LaScala's Fire

        On Saturday afternoon, my friend Lynn texted me to inquire about my activities on a rainy day before she departed for Seattle, Washington, for a week. With nothing else to do, she informed me about a popular new restaurant at the Promenade Plaza in Marlton called LaScala's Fire, located at 500 Route 73 South, Marlton, NJ. lascalasfire.com. LaScala's Fire is a South Jersey, Philadelphia favorite restaurant for woodfire pizza and Decadent Italian cuisine, ideal for sharing appetizers, in a sophisticated atmosphere with an amazing ambiance. The service from the waiting staff is exceptional and extremely efficient; they do not disappoint.  The Appetizers they serve are delicious like Meatball Trio with sweet and salty ricotta cheese, and the sauce is Chef's Kiss! Another dish worth trying is the Crispy Parmigiano Artichokes with Sun-dried tomatoes, Parmigiano, and Honey-Lemon Vinaigrette.  And of course, The Burrata Board with Burrata cheese, Prosciutto, slices of tomatoes with pesto and balsamic glaze, and wood-fired Piadina bread. Now for their alcoholic cocktails, which were by the way excellent. Lynn had the RIP's Old Fashioned made with Yellowstone Bourbon, Muddled Orange, Cherries, Bitters, and Simple Syrup. I had a Chocolate Manhattan made with Angel's Envy Bourbon, Antica Sweet Vermouth, Orange Bitters, Dark Cacao, and Dark Cherry.  When you first enter LaScala's, it resembles a classy upscale restaurant rather than a dive bar, with beautiful marble walls and brick accents. There are 12 big-screen TVs at the main bar, 3 more TVs at another bar near the outdoor patio area, and one last TV in the spacious dining area where you can host private parties for friends and family.

    

                 That concludes my delightful outing for now. I hope you will appreciate following and sharing the experience with others. Until next time have fun, travel safe, and enjoy life.

 JerzyP🚗🍸🍴😊

Three 3's Brewery

Happy New Year to everyone. I would like to begin the year by expressing my gratitude for following this wonderful blog. I will continue to share the places I plan to explore this year.  Let's get 2025 off to a great start! 

       Last year, Lynn and I decided to have a girls' night out at Sharrott Winery. Afterwards, we drove separate cars to Three 3's Brewery, a brewery not too far from the winery in Hammonton. Three 3's is located at 50 13th Street www.three3sbrewing.com a family-owned and operated independent brewing company located outside of downtown Hammonton, NJ, and about 40 mins. From Philadelphia.

    Their tasting room has a very special selection of rotating craft beers across various styles as well as a variety of hard seltzers. They aim to have a little something for everyone and their outdoor beer garden allows the guests to enjoy their drinks and watch the sunset during the spring, summer, and fall weather months. You can also find Three 3's products distributed at fine retailers and restaurants throughout NJ and Eastern Pennsylvania. Oh, and before I forget there is a genius of a bartender named Krystal who knows her craft beers and she also likes to mix different craft beers together to create a cool concoction. Special shout out to Krystal!

Well, that is my first new, post for 2025. As always, please like, follow, and spread the word. I am continually seeking who are interested in those discovering the best spots both in and out of state.

Again, Happy New Year, and travel safely.

Jerzy P 🍻🚗😊

Update : Ark Road Brewery CLOSED

  On March 30 I blogged about Ark Rd Brewery in Lumberton. Unfortunately, I have sad news to share that Ark Road has abruptly closed its doors for good here is an article on the closing of Ark Road Brewery:

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   I will miss the vibe and the wonderful food of Ark Road. And I hope that whoever takes over the building will turn it into another beautiful brewery. 

JerzyP🍻🍺🚗

Iron Hill Brewery and Restaurant

         Many breweries in the New Jersey area have BYOF (Your Own Food policy, but this particular brewery chain has a sure restaurant to please customers and friends together. Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant www.ironhillbrewery.com was founded in the 1990s when Kevin Finn received a home brewing for his wife on her birthday. What began as a fun hobby became a passion leading them to brewing competitions and win numerous awards. Four years later, the couple met restaurant professional Kevin Davies, and the trio decided to an innovative brewery and restaurant. Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant was established on November 14th, 1996, at147 East Main., Newark, Delaware. Within Iron Hill entered the American Association's Great American Beer Festival (GABF), the industry's premier competition.

       In 1998, the three opened another location in West Chester, PA. The rest, as they say, is history. In 2020, amid COVID-19, Iron Hill continued to push forward with two locations by the end of the year: one in Atlanta, GA, and one in Exton, PA, which will open as Iron Hill Brewery TapHouse. With the new large-scale production at the Exton location, Iron Hill entered the off-premise beer market, with availability at retail markets in Delaware, Southern PA, and South NJ.

      Iron Hill's menu is exceptional; you order a variety of superb tap-table food such as Philly Cheesesteak egg rolls, Jumbo Bavarian pretzels, truffle fries, and nachos. I was in the Maple Shade location over the holidays, and I had the Pub Burger with thick-cut bacon sharp cheddar, and smoked gouda on a pretzel bun. If you are a member of Iron Hill's King of the Hill rewards club by the way it's only 20.00 to join, you can earn points for food, drink from exclusive 22oz. Mugs (for the cost of a regular pint) and receive very cool exclusive perks and offers at all Iron Hill restaurants and TapHouse locations.

         

 And they also have very delicious desserts made from craft beers too. Yum.

   That concludes my adventure. As always please ensure you follow, like, and share the news my amazing day trip outings.  Until next time have fun and enjoy life.

JerzyP 🍷🍺🚗🍴