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Celebrate at home in style with favorites from restaurants in West Chester, Ardmore, Wayne, Kennett Square, Media and more.
Many local eateries are offering special packages to make New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day extra special. Here are some of our favorites.
Mexican specialties include tacos, quesadillas, burritos and enchiladas, along with a magnificent margarita menu. 560 Wellington Square, Exton, (484) 341-8888, eatalpastor.com.
The New Year’s Eve menu features butter-poached lobster tail, smoked rack of lamb, chicken coq au vin and various raw bar items. Order by Dec. 26. 105 E. Lancaster Ave., Downingtown, (484) 237-9179, amanisbyob.com.
Exquisitely made pasta, seafood and meats, plus amazing desserts and more. 11 Louella Court, Wayne, (610) 964-9700, atthetablebyob.com.
Order from the huge menu of sushi party platters, Asian fusion specials and inventive cocktails. 217 W. State St., Media, (610) 566-4750, azieonmain.com.
Order from a huge menu that includes sushi party platters, Asian fusion specials and inventive cocktails. 789 E. Lancaster Ave., Villanova, (610) 527-5700, azieonmain.com.
Cornerstone Bistro & Artisanal Market
Cornerstone has New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day covered with a variety of dishes and a delicious selection of wine and cocktails. 1 West Ave., Wayne (610) 688-1888, cornerstonewayne.com.
Gorgeous sushi platters, plus short ribs, filet mignon, lobster linguine and more pair perfectly with cocktails to-go. 152 E. High St., Pottstown, (484) 949-9084, blueelephantbar.com.
Burgers, pretzel bites, wings, wood-fired pizzas and more are available. 31 E. Eagle Road, Havertown, (484) 455-7250; 400 E. King St., Malvern, (484) 320-8688; 26 W. State St., Media, (484) 443-8441; bricknbrewpub.com.
City Works Eatery & Pour House
Filet medallions, short rib, Cajun linguine and a steak sandwich are all on the New Year’s Eve menu. For New Year’s Day, it’s a “rock ’n’ roll recovery brunch,” paired with City Works’ craft brews. 220 Main St., King of Prussia, (484) 690-4150, cityworksrestaurant.com/kingofprussia.
Modern Italian American fusion dishes made with farm-fresh ingredients make this menu extra special. 915 W. Lancaster Ave., Bryn Mawr, (484) 381-0286, tredicibm.com.
New Year’s Eve items include braised short ribs, Yukon mashed potatoes, dark-chocolate cheesecake with Chantilly cream, and more. Order by Dec. 28. 3739 West Chester Pike, Newtown Square, (484) 428-3093, firepointgrill.com.
Open for takeout on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, the Gables is offering lobster ravioli with lobster tail, a jumbo lump crab cake, filet mignon with cabernet demi-glace, prime rib, seafood risotto, and a variety of appetizers and desserts. 423 Baltimore Pike, Chadds Ford, (610) 388-7700, thegablesatchaddsford.com.
Hors d’oeuvres, barbecue, Italian and deli options, and a Philly Special menu are all available from this new local favorite. 39 W. Gay St., West Chester, (484) 887-0062, maeswc.com.
The entire menu of Chinese and Japanese favorites is available for takeout on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day—plus wine and sake. 175 E. Lancaster Ave., Wayne, (610) 688-7200, margaretkuo.com.
Sushi, sashimi, rice bowls and traditional Chinese favorites are available. Granite Run Promenade, 1109 W. Baltimore Pike, Media, (610) 891-8880, margaretkuoskitchen.com.
Takeout options include classic Mandarin and Szechuan dishes and an extensive sushi menu. 190 Lancaster Ave., Malvern, (610) 647-5488, margaretkuo.com.
Tacos, enchiladas, guacamole and other Mexican-style favorites— and don’t forget the margaritas. 102 E. Market St., West Chester, (610) 918-6280, masmexicali.com.
Sushi, chirashi bowls, poke, teriyaki and more are on the menu at this local favorite. 64 E. Lancaster Ave., Ardmore, (610) 642-5951, mikadothaipepper.com.
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Sushi and Asian-inspired French dishes complement Nectar’s uniquely delicious cocktails-to-go options. 1091 Lancaster Ave., Berwyn, (610) 725-9000, tastenectar.com.
Pomodoro Pizza & Italian Restaurant
Pomodoro’s party trays feature meatballs, pasta di mare, chicken piccata, chicken Pomodoro. There’s also a selection of traditional Italian desserts, including 16 flavors of gelato. 200 Chestnut St., Downingtown, (610) 873-0405, pomodorodowningtown.com.
Ripplewood Whiskey & Craft
New Year’s Eve options include shrimp cocktail, foie gras, truffled sunchoke and water chestnut soup, prime rib, and roasted lobster. Don’t miss the gold leaf chocolate blackout cake and the cocktail kit. Order by Dec. 29. 29 E. Lancaster Ave., Ardmore, (610) 486-7477, ripplewoodbar.com.
Celebrate the New Year with gourmet comfort food and handcrafted cocktails. Order by Dec. 27. 30 N. Church St., West Chester, (484) 999-8638, slowhand-wc.com.
For New Year’s Eve, you can enjoy flatbreads, salads, brisket, burgers and gumbo. 245 Lancaster Ave., Malvern, (484) 450-8890, stoveandtap.com.
Crab cakes, braised brisket, twice-baked potatoes and a holiday cheese board are among the New Year’s Eve specials. New Year’s Day brunch includes jumbo cinnamon rolls, vegetable and bacon-cheddar frittatas and a pastry tray. Order by Dec. 28. 102 W. State St., Kennett Square, (610) 444-8255, talulastable.com.
Upscale Italian food and amazing wines are available in small or family-style packages. Check the website for specials and ordering deadlines. 191 S. Newtown Street Road, Newtown Square, (484) 420-4010; 38 E. Gay St., West Chester, (610) 738-8244; tecarestaurants.com.
The menu features a wide variety of sushi, sashimi and other delicacies. 5492 West Chester Pike, Newtown Square, (610) 644-8270, teikokurestaurant.com.