Taste of the Main Line offers tasty enjoyable

RADNOR TOWNSHIP — Some of the best eating places on the Main Line crammed the Grand Atrium of Radnor Financial Center on Thursday night for the Emergency Aid of Pennsylvania’s annual Taste of the Main Line, celebrating the nonprofit’s 112th anniversary.

Hundreds turned out eat, drink and luxuriate in music whereas elevating cash for EAP.

“Our turnout this year has been great,” EAP Chair Alice Dagit stated. “But the best part of this event is that every single penny raised for tonight goes directly into scholarships and grants to help families in our community. Everything here tonight is donated so there’s absolutely no overhead. The money goes straight to the cause.”

EAP, headquartered in Wayne, has harnessed tens of 1000’s of native girls to offer a whole bunch of 1000’s of hours and lift tens of millions of {dollars} to considerably enhance the lives of native girls, kids and households. Now in its second century of operation, the Main Line charity has been honored by presidents, governors, ambassadors and even Queen Elizabeth II.

The group is devoted to the households of southeastern Pennsylvania, offering faculty scholarships and mentoring of highschool college students for a seven 12 months interval in addition to grants to considerably enhance the lives of youngsters and households.

Iron Chef Jose Garces’ Amada, Marty Grims’ White Dog Cafe, Autograph Brasserie, Rosalie and his new Triple Crown,  333 Belrose, Wayne’s Jack Rabbit Speakeasy, The Blue Elephant and Maison Lotus had been among the many two dozen eating places serving  a whole bunch of appreciative party-goers this 12 months.

Other collaborating eating places included Departure in Media, Margaret Kuo’s Kitchen in Middletown Township, Creed’s Seafood and Steaks in King of Prussia, Brandywine Cocktails & Coffee, Cornerstone in Wayne, Azie Media, Di Bruno’s Events and Catering, Fleming’s Steakhouse in Radnor, Hook & Ladder in Conshohocken, Joey Chops in Malvern, Lola’s Garden in Ardmore, Mama San in Radnor, The Refectory in Villanova, Ruth’s Chris Steak House in Newtown Square and Seasons 52 in King of Prussia.

Margaret Kuo and her son Mark are house owners of Margaret Kuo’s Kitchen on the Granite Run Promenade, an everyday at Taste of the Main Line.

“I honestly lost count of how many years that we participated in this event,” Margaret stated. “I know it has been well over 10 years. Alice (the event chair) is always so nice and personable, and 100% of the proceeds go directly to a worthwhile charity.”

A musical combo carried out within the pop-up ToML Craft Beer Garden offered by La Cabra and Conshohocken breweries.

Woodford Reserve hosted the Mixologists’ Cocktail Competition primarily based on a vote by attendees. First place went to At The Table for its “Upside-Down and Outlawed” drink; second place went to Fearless Restaurants, house owners of Autograph Brasserie, Rosalie, Triple Crown and White Dog Café, for “Spring Fling”; and third place was awarded to La Cabra for “Peach Tea Smash.”

“This is my first time here and the event surpassed all of my expectations,” Annie Hill of Berwyn stated. “I am totally impressed — the event and the cause that it supports couldn’t be any better!”

“This is my second time coming,” Alan Mowatt, of Malvern, chimed in, as he gave a thumbs as much as Fearless Restaurants’ Spring Fling Cocktail. “I always loved going to food and drink festivals so I naturally enjoy this event. I like being able to try some restaurants that I haven’t been to yet.”

Dan and Kitty Hirst of Wallingford had been equally impressed.

“This is such a nice event,” Kitty stated. “There are so many choices. We really enjoyed Margaret Kuo’s Peking Duck. But of course, we love Departure in Media, because our son owns it and their food is really good!”

Major sponsors had been Brandywine Realty Trust, WSFS Bank, M&T Bank, Fiduciary Trust, ForeThought, Click Canyon Digital, Cytokinetics, AFC Fitness, Woodford Reserve and Main Line Wine Events.

For extra details about the Emergency Aid of Pennsylvania Foundation, 175 Strafford Ave., Suite 340, Wayne, or to discover volunteer or donation alternatives, go to or name 610-225- 0944.