FALL-ing for Venues
with Fireplaces by Beth Lawrence
Whether we like it or not, fall is here, and winter is coming. The season always goes by quickly in a swarm of pumpkin carving parties and holiday light shows, so we’re bringing you some of the venues at which to slow down and cozy up next to a roaring fire.
Whether you need a night out with your romantic partner or are planning a holiday party for your team, each of these venues delivers.
Bluestone Country Club Located in beautiful Blue Bell,PA this country club is a wonderful venue for a large group to gather for a corporate or social event. The main reception entrance boasts a gorgeous fireplace adjacent to the bar area. For corporate events, this space is utilized for cocktail hour, while for weddings, the couple and their guests are grant- ed full and exclusive use of the space. Able to accommodate groups of up to 340 people.
bluestonecc.com
Peddler’s Village A staple all year round in Lahaska,PA Peddler’s Village is especially busy in the fall and winter months, making it that much more of a reason to bring someone spe- cial along - or the whole family - for an evening out. Earl’s New American Restaurant has two fireplaces, setting the ambience for a cozy dinner, and for those who want to make a night of it, the Golden Plough Inn’s Library Room is the perfect place for overnight guests to unwind. Various spaces and capacities are available.
peddlersvillage.com
The farmer’s daughter Located at Normandy Farm in Blue Bell,PA the farmer’s daughter is a great place for holiday parties and social events. Its Orchard Room offers a private dining set- ting with an adjacent space that can be used as a softly lit pre-function area. Set typically as a lounge, it also can be used as a standalone space for private corpo- rate happy hours. For groups of up to 42, or 78 guests with a full restaurant buy- out.
farmersdaughterpa.com
James Restaurant You don’t have to leave the city to have a cozy fireside event or night out with friends. James Restaurant in Philadelphia has the perfect space in the front of their restaurant for happy hours, semi-private events, or social gatherings. Set up with comfortable chairs and tables, it’s an ideal place to relax and unwind after a long day or week, or to catch up with friends and colleagues over brunch. For groups of up to 30, or over 150 guests with a full restaurant buyout.
jamesrestaurant.com
AKA University City As fall turns to winter, a hotel with a stunning fireplace is a must-have. Level 28 at AKA University City is Philadelphia’s luxury full-floor lifestyle club. An amenity exclu- sive to guests, this 25,000-square foot oasis-in-the-sky also includes AKA’s signa- ture a. terrace (a four-season greenscaped oasis with endless sightlines and a sky- high fireplace) that is 400-feet above street level.
stayaka.com
There’s no question that a a fireplace brings relaxation and comfort to an event or group outing. Consider one of these venues for upcoming holiday parties and happy hours.
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According to the culinary staff at Normandy Farm Hotel and Conference Center and its on-site restaurant the farmer’s daughter, located in Blue Bell, PA, supporting local businesses, promoting ingredients that are available locally and to the regional climate, and promoting the importance of a healthy eating lifestyle are top reasons that restaurants and cater- ers are embracing the farm-to-table move- ment.
This also can be called "Green Eating," as it is good for the planet, too. The closer the source of products utilized in food preparation, the less impact there is on the environment during the shipping and receiving phase of production.
The Normandy Farm culinary staff notes that they try to stay as local as possible when sourcing their products, and have even begun the processes of growing some food for themselves, as well as start- ing the initial processes of composting green waste. In addition, the property is heavily focused on recycling to help reduce its footprint on the environment.
When it comes to healthy eating, they note that it is growing in importance because eating better has been attributed to better quality of life. The healthier that people eat generally impacts the length and quali- ty of their lives. "Eat better, feel better."
As far as healthy eating for the group din- ing is concerned, Normandy Farm caters to all the dietary needs and restrictions of its guests, offering a lot of vegetarian and vegan options, as well as a variety of sal- ads with every meal. They also like to incorporate healthy ingredients, such as ancient grains and super foods.
Normandy Farm’s philosophy for its flavors is that they like to make guests feel at home, but at the same time take them on a culinary journey. Since the property employs a wide variety of workers from all over the world, “home” can be a bit of a relative term. They bring worldly flavors and a style of cooking to the property that makes them something practically every- one can enjoy.
La Prima Food Group began creating farm-to-table meals in 2011. At the same
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