New York Magazine -- Chef John Brandt-Lee's Butcher's Bolognese made New York Magazine's list of "101 of America's Most Delicious Noodle Dishes." New York Magazine calls the Bolognese "a hearty and flavorful mix of succulent lamb, pork, and beef slowly cooked to perfection in a rich tomato sauce."

Main Line Today -- "I'm a huge fan of Chef John Brandt-Lee's Avalon in West Chester. His gnocchi are some of the best I've had, and the care he puts into each ingredient and dish is how every chef should approach food.

Zagat -- "With a large outdoor patio and inviting French doors leading to the interior, the space is targeted at families and couples alike, and aims to become a destination for dwellers in Downingtown and beyond."

Uwishunu.com -- "Everything about this venue sounds awesome; a fantastic addition to the Main Line restaurant scene!"

Philadelphia Inquirer -- "Pasta will be served in smaller-than-entree-size portions priced below $20, also offered will be flatbreads, salads and cheeses. A four-course tasting menu including the 15-item antipasti platter, two pasta courses, and a desert is $40.

Daily Candy -- "Chef John Brandt-Lee's latest venture serves up flavorful noodles in body-conscious, European-style portions."

Downingtown Dish & West Chester Dish -- "Brandt-Lee did extensive remodeling himself, including changing the small front windows into picturesque French doors that lead to the new 700-square foot patio along Lancaster Avenue."

Philadelphia Business Journal -- "John Brandt-Lee, chef-and-owner of Avalon Restaurant in West Chester, has opened his awaited Avalon Pasta Bistro."

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