August 20, 2020

Blue Pearl Cafe By Juice Dr. Introduces New Vegan Cafe To Downtown Ardmore

August 20, 2020/ Blue Pearl Cafe/ Guest User

Ardmore Initiative announces the debut of the Main Line's newest plant-based eatery and cafe. Blue Pearl Cafe presented by owner FJ Leto and his company Juice Dr. will grand open this Saturday, August 22nd at 9:00am at 44 Rittenhouse Place. Blue Pearl Cafe will features a menu of plant-based vegan offerings that include breakfast and lunch dishes, coffee, and tea, organic smoothies, cold pressed juices, wellness shots, organic noodles, gluten free grain bowls, salads and more. Signature dishes include Spaghetti and Beetballs, Pad Thai, Walnut Taco Salad, Acai Bowl, Dark Blue Overnight Oats and other tasty dishes. The former eye glass store is 750 square feet inside and features three tables inside with extensive coffee bar seating along the main wall. Most indoor dining, however, is on hold and the cafe has a limited number of people inside to ensure social distancing.

March 19, 2019

Big Brothers Big Sisters' CEO Marcus Allen to Share Secrets of Success During Dine & Dish Benefit at the Bercy in Ardmore

March 19, 2019/ Alex Swanson

Marcus Allen, CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters Independence Region, will headline Dine & Dish at The Bercy on Monday, March 25, 2019, from 6:00pm to 9:00pm. Dine & Dish is the Main Line’s monthly benefit dinner presented by Realtor and tastemaker Michelle Leonard. Guests will experience an intimate evening with Allen as he dishes on secrets of his success, discusses overcoming adversity and raises funds for his organization. The evening begins at 6:00pm with a “meet and greet” reception, followed by a seated dinner presented by Executive Chef Joseph Monnich.

February 13, 2019

Philadelphia Film Society CEO Andrew Greenblatt Shares Tips for Success at February Dine and Dish at the Bercy in Ardmore

February 13, 2019/ Alex Swanson

Philadelphia Film Office Executive Director and CEO Andrew Greenblatt will be the February speaker at the next installment of the Main Line's Dine & Dish - a new monthly dinner series presented by Realtor and tastemaker Michelle Leonard, and hosted at The Bercy in Ardmore. Greenblatt will share his personal tips for success on Monday, February 25, 2018, starting at 6:00pm.

January 16, 2019

Mary Dougherty of Nicole Miller to Kick-Off Exclusive New Monthly Dine & Dish Series at The Bercy in Ardmore

January 16, 2019/ Alex Swanson

Mary Dougherty, the owner of Nicole Miller boutiques in Philadelphia, will be the inaugural speaker at the debut of Dine & Dish - a new monthly dinner series presented by Realtor and tastemaker Michelle Leonard, and hosted at The Bercy in Ardmore. The series will kick-off on Monday, January 28th with Dougherty sharing stories about her success in building her fashion empire. The evening's festivities begin at 5:30pm with a “meet and greet” reception, and dinner will then run through 8:30pm.

October 02, 2017

Taste of Ardmore to Highlight Ardmore Restaurants; Kitchen and Home Brew Competitions

October 02, 2017/ Kory Aversa

Join the Ardmore community on October 12, 2017 from 5:30pm-9:00pm for the ninth Annual Taste of Ardmore, produced by The Ardmore Initiative, presented and hosted by Ardmore Toyota. This signature fall event allows guests to sample a variety of dishes prepared by Ardmore restaurants and enjoy hand-selected wines, specialty cocktails, and craft brews. Taste of Ardmore focuses on Ardmore’s vibrant and growing restaurant scene – demonstrating why Ardmore is becoming a true Main Line destination for food lovers. Businesses bringing their best “tastes” include: Iron Hill Brewery, Jack McShea’s of Ardmore, Maido, Marokko, Not Your Average Joe’s, PokéOno, Sam’s Asian Cuisine, The Tasting Room and more. Newcomers participating for the first time this year include Delice et Chocolat, The Bercy, and Yi’s Boba. Tired Hands Brewing Company, Dad’s Hat Rye, Main Line Wine Events, Manatawny Still Works, McCloskey’s Tavern, Dressler Estate and more will be providing libations to round out the evening fun.

July 27, 2017

Le Bec Fin Alum Brings A Taste Of Paris To Ardmore With New French Pastry And Chocolate Shop

July 27, 2017/ Karianna Simpkins

Brothers Joseph and Antoine Amrani are sweetening up Downtown Ardmore with the opening of French pastry and chocolate shop Delice et Chocolat at 7 Station Road. Ardmore's newest eatery features pastries, danish, cakes and artisan chocolates made on location, along with an espresso bar, smoothies, sandwiches, salads and house-made quiche. Guests can purchase their treats to go, or they can sit and enjoy them inside the French Parisian Bistro-inspired cafe. Delice et Chocolat is open for business Tuesday-Friday from 7:00am to 6:00pm, Saturday from 8:00am to 6:00pm, Sunday from 8:00am to 2:00pm. The space formerly housed Centofanti Master Tailors.

July 20, 2017

Pala'a Latin American Seafood Opens In Ardmore With Arepas, Patacone, Ceviches, Tartares And Chupe

July 20, 2017/ Karianna Simpkins

Ardmore Initiative is pleased to welcome the newest addition to Ardmore’s restaurant scene, Pala’a, a Latin American seafood restaurant. Cira Ferreira, Levi Hernandez, and Ivan Brcek's new BYO is located at 18 West Lancaster Avenue in Ardmore. Pala’a specializes in ceviches, tartares, chupe, arepas and patacone. Sides, housemade juices and desserts are also available. Reflecting the focus on seafood, the dining room is playfully and vibrantly decorated with graphics of azure Venezuelan beaches and brightly colored beach chairs. Order at the front counter and enjoy a cup of papelon, a refreshing lime drink, as you wait for your food. Pala'a is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner every Tuesday through Sunday.

July 14, 2017

Ardmore Restaurant Week Returns To 18 Restaurants July 17 To July 30 With Specially Priced 3 Course Meals And Happy Hour Discounts

July 14, 2017/ Karianna Simpkins

Ardmore Restaurant Week, the two-week celebration of Ardmore’s innovative and delicious dining scene, invites you once again to Experience the Difference! Join participating Ardmore establishments Monday, July 17 through Sunday, July 30, 2017 for happy hour specials or prix fixe dinner menus. Happy hour specials will be available, in general, from 5pm-7pm and will feature 25% off a selected menu. Dinner participants will offer a prix fixe menu at either $25 or $35.

June 14, 2017

Ardmore's Big Dig: A Free Construction-Themed Carnival For The Whole Family

June 14, 2017/ Karianna Simpkins

The Ardmore Initiative along with several Cricket Avenue businesses will present the Big Dig on Saturday, June 24, 2017, from 9:00am to 12:00pm. The family-oriented construction carnival will take place along Cricket Avenue and on the building site of One Ardmore Place, the 110-unit apartment being built by Dranoff Properties in Ardmore’s vibrant downtown. The Big Dig is the first in a series of community events being rolled out by the business community to spotlight Ardmore as a live, work and play destination.