Mont Clare Cuban Sandwich / Photo: Ron Knerr
Lock 29 (Rebel Hill Brewing)
Noting their Tuesday night “Buck a Shuck” oyster offerings and their solid reputation for craft beers, DW Sherri and I took a trip down Egypt Road to the new Rebel Hill Brewing outpost, Lock 29, on Route 29 in Mont Clare located just east of the bridge to Phoenixville.
The original Rebel Hill Brewing opened in 2016 on Schuylkill Avenue in Phoenixville and operates with minimal food offerings. In 2021, the owners decided to open a second location in Mont Clare, serving brews made at the original spot, but adding a full brewpub menu with coownership with the purveyor of Well Fed restaurant in Skippack. The combination of brews and food that we sampled earned a spot on our rotation list.
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Riverside dining in Downingtown at La Sponda
Downingtown’s historic paper mill location has seen some significant turnover in recent years... Once the home of Firecreek, Barra Rossa, and most recently Milito’s. Now after a full recovery and renovation stemming from Hurricane Ida, La Sponda takes center stage along the Brandywine River. Check out the write-up in Main Line Today for more details. (Take a look at that view! This one's definitely on our list...)
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New Deshi Village Halal Restaurant
New Deshi Village located at 2864 Ridge Pike, Norristown, is now open and offering dine-in, takeout, delivery, as well as catering! For those of you not familiar with the fare, and/or looking to try something new, Halal food is considered all food that is permissible to eat according to the teachings of Islam. This is essentially any food that does not fall into the category of Haram (or forbidden). In Islam, all foods and beverages are Halal except for those that were explicitly forbidden in the Quran. Next time you are in the Norristown/Eagleville area give them a try!
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We’ll be scouring Montgomery as well as neighboring counties for a wide variety of potent potables, highlighting everything from local craft brews to intriguing cocktail recipes that we come across along our travels!
Got a favorite? Hit us up so we can check it out for ourselves!
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Gypsy Saloon "Jalapeño Pineapple Margarita" / Photo: Instagram @gypsysaloonconshohocken
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Gypsy Saloon "Jalapeño Pineapple Margarita"
We spotted this little gem of a cocktail while scrolling through our Instagram feed, and just had to highlight it here! The Gypsy Saloon in Conshohocken is a GREAT neighborhood restaurant and bar with an eclectic fare, a lively happy hour, a patio, and live music.
Although we've not made it over to Gypsy Saloon to try it out just yet, the sweet and spicy mixture definitely peaked our interest (and we plan to concoct them at home this weekend for ourselves)!
Ingredients
1.) Jalapeño pepper slices
2.) Tequila blanco or reposado
3.) Pineapple juice
4.) Cointreau (orange liqueur)
5.) Fresh lime juice
Rim your favorite margarita glass with salt, add and shake the ingredients together with ice in a cocktail shaker, then strain it into a glass over fresh ice. Lastly, garnish with sliced jalapeño and lime as desired! Give it a shot at home, and let us know what you think by sending us an email to amoveablefeastmontco@gmail.com!
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Take Your Pup to These Parks
Looking for some new dog park for you and your four-legged friend to enjoy this Spring?! Well look no further than this list of 8 great dog parks in our area in this article from Main Line Today! Try one, or try them all, but be sure to let us know your favorite(s) by sending us an email here!
FREE events in KOP return next week!
With the warmer weather comes the return of free health, fitness, and food truck events to the King of Prussia district! "Wellness Wednesdays" highlights a series of four free, outdoor, after-work events every other Wednesday in May and June, and will feature fitness instructors from local King of Prussia gyms and workout studios teaching classes outdoors in different commercial locations throughout KOP. Here's the link for more information!
Lansdale Farmers Market
Open every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month through April (Spring/Summer hours to return in May), 10:00am to 12:00pm. The mission? "To maintain a seasonal farmers’ market that supports local producers of healthy, nourishing foods and quality, crafted goods. We desire to build community while providing educational programs that promote local, sustainable living." To learn more, check them out here at lansdalefarmersmarket.org.
Spring inspired events around the Main Line
For some awesome options of things to do this Spring, be sure to checkout Main Line Today's list! From festivals, to craft shows, to flowers, and food... Here's the link to the article highlighting the events!
The Escape Game of King of Prussia
Be the hero of your very own 60-minute adventure! You and your team will work together to find clues, solve puzzles, and ultimately complete a mission. Break out of prison, find hidden gold, and more! Located at 160 N. Gulph Road, Suite 4230 King of Prussia. For more information and to setup your game visit theescapegame.com/kingofprussia/!
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Air Fried... Grilled Cheese?! (or pretty much anything for that matter)
Here's a great food hack from eater.com for when you just don't have the time or energy to cook a full-on meal! When in doubt... WHIP OUT THE AIR FRYER! This air fried grilled cheese is one we've never tried before, but it's definitely been added to our list.
Share your favorite foods or meals to air fry with us by sending an email to amoveablefeastmontco@gmail.com!
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Photo: Illustration by Marylu Herrera; photos via Shutterstock
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Passes to Elmwood Park Zoo!
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Sign up to be a member of the A Moveable Feast Members Club, post a foodie photo on Instagram with #amfeastagram, or just send an email to the A Moveable Feast Guy and you'll be entered to win two (2) FREE passes to the Elmwood Park Zoo!
Join our Members Club below and you're automatically entered to win every month. Remember, 10 percent of your 99 cent membership each month goes to the Montco Anti-Hunger Network!
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A Moveable Feast swag offer!
Share the link to this newsletter with10 of your friends, and if they sign on to receive our free newsletter, or even if they don't, you'll receive this A Moveable Feast coffee mug! All you have to do is email us at amoveablefeastmontco to let us know you did indeed send the link to10 friends and we'll send you a mug! Oh, and just to make it as easy as possible, here's the link!
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...the rest of Ron's column
The space is adjacent to the Schuylkill River Trail and is outfitted to provide an ambiance of a boat “Lock House”. Large screen TVs decorate the walls to enhance the enjoyable and relaxing atmosphere. Service is offered on two floors with windows overlooking the adjacent canal, as well as first floor and second floor patio dining. In September 2021 there was a significant setback when Hurricane Ida resulted in flooding and a temporary closure of the space until they could reopen in October.
We were provided with a list of a dozen Rebel Hill drafts that they were offering, including brew styles of Stout, Hazy IPA, Pale Ale, Kolsch, IPA, Fruited Sour, and Wheat. A selection of house cocktails includes Orange, Grapefruit, or Lemon Crushes using fresh squeezed juice, a Moscow Mule, Paloma, Sangria, or a Watermelon Margarita. (Drinks change seasonally) We opted for Rebel Hill brewed Scratch the Surface (5.4% ABV Pale Ale) and So Casual (5% ABV Kolsch) to enjoy with dinner.
Appetizer choices include Ahi Tuna Lettuce Wraps, Hummus, Deviled Eggs, Fried Brussels, Fried Pickles, and Fajita Chicken Quesadillas plus five varieties of Chicken Wings. The six salads on the menu include Caesar, Cobb, Mediterranean Quinoa, Southwest, and Waldorf. A selection of burgers and several other sandwich options include the Mont Clare Cuban, Fried Green Tomato BLT, Fried Catfish, Fried Chicken, and a Grilled Chicken Sandwich. (Gluten-free rolls are also available for the sandwiches.)
The oysters offered were both new to me... Peachtree or Blackberry oysters from Virginia’s Little Wicomico River. I chose a half-dozen Peachtree oysters as a starter. Properly shucked and served with cocktail sauce, lemon and mignonette, these bivalves were a bargain at a buck each. DW Sherri and I shared an order of Dry Rub Cajun wings, although other flavor varieties of Bleed Green IPA, Buffalo Mango Habanero, Alabama White BBQ, and Truffle Garlic Parmesan were also available. The wings were plump, well-cooked, crispy, and seasoned with a flavorful rub that was not spicy despite the connotations of its name.
For our entrée selections, I chose a Cuban Sandwich and DW Sherri chose a Fried Green Tomato BLT. The Cuban was packed with Roasted Pork, Ham, Swiss Cheese, Pickles, and a swipe of whole grain mustard (served with Kettle Chips, fries $2 upcharge). I judged it to be much better than several of the other Cubans I’ve had in the area. The Fried Green Tomato BLT was served with breaded slices of green tomato, thick bacon, and arugula on sourdough bread with french-fries. While the portion size was not huge, it had a great taste and we both agreed we’d return for a re-order. Based on the quality of the food, beverage, and attentive service we experienced, we will surely make another visit when the warmer weather returns (if not sooner).
No reservations, weekend live entertainment. Menu changes seasonally.
Rating 4 / 5
Lock 29 Rebel Hill
127 Bridge Street
Mont Clare
Pennsylvania 19453
(484) 927-4312
HOURS:
Sunday – Thursday: 11:00 am – 10:00 pm
Friday & Saturday: 11:00 am – 11:00 pm
https://lock29montclare.com/
https://www.facebook.com/lock29montclare
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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