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The Best of Main Line and Western Suburbs Party returns to Drexelbrook with the best food and entertainment in the area – Mainline Media News

UPPER DARBY — The party started at the Drexelbrook Center for Special Events Thursday night as the Main Line’s Best of the Main Line and West Suburbs tonight returned to an in-person event after a several-year absence during the pandemic. “I love this event,” exclaimed Domenic Savino, Drexelbrook’s CEO/General Manager, as he surveyed the room full of party guests who were dancing, laughing and appearing to be having a great time. “It’s so wonderful that people are coming back to the ballroom and enjoying themselves.” More than 50 vendors filled Drexelbrook’s grand ballroom as well as the exclusive VIP lounge area, inviting party guests to sample award-winning food, beverages and other products. to be the best in the region. In addition to gourmet hors d’oeuvres and refreshments, guests enjoyed live music from Jellyroll and dancing, as well as the opportunity to mingle and mingle with special guests such as James Beard Award winner and Iron Chef Jose Garces, WMMR’s Pierre Raber , NBC 10 News Anchor Tracy Davidson and NBC10 Meteorologist Bill Henley, who emceed the event. “It’s definitely great to be back here after two years,” commented Hobart Rowland, editor-in-chief of Main Line Today. “The energy from everyone in attendance tonight is incredible – it’s so great to be back at our annual Main Line Today Best of Party to celebrate all these great businesses.” and a toast to the annual award winners. Every July, Main Line Today publishes the highly anticipated Best of the Main Line & Western Suburbs issue, highlighting the best in food, drink, service and personalities. For this year’s edition, readers and critics chose more than 300 winners. Vendors participating in the party after being voted “best” included Brick and Brew, Harvest Seasonal Grill, Colonial Village Meat Market West Chester, DiFabio’s Market & Tap, Margaret Kuo’s Wayne, Buena Onda, Autograph Brasserie, Serock Catering, Osushi, Sweet Jazmine’s Patisserie, The Bakery House, The Inn at Grace Winery, The Original Thunderbird Steakhouse and Catering, The Penns Woods Winery, Pinocchio’s Restaurant & Beer, Verbena BYOB, White Dog Cafe and many more. The purpose of the party is not only to recognize the winners, but also to raise money for the annual charity through a silent auction at the party. For the 2022 charity event, Main Line Today chose the Brandywine PSCA, who were at the event. Marie Edwards, co-publisher of Main Line Today, said: “We’re thrilled to be returning to the ballroom with an exciting and diverse line-up of winners that includes the region’s best restaurants, bars, boutiques and more. This event really is a celebration of the high quality businesses and people who make the Main Line and Western Suburbs special.” For more on Main Line Today and The Best of the Main Line Party, visit: https://mainlinetoday.com/best-of-the-main-line-party/

The award for Best Hair Extensions went to Mane Techniques Hair Co., 220 Sugartown Rd., Wayne, owned by Mary Tomasetti and Cara Catagnus. At the Main Line Best of Party, Tomasetti is pictured with her mother, Teresa Laffen of Newtown Square. For more information, visit manetechniques.com/ (PEG DEGRASSA/ MediaNews Group).
Margaret Kuo’s Wayne, 175 Lancaster Ave., winner of Best of the Main Line’s Best Sake Selection, wowed guests with its award-winning Asian cuisine. For more information, visit margaretkuo.com/. Pictured are Margaret Kuo, center, owner, Howard Zhang and Tim Gong. (PEG DEGRASSA/MediaNews Group)
DiFabio’s, 1244 N. Providence Rd., Upper Providence, won the MLT “Best Of” award for “Best Homemade Desserts.” Representing DiFabio’s at the MLT Best of the Main Line and Western Suburbs party Thursday night are, left to right, Alexa Agovino and her father Frank Agovino, owner, Ciara Pivnikas of Drexel Hill and Nicholas Gabriele of Ridley Township. (PEG DEGERASSA/MediaNews Group)
Pierre Raber (right), voted radio’s top DJ and celebrating his 40th year at WMMR, mingled with guests and sampled food from Harvest, 549 Wilmington Pike, Glen Mills. Harvest won the top award in the Readers Choice Healthy Eating category. In the background is Steve Stem, General Manager of Harvest and Sous Chef Emmitt Smith of Harvest. For information, visit harvestseasonal.com/. (PEG DEGRASSA/MediaNews Group)
Party guests, left to right, Nancy Ottaviano, Greg DiFabio and Teresa Murtagh sample and chat during the Best of the Main Line and Western Suburbs Party 2022 hosted by Main Line Today magazine.  This year, readers and critics chose more than 300 winners in a wide variety of categories, from fitness and food to beauty and entertainment.  Party guests were able to sample the best that area businesses have to offer.  (PEG DEGRASSA/MediaNews Group)
Party guests, left to right, Nancy Ottaviano, Greg DiFabio and Teresa Murtagh sample and chat during the Best of the Main Line and Western Suburbs Party 2022 hosted by Main Line Today magazine. This year, readers and critics chose more than 300 winners in a wide variety of categories, from fitness and food to beauty and entertainment. Party guests were able to sample the best that area businesses have to offer. (PEG DEGRASSA/MediaNews Group)
Brick & Brew Havertown, 31 E. Eagle Rd., was named “Best Gastropub” in 2022 in a Best of the Main Line and Western Suburbs reader poll. Signature cocktails at Thursday’s MLT Best Of Party are served by Caitlin Crockett (left) and Kelsey Jackson (right). For more information, visit www.bricknbrewpub.com/. (PEG DEGRASSA/MediaNews Group)
Sweet Jazmines Bakery, 15 Bridge Ave., Berwyn, wowed guests with their “Best Cupcakes” and other baked goods at the MLT Best of the Main Line and Western Suburbs party Thursday night. Sweet Jazmines’ Kimberly Cuthbert (right) won the top award for Best Pastry Chef. She is pictured with Anna Davis (left). For information, visit sweetjazmines.com/. (PEG DEGRASSA/MediaNews Group)
Enjoying the best of The Main Line and Western Suburbs Party as they listen to live music by Jelly Roll, left to right: Alan Haigs of Drexel Hill, Jamie Singer of Penn Valley, Tracy King of Berwyn, Karen Cox of Wayne, Jen Soo of Wayne and Su Rudy of Peng Valley.  (PEG DEGRASSA/MediaNews Group)
Enjoying the best of The Main Line and Western Suburbs Party as they listen to live music by Jelly Roll, left to right: Alan Haigs of Drexel Hill, Jamie Singer of Penn Valley, Tracy King of Berwyn, Karen Cox of Wayne, Jen Soo of Wayne and Su Rudy of Peng Valley. (PEG DEGRASSA/MediaNews Group)

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