Nectar French Asian Cuisine
The owners of Nectar French Asian Cuisine want to assure you that its fresh seafood was swimming last night and its seasonal produce was picked this morning. The dining area is simple and elegant, featuring tapestries of Buddha. Start your gourmet meal by ordering the Big Eye Tuna Tartar with scallions and French breakfast radish. Dinner specialties include Wok Jasmine Tea Smoked Duck with sun-dried tomato and Chinese eggplant and leeks. Nectar French Asian Cuisine opens Monday through Friday at 11:30 a.m.; Saturday and Sunday at 5 p.m. Closing hours vary.
Nectar French Asian Cuisine
1091 Lancaster Ave.
Berwyn, PA 19312
(610) 725-9000
tastenectar.com
Meridith's American Bistro
A premier BYOB in Chester County's famously affluent Main Line area is Meridith's American Bistro. Cozy and casual, you will always receive dishes made with the freshest local, gourmet ingredients. This restaurant has initiated an in-house program to use sustainable products when available. The chef recommends the Crab and Smoked Gouda Tart appetizer and the Porcini Dusted Filet of Salmon entrée. Meridith's American Bistro serves breakfast and lunch on Sunday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Eat lunch Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Experience dinner Monday through Thursday 5 to 9 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday from 5 to 10 p.m.
Meridith's American Bistro
575 Lancaster Ave.
Berwyn, PA 19312
(610) 251-9600
meridiths.com
Blue Pear Bistro
For late-night gourmet dining, go to Blue Pear Bistro. Its seasonal gourmet menu features playful and inventive versions of classic comfort foods. Small eaters and gourmands will be satisfied, as you can choose from small and medium plates. For your small plate try its gourmet twist on a grilled cheese sandwich ($10). Extra-sharp and parmigiano-reggiano cheeses along with tomato confit are sandwiched between fresh bread slices. A cumin-scented tomato bisque accompanies this inventive sandwich. Blue Pear Bistro opens Monday through Saturday from 4 p.m. to midnight.
Blue Pear Bistro
275 Brintons Bridge Road
West Chester, PA 19382
(610) 399-9812
bluepearbistro.com
Article Written By Victoria Weinblatt
Victoria Weinblatt began writing articles in 2007 with articles published on LIVESTRONG.COM, the Daily Puppy, eHow and other Web sites. She is a licensed massage therapist and real estate agent as well as a certified yoga instructor and English teacher. She received her degree in natural resources from Michigan State University.