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Margherita Pizza / Ron Knerr
Radice
In years past, many of the best restaurants were found in free standing buildings or perhaps in converted homes. In the past twenty years, however, there has been a growth of suburban restaurants located in neighborhood shopping center strips that shouldn't be overlooked.
Pizzerias, bagel shops, Mexican and Chinese fare were typical cuisine types in shopping centers; more recently finer casual dining can be found in these locations. In many cases, they are not obvious and mistakenly classified as the aforementioned more informal dining choices. If you have kept up with the Moveable Feast reviews, many of the spots we visited in “strip malls” are worthy for more upscale “date night” visits. Radice in the Shoppes at Village Square on Dekalb Pike in Blue Bell should be on your radar as a spot to try.
Radice (Italian to English translation “Roots,” pronounced ra-DEE-chay) has been in operation since 2000 and is owned by Toto Schiavone (Philadelphia Locust Street restaurant DiLullo Centro and Moonstruck (Fox Chase). A native of Calabrian area of Italy, Toto’s vast majority of dishes are prepared in a wood burning masonry oven.
Read the rest of Ron's column below ...
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Normandy Farm offering first responders 50 percent off
We applaud the good folks at Normandy Farm for their generosity in offering half off to our first responders throughout the month of January. We often see 10 and 20 percent discounts, but a 50 percent discount is worth more than a mention here. We encourage all of our first responders to take advantage of this incredible offer. The food at the farmer's daughter is outstanding! You'll be happy you did. Check out their offer here.
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Short ribs at farmers daughter/courtesy the farmer's daughter facebook page
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Barstool Fund makes call to La Collina
The Bala Cynwyd staple has been struggling just like most every other restaurant in our region, but help is on the way. The Barstool Fund, created by Dave Portnoy, aka el presidente, made the call last week to let them know they were the next restaurant the fund was in line to lend a helping hand. Check out how it all went down, and read the letter sent to Barstool by the La Collina family here.
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Cigars with Stan makes its debut
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A rather fuzzy photo from the first episode of Cigars with Stan. That's Stan in the red shirt and that's Kevin, his guest. Cigars with Stan was conceived of the idea that there's not much better than a good cigar after a good meal. So, enjoy the show and let us know what you think by sending an email to amoveablefeastmontco@gmail.com.
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Fifty football playoff party ideas
We know you're most likely going to serve up some wings, which is always a good idea, but there is so much more you can do to make your playoff watching party more fun. How about a Korean BBQ Party Tray from August Moon? Or, you could dazzle your guests with a tray of fish tacos from La Michoacana. If that doesn't do it for you, here are 50 more ideas to chew on.
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Lamb meatballs at the newly re-branded Bar Sera in Conshohocken by @lora_z84... mostly because they look absolutely delicious.
Here's a great place for you to highlight your favorite feast of the week. Just tag your photo with #amfeastagram and we'll pick one to be our AMFeastagram of the Week! Of course, crediting your extraordinary photog skills with your Instagram moniker! The post will also put you in the running for our Giveaway of the Month!
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With dine-in returning next week we thought I gift certificate to our favorite Mexican restaurant would be the perfect giveaway for this month!
So, let's make this easy for you. Join our Members Club below and you're automatically entered to win. Remember, 10 percent of your 99 cent membership each month goes to the Montco Anti-Hunger Network! Tag your foodie photos on Instagram with #amfeastagram and you'll also be entered to win! _______________________________________________________________
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Refer a friend, get cool swag
Send a link to this newsletter to just 10 of your friends, and if they sign on to receive our free newsletter, you get this incredibly cool, ultra luxurious coffee mug! Oh, and here's the link! As a reminder, a portion of our Members Club receipts goes directly to the Montco Anti-Hunger Network.
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... the rest of Ron's column
On a December evening we took advantage of the COVID outdoor seating area where we were able to enjoy outdoor dining in a patio area outfitted with a wood burning stove at the entrance, comforting portable gas heaters at each table and wind break curtains.
Radice provides alcohol service offering cocktails, wine, and beer. We chose a Cosmo and a Margarita to start dinner. Menu offerings range from soups, salads, pizza, and pasta to entrees including Pork Chops, Beef Short Ribs, Veal, Cod and Bass. Service was prompt and cordial, with drinks arriving quickly after ordering. The head waiter was quite active and his oversight of the waitstaff’s efficiency was a bit entertaining.
Papazol was my choice for an appetizer, a delicious soup prepared with fava and borlotti beans, escarole, and pasta minestra. A bread basket with fresh Italian bread and Extra Virgin Olive Oil was served before dinner. For dinner, we shared a Margherita Pizza and Lasagnetta, both dishes prepared in the wood fired oven. The pizza was presented with a rustic crust, fresh Mozzarella, tomato, and basil. The Lasagnetta was served in a clay bowl and constructed of thin sheets of house made pasta layered with Bolognese sauce and cheese. Both dishes were fantastic and won us over for a revisit.
One advantage of reduced entrée portions is that there is room left for dessert. I chose the chocolate gelato and DW Sherri chose one of the Radice signature desserts, Pistachio Cannolis, which were constructed of a crispy thin pastry stuffed with a Limoncello infused ricotta filling. Both desserts were great, but I recommend that visiting diners put the cannolis at the top of their list.
Radice
722 Dekalb Pike, Blue Bell, PA 19422
(610) 272-5700
Hrs: Tuesday- Saturday: 4:30pm to 9:00pm; Sundays from 4pm to 8pm
http://www.radicerestaurant.com
https://www.facebook.com/radicerestaurant
Ron Knerr is a 30+ year cooking hobbyist who has been a “foodie” before the term was popular. His home arsenal includes a smoker, a sous vide immersion heater, a sausage stuffer, and several crockpots. Send comments and suggestions to: RonKnerrFeast@gmail.com
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