According to Raisa and Illya Zayarchenko, love and passion are essential ingredients to any recipe. It’s why the native Ukrainians named their cozy corner spot Ardour Bakery + Coffee. A small sandwich menu covers breakfast and lunch—but it’s the croissants, turnovers, muffins and cookies that truly live up to the moniker. The signature pavlova (a meringue shell topped with whipped cream and fruit) and the heart-shaped mini cheesecakes pair well with an espresso-themed drink. Ardour also provides the nearby Rosemary restaurant with a decadent pistachio cheesecake. 119 E. Sellers Ave., Ridley Park, (610) 521-0450, ardourbakery.com.
More Nibbles: Have fun sipping—and stay sober—at Wallace Dry Goods, which has opened a tasting room and bottle shop in Ardmore. It offers wines from Saint Viviana as well as mixers and spirits from other nonalcoholic distributors. Check out their list of events for sipping, mixing and mingling. 1 W. Lancaster Ave., Ardmore, (484) 213-2003, wallacedrygoods.com.
Quietly slipping into the former Otoro location in Berwyn, Motto Sushi & Ramen BYOB has been earning rave reviews from locals. Their black garlic ramen (made by caramelizing the cloves) is a truly tasty highlight. 668 Lancaster Ave., Berwyn, (484) 320-8604
Delaware’s Del Pez Mexican Gastropub has hopped the border into Glen Mills. Taking over the former Bertucci’s location in Concordville Town Center, the Newark-based Hakuna Hospitality Group has kept the menu options similar to existing locations (think tacos, fajitas, nachos and killer guac) while adding Detroit-style pan pizzas. Also check out the extensive tequila selection. 501 Byers Drive, Glen Mills, (484) 842-1363, delpezmexicanpub.com.
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