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May 22, 2019

Pumpkin Beers

Mike Madaio Uncategorized

One of the great things about Fall is the arrival of all kinds of pumpkin beers. Brewed with real pumpkin (usually) and the spices associated with pumpkin pie, these beers are best enjoyed on a chilly October or November day. Of course, living in Pennsylvania, where it is required to purchase a case of beer […]

May 22, 2019

Newtown Square’s Pork Mile

Mike Madaio Uncategorized

Sometimes cultural epicenters sprout up in unlikely places. Take Wooster Street in New Haven, Connecticut, for example — absent any previous knowledge, one wouldn’t expect to find arguably the best pizza in the world here, but one does. Similarly, Newtown Square, PA happens to have a mile-long stretch of Rt 3 in that houses three […]

May 22, 2019

Luigi and Giovanni’s Featured on Unbreaded

Mike Madaio Uncategorized

We’ve submitted a review of Luigi and Giovanni’s great Porchetta sandwich to Best of Philly Blog Unbreaded. Read the post on Unbreaded.

May 22, 2019

Navigating PA Blue Laws in Search of Beer

Mike Madaio Uncategorized

Recently, PA State Senator John Rafferty has become the latest to challenge Pennsylvania’s strange and arcane beer sales laws in attempt to allow six-pack sales at beer distributors, grocery and convenience stores (read more about that here). In addition, it’s been just about a year since Wegman’s made a splash in the PA scene when […]

May 22, 2019

What is Going on in Wayne?

Mike Madaio Uncategorized

In many ways, Wayne has become the flagship Main Line town. It has perhaps the most defined “town center”, with walkable streets, ample parking, and an eclectic mix of businesses. When one thinks of great areas to go out to eat on the Main Line, Wayne surely jumps to the top of anyone’s list. Recently, […]

May 22, 2019

In Search of Fine Wine and ‘Cue on the Brandywine Valley Wine Trail

Mike Madaio Uncategorized

About a year ago, I came across an article about four friends who traveled to Texas with in search of great wine and great barbecue. It was an entertaining article, but I couldn’t help but wonder: Why I don’t have a job that allows me to to take wine and food tours? Months later, when […]

May 22, 2019

Scenes from the Summer Farmers Market

Mike Madaio Uncategorized

To celebrate the end of summer, let’s take a look back at some of my favorite shots from food obtained at local farmer’s markets. It’s amazing how much more than just veggies you can now get… well, either that or I am just obsessed with baked goods.

May 22, 2019

Small Food’s French Bagel Breakfast Sandwich

Mike Madaio Uncategorized

Looking for something different at breakfast that isn’t too unhealthy*? Try this baby out.

May 22, 2019

Ice Cream and Rain

Mike Madaio Uncategorized

Last night, as we waited on line behind ten other like-minded souls at Handel’s in Berwyn for a pint of Chocoholic Chunk, my mind wandered to summers as a kid growing up in the Boston area, heading to legendary ice cream shop Steve’s on a rainy summer night and finding a line that wrapped around […]

May 22, 2019

Beer Pick: Brekenridge Pandora’s Bock

Mike Madaio Uncategorized

Looking for a malty beer to enjoy as the weather turns hot, we picked up a case ($38) of this at the Beer Yard in Wayne.

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