Bluefin2 takes traditional Japanese sushi techniques and updates them with a modern twist to produce fresh takes on Japanese food. For a fun appetizer at this Plymouth Meeting restaurant, some Yelp reviewers suggest ordering the tuna munchkins, which are balls of spicy tuna coated in panko and served on a slice of avocado. For an impressive sushi roll experience, try ordering the "kiss of fire" roll, which comes out to your table on a large flaming platter that is extinguished just before you bite into it.

No matter what you order, though, the restaurant will prepare it with high quality ingredients and will arrive at your table carefully and beautifully prepared. One final note: Bluefin2 is a BYOB, so you can bring along your favorite wine or beer to enjoy along with your meal.

Visit Bluefin2's website to find out more about this Plymouth Meeting eatery.

Bluefin2
1017 Germantown Pike
Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
(610) 272-2962
bluefintwo.com
www.yelp.com/biz/bluefin2-plymouth-meeting

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Is there any smell more satisfying than that of freshly-baked bread? You can experience it for yourself at the Conshohocken Italian Bakery. The flavor is said to be just as good with locals raving that this place turns out delightful loaves of bread and other treats.

They’ve been in business for over 40 years, so they obviously know the score. Conshohocken Italian Bakery also has a pizza oven, producing a regional style of tomato pie baked in a rectangular pan, brushed with a tangy, salty sauce. The white pizza is quite well-regarded – foregoing the tomatoes lets them use unusual toppings like broccoli and anchovies to excellent effect. Their sweet treats also earn praise, with traditional anisette cookies drawing raves. Try a cannoli as well. On the weekends, you can find great deals on day-old bread and rolls.

Conshohocken Italian Bakery
79 Jones Street
Conshohocken, PA 19428
(610) 825-9334
http://www.yelp.com/biz/conshohocken-italian-bakery-inc-conshohocken

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You just found out that a few friends or family members are coming to visit for a few days, and they’re going to stay at your place instead of a hotel. Before you get stressed, check out these simple tips for making guests feel comfortable in your home.

1. Create a private area. Although a separate guest bedroom is the ideal area for out-of-town guests, not all homes have this space. Give your guests a bit of added privacy by placing an air mattress in a little-used office instead of offering them the living room couch, or even put up a temporary partition at night if the couch is your only option.
2. Provide linens. One of the most important things you can do to make guests feel at home is to provide them with clean sheets, towels, and other linens. Place a stack of towels on the bed, and be sure to turn down the bed sheets before they arrive.
3. Offer storage. Your guests will feel like a nuisance if their suitcases are strewn all over the floor, so offer them a spare closet or even a corner of a low-traffic room where they can store their belongings.
4. Invest in a few snacks. Oftentimes guests’ eating schedules are different from your own, and they might feel uncomfortable mentioning their hunger. Purchase a few tasty snacks before they arrive, and be sure to accommodate dietary restrictions like veganism or lactose intolerance.

Plan Your Peaceful Christmas: Guest-ify Your Home [The Art of Simple]
Getting Ready for Overnight Guests [Real Simple]
How to Welcome Overnight Guests Without Spending Money [Not Spending Money]
Hosting Overnight Guests [Life Your Way]
Make Your Overnight Guests Feel at Home [Southern Living]

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