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Thursday, March 10, 2011

Bites Nearby: Station Bistro Offers Fresh Food and a Slice of History

From delicious coffee to homemade chocolate and blueberry pancakes to house-smoked baby back ribs, Station Bistro has something for every taste.

With a long history and an appetizing menu, Kimberton's Station Bistro has a lot to offer. Station Bistro is located in the historic town of Kimberton, adjoined to Kimber Hall at 1300 Hares Hill Rd. Originally built in 1787, Kimber Hall was a known stop on the underground railroad in the 1840s. Then owner Emmer Kimber was a Pennsylvania Quaker sympathetic to the uprising in the South. He offered a safe haven in what is now the bistro's sub basement. The rear structure was nearly destroyed by fire in the late 1930s and the bistro addition was built using the original Pennsylvania field stone. In the Spring of 2007, Station Bistro owners Nancy and Craig Miller embarked on what was to be a far more involved restoration project than they had …

Barbara Hoffman

12:23 pm on Saturday, March 12, 2011

Our group from hicgh school was there Wed. Night. Fantastic food and great waitresses.   more ›

Thursday, February 3, 2011

Bites Nearby: Wasko's Deli and Catering

Stop in for a hot pork sandwich on a cold winter day.

You could stand on a corner and look around until a restaurant sign draws you in. But we've got a better idea. Each week, Phoenixville Patch picks a great restaurant either in town or nearby that is worth checking out. Here's this week's choice: WASKO’S DELI AND CATERING – There’s more than meets the eye at this tiny corner location. The deli serves up delicious hot pork sandwiches, freshly made Polish favorites and more. Order the hot pork, get it dipped and don’t skimp on the sharp provolone or peppers. 223 Gay Street, Phoenixville 610-933-6720. Open Mon. – Thurs. and Sat. from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Fri. from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. Prices: $4.50 to $8.75 for prime rib or hot pork sandwiches. Found a great place to dine? Let us know about it in …

Beth Smith

7:20 pm on Thursday, February 3, 2011

Stuffed Cabbage there and their version of Shepherd's Pie - everything is yummy.   more ›

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