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Three of Philly’s Best Brunch Spots
February 10, 2015 by
There’s nothing better after a long weekend than a mimosa-filled Sunday brunch. Philadelphia is home to numerous brunch spots that will satisfy your craving for eggs benedict or gourmet waffles, and these are three of the best—just make sure you arrive early to beat the inevitable crowds.
Honey’s Sit ‘n Eat
With a location in Northern Liberties and one on South Street, Honey’s Sit ‘n Eat offers home-style weekend brunch to folks all across the city. The menu includes breakfast classics like omelets, home fries, lox, and huevos rancheros. It’s also BYOB, which is always a brunch plus.
Sabrina’s Cafe
Sabrina’s Cafe is another great BYOB brunch option in Philadelphia, and its brunch specials change bi-weekly to keep things fresh. These specials include fun twists on the traditional eggs benedict, French toast, and pancakes with unique toppings like dried apricots or toasted coconut, as well as hearty sandwiches with a slew of sauces and seasonings. Sabrina’s also offers many vegan and vegetarian options for meat-free visitors.
Crêperie Beau Monde
If you prefer a more sophisticated brunch option, Crêperie Beau Monde is a traditional Breton crêperie serving French cuisine based on centuries-old recipes. Brunch is served on weekends from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. only, and while dishes here are a bit pricier than most, the decadent ingredients and luxurious atmosphere make it well worth the cost. Crêperie Beau Monde's bloody mary is so good that it has won awards, and sweet and savory crêpes offer something for any palate.
Santangelo’s Cafe: Visit Anytime for a Tasty Meal
February 3, 2015 by
Santangelo's Cafe is Mike Santangelo's pet project, and it's easy to see his passion in the restaurant's decor, service, and menu. This Plymouth Meeting restaurant’s atmosphere is casual and relaxed, while the staff is knowledgeable and friendly, and the food is fresh, straightforward, and tasty.
Yelp reviewers warn that you might have a bit of trouble spotting this place from the road on your first visit, but emphasize that it's worth the effort, especially for breakfast, which is one of Santangelo's busiest times. Order a short stack with a side of scrambled eggs and bacon, or treat yourself to a Nutella-stuffed French toast. Later in the day you'll enjoy simple, tasty meals like a meatball melt sandwich with fries or a grilled cheese sandwich with a bowl of the daily soup special.
Whatever time of day you visit, regular diners insist that the portions will be generous and the prices will be reasonable.
Santangelo’s Cafe
910 East Main Street
Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
(610) 292-9912
www.yelp.com/biz/santangelos-cafe-plymouth-meeting
Harry’s Blue Bell Tap Room: A Local Gastropub
January 27, 2015 by
Harry’s Blue Bell Tap Room is a friendly neighborhood pub, perfect for kicking back with a refreshing beverage and a bite to eat. Settle in with a craft brew on tap like Clown Shoes Hoppy Feet Black IPA, Terrapin Wake-n-Bake Coffee Oatmeal Imperial Stout, or Ommegang Glimmerglass Saison. Add on a nosh like Harrison’s Hawk Wings with your choice of sauce, Pan Fried Mozzarella with marinara sauce, or Buffalo Shrimp with crumbled bleu cheese dressing.
Heartier appetites may want to dig into Racci’s Ribeye Flatbread topped with shaved steak, fried onions & provolone, a Black and Bleu Chicken Sandwich on ciabatta bread, or the General’s Portabella Sandwich with house made mozzarella. Burgers and salads are also served.
Harry's Blue Bell Tap Room is open Tuesday through Sunday.
Harry's Blue Bell Tap Room
736 Dekalb Pike
Blue Bell, PA 19422
(610) 279-2337
http://www.harrysbluebelltaproom.com/
http://www.yelp.com/biz/harrys-blue-bell-taproom-blue-bell
REI: Gear Up for Your Next Outdoor Adventure
January 20, 2015 by
REI is well known for being a place outdoor enthusiasts rely on for all kinds of gear. Whether you're in the market for crampons and ice axes for a wintertime mountain climb or you need to outfit your canoe in preparation for a challenging paddle trip, REI has you covered, and the Conshohocken location of this nationally known retailer is no exception.
You know you can buy everything from hiking boots to cross country skis at REI, but did you know you can also book travel with expert REI guides to amazing destinations, as well? Try your new hiking boots out on a climb to the summits of Machu Picchu, or use your new skis to glide across the frozen landscape of the Himalayas. Whatever adventures you'd like to have, you can be sure that REI is happy to provide all the gear and support you need to get started.
REI
200 West Ridge Pike
Conshohocken, PA 19428
(610) 940-0809
www.rei.com/stores/conshohocken-plymouth-meeting.html
www.yelp.com/biz/rei-conshohocken-3
What Is 3D Printing?
January 13, 2015 by
You've likely heard some buzz about 3D printing, a new form of technology that's anticipated to have a major influence on our world. These printers are not just putting ink to paper; instead, they are building an object by layering material, like plastic, and then fine-tuning the design with lasers. The result is a three-dimensional, fully functional object! Read on to find more facts about 3D printers.
1) Add and subtract. 3D printers are classified as additive manufacturing because, quite simply, successive layers of material create the finished product. Conversely, manufacturing techniques such as sawing and milling are known as subtractive manufacturing.
2) The possibilities are endless. From mugs, models, and jewelry to machine parts and toys, many things can be created through 3D printing. In fact, the health care industry has already embraced this technology to create replacement jawbones and hips. Resin, metal, and plaster represent some of the materials used in 3D printing.
3) Pros and cons. 3D printing begins to raise the question of intellectual property. Since you can print whatever you want, what is stopping someone from recreating something that's already on the market? In the future, if printers are made more widely available, this might become an issue. A less pressing drawback of 3D printing is that it takes time: Even small items can take up to two hours to print!
What is 3D printing? [3DPrinting.com]
What is 3D printing? [ExtremeTech]
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January 7, 2015 by
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Arugula Ristorante: Savor the Taste of Italy
January 6, 2015 by
Imagine sitting down to an authentic Italian meal on the Amalfi Coast: You savor the taste of fresh, local produce, handmade pastas, and a cornucopia of quality meats and seafood. Well, that's exactly what you'll get at Arugula Ristorante, where the service and cuisine are both modeled after an authentic Italian trattoria.
This Plymouth Meeting restaurant's wood burning oven turns out expertly grilled meat and offers the white-hot heat that gives pizza crust a satisfying char. Yelp reviewers give special praise to Arugula's grilled calamari as an appetizer, and they say the restaurant's complimentary bruschetta is pretty tasty, too. For main dishes, anything with the vodka sauce gets a good review, and the veal medallions with prosciutto, sage, and mozzarella is reportedly delicious.
Note that Arugula is a BYOB, so be sure to pick up a bottle of your favorite vintage to enjoy with your meal.
Arugula Ristorante
2350 Butler Pike
Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
(610) 941-1177
arugulacoldpoint.com
www.yelp.com/biz/arugula-ristorante-plymouth-meeting
Corropolese Bakery & Deli: Sweet Treats
December 30, 2014 by
Today Corropolese Bakery & Deli is a Montgomery County institution with several successful locations. But in 1924, Corropolese Bakery was a small family-run shop, making hearty and authentic Italian breads, rolls, and pastries for local workers. Now, almost a century later, the shop in Norristown is the original and the flagship, baking fresh rolls, slicing deli meats, and serving up slices of their famous tomato pies (Yelp reviewers call the tomato pie here the best in the Philadelphia region).
Hungry on your lunch break? Stop by for a hot hoagie, a slice of pizza and a cannoli. Throwing a party? Place an order for one of Corropolese’s gourmet lunch meat platters, famous meatball trays, sheet of iced cookies, or a custom cake for your upcoming birthday, anniversary, or other special occasion. In short, Corropolese has become a neighborhood institution that never goes stale; you just might find yourself going back again and again.
Corropolese Bakery & Deli
2014 Old Arch Road
Norristown, PA 19401
(610) 272-8957
www.corropolesebakery.com
www.yelp.com/biz/corropolese-bakery-and-deli-norristown
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