d’floret Helmed by renowned chef Dennis Foy and his wife Estella Quinones , d’floret in Lambertville , New Jersey , offers an inti - mate , 28 - seat space along with chic dinner and brunch menus that showcase ingredients from Garden State farms and creameries such as Terhune Orchards in Princeton , and Valley Shepherd Creamery in Long Valley . DFLORETRESTAURANT.COM La Porta Ristorante The menu at this Media establishment is packed with Italian - inspired dishes , including abundant pasta choices such as house - cut Tagliolini carbonara , house - made ricotta gnocchi , and lasagna Bolog - nese , as well a selection of specials like rack of lamb and desserts such as panna cotta , sorbet , and gelati . Diners who appreciate fresh air will enjoy the lovely landscaping and , on certain days , live music . LAPORTARESTAURANT.COM Nektar A stone’s throw from the Delaware River in New Hope , Nektar offers open air and patio dining . Dishes include sandwiches , small plates , flatbreads , and desserts to accompany extensive cheese and charcu - terie options . Nektar also offers an envi - able array of libations , including wine and whiskey flights . NEKTARNEWHOPE.COM Poseidon Asian Cuisine A spacious stone patio offers diners at Paoli’s Poseidon Asian Cuisine BYOB ample room to enjoy a number of prepa - rations of sushi rolls , sashimi , fried rice , Peking duck , poke bowls , and more . Cre - ative rolls include the spicy Poseidon roll , which features shrimp tempura and crunchy tuna wrapped in soybean paper , topped with sliced avocado , special sauce , and tobiko ( flying fish roe ) . POSEIDONPA.COM Ripplewood Whiskey & Craft Located on East Lancaster Avenue in Ardmore , Ripplewood offers a number of inventive small plates and entrées . Plant - focused diners can enjoy the saag tofu with spinach , coconut cream , and garam masala ; Brussels - sprout hummus with feta , walnuts and adjika ( a tomato - based Eastern European condiment ) ; and grilled za’atar cabbage , served with whipped tahini and fingerling potatoes . ? RIPPLEWOODBAR.COM SUBURBANLIFEMAGAZINE.COM VOLUME 13 ISSUE 8 | 13