Something for Every Dad in West Chester

We all know the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach, and dads are no exception! This Father’s Day (this Sunday, June 17th), show Dad how much you really love him by giving him something as unique and special as he is. No matter what kind of guy your old man is, West Chester has something just right!

For the Do-It-Yourself Dad:

So, your dad likes to wield a spatula or even don an apron from time to time? Stop by the Chester County Book Company (975 Paoli Pike, 610 696 1661, Chester County Book and Music) and buy him a copy of the newly released Silver Palate Cookbook 25th Anniversary Edition by Julee Rosso and Sheila Lukens ($19.95). This is one of the best cookbooks out there, full of delicious recipes that aren’t much more difficult than grilling burgers. Just don’t forget to pick up a copy for yourself!

WC Dish Tip: When you’re there, don’t forget to stop in the Magnolia Grill for cajun-inspired breakfast or lunch. Information about Magnolia Grill

For the Sophisticated Dad:

For those dads (like mine) who like to think they’re wine snobs, celebrate Father’s Day early by taking them to Spence Café (29-31 E. Gay Street, 610 738 8844, More Information on Spence Cafe) for wine tasting on Thursday night, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Trust me, this is way cooler than all those father/daughter dances you avoided as a kid. Live music, free hors d’oeuvres and featured wines for $20 per person. Call 610-738-8844 for tickets.

For the Beer Lover:

It’s a gift that keeps giving! Well, sort of. Pick up a growler of internationally-acclaimed craft beer at Iron Hill (3 West Gay Street, 910 696 9600, More Information on Iron Hill) and he can refill it as many times as he’d like. Starting at only $13 for regular house brews and $15 to $30 for seasonal beers, the 750mL growlers are enough for the whole family to enjoy. Try the seasonal Hefeweizen or India Pale Ale, or any of their other fantastic house brews.

For the Cool Daddy-O:

If your Dad won’t embarrass you too much out and about on a Saturday night, take him for some live jazz at Vincent’s (10 East Gay Street, 610 696 4262, More Information on Vincent’s). Enjoy a superb dinner out on the sidewalk (the salmon is perfectly done), then walk upstairs for live music from Jack Marshall this Saturday night. Just don’t let him dance.