Showing posts with label Souderton. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Souderton. Show all posts

Sunday, September 13, 2015

Jesse's Barbecue & Local Market

Jesse's Barbecue & Local Market
98 N. County Line Road
(entrance: Chestnut St.)
Souderton, PA  18964
215-723-4600
Hours:  Sun & M: Closed
T-Th 11a-7p
F & Sat 11a-8p
Spoon Rate: 


We are always looking for a good BBQ spot in the Lehigh Valley & Beyond and were thankfully introduced to this intriguing place south of us.  A good sign is a hopeful statement for quality.  The rustic, yet clean modern exterior as you walk into this restaurant/market also add to the positive curiosity.  As we arrive to the entrance, the long, energetic line makes yet another statement about this quaint gem.  Besides viewing the daily specials, the long line gives us time to 1. hope they haven't yet run out of meat that is smoked on-site; 2. view local products (like raw honey, coffee, salad dressings) in their market area.  


The perfect menu item for our curious appetite was the BBQ sampler, including 3 ribs, 2 slices of brisket, 1 drumstick, & pulled pork ($18.50)  Accompanied by your choice of 2 sides (with classic offerings:  mac & cheese, coleslaw, cornbread muffin with honey butter, collard greens, or BBQ baked beans), it was a generous amount for 2 to share.  We also sampled a side of their wings.  As if there is not enough flavor in these delish meats, one of the highlights was their sampling of complimentary sauces for a diner's dipping pleasure.  Freshly brewed sweet tea was the ideal beverage for this satisfying, traditional BBQ meal.
One more highlight:  outdoor dining at picnic tables overlooking the meat smoker that made this meal possible.  The atmosphere is bustling with energy of families and friends enjoying their meal.  Indoor & outdoor seating are limited, but for those who find a spot, it's an enjoyable evening with a simple, but quality meal and setting.  Jesse's also offers take-out & catering.
 


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Monday, August 26, 2013

Summer Stops-Sundae School

Sundae School
401 School House Road
Hilltown, PA  18927
215-723-4123
Hours: M-Th 5-10p; Fri-Sun 12-11p
 

Did you ever have that overstimulated feeling at a boardwalk, carnival, or amusement park?  The one where all your senses are simultaneously provoked with delight and a momentary inability to respond?  That is how I felt walking into Sundae School...no, not church Sunday School, but an ice cream spot recommended to us by friends.  Celebrating their 5 year anniversary, this local hotspot was an old school--built in 1829 and hosting students till the 1950's.

The outdoor scene is very inviting--lights strung around the yard with several picnic tables, where individuals of all ages were enjoying the remaining days of summer or stopping for a quick treat after practice.  


Then...you head in to the brightly lit school house.  I have never seen so much "signage."  It was difficult to settle in and decide what to order because everywhere you looked there were brightly colored, festive signs with every kind of sundae, milkshake or ice cream concoction. 

Sundae School claims to serve 58 flavors of Hershey's ice cream.  A candy lover's dream, several of the flavors and sundaes are based off of their candy.  We chose the Turtle Sundae ($5.99)--any flavor of ice cream, caramel, hot fudge, whipped cream and pecans.  The sundaes are definitely shareable.



Wow. Overwhelming, but worth the experience if you are in the area.  A highlight was enjoying it in the yard on a warm summer evening.