Just opened in Ardmore on February 23, Not Your Average Joe’s is already creating quite a buzz. To pique your interest and make sure you’re well informed when it comes to this new culinary hot spot, we’re sharing 14 things you need to know before you dine:
- The location where Not Your Average Joe’s is situated in Ardmore used to be an old movie theater.
- This is the only Not Your Average Joe’s location that has two levels.
- There are two bars to choose from, one on the downstairs level and a more intimate location for sipping and chatting upstairs.
- Worried about forgetting your bartender’s name? Don’t be! At Not Your Average Joe’s, each bartender has his or her own personalized ink stamp and will stamp your placemat when you sit down so you know who is taking care of your drinks.
- The interior area has a large side wall that used to hold the movie theater screen. Not Your Average Joe’s will be taking that spot and turning it into an area to project television, special events and even movies.
- Not Your Average Joe’s Ardmore has created ambience and a historical feel by hanging an old reel-to-reel movie projector from the ceiling.
- The first Not Your Average Joe’s was opened in the Boston area; there are now 15 establishments in Massachusetts and 22 locations total.
- Bread-lovers rejoice! Not Your Average Joe’s has a bread station to appeal to all you carboholics out there.
- On an average night, 30 loaves of bread are eaten at Not Your Average Joe’s.
- For those who follow a gluten-free diet, you are sure to love Not Your Average Joe’s gluten-free menu items.
- The restaurant features a scratch kitchen, and local ingredients are used whenever possible.
- When the weather gets warm, head to Not Your Average Joe’s for outdoor seating on their upstairs balcony.
- The menu that Not Your Average Joe’s offers is tailored to the local area. For example, the Ardmore location features a New York strip steak that is not offered at other locations.
- Not Your Average Joe’s also follows a philanthropic path and will regularly support local charities. The current local charity being supported for the months of February and March is the Cathy Miller Cancer Fund (CMCF).
Hungry and intrigued? Head to Not Your Average Joe’s in Ardmore and get a firsthand look at the new restaurant in town.
Find Not Your Average Joe’s at 49 St. James Place in Ardmore; phone: (484) 708-1500.
Photos: Jason Tremblay
