Little Black Book of Restaurants 2018

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Special Advertising Supplement

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Feeling hungry? Not sure what to do about it? We’ve got you covered with our 3rd Annual Little Black Book of Restaurants.

Be it for dine in or take out, it’s a handy guide for when you just don’t know what you’re in the mood for. Berks has an abundance of dining options – from casual fare to fine dining, Italian eats to German fare, too. Rest assured, all of the options inside are good ones. We hope you’ll hold onto the handy pull-out booklet all year long and refer to it often. Maybe, in the interest of giving, you could even share your copy with a friend.

Enjoy!

Nikki M. Murry, Editor-in-Chief NMurry@BerksCountyLiving.com

Bonus! Make sure to check out our handy key for easy shorthand clues on who offers BYOB services, a children’s menu and more!

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The Little Black Book of Restaurants is a special advertising supplement to Berks County Living. Its contents are copyright © 2018 Berks County Living, a monthly publication of IDP Publications, 3245 Freemansburg Avenue, Palmer, PA 18045-7118. Nothing contained herein may be reproduced in whole or in part without the expressed written consent of the publisher. Publisher disclaims all responsibility for omissions or errors. Berks County Living and its owners are not liable for claims made by any advertisers or any inaccuracies or intentional copyright infringements. All rights reserved. The magazine welcomes, but cannot be responsible for, unsolicited manuscripts, contributions or photographs. Unsolicited materials cannot be returned unless accompanied by a self-addressed, stamped envelope. Printed in the USA.

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brickstone’s Brickstone’s is another vision from the owners of Austin’s Restaurant and Coastal Grille. We are very proud of our reputation in Berks County, and our number-one goal is to continue to offer excellent food and service to our community. Brickstone’s offers New American food with unique, hand-crafted cocktails in a warm and inviting atmosphere.

A look at the menu reveals familiar entrees and those expanding flavors and ingredients that are becoming more mainstream. From our All-American Meatloaf to our Shrimp Pad Thai Bowl, Smoked Salmon Salad and Stuffed Lobster Tail, there’s something for everyone. Everything is freshly prepared from the finest ingredients. Our expansive bar and lounge offers craft beers and cocktails, and a touch levity, too. Happy Hour is Mon-Fri from 5-7pm. We have a late-night bar menu as well. Our team service is attentive and dedicated to meeting guests’ needs.

Brickstone’s also provides three private or semi-private venues for events. Hope to see you soon!

901 Hill Avenue, Wyomissing • 610.985.0609 • brickstones.com

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Coastal Grille In 2014, the owners of Austin’s Restaurant & Bar opened this seafood-themed, independent, locally owned dining establishment. Steeped in the same tradition of excellence in food and service, the Coastal Grille is setting a new standard for unique, scratch-made, bold, fresh food. The restaurant’s compilation of food, drinks and atmosphere was discovered traveling the coastal regions, leading to diverse, unique seafoodand non-seafood-related recipes. The menu is chock-full of bold, flavorful selections guaranteed to please.

We’re known for seafood favorites such as New England Clam Chowder, Lobster and Shrimp Dip, Panseared Scallops, Maine Lobster Roll, Baja Fish Tacos, classic Fish & Chips and fresh, grilled fish with five sauce and seasoning options. A powerful lineup of non-seafood offerings includes Island Wings, the Tower of Cobb Salad, Slow Roasted Baby Back Ribs, Grilled Ribeye, Key West Grilled Chicken, Classic Fried Chicken, Coastal Cheeseburger and more, offered in a classic yet comfortable environment. Visitors can also view our 800-gallon saltwater fish tank, visible throughout the restaurant. The large, inviting bar area serves up unique cocktails and more than 25 premium and craft beers. Our friendly and attentive waitstaff follow in the same tradition of excellent service established at Austin’s.

2713 N. Meridian Blvd., Wyomissing • 610.743.4006 • coastalgrille.com

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Austin’s Restaurant & Bar Austin’s Restaurant & Bar is a locally owned independent restaurant boasting an impeccable reputation since 1996. Known for its exceptional food and team service, this upscale-casual American restaurant is the go-to place in Berks.

The menu is one of wide appeal featuring steaks, seafood and pasta, including homemade soups, dressings, sauces, desserts and fresh-ground burgers. Visitors also enjoy a full-service bar with unique cocktails like house-infused pineapple vodka, custom cocktails and craft beers. Guest favorites include the Classic Cheeseburger, Prime Rib, Crab Cakes, Seared Ahi Tuna, Fresh Grilled Salmon, Apple Walnut Salad and our famous Baby Back Ribs.

The great food and atmosphere is accompanied by a team of professional and attentive waitstaff. Be assured that your experience will be one of excellence each and every time.

Whether you’re visiting for a special gathering, holiday celebration, quiet night out or quick bite, Austin’s remains a tried-and-true Berks eatery. Visit online for more about our daily specials.

1101 Snyder Rd., West Lawn • 610.678.5500 • austinsrestaurant.com

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GNA Pizzeria GNA is a full-service, family-friendly restaurant featuring authentic Southern Italian cuisine, crafted by executive chef Raffaele Cirandine with a singular vision: to bring his guests the culinary feel of Calabria, but right here in Berks County.

Our large and diverse menu offers a variety of fresh appetizers that set the tone for a delicious entree to follow. Our culinary entree offerings include seafood, chicken, veal, steak and homemade pasta dishes, as well as weekly specials.

Our guests enjoy the option of dining in our casual, formal or bar dining rooms. We specialize in both onsite and off-premise catering, including for such occasions as dinner rehearsals, bridal and baby showers, birthdays and more.

Check out our Instagram and Facebook accounts for weekly updates!

421 Penn Avenue, West Reading • 610.376.1155 • gnaristorante.com

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Nonno Alby’s

Handcrafted Wood Oven Pizza Nonno Alby’s is a Calabrese trattoria serving wood-fired artisan pizzas, garden-fresh salads, gourmet burgers, oven roasted wings and Italian desserts. Rotating craft beers and wine are always on tap. We’re located in the heart of West Reading on the corner of 7th and Penn Avenues.

One of the many things that makes Nonno Alby’s special is our pizza bar. Our customers are given the opportunity to watch our pizza chefs hand-craft each and every pizza from scratch as it bakes in our hightemp, wood-burning oven imported from Italy.

Named Best Spot for Pizza two years in a row by voters Berks County Living magazine’s Best of Berks awards, we are celebrating our fifth year in business. When great food and wine are supported by friendly and knowledgeable service, the results are magic. We want every day to feel like a Sunday afternoon at Nonno’s.

701 Penn Avenue, Reading • 610.376.1011 • nonnoalbys.com

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Brancyn’s Restaurant & Bar Brancyn’s opened in March of 2018 in the former Black Horse Restaurant location and serves up steaks and seafood, burgers and sandwiches, in a casual, 90-seat dining space complete with a pub.

Our name celebrates two inspiring and influential women in the life of the establishment’s owner: Brandy Rae Lorah Cahill, his stepdaughter, and Cynthia Ann Achey Sullivan, his sister. “Bran” is derived from Brandy, and “cyn” from Cynthia. Brandy passed suddenly in 2016 at the age of 40 from a bilateral pulmonary embolism.

Cynthia died at age 44 in 2005 after a courageous six-year battle with ovarian cancer.

There’s something to please every palate at Brancyn’s – be it a Veggie Melt, Beef Wellington, a Pasta Seafood Medley, or even PB&J for the kiddos. During the cooler months, warm up with some chili or Brancyn’s Baked French Onion Soup. When it warms up, enjoy your meal on the patio space.

2170 N. Reading Rd., Denver • 717.335.1377 • brancyns.com

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The Village Haus After a day of antiques shopping at Stoudtburg Village in nearby Reinholds, pop in at The Village Haus for a meal to refuel.

The friendly and relaxed atmosphere bolstered by German architecture is the perfect spot for winding down with a cup of coffee, or to enjoy lunch or one of the eatery’s daily dinner specials. The Village Haus serves up delicious traditional American fare, seafood and German delights as well like pork schnitzel, a Bratwurst platter and hot German potato salad, all at a reasonable price. And the service is second-to-none.

Celebrating a special occasion? Head here. The Village Haus happily accommodates birthday parties, meetings and other celebrations and get-togethers, whether you’re visiting with an adults-only group or with younger ages in tow.

2 N. Market St., Reinholds • 717.484.5100 • thevillagehaus.com

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Dans at green hills Dans at Green Hills is the Reading area’s finest restaurant. Whether for a special occasion for two, dinner with friends, a family celebration, or a business meeting, there is no need to travel far, as we will deliver the finest in service and food right here in your own backyard. Dans is open seven days a week for dinner and serves lunch the two weeks before Christmas. We offer four additional dining rooms for private parties or dinner meetings; 8 to 60 people can easily be accommodated with the utmost privacy. While we do provide true fine dining service, we strive to be as friendly and attentive as possible. In addition to a new bar and outdoor dining area, Dans also has the largest wine list in Berks County. Call 610.777.9611 to make reservations for your next event or dining experience.

2444 Morgantown Rd., Reading • 610.777.9611 • dansatgreenhills.com

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Café Sweet Street A locavore concept, Café Sweet Street offers spectacular breakfast and lunch menus featuring made-fromscratch signature dishes all from pure, locally sourced ingredients. Guests can enjoy handcrafted breakfast sandwiches and freshly prepared omelets, choosing from ingredients such as farm fresh eggs and a variety of veggies. Mid-day, Café Sweet Street provides a lunchtime oasis with signature sandwiches and fresh, createyour-own salads. Enjoy the California Turkey Sandwich with avocado, sweet pea shoots, and roasted red pepper pesto on grilled whole grain bread or nosh on a Dundore & Heister Burger, personalized by you and cooked to perfection; it’s the best burger around. Not to mention a stunning display of gourmet desserts.

A true destination, the welcoming atmo­sphere is complete with an industrial-chic design, sights of modern, locally commissioned artwork accented by the variety of wood and metal. On warm, sunny days enjoy the terrace, inspired

by The High Line in New York City and complete with aggregate glass specked concrete flooring, cable railings and a living green screen for privacy. A Marra Forni pizza oven takes center stage and freshly baked piz­zas are served in a flash.

722 Heisters Lane, Reading • 610.929.0616 • cafesweetstreet.com

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Ganly’s Pub Located at the end of State Hill Road, just minutes from Blue Marsh, Ganly’s friendly and knowledgeable staff work hard to serve great food and perfect pints daily starting at 11am. At Ganly’s, we prepare pub fare with an Irish twist, while still serving up some traditional Berks County favorites. Every weekend, Chef Ben Hinkle works to create a featured appetizer and entrée special accompanied with our suggested beer pairing.

In addition to the from-scratch menu, we pride ourselves on our extensive selection of both draft and bottled craft beers from around the world, and we hold many firkin and tap takeover events throughout the year. All of our current beer selections are available on BeerMenus.com and Untappd.

You can join us in the pub, dining room or outside on the patio, and you can stay up to date with our events, live music schedule and weekend specials by following us on Facebook.

500 Brownsville Rd., Sinking Spring • 610.678.2000 • ganlysirishpub.com

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Emily’s This charming 1827 historic inn offers casual fine dining in one of five dining rooms, including a heated, year-round spacious covered deck that accommodates up to 100 people. The restaurant, located on 5 acres in the country, just 10 minutes from downtown Reading, is great for small intimate meetings, large group gatherings, weddings, banquets or to experience some of the fare voted the best in the Tri-County area. Our specialties include succulent appetizers like Jumbo Coconut Shrimp, Mussels, Wings, Escargot and Calamari, an array of entrées including Filet, Kobe Steak, Ahi Tuna, Salmon, Maryland Style Crab Cakes, Scallops, Pastas and more to satisfy the most discriminating palate. Visitors should also come to experience one of the most unique bars, with a great bar menu featuring burgers, wings, sandwiches, salads and lite entrées. Open Tues-Fri: 11:30am to 2pm for lunch and Tues-Sat: 4:30-9pm for dinner. Happy Hour drinks in the bar from 4:30-6pm and BOGO Tuesday 4:30-6:30pm with the bar menu is very popular. Available 7 days a week for private parties. Reservations suggested.

3790 Morgantown Rd., Mohnton, PA 19540 • 610.856.7887 • www.emilysberks.com

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Summit view Restaurant Summit View restaurant sits on top of a hill overlooking the Appalachian Mountain range in Summit Station, Pa. New ownership has brought a modernized feel to a restaurant that has always been incredibly popular with the locals. People travel to see the mountains and to drink local microbrews as they contemplate which weekly feature to choose from, including Lobster Mac & Cheese, Seafood Lasagna or an Espresso Encrusted NY Strip. Beer lovers will never be disappointed because there are 21 taps to choose from, all hooked into a state-of-the-art glycol nitro tap system. Summit View has the ability to entertain 150 of your closest friends for events or just for an intimate table for two. If you’re looking for something light to eat, Summit View also offers a fun bar scene with plenty of pub grub items to enjoy.

934 S. Route 183, Schuylkill Haven • 570.754.5421 • summitviewrestaurant.net

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Say Cheese!

Restaurant & Cheese What a Gouda year! We are celebrating our fifth year in business as the cheesiest restaurant and shop in town. You can find us in the heart of West Reading on the corner of Penn and 6th Avenues. Our focus lies in delivering the quintessential dining experience and a big city feel, right in your backyard. We take pride in what we have to offer: quality ingredients, dishes made from scratch, caring service and, most importantly, cheese from around the world. Stop by to indulge in our creative take on comfort food. Make your first stop our marketplace and enjoy a complimentary sample to whet your appetite. Check out our expanded offerings of local cheese, charcuterie and accompaniments. Whether you’re putting together the perfect cheese platter for a holiday party or assembling a gift basket of cheesy goodness for a friend, we are here to help you make the perfect decision. As always, make someone happy with cheese!

600 Penn Avenue, West Reading • 610.406.5390 • saycheese-restaurant.com

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Brewer’s Bar & Grill Brewer’s takes you back — deep into the history of Reading Breweries. Our full menu, including beerinspired dishes, will have your tastebuds singing! From our house-smoked meats to our award-winning wings, seafood, pizza, salads, and much more, there is something for everyone. Eat in our recently renovated and expanded dining room, at our 30-seat bar, enjoy takeout or delivery. Choose from 18 taps, more than 400 bottles of rotating craft beers, seasonal cocktails, and homemade sangria, or take home a mixed Pick6 from our full self-service beer outlet. Catch all the games on our 31 HDTVs and play our original Pigskin Pick’em while watching the Sunday NFL ticket.

101 S. 3rd Avenue, Reading • 610.375.8760 • brewersbarandgrill.com

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the bridge inn Pleasantville

Enjoy dining at a relaxed, comfortable pace? All of our food is cooked to order, so sit back, unwind and enjoy our American cuisine.

Our Martini Lounge upstairs offers live music on the weekends as well as your choice of more than 50 martinis.

You can also choose from a variety of specialty drinks, craft beers or wines to enjoy while your food is being prepared.

Our large menu offers many freshly made appetizers and flatbreads that set the tone for our delicious entrees.

The vast entree selections include seafood, steak, pork, chicken and pasta as well as some vegetarian dishes from our vegetarian chef on staff. Our Features Menu with special dishes changes weekly, so there’s always something new to try. Reservations are normally needed, especially on the weekends, as we tend to fill up quickly.

Check out our Facebook page to see our latest specials, events and the live music appearing the the Martini Lounge.

Rt. 73 & Covered Bridge Rd., Pleasantville • 610.689.5818 • bridgeinnpleasantville.com

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Judy’s on cherry the speckled hen, plein air

A trio of downtown gems await you in historic center city Reading. Berks native and chef-owner Judy and her team offer a one-of-a-kind urban dining experience in three unique landmark venues.

It all begins with the southern-European themed and Lifetime Best of Berks Fine Dining winner, Judy’s on Cherry. Step inside the restored market house and bask in the warmth of our vaulted wooden ceilings, glowing hearth fired oven and comfortable appointments. Hand-crafted cocktails, a small but eclectic wine list and an everchanging selection of beers on draft welcome you to the conversation-friendly bar.Enjoy our freshly baked rosemary focaccia bread, small gastro plates and innovative entrees that change with the season and whimsy of the chef!

Attached to Judy’s in a restored 18th century log house is The Speckled Hen Cottage Pub and Alehouse.

Modeled after the country cottage pubs of the British Isles, it features eight rotating beers on draft plus a large selection of seasonal bottles to round out our micro selections. Pub-style comfort food nourishes body and soul in this unique historic log house with its two twin fireplaces. During the outdoor dining season, enjoy light summer cuisine in our hidden European garden, Plein Air. 332 Cherry St., Reading 610.374.8511 Judy’s & Plein Air 610.685.8511 The Speckled Hen judysoncherry.com • speckledhenpub.com

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Little Black book of

ADVERTISER INDEX Adelphia Seafood...................................................................................................................BC Austin’s Restaurant & Bar....................................................................................................... 5 Brancyn’s Restaurant & Bar....................................................................................................8

restaurants

Brewer’s Bar & Grill.................................................................................................................16 The Bridge Inn Pleasantville................................................................................................. 17 Brickstone’s................................................................................................................................ 3 Café Sweet Street....................................................................................................................11 Coastal Grille..............................................................................................................................4 Dans at Green Hills..................................................................................................................10 Emily’s.......................................................................................................................................13 Ganly’s Pub...............................................................................................................................12 GNA Pizzeria............................................................................................................................... 6 Judy’s on Cherry......................................................................................................................18 Nonno Alby’s Hancrafted Wood Oven Pizza........................................................................ 7 Say Cheese! Restaurant & Cheese......................................................................................15 Summit View Restaurant......................................................................................................14 The Village Haus........................................................................................................................ 9

To reserve your spot in the 2019-2020 edition, contact Robyn Jones at RJones@BerksCountyLiving.com.

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Family Owned and Operated.

Serving Berks County for over 65 years.

Proudly Servicing the following Restaurants in Berks County Tom Cat Café The Pourhouse American Grill Ganly’s Francesco’s Nino’s Wyomissing Windsor Inn Flannigan Pub Canal Street Anthony’s Ginos Grill Say Cheese Brickstones Austins Coastal Grill Ridgewood Winery Woods Pub and Grill Klingers Carsonia Klingers Airport The Indian Fort Inn

Dryville Hotel Doubletree by Hilton Chef Alans Barbons Railroad House Salute Blind Hartmans Third and Spuce Third Rail Golden Oaks Country Club YR Club Tiki Bar Schmecks Villa Wyomissing Family Restaurant Bistro 614 Rice Modern Thai American Diner Ugly Oyster Sterling Guest Hotel

Inn at Centre Park Judys on Cherry Tinos Giannotti’s Ozgoods Penn Werner Folino Ridgewood Winery Crossroads Temple Family Restaurant Stoppers The Peanut Bar Stouch Tavern Bev Hills Tavern Emily’s Mt Springs Captains Cove Durangos Joes Place Cirlce S Ranch House

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