Explore great wines at terrific prices at StoneRose!

Since their opening one year ago, The StoneRose has been dedicated to their vision of providing the suburbs with great food, along with unique, affordable wine pairings. The wine list changes monthly with regional varieties added to their core list. Despite the constant rotation, many “regular” customers discover a wine that they enjoy and stick with it.

“That defeats the purpose of what we are trying to do,” says owner Brian Pieri. “We work hard to identify unique wines to serve so people can branch out from their comfort level, and explore something different .”

In an effort to encourage exploration of the seasonal wine selections, The restaurant has decided to cut prices in half in the early evenings every night. Forget happy hour…….

StoneRose Wine Hours

7 Days a week, from 4PM -6PM (Until Thanksgiving)

All bottles of wine are 1/2 price!

Here are just a few to check out:

D’Aragon Garnacha ‘07 - From Spain, this wine is medium bodied, fruit forward and peppery. The grapes for this wine come from 70 year old vines. Old vines means very low yields and very deeply flavored concentrated grapes. Wine hour price: $19 per bottle

Peirano Estate Vineyards “The Other” Red Wine 08 -  The nose is blackberries, blueberries, cedar and a touch of vanilla. Soft smooth fruit upfront, raspberry, black cherry, strawberry, dark chocolate and light oak spice. A long blueberry vanilla finish. Wine hour price: $19 per bottle

Dievole Sangiovese ‘06 – An Italian medium bodied wine with red fruit and spice notes. Raspberry and strawberry flavors, with good acidity and moderate tannins. Wine hour price: $13 per bottle

Tres Carros Godello ‘07 - This Spanish wine opens with a nice combination of melon, honey and mineral aromas. The wine is fresh and properly acidic, with defined apple, nectarine and melon flavors. On the finish, it’s drying and lightweight, with a hint of papaya and a note of pith. Wine hour price: $13 per bottle

See complete list HERE.

The StoneRose Restaurant

822 Fayette Street

Conshohocken, PA 19428

484-532-7300

The Chef of Flanigan’s Boathouse prepares crab cakes at the event

Conshohocken Restaurant Week begins on June 14th and is sponsored by The Londonbury at Millennium Apartments, on Washington Street in Conshohocken. On Wednesday night the apartment complex held a party to kick-off the event. There are 18 restaurants participating in the event including the ones featured here.

The party was held to showcase the new apartment building and included a tour of one and two bedroom apartments, which I believe, but don’t quote me, start at $1700 per month for a one bedroom apartment. My obvious concentration was on the food! It was a fun night with lots of good eats and a great way to meet area residents and sample the local, expanding restaurant scene.

A guest sampling crab cakes and quesadillas from The Boathouse

Ribs from The Boathouse

Quesadillas from The Boathouse

The ladies from Trattoria Totaro

Erin from Trattoria Totaro serves a chicken and tortellini dish to a guest

Blackfish served chilled carrot soup

Jason Mase, The Chef from The StoneRose serves short ribs over mac and cheese

The StoneRose crew Brian Pieri, Jim Maglio and Jason Mase also served limoncello and Prosecco

Spamps served lots of sushi

Beautiful sushi from Spamps ~ photo by Kevin Tierney

Kevin was far more diligent than myself, as well as, knowing where to actually find The Londonbury, (I was on the other side on the bridge for 20 minutes), so he was able to get a picture of the full dish of beautiful, fresh sushi. I, on the other hand, arrived after hungry guests had devoured many of the delicious rolls.

Sushi plate from Spamps that was enjoyed by many

Guests relaxing with drinks in The Club Room at The Londonbury

The Game Room

The Club Room seating off of the pool

A great time was had by all!

Since I arrived late and left early, to be in place for the face-off of Game 6 of The Stanley Cup Finals, I did not get pictures of everything, and not everything that was tasty, photographed well, so since the pictures might take away from the taste, I chose not to post some.

The food from Baggataway Tavern looked amazing as did the pizzas from Pasta Via! Andrew Totaro, from Totaro’s on Hector Street, not to be confused with Trattoria Totaro, which is on Spring Mill Avenue was upstairs, as was Pepperoncini. Gypsy Saloon served a lobster mac and cheese dish which, again I did not think would photograph well. Other participants that I missed, or were not in attendance are (in not particular order):

Spring Mill Cafe

Fayette Street Grille

The Great American Pub

Stella Blu

Guppy’s

Spampinato’s

Theresa’s

Menus for restaurant week are $20 -$35 pp depending on the restaurant and can be found by clicking The Restaurant Week Link.

Happy Hour begins at Wine Thief!

The Wine Thief in Mt. Airy has announced that they will beginning a new Happy Hour starting today! The details are below.

When: Everyday except Tuesdays and Sundays (They are closed on Tuesdays.)

Time: 4PM – 6PM

Specials: $3 beer specials, $3 wine specials, $6 wings and “big kid” macaroni and cheese, $3 fries

Alison Barshak

Starting Saturday, January 30th, Alison Two will begin offering cooking classes in the kitchen of the Fort Washington restaurant. The first class will focus on “Foods of Hawaii” and last 2 hours from 10AM to 12PM. Students will taste their dishes as well. The class is $35pp and space is limited.

Call 215-591–0200 to register

Tuesday, November 10^th 2009

A Tasting of Foie Gras

Liquid center foie gras terrine, compressed Asian pear

Truffle soup, tuscan kale, foie gras dumplings

Whole roast foie gras, quince, grains of paradise, goose berry

Ginger tart, foie gras gelato

$45 per person

Byo

Reserve

Wine Thief, the wine-centric neighborhood bistro in Mt Airy, has just introduced their new fall menu. The menu isn’t just new, it has been greatly expanded! The updated menu includes 3 additional appetizers, an additional salad, 2 additional side dishes, an additional sandwich and 6 additional entrees!

The vegetarian friendly menu has been updated to include 3 additional vegetarian dishes such as Homemade Poppers, Vegetable Curry with sauteed vegetables and jasmine rice, and a Homemade Vegetable Burger. Other stand-out additions are a Sauteed Calamari appetizer, Grilled Lamb Loin with red pepper rouille, tomato garlic risotto & sauteed spinach, Pork Tenderloin with brussel sprouts, roasted red bliss potatoes and sage demi-glace, and Pan Seared Tuna with grilled scallions & sweet chili rice noodles.

Not to worry if you are dying to try the Thief Roll or Grilled Hanger Steak that Craig Laban highlighted in his review. Both menu items are still available, as well as, the “outstanding” fried chicken!

See the new menu here.

Here is the latest Newsletter from Alison Two!

Alison Two November 2009 The celebration in October was so much fun that we’re extending it into November. Every week we’ll create a new prix fixe menu. The menus will highlight something special – starting with Mexican cuisine, Shellfish then Truffles. We’ll end the month with a pre-Thanksgiving party and a “sale” on Black Friday. Join us!

November 2009 November 2-7 Cinco de Noviembre We’re halfway to Cinco de Mayo and we can’t wait another 6 months. So, the first week in November will be Cinco de Noviembre at Alison two. Serving a 4-course prix fixe menu featuring Mexican cuisine for $35. First course: Tomato Tortilla Soup with Avocado & Tortilla Crisps or Mexican Shrimp Cocktail, Salsa Fresca & Avocado Second course: Pork Tamale with Salsa Verde or Chicken Quesadilla with Avocado & Cilantro Third course: Chipotle & Orange Grilled Chicken, Black Bean Cake, Nopales, Cilantro & Tomato or Lobster Enchiladas or Chili Dusted Skate, Masa Cake, Avocado-Orange and Jicama Salad, Citrus Browned Butter Dessert: Chocolate Chile Pot de Creme or Tres Leches or Cajeta Bread Pudding November 9-14 We’re Feeling “Shellfish” but we’re still willing to share our 4-course Shellfish menu with you — shrimp, lobster, scalllops and more.  Promise a shellfish-free dessert.  4 courses for $35. November 16-21 Truffles Tasting Menu We’ve created an entire menu devoted to these earthy treats – from appetizers to dessert. Wednesday, November 25 & Friday, November 27 Turkey-free Zone We’ve declared the Wednesday & Friday surrounding Thanksgiving as a Turkey-free zone at Alison two. So, join us Wednesday evening for a BIG pre-Thanksgiving party at Alison two. Hang out with old pals at the bar or relax in front of the fireplace in the living room. And we’ll celebrate on November 27 with some Black Friday sales of our own. Markdowns of 25% on selected menu items and bottles of wine. The perfect way to unwind after an intense day of shopping! Menus may change based on availability. Prix fixe menus available Monday through Saturday. (On Saturdays, from 5-6:30 p.m. only.) Prix fixe menus do not include beverages, tax or gratuity.

Chef Alison Barshak Alison two 424 S. Bethlehem Pike Ft. Washington, PA 19034 215-591-0200 www.alisontwo.com twitter facebook Photos courtesy of Courtney Grant Winston RESERVATIONS

Here is the latest Newsletter from Alison Two!

Alison Two November 2009 The celebration in October was so much fun that we’re extending it into November. Every week we’ll create a new prix fixe menu. The menus will highlight something special – starting with Mexican cuisine, Shellfish then Truffles. We’ll end the month with a pre-Thanksgiving party and a “sale” on Black Friday. Join us!

November 2009 November 2-7 Cinco de Noviembre We’re halfway to Cinco de Mayo and we can’t wait another 6 months. So, the first week in November will be Cinco de Noviembre at Alison two. Serving a 4-course prix fixe menu featuring Mexican cuisine for $35. First course: Tomato Tortilla Soup with Avocado & Tortilla Crisps or Mexican Shrimp Cocktail, Salsa Fresca & Avocado Second course: Pork Tamale with Salsa Verde or Chicken Quesadilla with Avocado & Cilantro Third course: Chipotle & Orange Grilled Chicken, Black Bean Cake, Nopales, Cilantro & Tomato or Lobster Enchiladas or Chili Dusted Skate, Masa Cake, Avocado-Orange and Jicama Salad, Citrus Browned Butter Dessert: Chocolate Chile Pot de Creme or Tres Leches or Cajeta Bread Pudding November 9-14 We’re Feeling “Shellfish” but we’re still willing to share our 4-course Shellfish menu with you — shrimp, lobster, scalllops and more.  Promise a shellfish-free dessert.  4 courses for $35. November 16-21 Truffles Tasting Menu We’ve created an entire menu devoted to these earthy treats – from appetizers to dessert. Wednesday, November 25 & Friday, November 27 Turkey-free Zone We’ve declared the Wednesday & Friday surrounding Thanksgiving as a Turkey-free zone at Alison two. So, join us Wednesday evening for a BIG pre-Thanksgiving party at Alison two. Hang out with old pals at the bar or relax in front of the fireplace in the living room. And we’ll celebrate on November 27 with some Black Friday sales of our own. Markdowns of 25% on selected menu items and bottles of wine. The perfect way to unwind after an intense day of shopping! Menus may change based on availability. Prix fixe menus available Monday through Saturday. (On Saturdays, from 5-6:30 p.m. only.) Prix fixe menus do not include beverages, tax or gratuity.

Chef Alison Barshak Alison two 424 S. Bethlehem Pike Ft. Washington, PA 19034 215-591-0200 www.alisontwo.com twitter facebook Photos courtesy of Courtney Grant Winston RESERVATIONS

Call the babysitter to put junior to bed after the trick or treating is over!

Taking the kids trick-or treating? Attending a Halloween party with friends? Well when those festivities are over your night does not need to end!

Don your favorite 1980′s musician, movie star or celebrity and head over to The StoneRose tonight between 10PM – 2AM for an “after trick or treat” party! No 80′s costume – forget it, just come join the fun anyway!!

No where to go tonight? Head to The StoneRose early and watch The Phillies take on The Yankees in Game 3 of the World Series!

Happy Halloween!