SL_Palate_Dept_0126FINAL.qxp_Palate 2 / 27 / 26 12 : 17 PM Page 3 P A L A T E Not only does Ambler have excellent cof - piesfrom Ambler Pizza . not far from the border where the city meets feehouses , breweries , and cocktail bars , but it “ Montco is really lucky to have Ambler , ” thesuburbs . also offers a breadth of culinary choices : she adds . “ It’s a diamond in the rough — “ If you look at the main strip of Butler Av - French , Indian , Italian , Mexican , Peruvian , Thai , easternMontco’s little secret . ” enue , the restaurants [ Ambler ] has attracted Vietnamese , etc . Add Ridge Hall to the mix Baynes agrees , though he admits to not speak to the idea that it’s a desired location , ” and Ambler truly offers “ a flavor for everybody , ” having known much about Ambler until two he says . “ If we could go back to when we as Adler puts it . Her favorite Ambler hot spot yearsago . Originally from Lower Bucks County , were moving , Ambler would have been a is Bridgets Modern Steakhouse , where she he and his family had been living in South great place to consider . It has a real neighbor - goes to celebrate holidays and special birthdays . Philly until the pandemic , after which they de - hood vibe , and the demographics are great , Her favorite dish on Bridgets ’ menu : the lobster cided to change ZIP codes . They wound up with a lot of young families establishing their risotto . For team meetings , she often brings in movingto the city’s Mount Airy neighborhood , roots . There’s a real charm to it . ” sweet tooth . Copihue Bakehouse offers pastries , pies , and other baked goods in - spired by its owner’s Chilean roots , as well as amazing custom cakes . Realtor Tabitha The Many Flavors Heit has a few other favorites:Costa Deli , known for its selection of Gina’s Amazing Cupcakes ; Rita’s , a perennial Philly favorite of Ambler for Italian ice and frozen custard ; and Sweet Briar Café , which serves up smoothies , delectable breakfast fare , and ice cream . copihuebakehouse.com | costadeli.net | sweetbriarcafe.net Peruvian cuisine is distinctive yet familiar , as it bears the influences of cultures around the globe . At Geronimos , indulge in the arroz con mariscos , chaufa de quinua , and other traditional Peruvian staples , including an as - sortment of ceviche . geronimosambler.com For dinner or brunch , La Baja is well worth a reservation . The Mexican - fusion BYOB , which is helmed by James Beard Award - winning chef Dionicio Jiménez , delivers a dining experience to be savored . labajaambler.com An elegant French BYOB set in the façade of an historic train station in Ambler , La Provence serves classic and creative French fare with attentive service and intimate ambiance . laprovenceambler.com Sorrentino Pasta + Provisions dishes out to - go handmade pastas , meats and cheeses , and a host of specialty goods . It’s also an inti - mate eatery serving up a curated lineup of dishes of Italian provenance . sorrentinopasta.com Mixed Find a new favorite IPA , lager , or stout — and pastries afew surprises , including some excellent at Copihue house cocktails — at Tannery Run Brew Bakehouse se Works , the microbrewery and craft brewpub hou with a view of Ambler Theater’s magnificent Farremoved from Ambler’s main drag is ful punch . Our favorite dish : the mutter pa - ke façade . Want more excellent brews ? Check a Angelo’sItalianKitchen , on Horsham Road , neer , heavy on the heat . bluetajambler.com B out Forest & Main’s pub and brewery . e servingup some of the area’s finest Italian ihu tanneryrun.com | forestandmain.com food . It also has a fabulous wine list and Bridgets Modern Steakhouseremains one of op a terrific dessert lineup . Montco’s most elegant spots for enjoying a C of The tasting room at Widow’s Peak Distilling angelositaliankitchen.com NewYork strip , prime rib , or filet mignon , as esy Companyoffers an elevated atmosphere to well as elevated seafood dishes , handcrafted urt enjoy handcrafted , locally made spirits of Blue Taj is a diminutive Indian BYOB that cocktails , and much more . bridgetssteak.com co the gin , vodka , and whiskey sort . o packs every dish , from the papri chaat to the ot widowspeakdistilling.com h crispy garlic naan to the biryani , with a flavor - Ambler has plenty of spots to satisfy one’s P SUBURBANLIFEMAGAZINE.COM VOLUME 17 ISSUE 3 14 |