| Doesn’t it seem like every block is announcing its own Restaurant Week? There are two Philadelphia areas hosting Restaurant Weeks in September. John Brandt-Lee, chef/owner, Avalon Restaurant in West Chester, is tired of it and has announced a NON-Restaurant Week Promotion.Come to Avalon Restaurant, a Rustic Italian BYOB in West Chester, during any area Restaurant Week and get a complimentary artisanal cheese plate. All you have to do is tell your server, “I am not here for so-and-so’s Restaurant Week.”
“Why can’t restaurants offer good value all of the time – instead of just one week a year? That’s what we do at Avalon – we offer a great 4-course prix fixe menu, year round,” said Brandt-Lee, who has already demonstrated with his edgy, nationally-published blog, that he’s not afraid to speak his mind. In addition to the ala carte menu, which features simple bold flavors from exceptional ingredients, Avalon offers a 4-course prix fixe menu featuring smaller European-sized portions. Diners can design their own meal by choosing 4 courses from the menu – including an antipasti, homemade pasta, carne or pesci and dolce (appetizer, pasta, meat or fish and dessert). Available on Wednesdays and Thursdays for $35 and on Fridays and Saturdays for $40. Background
Avalon is a neighborhood-oriented Rustic Italian BYOB located in West Chester, a suburb of Philadelphia. The 60-seat, bi-level dining room glows with back-lit blue accents and boasts an open kitchen flanked by a new butcher block chef’s table. In the center of the dining room is a hardwood railing embracing a marble cutting board displaying a large selection of artisanal cheeses and hand-carved charcuterie. The restaurant also has a lush, private courtyard with dining for 45 with a fountain and waterfall, as well as a second floor private dining room for up to 35. Brandt-Lee uses seasonal ingredients harvested, when possible, from local farms including Pete’s Produce, Bluemoon Acres and Shellbark Hollow. Brandt-Lee’s culinary education began when he was a young adult cooking with his neighbors in West Philly and continued under the tutelage of Chef Clark Gilbert, as well as Chefs Steven Ferdinand, Mike Merlot, David Kiser and Don Applebaum. Brandt-Lee is originally from the Upper Darby/West Philadelphia area and currently resides with in Downingtown. Avalon Restaurant is located at 312 South High Street, West Chester, PA 19382, at the corner of South High & Union streets, near the heart of historic downtown West Chester. Cash only. Private Dining Room available. Free parking is available at Trinity Church, corner of South High & Union Streets. Open Wednesday – Saturday from 5:30 – 9 p.m. Sundays from 5 – 9 p.m. Open Table diners consistently vote Avalon Restaurant as one of the “Best Italian Restaurants” in the Philadelphia/New Jersey area. Reservations suggested but walk-ins welcome at 610/436-4100 or on Open Table. www.avalonrestaurant.net. |
