The Plymouth Meeting location of Redstone offers a modern and trendy atmosphere that is perfect for any crowd or occasion. In fact, the eatery's outdoor seating area—complete with a covered open bar—is a particularly popular spot for post-work gatherings with friends. The area is even open in the winter with overhead heaters to keep you warm on cooler nights.

Redstone seems to be most known for their cornbread appetizer, served with their maple butter. For dinner, their rotisserie chicken is cooked over a wood fire and is served on flatbreads, salads, or on its own with sides of garlic mashed potatoes and grilled asparagus. Save room for dessert, as regulars rave about the Stone’s chocolate cake, served with chocolate frosting, vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, and chocolate fudge sauce. Along with a unique lunch and dinner menu, Redstone also serves a creative brunch menu.

Redstone is usually very crowded, even on weeknights. Regulars say the trick is to arrive early to beat the crowd or make reservations just to be safe!

Redstone American Grill
512 W Germantown Pike
Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
(610) 941-4400
www.redstonegrill.com

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Pizza is something there’s no shortage of in Pennsylvania, but everybody has a favorite spot where they claim the pie is a cut above the rest. For Norristown diners, that spot might just be Gino’s. For over 35 years, this family-owned Italian restaurant has been satisfying locals with hearty portions, delectable flavors and good prices. The food here is authentic Italian, not Americanized, and regulars praise the extensive menu. Some of the most popular dishes include the eggplant parmigiana, which is breaded to perfection and served with the right amount of cheese, as well as the lobster ravioli with crab sauce that has a generous amount of seafood in every bite. If you’re craving pizza, the pies here are top of the line, with a crisp, tender crust and an exceptional house-made sauce. Note that Gino’s, like many Pennsylvania restaurants, is BYOB.

Gino's Restaurant and Pizzeria
2401 W. Main Street
Norristown, PA 19403
(610) 539-0155
www.myginos.com
www.yelp.com/biz/ginos-pizzeria-and-restaurant-norristown

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There’s something comforting about a neighborhood pub – it can serve as a gathering place for times both happy and sad, and endure through generations. A great example is Norristown’s Peanut Gallery Tavern. This family-owned watering hole has been open since 1974, originally named the Cork and Crown. In 1992, its name was changed to the Peanut Gallery to reflect the owner’s lifetime love of peanuts. The second generation took over in 2005 and has been continuing the pub’s mission of good drinks, good food and friendly service. This place has a serious contingent of locals, but they happily welcome new faces. The jukebox is kept loud and the pool tables in the back are usually packed. The food is pretty standard pub grub, but their Buffalo wings are nice and spicy. The beer selection is decent, with some local microbrews on offer, and the bartenders mix inexpensive, strong cocktails. There’s nothing fancy about the Peanut Gallery, but they take care of business quite well.

Peanut Gallery Tavern
1832 Markley Street
Norristown, PA 19401
(610) 275-4777

www.pgtavern.com
www.yelp.com/biz/peanut-gallery-tavern-norristown

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