April 2009

We already knew that Mims was gone, but now his namesake is as well, as The Freehouse will be returning, in about a week or so. Confused? So are we.

After a lackluster run, Villanova’s Maia has closed for good. It’s a shame really — though we had a terrible experience there, the concept was great. The execution, however, was not. And so it goes.

The Lincoln Court Shopping Center (The one with Giant and QVC Outlet — who can keep track anyway?) in Frazer has some new activity worth noting: Finally, a fish store has cropped up between Wayne and Exton! Gadaleto’s, a NY mini-chain, sells fresh and prepared seafood. They may even have eat-in dining. Ocean City’s Dixie […]

A few interesting tidbits courtesy WCdish.com: It appears CJ’s Sports Bar has had a very short lifespan; it’s closed and the space will reopen as Coyote West on 4/18. Not surprising, considering we visited on a Friday night during March Madness and the place was DEAD. A sports bar isn’t going to last without crowds […]

John Mims’ son has opened Johnny’s New Orleans Pizza Kitchen next to his dad’s BYOB in Phoenixville. They feature brick-oven style pies with crispy pita-style crust; sounds intriguing.

Coming from the minds that bring you Thai Pepper in Ardmore, Flavor in Wayne, Azie in Media, and Teikoku in Newtown Square, a steakhouse called Parker’s Prime in the old Roux 3 site (4755 West Chester Pike) by the Edgemont movie theater. The wine list will be managed by winemaker/importer Gino Razzi of Penns Woods […]

We’ve found ourselves in possesion of an extra 2009 Entertainment book for the Philadelphia West area, a $30 value. The book includes discounts to dozens of area restaurants and stores, including Shangrila, Desi Village, Blue Grotto, Chumley’s, Twin Bays, Casey’s, Neopolitan Deli, Pattymac’s, Java’s Brewin, Flanigan’s Boathouse, Appetite’s Delight, Chinese Delight, Dimeo Pizza, Pepper Mill, […]