Lobby of the Hilton Garden Inn in Fort Washington, PA
Philadelphia and offers easy access to the area’s business centers, airport and popular attractions.
The Convention Center offers over 100,000-square feet of meeting and conference facilities, allowing for optimum customization while providing all of the technological and connectivity features necessary for world class events. The exhibit area consists of over 54,000 gross square feet of space, which can accommodate up to 250 ten- foot by ten-foot exhibit booths. Set-up and tear-down for shows is convenient with eight loading docks and a heavy floor-load capacity.
The Valley Forge Convention Center also has built-in food concession areas and a ticket booth for gate shows, along with 2,300 complimentary parking spaces. The resort’s upper banquet room offers fine dining with panoramic views of the Valley Forge National Historical Park, plus there are 486 well appointed guest rooms and suites available just steps from the action and excitement of the casino within two great hotel options. The casino boasts fine dining, plus great gaming that includes live table games and all the latest and greatest slots.
Some of the other meeting and confer- ence properties in and around Montgomery County include the Crowne Plaza Valley Forge, Philadelphia Marriott West, Doubletree Plymouth Meeting, Courtyards by Marriott, ACE Conference Center, Best Western PLUS, Hilton Garden Inn and Holiday Inn Express, the Sheraton Hotel Valley Forge, the Embassy Suites Valley Forge, Hyatt Place, Hyatt House and the Doubletree Philadelphia/Valley Forge Hotel.
FoodandDrink Montgomery County is in the midst of a culinary revolution that makes it possible to enjoy artistry in the kitchen across multiple ethnic styles. The area is con-
currently breaking new ground in the craft brew and winery fronts, as well.
One such exciting addition is the afore- mentioned LP Steak and Seafood at the Valley Forge Casino Resort. The 4,400- square foot space will seat up to 205 people in its main dining room, and also will offer two private dining rooms, a main bar and a lounge area.
Restaurants with private dining spaces in King of Prussia, like the new Bone Fish Grill, Maggiano’s, Ruth’s Chris Steak House, Morton’s The Steakhouse, Seasons 52, Capital Grille, Creed’s, Sullivan’s, T. Burke's at the DoubleTree by Hilton, and Ralph’s at the Sheraton Valley Forge are keeping constantly busy.
The transformation of a former factory in Glenside has pulled a diamond from the rough with the 2015 opening of Roberts Block, which brings expertise in American cuisine to a historic building.
The Keswick Theater in Glenside has been an entertainment hotspot for gen- erations. Next door, restaurateur Dino Cataldi brings back the appeal of the old-time supper club with Dino’s Backstage, opening in 2016.
Steps from the Keswick, it is ideal for a before-show bite or after-concert drink.
Panache Wood-Fire Grill is a new, non- Italian concept coming to Blue Bell in 2016. The accent is on quality meats and fish brought to perfection over an open flame.
The Pour House North Wales takes over the dining room and kitchen of a former eatery, but not without a full renovation and rejuvenation slated for 2016. By the time the work is completed, the estab- lishment will routinely be pouring 40 craft brews on tap.
The dining room of the Grand Lux Café in King of Prussia is breezy and modern without being too busy. The menu is traditional with specialties that are new to the area. Hot, fresh beignets are a dessert standout, for example, served with sauces of chocolate, vanilla with bourbon and raspberry.
The slow-cooked goodness of Phamous Phil’s BBQ and Catering has proven so popular that a second location became necessary to meet demand. Phil’s fall- off-the-bone beef, pork and chicken are now available at the flagship restaurant in Collegeville and their new restaurant in Limerick.
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