We are very excited about the newest restaurant opening in Conshohocken in the next few weeks. StoneRose, opening at 822 Fayette Street, will be a welcome addition to the neighborhood, providing “refined comfort food” in a relaxed, yet upscale bistro setting.
The Best of Food stopped in one day to check on the progress when Jim Maglio, the restaurant’s GM and “beverage guru,” was doing a little wine tasting.” While construction took place inside, the wine tasting and selection, took place outside.
While the process didn’t seem as sophisticated as one might imagine, the selection process did, however, turn out a balanced wine list from small purveyors, as was the original intention. The restaurant will offer 14 wines by the glass and over 30 bottles from everywhere from Washington State to South Africa, with an emphasis on Italian reds. Prices start at a very reasonable $22 per bottle for an Italian Montepulciano and top at $100 for an ’04 Villadoria Barolo.
A few of our favorites:
Dievole Pinocchio – a young, full bodied Italian red – $39 a bottle
Terrunos Siete – a fruity Spanish red, with a slight spice finish – $41 a bottle
Jovly Vouvray – a floral, French, Chenin Blanc – $32 a bottle