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Need a cake for a special occasion . . . Aux Petite Delices, Wayne, PA http://www.auxpetits.com/ the baker used to be the pastry chef at Le Bec Fin in Philly The best pizza . . . Little Sicily Crooked Lane, King of Prussia, PA http://www.littlesicilypizza.com/ Great Coffee (by the cup and bulk beans) . . . Café Procopio, Wayne, PA http://www.cafeprocopio.com/ or Cosi´s in Bryn Mawr, PA Best breakfasts . . . Nudy´s Luncheonette, Wayne, PA (near Whole Foods) and Cosi´s in Bryn Mawr Fresh Bread . . .The Farmer´s Market in Strafford (Le Bus bread is featured). Many people love the hand-outs at Great Harvest on Lancaster Avenue in Wayne, and their granola is to die for Best bagels . . .The Bagel Factory (hands down) Best Cheese . . . S. Clyde Weavers at the Farmer´s Market in Strafford and Whole Foods in Devon Most variety of produce at the best prices. . . Gentile´s Market in Newtown Square
Reasonably-priced and tasty Italian take- out with a smile from Paula, its owner . . . Bravo's on North Wayne Avenue
Entertainment . . .
People watching at Georges bar in Strafford Village (winter is best for the fabulous fireplace) Looking for Live Music . . . Milk Boy Café at two locations Lancaster Ave, Ardmore, and next to the Bryn Mawr Film Institute http://www.milkboycoffee.com/ or try Steel City Coffee House in Phoenixville, PA http://www.steelcitycoffeehouse.com/ Get involved with First Fridays on the Main Line-different venues the first Friday of the month http://www.firstfridaymainline.com/ For a great evening outdoors with name brand performers (Dar Williams, Richie Havens, e.g.), take a picnic to the Sunday Concert Under the Stars Series at the Upper Merion Township Building - kids, too! http://www.umconcerts.org/ Want to see Arty Films . . . Bryn Mawr Film Institute http://www.brynmawrfilm.org/ Plays for all ages that are far from "suburban" in caliber . .. People´s Light Theatre http://www.peopleslight.org/
Entertain the younger set . . .
Great playground . . . Strafford Park & T/E Library. The playground is located at the library. Be sure to bring sand toys the swings and gym equipment are located in a sand pit.
Planning a birthday party . . . the following sites offer children´s parties
http://www.bounceu.com/ offers a private room with inflatables and a party room
http://www.ubead2.com/ in Wayne offers parties for all ages For boys´ parties (or girls that like sports), try Grand Slam in Malvern: http://www.grandslammalvern.com/ Swimming Lessons . . . Malvern Prep Swim School http://www.malvernprep.com/ or try the Ardmore and Upper Main Line YMCA´s Looking for soccer leagues and classes . . . try Rocket Sports Wayne, PA http://www.rocketsports.com/ (They have adult leagues if you are interested.) Fun activities . . . Gingerbread Kids Activity Bakery Café, http://www.gingerbreadkids.com/, located in Downingtown, PA. Kids can bake their own cookies. They also offer birthday parties. Art classes . . .are offered at Wayne Arts Center starting at age 2. http://www.wayneart.org/ Looking for child care . . . try Cabrini College´s Job Squad 610-902-8560. This is a list provided to area residents of students interested in baby sitting, yard work, etc. Shopping . . .
Searching for those perfect fitting jeans . . . Hand Made in Brazil, North Wayne Ave, Wayne PA http://www.handmadeinbrazil.com/
Fun funky clothes . . . Kaly's in West Chester, PA
Far and Away the best flowers . . . Robertson´s of Chestnut Hill (and Wayne) http://www.robertsonsflowers.com/ Actually, Trader Joe's has long lasting cheap cut flowers. They are in Ardmore Square and Great Valley Shopping Center in Devon.
Can't beat King of Prussia mall http://www.kingofprussia.com/ , especially Nordstrom's http://www.nordstroms.com/ . For quaint shopping try Armore Square or Haverford Station.
Need some pampering. . .
The best pedicure . . . Kevin at Top Nails, Phoenixville, PA
A massage you will never forget . . .Peak Health http://www.peakhealth.jenkbiz.com/ (ask for Shawn Jenkins) Get Outside . . .
Biking, Walking, Rollerblading or Running . . .The Schuylkill River Trail runs from Center City to Valley Forge National Park. If those 20 miles aren´t enough it connects to the Perkiomen Trail for another 19 miles. McKaig Nature Area off King of Prussia Road (or Croton Road) is great for a quick walk in the woods-kids and dogs love it! Or you can drive a bit to the Lehigh Valley Gorge Trail, a spectacular riverside rails-to-trail that runs through Jim Thorpe, PA
Pets Need Fun, too. . .
Braxton´s Pet Foods in Strafford has the largest selection of pet items around and even allows pets to visit or go to Harford Park off Biddulph Road in Wayne for doggie "play dates"
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