When it comes to the pleasures of dining, or just cocktails, head to family-owned La Verona in Kennett Square and delight in sensory-rich experiences like no other.
DINING
Eat Seed Oil Free at Ron’s
Without hyperbole, it is this author’s assessment that Ron’s is the nation’s leader when it comes to eating seed oil-free.
The High Street Caffe: Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler – Let the Good Times Roll
As 2026 opens, The High Street Caffe marks its 30th year as an award-winning restaurant, garnering numerous honors, including Best of Philly and Best of the Main Line for Cajun and Creole.
Nearly 20 Years of Showcasing Spence Cafe’s Casual Fine Dining: The Silver Palate of West Chester
There had been a business on the same site in 1880, known as the Spence Cafe. The owners were Henry and James Spence. The cafe specialized in seafood and was characterized by its owners as an oyster house.
Spence Cafe: The Silver Palate of West Chester
Owner/chef Andrew Patten smugly looked at me, chuckled, and stated, “Funny you ask me. Many years ago, there was a cookbook called The Silver Palate. It’s been my cooking bible for years.”
Ron’s Going Completely Seed Oil-Free in 2025
When preparing meals at home, consumers can eliminate harmful seed oils in their cooking, and they may purchase processed foods that do not contain damaging seed oils. Yet, when dining out or ordering takeout, there’s a major challenge.
Ron’s Original Bar & Grille • Consistency in Everything • Only at Ron’s • Mission to Eat Healthy
Ron’s consistency in everything that it does is unrivaled and unmatched.
Spence Cafe: Traditional Dining With a Contemporary Twist
Look around today’s restaurant landscape and one could make a number of insightful observations, especially comparing the culinary industry to where it had been five to 10 years ago.
Spence Cafe: Thursday’s Tasting Menu
Thursday’s tasting menu brings out the best of executive chef Blaise Labik and check/owner Andrew Patten.
Tales From the Front-Row Seat at Spence Cafe
“During a recent dining occasion, I spoke with owner Andrew Patten and suggested that I write a story showcasing the cafe’s front of house, the dining rooms.”