Bacon Gouda Fries / Photo: Ron Knerr
118 North
Maybe it’s hard to believe, but we are still working our way through the restaurants on Wayne Avenue in Wayne. As I mentioned before, I discovered this dining scene on a detour home from my New Jersey workplace a couple years ago. Fortunately, it’s a convenient drive for us from home, but apologies to those that feel the drive to this neck of the woods is onerous. We have found a few spots that are worth the ride, and 118 North was our latest stop qualifying for a recommendation (coincidentally located at 118 North Wayne Avenue.)
Having noted 118 North’s existence during our previous visits to Wayne, a visit to the 118 North website revealed a variety of live music acts, some were free and others requiring tickets for a nominal fee. It was a double treat night for me, as a Soundgarden cover band was playing a ticketed event on a recent Friday night ($10 tickets, dining with a reservation and seat for the show). As you enter for your dining reservation, they check your ticket status and provide a handstamp. We were led to a table for four in the narrow bar/dining area that opens into an area with a dance floor and an intimate stage environment.
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Screwballs in KoP makes top 10 list of 'Best Things in PA' sports bars
You heard right! Screwballs Bar and Grille makes Pennsylvania's Top 10 Sports Bars list according to "Best Things Pennsylvania"! What makes this even better is that Screwballs is right in your backyard, located at 216 West Beidler Road, King of Prussia! Next time you are in the KoP area, be sure to stop in for a cold brew and a bite to eat... They also offer a wide array of live music - check out their facebook page for more info!
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'Chefs of the Burbs 2022' is back!
The Rotary Club of Blue Bell is pleased to announce the 16th Annual Chefs of the Burbs 2022... The event will be held at the Manor House at Prophecy Creek Park on May 18th, starting at 5:00 pm. Attendees will have the opportunity to sample cuisine from local restaurants, as well as enjoy beer, wine, music, and auction items.
Proceeds from the event will fund local charitable organizations that benefit children and families. To find out more information or to get involved, visit here!
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Food Truck Tuesdays in KOP
Food Truck Tuesdays is presented by The George Apartments, and will feature live music, food trucks, seating, games and sponsors during lunch hours — 11:30am to 1:30pm throughout May, June and July. The six events are spread throughout King of Prussia and each features different food trucks and musicians.
The Food Truck Tuesdays roster includes:
• May 24 — at 150 S. Warner Road featuring Dump & Roll, Albies Burger Truck and All of a Sudden Desserts. Live music by Judah Kim.
• June 7 — at 2520 Renaissance Drive featuring The Happy Pita, Chickie’s & Pete’s and The Sugar Plum. Live music by Rubber Music.
• June 21 — location TBD featuring Surf and Turf Truck, Pizza Wagon and Sweet Thang Nuts & Candy. Live music by Mike Greer & Co.
•July 12 — at 900 E. 8th Ave. featuring The Hedgehog Grill, Dos Gringos Mexican Kitchen and Dia Doce. Live music by Kendal Conrad.
•July 26 — location TBD featuring Southbound BBQ Company and Dia Doce. Live music by Ryan Tennis.
Information about Food Truck Tuesdays can be found here!
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Food Truck Tuesdays / Photo: visitkop.com
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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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Bar Lucca's "Arancia Rossa" / Photo: Kevin Letrinko
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Conshy's Bar Lucca - a place for great drinks!
Not only does Bar Lucca offer a great dining menu, but they've also got a GREAT specialty drink line-up! During a recent visit, we tried out the "Arancia Rossa" which was delightfully 'citrussy' and refreshing...
Arancia Rossa
- 1800 Silver Tequila
- Triple Sec
- Blood Orange Puree
- Lemon Juice
- Lime Juice
- Simple Syrup
Be sure to visit Bar Lucca for a great specialty drink lineup, 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 are back!
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 Summer Hours Return!
Spring/Summer hours return May 14th! Every Saturday thru Nov 19, 2022... 9-10 AM no dogs, 10-12:30pm all are welcome! 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.
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10 great hacks for the sushi lover!
If you love sushi as much as we do, you'll be sure to find this article from therecipe.com a winner! Any home cook can absolutely give homemade sushi a shot... and they should because it's a really enjoyable meal to make. Give it a try and send us your feedback!
Share your favorite recipes, hacks, tips, and tricks with us by sending an email to amoveablefeastmontco@gmail.com!
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"Rolling Sushi" / Photo: therecipe.com
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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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Congrats to last months Giveaway Winner...
Benjamin Coren of Lansdale!
We hope you enjoy your two free movie tickets!
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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
118 North was opened in February 2018 by local entrepreneur/musician Ken Kearns in collaboration with the Ardmore Music Hall and the family owning JD McGillicuddy’s, taking over the space previously occupied by JDM on Wayne Avenue. Kearns, who heads up the annual Ardmore Music Festival, is a member of the regionally know Rugby Road Band and sought to highlight local talent at 118 North. The performance area was enhanced with an “State of the art” sound and lighting system. Kearns enlisted the help of the Ardmore’s Ripplewood chef Biff Gottehrer to develop enhanced food offerings.
A variety of mass market and craft beers are available, including Guinness, New Trail White Ale, Norristown’s Von C Stony Creek, Victory Prima Pils, Zero Gravity Conehead IPA, Stella Artois, Bud Light and Yuengling Lager. A full complement of liquor and wine choices are also available.
Food choices are a bit elevated compared to regular pub food. Salad choices of Filet Mignon Salad, Spring Salad, and Cajun Caesar Salad are supplemented by “Munchies” and “Snacks” choices including Bar Olives, Roasted Nuts, Bacon Gouda Fries, Truffled Popcorn, Fried Coconut Shrimp, Pancetta Wrapped Dates, Fried Edamame, Grilled Garlic Shrimp, Mahi Tacos, and Brisket Nachos.
Handheld options include a North Burger, Catfish Po Boy, BBQ Pork, Spicy Chicken, and Grilled Eggplant & Fontina with larger plate entrees of Mushroom Risotto, Pasta Caramelle, Blackened Salmon, Fried Chicken Jambalaya, Half Roasted Chicken, and three varieties of Bar Pizza. (Three Cheese, White, and Pepperoni)
We decided to enjoy some craft draft beers - Tröegs Sunshine Pils, Last Call Lager, Fat Head Sunshine, and New Trail White Ale along with Stella Artois, Yuengling Lager and Boardroom Vodka to mix it up a bit.
For food orders we started with a Coconut Shrimp, a White Pizza, and Bacon Gouda Fries to share at the table. All solid choices were worthy of reorder, and the Fries served with Bacon, Pickled Onions, doused with melted Gouda cheese and garnished with chopped Scallions, were so good we ordered a second plate of them to eat with our meals.
For the main meal, DW Sherri chose the Broccoli Cheddar Soup and the Grilled Garlic Shrimp. The soup was good, but the Grilled Shrimp came with a surprise not noticed in the menu description - Calabrian Chilis. I thought they had a nice spicy kick, but DW thought it was a bit too much spiciness for her. Another diner chose the cornmeal crusted Catfish Po Boy, served with smoked Tomato and Chipotle mayo, pleased with his choice that is not often seen around these parts. I chose the North Burger as did another dining companion. The burger was prepared with Pork Roll, American Cheese, Pickles, and Special Sauce (two thinner patties vs a thick burger). I thought the flavor umami was a close second in my informal burger ratings through my dining adventures (#1 ranking currently held by Butcher and Barkeep in Harleysville) and qualifies as a definite reorder.
After the entrees were done, we enjoyed additional drinks and listen to the band play Nineties alternative rock with an emphasis on selections from the Soundgarden catalog (one of my favorite bands). The band area has tables around the perimeter and the floor in front of the stage was full of standing fans. The sound was not overpoweringly loud, and the mix let all the individual channels come through with distinction. I encourage those interested to check out the 118 North entertainment schedules as there is quite a variety to please many music fans (Billy Joel, Classic Rock, Grateful Dead, Beatles, Blues, Jazz, Dueling Piano’s, 80’s Dance Party). On some nights entertainment is free and others require a nominal charge ($12 pp for our Soundgarden show w fees/tax). Show schedule and tickets are available on the website.
Menu prices are bit elevated, perhaps to be expected on the Main Line in a live entertainment venue. Happy Hour Wednesday through Sunday 4PM – 6:00PM. Reservations via Resy.
Rating 4/5
118 North
118 N Wayne Ave
Wayne, Pa 19087
(ph) 610-971-2628
HOURS:
Wednesday 4 PM – 11 PM Kitchen closes 9 PM
Thursday 4 PM – 12 AM Kitchen closes 9 PM
Friday and Saturday 4 PM – 1 AM Kitchen closes 10 PM
Sunday 4 PM – 10 PM Kitchen closes 9 PM
https://118northwayne.com/
https://www.facebook.com/118north
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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