Dine-Around details delight

Posted by Emily Myers on May 28, 2014

BPA President Lisa Dort and host Tyler Terriault board the bus

From pizza pie to apple pie, the annual Dine-Around event was a taste trip through Delaware County. Undeterred by rain, members and guests of the Business and Professional Association of Western Delaware County boarded buses in downtown Chadds Ford Wednesday evening, May 21.

First stop was La Porta, a new restaurant on Middletown Road in Media. The restaurant is owned by Hugh Donaghue, Esquire and James Bonner M.D.

With legal and medical issues fully covered, Chef Peter McAndrews got busy with wood oven fired hors d’oeuvres. Members were served on the side patio. Tyler J. Therriault of Donaghue & Labrum Law Firm hosted the first stop. Ever the gracious host, Terriault even provided to-go boxes because no one wanted to leave behind even one morsel.

Back on the bus, liquid good cheer was provided by the BPA. Next stop was Delightful Detail on Baltimore Pike in Concordville. The salad course was provided by the owners Anton and Christine Dell’Orefice. Tom Bird of Money Mailers provided refreshments.

Donna Reeves and Christine Dell'Orefice pose in front of threads and machines at Delightful Detail — Donna Reeves (left) and Christine Dell'Orefice pose in front of threads and machines at Delightful Detail

Dell'Orefice, shown in the picture, says "anything that takes a thread" we can monogram.

Next stop Crozer Keystone at Brinton Lake for the main course. Members were greeted by Tara Sammaritano. Two guest physicians spoke of their practice.

Dr. Rachelle Lanciano (Left), Tara Sammaritano, and Dr. Michael Krafchick

Dr. Michael Krafchick of Glen Mills Family Medicine described his practice which treats the whole family. As members hoisted glasses of wine, he mentioned half jokingly that he also treated alcoholism.

Dr. Rachelle Lanciano of Crozer Brinton Lake Radiation Oncology described the use of Radiation as one treatment option for cancer patients. Her practice also offers CyberKnife alternative to invasive surgery.

Tom Bird (left) and Ron Hudecheck sample the dessert buffet

Last, and certainly not least, dessert was served at Brandywine Prime. Members left the bus and ambled over to BP as it is affectionately known. The association holds its board and many of its regular meetings at BP. Michael Majewski hosted the final course for the evening.

Sofia Clinger, Countryside Coiffures, is the official photographer for BPA events. She is credited with all of the photos in this article. For more information about BPA, visit Website http://bpaofwesterndelco.com/

About Emily Myers

Emily Myers has lived and worked in Chadds Ford for over thirty five years. She founded the parent company of Chadds Ford Live, Decision Design Research, Inc., in 1982. ChaddsFordLive.com represents the confluence of Myers' long time, deep involvement in technology and community. Myers was a founding member of the Chadds Ford Business Association and currently serves on its board of directors. Her hobbies include bridge, golf, photography and Tai Chi. She lives with her husband, Jim Lebedda, in Chadds Ford Township.