Fire Roasted Seafood Stew / Ron Knerr
The Copper Crow
In a newly opened restaurant created by co-owners Scott Dougherty and Bruce Goodman, the Copper Crow’s popularity has made it a hot ticket reservation in the brief time it’s been open (August 2021). Located in the corner of a shopping center on Welsh Road in Horsham, The Copper Crow offers casual dining in a classy, modern environment.
As previous business partners, Dougherty and Goodman bought the Blue Bell Inn from the Lamprecht family in 2012, reopening the spot after a renovation (Blue Bell Inn was subject of a previous review in http://www.amobeablefeastmontco.com). Dougherty has previous experience as owner of Bridget’s (Ambler) and Goodman as the owner of Bluestone Country Club (formerly Meadowlands). The pair brought Chef Pete Sherba to The Crow after he assisted with the development of the menu at the Blue Bell Inn and Bluestone Country Club. (Sherba gained early experience at his family’s Mainland Restaurant (Long Beach Island).
Read the rest of Ron's column below...
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New Bagel Shop in Lower Providence
BRAVO BAGEL is a brand new family-owned artisan bagel shop. The establishment says it is proud to invest in their hometown of Lower Providence, and its future! Their mission... to bring you joy and delight through the simple pleasure of delicious food, great experience, and a side of humor. Check out their Facebook page here.
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BRAVO BAGEL / Photo: Stan Huskey
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Sunset Hill Brewing Coming To Gilbertsville In Summer 2022
The Montco brewery craze continues with the announcement of Sunset Hill Brewing coming to Gilbertsville in Summer 2022. Seems like we will have our fair share of new choices to wet our whistles in Spring/Summer 2022 (and that's never a bad thing)! Check out this article in breweriesinpa.com for more details, and where they stand in the opening process... There's also some cool background information on their newly acquired location.
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Where to watch Super Bowl LVI
Where are you watching the Super Bowl this Sunday?! Here's an article from mainlinetoday.com that highlights six sure-to-be 'good times' to catch the game! Whether you fancy your traditional sports bar, a brewery, or a chain style restaurant, there are some great options (most including game-day specials on food and drink)!
Let us know where you're headed by emailing us at amoveablefeastmontco@gmail.com, and maybe we'll pop in to join you and your game-day gang!
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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/!
HIT THE SLOPES!
With the cool temps and snow in the forecast, what better time to pack up the family, and see what Pennsylvania's winter sport attractions have to offer?! Whether you ski, snowboard, tube, or snowshoe, there's always an opportunity at the many slopes and resort locations within close proximity... Check out onthesnow.com for Pennsylvania's snow reports, and varying information regarding the plethora of winter sport opportunities in the area. We'll see you on the slopes!
Gear up to hit the water this Spring at the Philadelphia Fishing Show
February 18th, 19th, and 20th at the Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, PA! Find the latest and greatest in guides, lodges, rods, reels, lures, tackle, gear, apparel, art, marine, and more! Fun for all ages, enjoy FREE Seminars by Guides and Captains daily! Whether an enthusiastic novice, experienced professional, or indulgent shore support, there is something for everyone to learn and discover. For more information and advanced tickets, checkout the Philadelphia Fishing Show website.
Lititz Fire & Ice Festival
The 2022 Lititz Fire & Ice Festival will take place February 18th - 27th. Instead of one weekend, the event will be spread out over a week and a half, with rotating sculptures placed throughout the town! Stop by the event and order at one of the local restaurants, peruse the quaint shops and boutiques and enjoy the masterfully crafted ice sculptures! Find out more cool winter events at discoverlancaster.com.
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Super Bowl: Pepperoni Football Food Hack
Check out this awesome Super Bowl appetizer recipe from delish.com. One that you and all of your "big game crew" will be sure to enjoy! (If there's any leftovers send them our way...)
For a chance to be featured in our newsletter, share your favorite gameday dishes/recipes by sending us an email to amoveablefeastmontco@gmail.com.
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Pepperoni Football / delish.com
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New swag offer!
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...the rest of Ron's column
A long bar on the first floor adjoins a sixty-seat dining area with supplemental seating upstairs and an outdoor space behind rollup garage doors like the set up at the Blue Bell Inn. The dining area is a brightly lit space with modern décor that makes for a comfortable dining environment to enjoy a meal.
We visited the Crow twice before this review, as a multi-seat reservation was difficult to obtain on short notice. DW Sherri and I sampled the fare on a weeknight before we scheduled a second reservation for a group of six a few weeks later after it won our confidence. (Reservations are available on OpenTable.)
The menu has a variety of dishes to choose from that will satisfy a range of appetites and palates. Smaller portion options include Soups and Salads, as well as a wide variety of Starters and Small Plates including Lava Rock Wagyu, Charred Octopus, Lamb Lollipops, Duck Confit Grilled Cheese, Crab and Avocado Toast, Smoked Diver Scallops, Mussels Frites, and Birria Tacos. Personal size wood fired pizza choices include Margherita, Di Bruno Bros. Pepperoni, The Quack, Tomato Pie, and Bacon and Onion.
A limited sandwich menu offers Burgers (Beef or Lamb) or a Shaved Flank Steak Sandwich. Chophouse choices include NY Strip, Filet Mignon, Wagyu Flank Steak or a Bone-In Prime Porkchop with additional entrees of Wood Fired Paella, Airline Chicken, Salmon Dan Dan, Whole Branzino, Veal Chop au Poivre, Spicy Crab Pasta, Spinach Pasta, and Steak Fries. Note that the menu changes periodically based upon market conditions and chef's preferences.
Specialty cocktails started off our meals and DW chose a Grey Goose Cosmo while I chose the Spicy Pomegranate Ginger Paloma on both of my visits – a perfect blend of Hornitas Tequila, Triple Sec, pomegranate, grapefruit, and lime served with a spicy salted rim. (Wine and draught and bottled beers are available as well)
Over the course of our two visits, diners selected a decent sampling of the menu offerings (with some helpful guidance from our server). On both visits we chose to start with the Crow Fries, served hot and crisp with hints of truffle oil accompanied by ketchup and a delicious aioli sauce. These fries were a hit with everyone and earn a recommendation for those partial to truffle flavoring. DW Sherri sampled the Chop Salad on the first visit and the Chicken Corn Soup du Jour on the second visit. The salad was the winner here, with mixed Iceberg and Romaine greens, grape tomatoes, cucumbers, and pecans served with Green Goddess dressing. The soup was a pureed variety that had a good taste but lacked any special pizzazz.
Two pizza varieties were sampled with DW choosing the Margherita pizza and another diner choosing “The Quack” - a pie constructed with Duck Confit, Caramelized Onion Puree, Brussels Sprouts, Smoked Gouda, dressed with a Balsamic Reduction. Both pies were very good and DW and I graded the pie as one of the better wood-fired pies we’ve sampled, with special mention for a good crust.
On my first visit I chose the Wood Fired Paella (since replaced by Fire Roasted Seafood Stew), made with Shrimp, Scallops, Clams & Mussels in Sofrito and Lemon Saffron Rice with Peas. This dish was my favorite over the course of our visits and another diner agreed during our second visit. On the second visit I chose the Wagyu Flank Steak sandwich, constructed with Baby Arugula, Roasted Red Pepper, Havarti Cheese, Chimichurri on a Ciabatta roll- a decent sandwich but it was a bit short on the main beef component. Other selections included the All-American burger and the Salmon Dan Dan made with Miso and Mirin Glazed Salmon, Chinese BBQ Mushrooms, Udon Noodles, Scallions, and Peanuts.
You know what happens when we have a delicious meal – it’s time to sample dessert. After a successful sampling on our first visit, we reordered the Sweet Potato Crisp for dessert. I’m not a sweet potato fan, but this dessert has a creamy sweet potato base and is covered with a sweet crispy top, adorned with pecans and vanilla ice cream.
Great service, tasty food and drinks, and a suitable variety of menu choices make the Copper Crow a place to add to your dining list. Live entertainment, Opentable reservations, private party space available.
Rating 4 / 5
Copper Crow
116 Welsh Road
Horsham, PA 19044
Ph (267) 855-2769
HOURS:
Sun – Thurs: 11:30am – 9:00pm
Fri & Sat: 11:30am – 10:00pm
https://www.coppercrowhorsham.com/
https://www.facebook.com/TheCopperCrowHorsham/
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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