Members and guests of the Business and Professional Association of Delaware County gathered to enjoy the food and friendships many of which span decades, some, generations. Chef Chris McConathy  and staff cut, chopped and prepared an elegant five course meal at the Inn Keepers Kitchen in Dilworthtown Wednesday evening.

 

 

 

 

First Course: Jumbo Lump Crab Cake with Saffron Dijon Creamroot and Vanilla Puree

Second Course: Prosciutto-Wrapped Rainbow Trout with Spinach and Gruyere

Third Course: Seasonal Mixed Greens with Shallot Vinaigrette

Fourth Course: Petite Filet Mignon with Sauce Bearnaise, Fresh Asparagus, Oven-Roasted Potato

Dessert Course: White and Dark Chocolate Mousse

 

 

BPA president Lisa Dort welcomed members. Some people compared notes of survival during the winter storms. Most were clearly glad to be out and about.  The slight drizzle of the evening wasn’t worth a mention.

 

 

 

Peter Getz found some of his employees might have been able to get to work at Concordville Auto and Tire Center, but there was no electricity for four days.

Jim McKinley, McKinley Blacksmith, had aggravated supply problems with the storms coming in from the south. His suppliers got hit by the storm, and by the time they dug out, his business was under storm siege.

 

 

 

Larry Ferriola, Jr., Concord Auto Body, had more than just the storm to deal with. The construction of the loop road and Wegman’s is causing him to reconfigure his place of business. The adjoining towing company has to relocate all together.

Ferriola and McKinley have known each other since they were in seventh grade at Garnet Valley Junior High school. McKinley is a third generation Blacksmith, and one of  his sons has joined the business.

The main ingredient in the recipe for success appears to be relationships that helped the businesses weather the weather.

 

Photo’s submitted by Sofia Klinger of Countryside Coiffures