The Main Line Restaurant Guide reviews Butterfish, a New American BYOB in West Chester and they like it. But somehow the review doesn’t mention if the restaurant has enough restrooms.

Butterfish, West Chester [Main Line Restaurant Guide]
Butterfish [Official Site]

One day we may actually make it out to Talula’s Table in Kennett Square but until such time we will read stories like Sloth Street’s and salivate.

The meal kept churning along, with a solid salt-cod fritter that I don’t really remember that well, and an interesting take on Beef Wellington that substituted rabbit for steak. The meal may have hit its peak, though, on the fourth course, a chorizo stuffed quail. With an aromatic broth that tempted us all when they first put down the plates, the dish featured a (thankfully) de-boned quail with a spicy sausage unearthed after a few bites. It was creative and delicious, and actually overshadowed the next course, which would have been a tremendous hit any other time. It was a smoked short rib and beef tenderloin dish where the smoke was pronounced and delicious. But I’ll be damned if I wasn’t still thinking of that quail.

Talula’s Table [Sloth Street]

Craig LaBan reviewed the Blue Pear Bistro last Sunday but if you’re still undecided on heading to West Chester to dine at the Dilworthtown Inn’s little sibling check out these reviews.

No Jacket Required [Main Line Today]
Hip To Be Pear [Philadelphia Magazine]
Blue Pear Bistro [Official Site]

A historic general store next to the Dilworthtown Inn is now the Blue Pear Bistro and is serving up casual comfort food updates from former Palette chef David Fogleman.

David Fogleman can still cook. And a few years of maturity have even allowed him to execute an affordable bistro menu (with virtually all items under $20) without sacrificing a commitment to diligent technique, quality ingredients, or the uncanny ability to create dishes that surprise.

Two Bells – Very Good

Blue Pear Bistro [Philadelphia Inquirer]
Blue Pear Bistro [Official Site]

Talula’s Table, the single table dining experience of Bryan Sikora and Aimee Olexy has opened up reservations for the second half of 2008.

If you feel lucky here’s the number. 610 444 8255. If you want to know what the hoopla is about here is a recent write-up on McDuff’s Food & Wine Trail.

Late Fall Tasting Menu at Talula’s Table [McDuff's Food & Wine Trail]
Just how hungry are you? [Philadelphia Inquirer]
Talula’s Table [Official Site]

The Brew Lounge tips us off that the Victory Brew Pub will be undergoing some major renovations starting in January.

A major, major renovation of the entire brewpub will most likely begin after the first of the year. The planned changes will be dramatic and give an entire different appearance to the bar/restaurant area. The current bar area will be gone….a new bar will be installed along the west wall in the new expanded dining area. The wall with the neon “V” sign will be removed to enlarge the dining area. The capacity of the bar and dining area will double from 120 to 240. There will be a combination of booth and table seating. There also will be a new entrance where the current hostess area is located.

Changes a-brewin’ at Victory [The Brew Lounge]

Joe Sixpack relays the impressive stats on what will be on tap this weekend at 15 northern Chester County beer joints.

• 121 unique beers
• 57 styles

Pretty cool.

America’s Best Beer-Drinking City, exhibit #3 [Joe Sixpack]

Philadelphia Magazine reviews Talula’s Table and find it’s a destination worth heading to.

It’s at these private dinners that the skills and obsessions of owners Aimee Olexy and Bryan Sikora find their ultimate expression. Through a combination of sourcing and sorcery, fresh ingredients obtained, even foraged, from the surrounding area are transformed into elegant dishes that remind us what all the excitement over Django was about. Olexy and Sikora sold that acclaimed Philadelphia BYOB in 2005, and this more personal style seems to suit them even better than a conventional restaurant. It’s a heightened dining experience: Eating with a group of friends at a communal table, interacting with the chef and servers on a more intimate level than is possible in a busy restaurant, and sharing wines from fellow diners’ cellars all amplify the deeper social aspects of eating.

Food: A
Service: B
Atmosphere: B

Review: A Seat at the Table [Philadelphia Magazine]

Farm To Philly has a special dinner at Restaurant Alba in Malvern.

The food at Restaurant Alba was very, very good. I just wish we were able to discern a little easier how much of the produce is locally sourced. Still, being able to get locally made cheese and a dessert made with locally grown apples is more than most restaurants around these parts will do!

Review: Restaurant Alba [Farm To Philly]
Restaurant Alba [Official Site]

McDuff’s Food & Wine Trail visits Talula’s Table in Kennett Square and does a write-up on the harvest dinner complete with photos. After Craig LaBan’s recent review, reservations are for as far out as Spring ‘08 so this might be as close as you can get for awhile.

Backstage at Talula’s Table [McDuff's Food & Wine Trail]
Backstage at Talula’s Table [McDuff's Food & Wine Trail]
Talula’s Table [Official Site]