA 19426
(610) 489-7675
http://www.yelp.com/biz/phamous-phils-bbq-collegeville

 

Black Dog Café: Delightful Fusion Cuisine in Skippack Village

Black Dog Café is a quaint Asian-fusion restaurant located within the heart of Skippack Village. In addition to the two dining rooms, there's also an alluring garden patio for dining outdoors when the weather is nice. The entire place has a great intimate feel that's perfect for couples and small groups. The food here features a host of Asian influences, with the cuisines of Japan, China, Thailand, and Vietnam represented in the menu. The quality is high across the board and comes at a very nice value. Service is friendly and efficient, and substitutions and special requests are no problem for the accommodating staff. The restaurant is BYOB, too! With a variety of dishes in a cute and cozy setting, Black Dog Café will satisfy your tastebuds without breaking the bank!

Black Dog Café
4049 Skippack Pike
Skippack, PA 19474
(610) 222-9211
http://www.yelp.com/biz/the-black-dog-cafe-skippack

 

Mirna’s Café: Experience Mediterranean Cuisine

Outstanding Mediterranean food and warm, friendly service define the reputation that Mirna's Café in Blue Bell has developed since opening more than 20 years ago. Efficient service and tasty food in very generous portions are the norm here. The menu contains a huge selection of pastas, and the entrees are a series of classics like chicken parmigiana and veal marsala, all served with a potato and vegetable du jour. There are regular specials as well as a three course prix fixe option that's an excellent bargain! Bring a bottle of your choice and let Mirna's complement it with any one of these full-flavored dishes. With everything made in house with only the freshest ingredients, Mirna's Café is a great way to experience the flavors of Mediterranean food. It's a delicious trip that you'll want to make again.

Mirna's Café
758 Dekalb Pike
Blue Bell, PA 19422
(267) 287-0050
http://www.yelp.com/biz/mirnas-cafe-blue-bell

Centre Bridge Inn: Divine Brunches at Historical Locale

Near Washington’s Crossing and housed in a 300 year old building, the Centre Bridge Inn offers tasty meals to guests of the Inn and outside visitors alike. Best known for its breakfast menu, the Centre Bridge Inn serves brunch on Sundays from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. Traditional dishes like Eggs Benedict and Steak and Eggs are featured alongside more adventurous treats like Peanut Butter Crunchy French Toast, Rustic Pear and Riesling Tart, and Raw Oysters. The dinner menu changes seasonally. A recent Winter menu included Lobster Mac and Cheese, Duck a l’Orange, and Hand Made White Bean and Basil Ravioli. The Centre Bridge Inn even has vegetarian options! Guests of the Inn get a five dollar discount on Brunch! The staff is full of friendly people who will go out of their way to ensure your utmost comfort. Centre Bridge Inn offers classic, charming, high-end but affordable cuisine.

Centre Bridge Inn
2998 River Road
New Hope, PA 18938
(215) 862-2048      

Yantze Chinese Gourmet: Declious Chinese Food in Lansdale

Whether dining in or taking out, Yantze Chinese Gourmet in Lansdale will serve you an enjoyable meal. Relaxing music fills the space, and the interior is always beautifully decorated, making you feel welcome from the moment you set foot in the dining room. Service is prompt and attentive. As for the food, the menu here is full of classic Chinese dishes with family recipes going back multiple generations. Everything, down to the spices and herbs, is exceedingly fresh, optimizing the amount of wonderful flavor on the plate. If you're looking for a quick and cheap lunch, there are excellent specials here, as well. Yantze has a BYOB policy, too, and does not charge a corkage fee. If you want to try some of the best Chinese food in Montgomery County, visit Yantze Chinese Gourmet.

Yantze Chinese Gourmet
2333 Welsh Road
Lansdale, PA 19446
(215) 361-7600
http://www.yelp.com/biz/yantze-chinese-gourmet-lansdale

 

The Trappe Tavern: Good Food and Drinks

For almost 25 years The Trappe Tavern has been a great place to stop in for a drink or a fine meal. Proudly open 365 days a year, it also boasts a terrific happy hour seven days a week. The menu is full of great pub snacks, with everything from potato skins and wings to cheese steak nachos available. There's also a huge selection of sandwiches, salads, and wraps if you're feeling hungrier. The deck has outdoor seating, and there's another bar there, too! Free Wi-Fi is available, as is a take-out option if you want to grab and go. You may want to stay, though, as The Trappe Tavern regularly features live entertainment that can make for a rollicking night of fun. It's a more than reliable watering-hole that will raise your spirits!

The Trappe Tavern
416 W. Main Street
Trappe, PA 19426
(610) 489-8686
http://www.yelp.com/biz/the-trappe-tavern-trappe

Capone’s Restaurant: A Top Notch Beer List and Quality Pub Fare

For an establishment named after a famous Prohibition Era mobster, it comes as no surprise that Capone’s Restaurant takes its drinks menu seriously. With a rotating selection of craft and imported beers (check the website to see what themed selection they’re offering on draft and by bottle) to the friendly and informed bartenders, this is a beer-lover’s paradise. The food consists of classic American bar food (wings, mozzarella sticks, nachos “supreme”), Italian-style entrees (chicken parmigiana, shrimp scampi, veal marsala), and grilled choices (strip steak, ahi tuna, chicken) for a substantial menu that will likely appeal to all palates. Keep an eye on the website for the changing drinks selection as well as weekly specials like all-you-can-eat crab legs.

Capone’s Restaurant
224 W. Germantown Ave
Norristown, PA 19401
610-279-4748
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Buona Via Ristorante: Bella Tuscany

Sun-kissed Tuscan splendor. The huge windows and terra cotta walls recall a Southern Italian villa, but there’s no Olive Garden cuteness here. Buona Via Ristorante is serious, uncomplicated, modern Italian fare that nods to the upscale but keeps prices reasonable. The menu is ambitious but probably a bit too large; specialties like calamari, black ravioli stuffed with lobster, and jumbo sea scallops over arugula and sun-dried tomato risotto are consistently good. The bar is superb, with a 5,000-bottle “wine wall” that’s heavy on Italian and California varieties to suit every palate and pocketbook, ranging from young Pinot Noirs to vintage Bartolos.  Happy Hour fills up fast, and a DJ spins hits at night. But the bar is separate from the restaurant, so the music won’t interfere with your dinner.

Buona Via Ristorante
426 Horsham Road
Horsham, PA 19044
(215) 672-5595
www.buonaviaristorante.com

Blackfish Restaurant: Bouillabaisse to Die For

It's easy to see why Le Bec Fin supremo Georges Perrier allowed Chef Charles “Chip” Roman to study at his feet. This kid has talent, which is written all over his efforts at Blackfish. Look no further than how he treats bouillabaisse, such a well-known and well-loved dish that its nuances are often ignored. Roman cooks each element of the stew individually, ensuring that the mussels are as satisfying as the crisp-skinned black bass, without sacrificing the flavor of the complex saffron-anise broth. His intense focus extends to the restaurant itself, where the simple, classic, cozy BYOB atmosphere is subtly reinvented by small touches like bent-spoon napkin rings and balletically graceful servers. If Blackfish was in the city, it would be booked months in advance. Get in while you can.

Blackfish
119 Fayette Street
Conshohocken, PA 19428
(610) 397-0888
www.blackfishrestaurant.com

Constant Craving Cafe: Healthy Delight

At Constant Craving Cafe, it’s the carnivores who will have to undertake closer inspection of the menu. This small Bensalem cafe does offer its share of animal proteins, but the eatery's real highlights are its sprouts, tomato basil soups, oatmeals, and other light and plant-based goodies. The meat dishes aren’t typical "meaty" meats; you won’t find ribeye steaks or bratwursts. Instead, turkey paninis and tuna salad sandwiches complement roasted vegetable salad. Organic coffee and fresh fruit juice are available at Constant Craving. They make perfect drinks in the cafe's bright interior. And at Constant Craving Cafe, "healthy" doesn’t mean "pricey." The most expensive item on the menu is just $7.50.

Constant Craving Cafe
3300 Tillman Drive
Bensalem, PA 19020
(215) 638-4000
www.constant-craving.com

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