Have you heard the news? Town Dish’s Amy Strauss shares over on Main Line Today‘s Main Course that Paris Bistro, the 175-seat bistro coming to Chestnut Hill (previously forecasted as a spring 2013 debut), is pushing for an opening “sometime between Christmas and New Year’s Eve.” Full report on what to expect here.
Speaking of Heirloom, the restaurant will be offering a special two-course menu on Stag & Doe Night on December 18. The special is available at 5 or 5:30 p.m. and again at 9 or 9:30 p.m. so you can go before or after the Stag & Doe festivities. The menu includes an appetizer and entrée for $28 per guest. Reservations can be made at Heirloom’s website or at (215) 242-2700. Heirloom is located at 8705 Germantown Avenue.
Mica, (8609 Germantown Avenue) has several upcoming events. For more information, contact the restaurant at (267) 335-3912.
- Brunch with Santa and your favorite little ones on Saturday, December 22 and Sunday, December 23 from 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
- Christmas Eve Special “Seven Fishes Dinner”, a modern interpretation of the classics for $65 a person (excluding tax, gratuity & beverages)
- New Years Eve: 5 course-tasting for $80 that includes a complimentary glass of sparkling wine
On Wednesday, December 21, Zipf’s Candies, (8443 Germantown Avenue) is hosting a “Zipf’s After Dark” promotion featuring all dark chocolate items, especially Alena’s homemade midnight truffles. Visit their Facebook page for their “24 Days of Chocolate” featuring a different candy each day.
Are you looking to send a care package of Philadelphia treats to someone on your gift list? Look no further than The Pennsylvania General Store, located at 8518 Germantown Avenue. You can check out some of the fine Philly offerings on their website.
To find more fun happenings in Chestnut Hill, visit The Chestnut Hill Business Association’s website.
Photo credits: Heirloom: credited to the restaurant; Mica: Nina Lea Photography; holiday chocolate lollipops: Zapf’s Candies; Philadelphia gift basket: PA General Store.



