A picture of Jim Maglio and Brian Pieri, many, many years ago...
Childhood friends since the 2nd grade, Brian Pieri and Jim Maglio grew up in Springfield, Delaware County. Brian, a graduate of Penn State University and Jim, a graduate of Villanova University, have remained in the area and although they pursued very different careers, decided it was time to join forces and create something really special. A place to call their own.
Brian, now residing in Conshohocken, was tired of the local scene. Conshohocken has come a long way in recent years, however, many of the local establishments have become gathering places for young professionals whom are more interested in a having a few beers than eating. With a few exceptions, Blackfish, being one, many area pubs offer mediocre food, at best.
The pair, with the tremendous support of friends and family, decided it was time to change Conshohocken’s landscape. Located within walking distance of home, The StoneRose Restaurant was built. After gutting the once Y2K Tavern, a dive bar with ceilings stained of smoke so deeply they were gold, the decision was made to open up the front of the space. The goal was to create an open air feeling in the once closed-in building, with no windows.
Bamboo floors, large textured subway tiles resembling a natural fiber, and butcher block tables were employed to create a natural, pure space. A dark marble bar top supported by neutral toned marbled wood brings depth to the front room while maintaining the openness. Rich colors such as a claret border for the front room and chestnut walls in the back dining room were used to pull everything together.
The end result…a neighborhood bistro (they are not fond of “gastropub,” although truth be told that is where they really fall) that is focused on “refined comfort food”; think BBQ Shortrib over Mac and Cheese, Alsatian Flatbread Pizza, Parmesan Polenta Fries and Grass-Fed Pan Roasted Piedmontese Rib-eye. They offer a great beer list featuring small, local breweries and great wines, but we’ll highlight that in a future post!
Although currently open to the public, the Grand Opening is scheduled for next weekend.
We will celebrate the opening this week with daily posts including an introduction to the chef, a look at the bar, results from their breast cancer fund-raiser, and more!
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