Restaurant Review: Zake’s Cafe

Intimate Dining with complete accommodation.

Restaurant: Zake’s Cafe Address: 444 S Bethlehem Pike, Fort Washington, PA 19034: (215) 654-7600 Rating: (4) out of 5 stars Style: American Fusion Food: Fresh & Healthy American Cuisine Atmosphere: Quiet & Intimate Parking: Yes, lot parking Service: Polite, Attentive, and Speedy Price Range: $$ Unique Feature: Walk-Ins Welcome, Take Out, Catering Available, & Fresh Bakery on the Premises As we drove outside of Conshohocken and into Fort Washington, I kept my eyes peeled vigilantly for any signs that would let me know we were close. Having been a food lover my whole life, I’ve eaten in strip malls, diners, up-scale eateries, and the occasional chain restaurant. It wasn’t until I drove past a sign for Zake’s Café & Bakery did I realize that …

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Web Restaurant Review: Win Wah

See what people around the web are saying about this Conshohocken eatery.

Restaurant: Win Wah Restaurant Address: 106 Fayette Street, Conshohocken Style: Chinese Food: Chinese, Japanese, sushi Atmosphere: Casual Parking: Street Price Range: Moderate Unique Feature: Dine-in and take-out options available Here's a collection of the most thought-provoking user reviews from around the web on Win Wah in Conshohocken. Patch Place: Yelp:   Foursquare: UrbanSpoon: Philadelphia Menupages: What do you think of the Win Wah? Tell us in the comments.

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Pasta Via: A Web Food Review

See what people from around the Internet are saying about this Conshohocken eatery.

Restaurant: Pasta Via Address: 824 Fayette Street, Conshohocken Style: Italian Food: Pizza, pasta, sandwiches Atmosphere: Casual Parking: Street Price Range: Moderate Unique Feature: Vegetarian options Here's a collection of the most thought-provoking user reviews from around the web on Pasta Via in Conshohocken. Patch Places: "Decent pasta dishes. Nice selection of specialty salads." Foursquare: "Check out the chicken parm." Google Reviews: "Service was a tad slow, but very friendly." Yelp: "Gave it a few shots, but this place just didn't do it for me. Their pizza is more creative than you'll find with a standard delivery joint, but it was not very well executed. Our ricotta and spinach pie was soggy, and ALL of the ricotta was clumped in…

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Restaurant Review: Piatto Grille

Italian food served with complete care.

Restaurant: Piatto Grille Address: 410 W Ridge Pike, Conshohocken PA, 19428 (610-825-1300) Rating: ★★★★★ (5) out of 5 stars Style:  Italian Restaurant Food: Traditional Italian & American Cuisine Atmosphere:  Seemingly outdated décor, yet extremely clean Parking: Yes, lot parking Service: Extraordinary Price Range: $$ Unique Feature:  Large menu, Take out, Delivery I had to double-check Google Maps twice to make sure that I knew where we were going. Even still, I drove by the restaurant without realizing it, not knowing that where we were dining was tucked away within a forgettable strip mall. Fortunately, after we eventually found Piatto Grille, the meal (and entire dining experience) was simply unforgettable. We arrived on a Saturday …

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The Piatto Grille From a Parent's Perspective

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Getting time to eat out is hard enough and sometimes bringing the kids is just part of the plan. So before you go, be sure to know if Piatto Grille is the right pick for you and the kids. Restaurant: Piatto Grille Is there a kids’ menu? Yes; for $5.95, Piatto Grille offers about 10 different options targeted towards children. Are there healthy options? Somewhat, yes; though Piatto Grille serves the traditional kid’s meals like a Grilled Cheese, Hot Dog, or Mac & Cheese (all served with French Fries), they also offer more health-conscious meals such as Mushroom Ravioli with Marinara and Pasta with Meatballs. How does the restaurant deal with food allergies? Let your server now about any food allergies, so that they may guide you in your …

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Scoogi’s From a Parent's Perspective

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Getting time to eat out is hard enough and sometimes bringing the kids is just part of the plan. So before you go, be sure to know if Scoogi’s Classic Italian is the right pick for you and the kids. Restaurant: Scoogi’s Classic Italian Is there a kids’ menu? Though there was not a specific section of the lunch menu that was aimed directly towards children, the vast selections shouldn’t make it hard to find something for the kiddies. Are there healthy options? Somewhat, yes; though Scoogi’s is known for their Italian meals, like Spaghetti & Meatballs, Raviolis, and Chicken Parmesan, they also offer kid-friendly entrées such as a Cheeseburger, Hot Roast Beef Sandwich, and Tuna Salad Sandwich (which include French Fries or Potato Chips). How …

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Sorrento’s Italian Restaurant: Good Food, Bad Service

Cozy Italian eatery with delectable food and a few quick-fix problems.

Restaurant: Sorrento’s Italian Restaurant  Address: 449 Ridge Pike, Lafayette Hill, PA, 19444 (610.828.8093) Food Rating: ★★★★ (4) out of 5 stars Service Rating: ★ (1) out of 5 stars Style:  Authentic Italian cuisine; a great place to bring the family Food: Italian, with a menu that has something for everyone Atmosphere: One quaint dining room with not much room to move Parking: Yes (lot for parking) Service: Reservations are definitely needed Price Range: $$$ Unique Feature: wide menu selection; BYOB & Catering As seen in previous reviews, when I dine, I always like to give the benefit of doubt when something goes awry at a restaurant; maybe the utensils are forgotten, a key ingredient is missing from the entrée, or that water refill was …

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Brittingham’s Irish Pub & Restaurant Misses the Mark

Welcoming Irish-American pub that strays from the bull’s-eye too often

Restaurant: Brittingham’s Irish Pub Restaurant  Address: 640 E Germantown Pike, Lafayette Hill, PA, 19444 (610.828.7351) Rating: ★★ (2) out of 5 stars Style:  Irish-American cuisine, with unique seafood selections; suitable to bring the family Food: Authentic Irish pub fare, as well as traditional American menu standards Atmosphere: Lively Irish décor and sports pub, large dining rooms Parking: Yes (large lot for parking) Service: No reservation needed; polite, yet inattentive waitstaff Price Range: $$ Unique Feature: wide beer and food selection; live music Thurs - Sun Brittingham’s Irish Pub & Restaurant has always struck me as I place I would love to frequent. It could be the allure of its Irish-themed appearance, the history of the …

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Brittingham’s Irish Pub & Restaurant from a Parent's Perspective

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Getting time to eat out is hard enough and sometimes bringing the kids is just part of the plan. So before you go, be sure to know if Brittingham's is the right pick for you and the kids. Restaurant: Brittingham’s Irish Pub & Restaurant Is there a kids’ menu? Yes; the restaurant does provide a ‘Lads & Lassies’ Menu, with the classic meal selections Are there healthy options? Yes; the Kid’s Menu offers meals such as Pasta & Sauce, Baked Cheese Ravioli, Chicken Fingers, Ham/Cheeseburger, or Grilled Cheese (all include a soft drink or milk; French Fries come with all meals except for the pasta options). How does the restaurant deal with food allergies? Let your server now about any food allergies, so that they may guide you in your choices …

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Spamps' Seafood a Success

Hip Conshohocken restaurant impresses with wide menu selections

Restaurant: Spamps Restaurant  Address: 16 East First Ave, Conshohocken PA, 19428 (610-825-4155) Rating: ★★★ (3) out of 5 stars Style:  Seafood & Steak Food: Known for their Sushi & Raw Bar Atmosphere: Stylish, decorative dining area; late-night trendy club scene Parking: Yes (street and lot parking) Service: Accommodating wait-staff Price Range: $$$ Unique Feature: Open late night on weekends for dancing; ‘but one get one free’ Sushi nights on Tuesday After living in Conshohocken for the last three years, it’s easy to form impressions of a place that you have seen yet never frequented. For me, Spamps has always topped my list of Conshy locales that always gave off an odd vibe. If I ever drove by it on a Friday or Saturday night, the …

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