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hometown goodness Tasting the diversity of the Media food scene is as easy as strolling from one end of town to the other.
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rom farm-to-table to international cuisine and hometown favorites, Media’s restaurateurs represent the creativity inherent in our flavorful community. It’s the season to celebrate local, sustainable eating with gardens in bloom and an abundance of farm fresh food at the Media Farmers Market. Pick up colorful produce, fresh flowers, and handcrafted foods to enliven your taste buds and your table. Warm evenings and golden sunsets set the stage for Dining Under the Stars, a Media tradition that turns State Street into a town-wide dinner party. It’s a great excuse to catch up with friends and neighbors over a decadent meal under summer skies while live music spills out onto the sidewalks. It’s also the season to enjoy the harvest with a share in your local CSA. Area growers such as Hillside Farm and Red Hill Farm offer herbs and vegetables straight out of the garden, giving farm to table new meaning. Just out of town, check out Pete’s Produce and Wolff’s Apple House for garden fare on the go. Don’t forget to keep an eye out for the return of the annual Food and Craft festival this fall. For the 33rd year, the Food and Craft fest will bring thousands to State Street for a delicious showcase of local restaurants, artisans, and crafters.
RACHEL PHILLIPS Managing Editor, Fig® Media
Enjoy the tastes of summer! The Fig® Media Team
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WEDDINGS
ENGAGEMENTS
04 16 South Orange Street | 484.442.8744 | mephotodesign.com
MATERNITY
BABIES
FAMILIES
PETS
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integrated learning for students
The School in Rose Valley experience is both nurturing and rigorous—students are prepared for future academic success, meaningful relationships and active citizenship. Offering classes from preschool through sixth grade. Visit theschoolinrosevalley.org for our Open House dates. Did you know? Lunch is prepared on campus each day for students and is included in the price of tuition.
JOIN US FOR OUR UPCOMING OPEN HOUSES! Visit theschoolinrosevalley.org for Open House dates or call 610.566.1088 to arrange a private tour. 20 School Lane, Rose Valley | 610.566.1088 | theschoolinrosevalley.org 05
La Na Thai French Cuisine
Sligo
lunch spots kid-friendly eats sweet treats Al fresco dining
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n Media, locally-grown, sustainably-farmed ingredients find creative use in recipes hailing from all over the world. With such an amazingly diverse array of restaurants all in one quaint, walkable downtown, a stroll down State Street feels like a trip around the globe.
vegetarian choices
Hungry yet? Try a selection from the Fig® Foodie Guide; we’d be delighted to serve you. Bon Appetite and happy travels!
BYOB Find the full listing of local restaurants online at figmediapa.com.
your local guide to food & dining
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320 Market Cafe
21 West State Street 610.565.8320 the320marketcafe.com
Bevan’s Own Make Candy
143 East Baltimore Ave. bevansownmakecandy.com 610.566.0581
D’Ignazio’s Towne House 117 Veterans Square 610.566.6141 townehouse.com
Diego’s Cantina & Tequila Bar
214 West State Street 484.442.8741 diegos-cantina.com
La Belle Epoque Bistro
Diego’s Cantina & Tequila Bar
Margaret Kuo’s
320 Market Cafe
House
110 South Jackson Street 610.566.2505 eatathouse.com
Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant 30 East State Street 610.627.9000 ironhillbrewery.com
La Belle Epoque Cafe
38 West State Street 610.566.6808 labellebistro.com
La Na Thai French Cuisine 33 West State Street 610.892.7787 lanabyob.com
Margaret Kuo’s
4-6 West State Street 610.892.0115 margaretkuo.com
Media Farmers Market
Thursdays, at the parking lot of State & Gayley Streets mediafarmers market.com
My Three Sons Hot Dogs and Beer Emporium 300 West State Street 610.565.3674 mythreesonshotdogs.com
My House Cookies 610.459.1869 myhousecookies.com
Penn’s Woods Winery
124 Beaver Valley Road, Chadds Ford 610.459.0808 pennswoodswinery.com
Pete’s Produce
Pinocchio’s Restaurant and Beer Garden To Go 131 East Baltimore Ave 610.566.7767 pinpizza.com
Seven Stones Cafe 24 South Plum Street 610.627.1177 sevenstonescafe.com
1225 East Street Road, West Chester 610.399.3711 petesproducefarm.com
Stephen’s on State
Picasso Restaurant and Bar
Shere-E-Punjab
36 West State Street 610.891.9600 picasso-bar.com
105 West State Street 610.891.8900 stephensonstate.com
Sligo
113 West State Street 610.566.5707 sligomedia.com
Viso’s Authentic Italian Desserts
23 South Jackson Street 610.312.4970 visosdessertsonline.com
Wolff’s Apple House
81 South Pennell Road 610.566.1680 wolffsapplehouse.com
208 West State Street 610.891.0400 shereepunjab.com
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bringing home results As life-long residents of the Delaware Valley, Perri Evanson & Company are of this market and in this market. So it’s personal. We know how to value and position your home precisely to drive traffic—and ultimately an offer. You’ll not find a real estate team that is more dedicated, marketing-savvy, or persistent. As a Top Producer at Coldwell Banker Preferred, and with over 250 satisfied clients, my mission is to successfully connect you with the right buyer—to bring home results. Contact us today to get started finding the home of your dreams.
Carly Shelter, Perri Evanson, & Lee Seaman
08 609 East Baltimore Pike | 610.566.1100 | perrievanson.com | coldwellbanker.com | Find us on Facebook
“Perri’s experience & knowledge shortened the length of time our home was on the market, reducing our stress. We couldn’t be happier with her professionalism, and the overall experience at Perri Evanson & Company.” A LEGACY OF SUCCESS EXTENSIVE EXPERIENCE INTIMATE AREA KNOWLEDGE AWARD-WINNING SERVICE
224 N. Providence Road, Wallingford
$650,000 Bed: 5 Bath: 3/1 Welcome to the Dalrymple House! This 1880 Victorian home features high ceilings, large and sunny rooms with plenty of windows, moldings and paneling and beautiful hardwood flooring; with none of the downsides. Continuously maintained and new the meticulous care the owners have taken with its renovation is evident in every room. Plus, Wallingford-Swarthmore Schools.
920 North Orange Street, Media
$330,000 Bed: 3 Bath: 2/1 You’ll love the flow of this 3 bedroom colonial! Enter from the driveway and step into a fresh and clean mudroom leading into a spacious family room with wet bar, and fireplace. The formal living and dining room are large enough for family gatherings, with an eat-in kitchen and screened porch with flagstone floor off dining room. To complete the package, a brick patio with grill and possible wine cave surround main level patio and overlook beautiful back yard.
1011 Ridley Creek Road, Media Find us on Facebook for up-to-date listings and professional insight on buying and selling in today’s market. Facebook.com/paevansonre
$309,000 Bed: 3 Bath: 2 Located directly across from a wooded park with walking trails, just minutes away from the Boro of Media, the R3 train line, trolley and Routes 1, 476, and I-95, you’ll enjoy the easily expandable kitchen overlooking a brick patio and fenced backyard, open dining and living rooms with hardwood under carpeting, spacious finished basement and deep front yard.
(C) 2010 Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. Coldwell Banker® is a registered trademark licensed to Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Owned and Operated by NRT LLC.
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finds
Napkins, necklace, and glasswear from Ten Thousand Villages Foodie items from 320 Market Cafe
Colorful cotton cami from Seven Stones Gallery Sunglasses from Starry Eyed Optical
Wallet from Seven Stones Gallery
Shamanic Gardening book by Melinda Joy Miller from Seven Stones Gallery Turquoise cuff bracelet from Seven Stones Gallery Headbands from Ten Thousand Villages Fashion eyewear from Starry Eyed Optical
Doggy bone pendant photo necklace from ME Photo & Design
Photo wall letters from ME Photo & Design
food for thought
School is where children live for most of the day, for most of the week, for most of the year. Every day at MPFS, experts in early childhood, elementary and adolescent education craft meaningful learning experiences that engage students through inquiry, creativity, collaboration and reflection, and shape the habits of mind, character and conscience that will serve them throughout life. Now is the time to apply for Fall 2014. Limited openings remain for Fall 2013.
Visit to see for yourself the difference meaningful learning makes at Media-Providence Friends School.
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Fruitwood Farms
Taste Artisinal Market
Burlap and Bean Coffee
J & J Kettle Corn
Maiale Cured Meats
Kathy’s Kupcakes
Mushrooms Cafe
Hillside Farm
New Avenue Foundation
Melo Studios
Great Harvest Bread Company
Sweet Salvation Truffles
Philly Bill’s Dills
Mompops Popsicles
Twelve Baskets
Canter Hill Farm
E. Fudd & Son Organic Produce
Amazing Acres Goat Dairy
it’s easy being local SHOP THE MEDIA FARMERS MARKET PRODUCE, BAKED GOODS, MEATS & CHEESES Vera Pasta
The Media Farmers Market now accepts credit cards, debit cards and PA ACCESS SNAP cards! Open Thursdays 3-7 pm at the parking lot of State and Gayley Streets. Not pictured: Akima Botanicals, Anita’s Guacamole, Althouse Farm, Jerome Sheehan: Artisan Baker, Round Top Farm, Trish’s Treats and King’s Kreamery
12 Parking lot of State & Gayley Streets | Every Thursday 3-7 pm, May 9—November 21 | mediafarmersmarket.com
SHOP OUR OTHER LOCATIONS IN CHESTNUT HILL , EXTON, SOUDERTON, DOWNTOWN PHILADELPHIA , AND KING OF PRUSSIA
sweet summer
Tableware, textiles and more— full of flavor and cultivated for purposeful picnicking.
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101 West State Street | 610.892.5020 | tenthousandvillages.com 13
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eat & meet
JOIN US FOR MEDIA COMMUNITY MUSIC SERIES AT SEVEN STONES CAFÉ Check website for music updates & times. An outdoor event, weather permitting. JUNE 14 ART MIRON JUNE 15 HEAVY SHOES JUNE 21 THE JOLLIES JUNE 22 BILLY FREEZE /STEVE SMITH JULY 13 CHARLIE PHILLIPS BAND JULY 27 CRAIG BICKHARDT
14 24 South Plum Street | 610.627.1177 | sevenstonescafe.com
Images of Seven Stones Gallery & Cafe captured by Audrey Amaro of MamaOwl Photography. Available for weddings, engagements, family portraits, and the everyday. mamaowlphotography.com
GALLERY
WHERE ARE THE PICTURES?
Items pictured by Scully, Pendleton, Yak & Yeti, Bastien, Erda, Scala, Odell Borg, Mark Barfoot, Breezy Mountain, and Brazos Walking Sticks.
catching summertime sweetness NATIVE AMERICAN JEWELRY & CRAF TS | SAGE, INCENSE, HERBALS & BOTANICALS | DISTINCTIVE APPAREL HANDCRAF TED LEATHER BAGS | ARIAT LEATHER BOOTS 212 West State Street | 610.627.2077 15
business in Media is our business
Jeffry Cadorette
THINKING ABOUT OPENING A BUSINESS? CALL MEDIA REAL ESTATE COMPANY, TODAY. The team at Media Real Estate Company is envisioning a thriving future for the Borough of Media. One bustling with innovative concepts, busy storefronts, and independent businesses. Looking to open a business in Media? With over 65 years of experience and community engagement, Media Real Estate Company is ready to welcome you to the neighborhood. 16 203 East Baltimore Avenue | 610.565.9000 | mediarealestate.com
Bill Strine
EXPERIE NC TRUSTE ED. D. LOCAL.
A SMALL SAMPLING OF THE BUSINESSES MEDIA REAL ESTATE COMPANY HAS HELPED FIND A HOME IN MEDIA.
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2013
XPoNential M USIC F E S T I VA L
* SUSQUEHANNA BANK CENTER ARTISTS AMERICANARAMA MUSIC FESTIVAL:
BOB DYLAN AND HIS BAND WILCO • MY MORNING JACKET RYAN BINGHAM
THE LUMINEERS DR. DOG POLIÇA WAKE OWL BUY TICKETS AT
WIGGINS PARK ARTISTS
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DAWES • JOHN BUTLER TRIO • DR. JOHN EDWARD SHARPE AND THE MAGNETIC ZEROS TRAMPLED BY TURTLES • MICHAEL KIWANUKA BRETT DENNEN • LIANNE LA HAVAS JUSTIN TOWNES EARLE • JOSÉ JAMES THE LAST BISON • KOPECKY FAMILY BAND LORD HURON • PHOSPHORESCENT KAT EDMONSON • FLEETING ENDS DRGN KING • THE STRAY BIRDS THE DISTRICTS • AARON & THE SPELL ALÔ BRASIL • AND MORE!
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* Requires 3-Day Go Everywhere Pass for lawn access.
3-DAY PASSES START AT JUST With advance purchase at the XPN Member price.
Join host Kathy O’Connell as she celebrates the 25th Anniversary of Kids Corner during the festival in the Camden Children’s Garden!
$45
awaken peace and healing Introducing acupuncture services this fall
awaken massage and yoga
TARGETED YOGA SERIES YOGA FOR RUNNERS, PRENATAL YOGA , & MORE MASSAGE SERVICES MEDITATION STRESS REDUCTION WORKSHOPS
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the taste of local bounty
farm market OPEN 7 DAYS, YEAR ROUND COOPERATIVE FARMING REPRESENTING DOZENS OF LOCAL FARMS EVERY DAY Fresh, seasonal produce
Ashley, Fran, & Pete Wolff
Prepared foods daily
20 81 South Pennell Road | 610.566.1680 | wolffsapplehouse.com | Find us on Facebook
SERVING MEDIA FOR OVER 100 YEARS
FAIR TRADE LIVE PRESENTS: a summer concert series at
Dining Under the Stars! America’s First Fair Trade Town Committee invites you to join us at our summer concerts to be held during Media’s Dining Under the Stars on the following dates:
July 31, 2013 7pm - 11pm: State & Orange Streets
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giving back MARIE GOODWIN OF TIMEBANK MEDIA Media is home to a wealth of talent: artists and craftspeople, foodies and farmers, woodworkers and designers, musicians and healers. For Marie Goodwin, the inspiration to start TimeBank Media began with an appreciation for the varied skills and talents in her community. “Time banking makes people’s gifts visible to everyone else—we can see how to be of service to each other.” TimeBank Media’s members have the opportunity to put their skills to work and see a return on their offerings. Services are traded hour for hour with time “banked” for skills rendered. A volunteer-led initiative of Transition Town Media, the Time Bank supports all things local, encouraging collaboration and enriching the community with events, lectures, and workshops. “Media holds the right “Timebanking element of cohesion, with makes people’s an active and involved business district,” says gift visible to Marie. Support for the local economy is everyone else emphasized with we can see how both Time Bank and Transition Town Media’s to be of service work; part of their aim to each other.” is to bring dollars back into the community by encouraging a “buy local” ethos. To this end, TimeBank Media is actively involved in the local food movement, enabling members to bank time at farms and CSAs, supporting a local food infrastructure. “For every percentage you buy locally, you bring dollars back to Media and Delaware County—it’s a self-supporting cycle,” says Marie. “We all have needs and we all have gifts—this is how to get things done.” Find out more about Timebanking at timebankmedia.org
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Whether it’s an Arts Stroll through downtown Media on 2nd Saturday, dancing in the streets on Bastille Day or being in the audience for the much talked about Media Film Festival, you may have already seen the Media Arts Council’s ability to use the power of the arts to energize our community and support the creative talent of our region. Help grow our many programs, with your time as a MAC volunteer or with your donation. For more visit mediaartscouncil.org/patron
JOIN US FOR 2ND SATURDAYS INSPIRING AND CULTIVATING THE ARTS IN OUR COMMUNITY.
REGISTER NOW FOR SUMMER AND FALL PROGRAMMING! Nutcracker auditions for International Ballet Classique's annual Nutcracker production. Call or go online to register today!
classic beauty 484.444.2389 or 866.908.5666 | academyballetru.com 23
UPCOMING EVENTS
visit RELC this summer
July 2 | 7pm The Annual Patriotic Concert with the Joe Smith Band July 14-18 | 6-8:30pm Vacation Bible School Kingdom Rock Sept 9 “Rally Day” Sunday School Registration Sept 22 Back to Church Sunday
EXCITING OPPORTUNITIES, FAMILY EVENTS, SUMMER FUN REFORMATION EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH
24 102 West Rose Tree Road | 610.891.0600 | relcmedia.org | Sunday Worship 8:30 am & 10 am
For Amy and George Loving, the decision to house two diverse businesses in one location came down to one important element: family.
George & Amy Loving
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aby George, now almost two, was all the incentive his parents needed to think outside the box. Today 5 East State Street is home to both Starry Eyed Optical, a boutique frame store, and Fitness at 5 East, an intimate training studio. While the front of the store showcases high-end eyewear, the back of the store opens into a gym with state-of-the-art equipment and a separate entrance for privacy from foot traffic.
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An optician with over 15 years of experience, Amy opened Starry Eyed Optical at 5 East State Street just over five years ago. For eight years she’d worked in a Rittenhouse Square boutique, and when that business closed, Amy wanted to continue offering the same level of customer service and care. “Glasses really have a certain connotation that other accessories do not,” said Amy. “It becomes an art to fit a face to a frame.” At Starry Eyed Optical, Amy provides her customers with “fine and artsy eyewear” and a custom look for each individual.
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George first started working as a personal trainer in Los Angeles 13 years ago, where he was living and performing as a professional musician. After years of working in corporate and gym environments, George decided to become his own boss and launch Fitness at 5 East. Much as Amy helps her clientele achieve a desired look, George works with people who want to bulk up, trim down, recover greater mobility, or train for sports. With a client base that ranges from 23-73, George specializes in individual exercise and nutritional guidance, fitness assessment, weight loss, strength and flexibility. To find a look that fits your needs, visit Amy and George on Facebook. 5 East State Street | 484.443.8396 | starryeyedoptical.com 25
picks from the fig bloggers ®
what to eat and where to go this summer We asked a few of the voices of figmediapa.com to give us insight into the best & brightest that downtown has to offer. Get ready for a little sunshine (and lots of cocktail options).
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LOCAL experts
Andrea Quarracino
Jen Camp Fig® Fresh
Jessica Mudrick Fig® Family Finds
Media Music Notes
favorite summer cocktail
“Try the ginger bubbly at La Belle Epoque for a crisp, sparkling beverage with a kick.”
“The margaritas at Diego’s are scrumptious! So refreshing for summer.”
“Nothing beats a cold beer on a hot summer day! I love to stop at Iron Hill and sit on the patio!”
“Taking a stroll at Glen Providence Park with my dogs is a great activity.”
“I love getting ice cream at Front Street Fountain and walking through town.”
“We love to go to the pool all summer long— topped off by an ice cream!”
“I always look forward to the State Street Blues Stroll and the Media Five-Miler Race.”
“Dining Under the Stars—for dinner, drinks, dessert, live entertainment or just a stroll in the summer.”
“My favorite would be Rose Tree Park concerts. The music is outstanding and a tradition for my family.”
favorite place to buy local food
“The Media Farmers Market is my summer go-to for local fare, fresh produce, and a bouquet of wildflowers for my table.”
“The Media Farmers Market is always a staple for me. I love knowing where my food comes from.”
“We have our own garden but I also love to check out farmers markets in the summer & fall!”
favorite ethnic restaurant
“The sushi at Azie is out of this world, and I’m a huge fan of their avocado salad.”
“Whether dining in or taking home, Sheree Punjab has amazing Indian food.”
“The authentic Italian desserts from Viso’s. Gotta love their cookie trays! Delish!”
favorite outdoor dining spot
“The patio at Iron Hill Brewery offers comfortable, shaded seating, good food, and a fine selection of seasonal beer.”
“Olive Street just below State Street has the most festive outdoor dining. It boasts a triangle of fun and diverse cuisine.”
“We love Dining Under the Stars, so all the restaurants in Media become outdoor dining spots!”
favorite outdoor activity favorite Media summer event
hungry for more? Feast your eyes on the following restaurants.
good taste served fresh daily
Have you ever wondered what pure passion tastes like? Sample the distinctive, fullflavored, handcrafted beers at Iron Hill Brewery, and you’ll be left with a pretty good idea. Accompanied by fresh-from-scratch New American cuisine in a comfortable, casual atmosphere, beer truly is Iron HIll’s passion. Visit the bar on Thursdays and Fridays from 5-7 pm for happy hour. Iron Hill also offers reservations and call-ahead seating for your convenience. We can’t think of a better way to start the weekend. pictured Fisherman’s Stew: shrimp, scallops, mussels and pollock simmered in a garlic-tomato white wine broth paired with a beer sampler.
30 east state street 610.627.9000 ironhillbrewery.com
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northern chinese & authentic japanese cuisine
Ms. Kuo has been providing authentic Mandarin and Schezuan cooking to Media since 1974. Today, her signature restaurant celebrates 2,000 years of cultural exchange between China & Japan. Margaret Kuo’s offers an awardwinning wine list, sushi, tempura, steamed dumplings, and the sought-after Peking Duck.
Margaret Kuos
4-6 west state street 610.892.0115 margaretkuo.com
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artisan ease
Offering healthy, no-guilt takeout and artisan flavors to spare, 320 Market is a timecrunched foodie’s dream come true. From easy weeknight meals to no-brainer gourmet picnic fare, 320 Market is Media’s easiest way to eat well and feel amazing. 21 west state street 610.565.8320 the320marketcafe.com
pictured Breaded chicken cutlet sandwich. Sicilian style roasted tri-color cauliflower. Flowering Chervil, roasted Calabrian figs. Cheeses: Doe Run Farm “Hummingbird”, Shellbark Hollow Goat Dairy - Aurora’s Cloud - goat camembert.
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a sweet, sweet summer
Viso’s honors its nearly 100-year-old legacy through a commitment to making everything from scratch, using only the finest ingredients. Tempt your sweet tooth with authentic italian cannoli, cookies, cakes and other sweet treats. During busy summer months, check out Viso’s online store for convenient, quick shopping. 23 south jackson street 610.566.5006 visosdesserts.com Visit our second location in Aston: 4928 Pennell Road 31
classic dining
The Towne House—it’s the place where true Media locals gather. Founded by Silvio “Babe” D’Ignazio in 1951, this bar and restaurant is a timeless testament to a man rarely caught without his hat and bowtie. Banquet, party & meeting rooms are also available. pictured Seafood cobb salad, roasted prime rib with twice baked stuffed potato and fresh vegetable medley. Mango sorbet in shell accompanied with a pint of Yards Pale Ale.
117 veterans square 610.566.6141 townehouse.com
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a new take on the classics
Offering an impressive selection of inspired and wonderfully eccentric hot dogs, My Three Sons has everything a hot dog lover and beer geek could want. (mac & cheese as a topping? Can we have seconds?) Stop by My Three Sons for family fun during Dining Under the Stars this summer. (Think kid-friendly treats like shaved ice & cotton candy, and gourmet beer for the grownups.) pictured Top Left: “Troit” a blend of ground beef, tomato sauce, chili powder, and unique, proprietary seasoning. Top Right: Chicken “Cally” with creamy avocado spread, arugula, tomatoes, and onions, with a splash of basil aioli. Bottom Left: “Toddling Town” zigzagged yellow mustard, sweet pickle relish, chopped white onions, a dill pickle spear, two tomato wedges, topped with two pickled sport peppers, and a dash of celery salt. Bottom Right: “Trailer” topped with housemade chili, shredded cheddar cheese, and crumbled Frito corn chips.
300 west state street 610.565.3674 mythreesonshotdogs.com
Check out the UPDATED MENU with smaller regular size hotdogs, chicken sandwiches, gluten-free options, fried bar favorites, and an even greater beer selection!
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Media’s beloved House is expanding their location. Join them as they reopen summer 2013 at their current location—110 South Jackson Street. Ginny and Mike Hackett, the owners of House, are delighted to announce the opening of their newly expanded space! Bigger space, bigger menu, and bigger taste! Join House as they continue a legacy of personal, intimate foods. With locally sourced ingredients and unique flavor combinations, House is an every season staple in Media for locals and visitors alike. Specialty BLT: crispy bacon, mixed greens, fresh local tomato and caramelized onion mayo and a seasonal salad
Hot tomato soup: drizzled with garlic-infused olive oil
a warm, wholesome welcome
34 110 South Jackson Street | 610.566.2505 | eatathouse.com
House is also set to open a secondary location at Broomall’s Lake Country Club for 2013. This will be a seasonal café open only to club members during the summer months. Now serving brunch Saturday & Sunday.
“ We’re thrilled to be expanding in Media. The response we’ve had over the years has allowed us to better serve our loyal customers with more choices, expanded dining, and even more local ingredients.”
Thai-French cuisine
Experience a delicious fusion of thai and french cooking techniques and flavors. La Na offers lunch, dinner, catering and take out services. Bring your own beer or wine, order a summery seafood dish, and sit down for a cheers-worthy meal. pictured Honey banana wrapped in spring roll skin with honey, condensed milk, and chocolate. House salad with peanut dressing. Royal crab cake in saffron herb sauce with angel hair pasta.
33 west state street 610.892.7787 lanabyob.com
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a french bistro and wine bar
Loic Barnieu says that cooking is in his genes. Which might be why eating at his restaurant feels like sitting down for dinner with all your closest friends, relatives, and neighbors at the table. Drop in for lunch, dinner, or weekend brunch. Here’s to another 10 years in Media—and many, many more. pictured Le Filet Mignon. Salade de Betteraves— (beet salad). Plateau de Fromages—(cheese & cured meat plate).
38 west state street 610.566.6808 labellebistro.com
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spanish-italian fusion cuisine
Loic Barnieu’s Picasso offers a contemporary take on traditional italian and spanish fare. Sample a taste of the laid-back European lifestyle this summer. Picasso offers live weekly entertainment, 13 rotating beers on tap, and over 40 bottled beers to choose from. Isn’t it time for a little trans-Atlantic vacation? pictured Buńuelos de Bacalao—(Salt cod fritters). Procuttio Avvolto Capesante —(Diver scallops wrapped in Procuttio). Bouillabaise— (Striped bass, clams, mussels, scallops & shrimp in a saffron sauce).
36 west state street 610.891.9600 picasso-bar.com
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casual atmosphere, a hearty selection
Pizza & beer—two staples of laid back summer dining —get an classic makeover at Pinocchio’s Restaurant and Beer Garden To Go. Choose from 850 specialty beers and 25 rotating beers on draft. (Can’t get enough? We always grab a growler to go!) pictured Cheesesteak, Greek salad with House Italian dressing and an Everything pizza.
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“Media has been good to us, we want to continue to give back.” Tim, Athena and Ted Volikas
authentic
TED VOLIKAS OF PINOCCHIO’S RESTAURANT Ted Volikas still remembers the day his father walked in with a Pinocchio’s pizza box. Little did he know, that pie would set the course of a family legacy now nearly 50 years strong: good food and community in the heart of Media. Established in its Baltimore Avenue location in 1955, Pinocchio’s was the first pizza shop in the area. In 1965, Ted’s parents purchased the restaurant from its founders and served their flavorful fare. From traditional Italian-style pizza to hoagies, stromboli, burgers and entrees, the Pinocchio’s menu reflects a commitment to quality and “something for everyone.” As a teen, Ted Volikas worked alongside his father at the restaurant. After high school Ted stepped into Pinocchio’s full time, taking over when his dad
retired. Now his children, Tim and Athena, help run the business. Ted credits Pinocchio’s success to his staff, who are “like family” —many have worked there for over a decade. “We’ve had a lot of fun here,” said Ted. “We have a great customer base.” Pinocchio’s has evolved over time to include their popular Beer Garden To Go, which offers a selection of over 850 craft bottles. The Beer Garden To Go has been so well received that Di Bruno Bros. partnered with Pinocchio’s to host beer and cheese events, and Iron Hill Brewery collaborated with Pinocchio’s to create their Real Boy double IPA. Pinocchio’s was also one of the founding participants of Media’s Food Festival, and the Volikas family is committed to supporting local events and charitable organizations. “Media has been good to us,” said Ted. “We want to continue to give back.”
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What works in Media TIME TOisGET everyone working together. INVOLVED WITH The time is now.THE MEDIA BUSINESS AUTHORITY
It’s summertime, and Media is flourishing. From musical showcases like the State Street Blues Stroll to 2nd Saturdays, the Food Festival, and the Annual Car Show, our town hums with activity. Events such as Dining Under the Stars on Wednesday nights invite restaurant-goers to experience the flavor of Media against a backdrop of local businesses: artisan boutiques and galleries, salons and clothing stores, sporting and home goods, and so much more. With a robust variety of merchants and culturally diverse restaurants in a walkable environment, Media is truly the place to be. The Media Business Authority helps to increase Media business patronage through presenting these and other activities, wherein the town becomes a stage for the MBA’s year-long calendar of events.
Bryan Messick on State Street
40 301 North Jackson Street | 610.566.5039 | mediabusinessauthority.com
Part of what makes Media such a gem is its hometown feel, and the value its residents and merchants place on their community. The Media Business Authority is committed to growing and supporting this connectivity, inviting retailers to reach out to one another and cultivate a broader understanding of their neighbors’ expertise. “What’s good for Media is good for every business,” says Bryan Messick, Chair of the Media Business Authority. As Media has grown and adapted over the years, so too have its business owners and residents. The role of the Media Business Authority has long been to bring in new faces and drive commerce, to enhance the overall image of the borough, and to provide businesses with opportunities to promote themselves and interact with potential customers. Now is the time to continue that momentum, to uphold a strong community that “works together and benefits.” Bryan was on the Promotions Committee of the MBA for five years, and was on the board for the last year before becoming Chair. He is also President of the Media Rotary Club, is on the Board of Directors of the Media Fellowship House, and works at Media’s Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union. Bryan resides with his wife, Kelly, and two-year-old daughter, Reagan, in Middletown.
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Wednesdays, May-September DINING UNDER THE STARS State Street from Jackson to Orange. All evening. visitmediapa.com
Thursdays, May-November MEDIA FARMERS MARKET Media Theater Parking Lot. 3 PM - 7 PM mediafarmersmarket.com
JULY July 13 FIRST ANNUAL TIE DYE MUSIC FESTIVAL Community Arts Center Lawn. 2 PM - 7 PM communityartscenter.org
SEPTEMBER September 7 & 8
OCTOBER October 6
27th GREAT MEDIA GARAGE SALE DAYS Throughout Media Borough 9 AM - 4 PM mediaborough.com
33rd ANNUAL MEDIA FOOD & CRAFTS FESTIVAL Throughout State Street. 9 AM - 5 PM mediaborough.com
September 15 FALL SUPER SUNDAY Throughout State Street. 9AM - 5 PM mediaborough.com
October 26 49th ANNUAL DELAWARE COUNTY HALLOWEEN PARADE Throughout State Street. 2 PM mediaborough.com
September 28 11th ANNUAL CAC FINE ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL Throughout State Street. 10 AM - 5 PM mediaborough.com
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July 14 BASTILLE DAY State Street between Jackson and Orange streets. 6 PM - 10:30 PM mediaartscouncil.org
July 14 6th ANNUAL MEDIA DOWNTOWN CAR SHOW Throughout State and Front Streets. 11 AM - 4 PM mediaborough.com
AUGUST 2nd Saturdays, August-September 2ND SATURDAY ARTS STROLL Downtown Media mediaartscouncil.org figmediapa.com | twitter @figmediapa | facebook.com/figmediapa 41
PRODUCTS AVAILABLE AT: Wolff’s Apple House 81 South Pennell Road, Lima Swarthmore Co-Op 401 Dartmouth Avenue AND THESE FARMERS MARKETS: Oakmont Farmers Market Wednesdays Lansdowne Farmers Market Saturdays Malvern Farmers Market Saturdays Downingtown Farmers Market Thursdays
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serving up homemade goodness Marie Connell, owner and baker 42 myhousecookies.com | facebook.com/myhousecookies | 610.459.1869
a taste of the brandywine valley
locally owned
Gino Razzi and his daughter Carley produce awardwinning wines from 100% Pennsylvania-grown grapes. Their tasting room in Chadds Ford provides an all-around vineyard experience. Support Pennsylvania agriculture and craftsmanship—taste, enjoy and cellar Penns Woods wines. pictured Carley and Gino sipping on glasses of Bancroft RosÊ in the Penns Woods Winery vineyard.
124 beaver valley road, chadds ford 610.459.0808 pennswoodswinery.com
locally-rooted premium wines
Ferraris, Vines, and Wines Car Show and Festival Join us August 10 for a showcase of Ferraris and other select luxury sports cars, local food and artisan vendors, Ferrari memorabilia, wine bars, and live music! Register your car in the showcase to win prizes and wine!
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BUY FRESH. BUY LOCAL. COME TO PETE’S AND FIND OUT WHAT LOCAL REALLY MEANS
FARMING OVER 200 ACRES IN WEST TOWN
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44 1225 East Street Road, West Chester | 610.399.3711 | petesproducefarm.com
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LIFE AT GARDEN SPOT VILLAGE IS RICH WITH VITALITY & VARIETY.
Chef-inspired meals, engaging classes, personal trainers, country walks or quiet solitude. The carefully designed plans and award-winning programs of our community mean that you live your retirement the way you choose. Every day.
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YOU’RE INVITED TO VISIT! Meet some of your potential new neighbors, tour the community and share the enthusiasm. Join resident tour guides for lunch and learn firsthand about the welcoming way of life at Garden Spot Village. www.gsvlookandlearn.org.
46 433 South Kinzer Avenue, New Holland | 717.355.6000 | gardenspotvillage.org
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Introducing the All-Wheel Drive 2013 MINI Cooper Paceman All 4
MEDIA’S OFFICIALLY LICENSED LOCAL MINI DEALERSHIP since 1968, Otto’s has been dedicated to outperforming customer expectations. We’re thrilled to open our beautiful new showroom in Exton, Pennsylvania, just minutes from Media. Stop in for our famed customer service—leave in style. COMMUNITY SUPPORTER
305 305West WestLincoln LincolnHighway, Highway,Exton Exton | 877.688.5787 | ottosmini.com 47 95
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Living by Design Visit. Meet people who know what it means to live well.
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rom the stylish decor to a menu that strikes the perfect balance between comfort food and haute cuisine; some of what makes Plush Mills the area’s premier senior community is easy to see. But, the most important distinctions are in the lifestyle. Your biggest challenge may be choosing among all the enjoyable ways to spend your days. A low entrance fee and no long-term contract makes renting at Plush Mills perfect for savvy people. And, Plush Mills is uniquely able to meet your needs now and in the future; from fully independent living to customized personal care.
Open House : Sundays, 2-4 PM
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primary care
Left to right: David Broyles, D.O., Jeanmarie Michalak, CRNP, John Munshower, M.D., and Carol Tanzio, CRNP. COMMUNITY SUPPORTER
PRIMARY CARE IN MEDIA The Crozer-Keystone Health Network’s Family Medicine at Middletown practice is conveniently located at 176 South New Middletown Road, Media. The practice provides a full scope of primary medical care for people of all ages. The practice strives to deliver care that is responsive to patient needs. In fact, the practice has earned the highest recognition from the National Committee for Quality Assurance as a “Patient-Centered Medical Home.” 50 crozerkeystone.org
For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 610.627.3660.
chef kristin holloway Four Seasons Restaurant
the next chapter in mark siems Manager of Culinary Services
RECIPE FOR A DELICIOUS LIFE
Visit the Willow Valley Welcome Center. Weekdays 9-5, Saturdays 10-4.
Start with exceptional living environments, complete with award-winning and diverse dining programs. Then add distinctive venues. Gourmet dinner at the Four Seasons Restaurant. Lunch from the Lakes stone-hearth pizza oven, inspired by New York’s Eataly. Blend in innovative menus by talented chefs, featuring the finest local, farm-fresh ingredients. Finish generously with vibrant and engaged Residents, hailing from Media and all over the country. Then simply enjoy. Welcome to Willow Valley.
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