Restaurant Review: Bravissimo Gourmet Pizza & Pasta

The Holiday pizza made Wednesday a special occasion, not just in name, but in flavor and aroma as well.

Restaurant: Bravissimo Gourmet Pizza & Pasta  Address: 558 Lancaster Ave. Berwyn, PA 19103 Rating: ★★ (2) out of 5 stars Style: Pizza / Italian Food: Decent take out and good for a slice.  Atmosphere: Dated pizza parlor. Parking: Yes. Lot parking. Service: Counter service is polite and friendly. Price Range: Average Unique Feature: This pizza place hits all the takeout marks, and really impresses with its Chicken Fajita Roll. Growing up as a kid, pizza and soda were always reserved for Friday nights or special occasions. A hectic day and a still slightly frozen dinner option factored into my decision of ordering a pizza on a not so special occasion, like a rainy Wednesday. So, I gave Bravissimo Pizza & Pasta on Lancaster Avenue in Berwyn a…

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Kids Eat Local: Patty Mac’s Cafe

Know what to expect when you go out to eat with the kids.

Getting time to eat out is hard enough and sometimes bringing the kids is just part of the plan. So before you go, be sure to know if Patty Mac’s Cafe is the right pick for you and the kids. Restaurant: Patty Mac’s Cafe Is there a kids’ menu? Yes, there is a children’s breakfast menu with items including eggs French toast and pancakes. Are there healthy options? There are plenty of healthy options on the menu as well as many familiar items that kids will easily enjoy. How does the restaurant deal with food allergies? It’s always important to alert your server to any known food allergies. If your child's alergies are severe, be vigilant. Is the restaurant so quiet that any childish outburst will draw attention or is there enough noise that …

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Restaurant Review: The Paddock at Devon

A trip to The Paddock at Devon showed shortcuts abound in the kitchen.

For some reason, restaurants in big cities seem to be held to higher standards than those in the suburbs. I find that almost insulting. Why would a diner who pays exponentially more to live in a better area, be left to dine in inadequate accommodations? Maybe it’s just been the status quo for too long, and people have become complacent. Or maybe it's that mediocre is what passes out here. But I don’t believe that to be true. I apologize up front for taking my anger and disdain for mediocrity out on The Paddock at Devon. But I really hoped for better. Don’t get me wrong. The Paddock was good. But it could have been great. The space itself is wonderful. I enjoyed the aesthetic, as well as the service and most of the food. But it's little …

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