BEST OF THE MAIN LINE

It's hot outside, but it will be hotter at Drexelbrook on August 4! Join the BEST OF the Main Line as they celebrate being voted BEST OF. Enjoy great food and drink, some of the best entertainment with Jellyroll and products from the Main Line's best retailers. What better way to spend a hot, summer Thursday evening! In addition to all the fun, you will be helping some wonderful charities- Mommy's Light, Little Siles, Women's Resource Center and Home of the Sparrow. , all of which help in improving the lives of women and children. Here is all the information on the party and getting your tickets. But, I also want to tell you about some of the winners. So, order your tickets and keep reading! There is so much to share.


MAIN LINE TODAY HONORS AREA’S PROVEN EXCELLENCE WITH “BEST OF THE MAIN LINE & WESTERN SUBURBS 2011” JULY ISSUE AND CELEBRATED SUMMER BASH EVENT, THURSDAY, AUGUST 4 AT 6:30 PM 14th Annual Party at Drexelbrook Corporate Events Center in Drexel Hill Supports Local Charities Little Smiles, Women’s Resource Center, Home of the Sparrow and Mommy’s Light NEWTOWN SQUARE, PA (June 21, 2011) – Main Line Today announces its 14th Annual Best of the Main Line & Western Suburbs 2011 party and special issue, celebrating the local businesses and celebrities in Philadelphia’s premiere suburbs. This year’s “Summer Bash” event honoring some 300 winners takes place Thursday, Aug. 4, at Drexelbrook Corporate Events Center in Drexel Hill, Pa., from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. Tickets are available at www.mainlinetoday.com or by calling (610) 325-4630. This year’s Best of the Main Line & Western Suburbs 2011 party features a beach theme, with more than 100 exhibitors offering samples of delicious food, libations and products, along with live entertainment area favorite Jellyroll. Based on past turnouts, more than 2,000 attendees are expected. All proceeds benefit the nonprofit organizations Little Smiles, Women’s Resource Center, Home of the Sparrow and Mommy’s Light. All are dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of the region’s children and families. "The ‘Best of’ party has become an annual must-attend event for those living and doing business on the renowned Main Line,” said Sally Holub, chair of the event and the former publisher of Main Line Today. “It’s a personal treat to continue to support this charitable summer event featuring those who make the Main Line remarkable." Main Line Today’s annual Best of the Main Line & Western Suburbs issue is available in July. It highlights hundreds of winners selected by the magazine’s readers and critics. For 15 years, Main Line Today has been the go-to resource for families and businesses embracing the traditions and shaping the future of the Main Line and its surroundings. “Our Best of the Main Line & Western Suburbs issue celebrates all that’s great about our area,” says Main Line Today editor-in-chief Hobart Rowland. “It’s the go-to resource for anyone looking for the inside scoop on restaurants, shopping, salons, cultural offerings and much more.” This year’s sponsors include Apple Vacations, Bryn Mawr Rehabilitation, 3D Collision Centers, Dr. Jonathan Sharf DMD-FAACD, Drexelbrook Corporate Events Center, Horizon Services, ING Financial Partners, Leslie Padilla Public Relations, NBC 10, Professional Duplicating, Inc., and Rosenzweig & Associates Wealth Management Group. In addition, Wilkie Lexus will be raffling off only 300 tickets to win a two-year lease on a 2011 Lexus ES350 valued at $18,000 and Apple Vacations will provide an all-inclusive trip-for-two for 4-nights to Occidental Hotels & Resorts with round-trip airfare from Philadelphia International Airport on an Apple Vacations' charter. Tickets for Main Line Today magazine’s 14th Annual Best of the Main Line & Western Suburbs 2011 party are available now online at www.mainlinetoday.com or by calling (610) 325-4630. Tickets for the preview party (5–6:30 p.m.) are $75 per person. Individual tickets for the party (6:30 p.m.) are $65 at the door, $55 in advance and $45 for groups of 15 or more. Drexelbrook, a state-of-the-art corporate center with over 25,000 square feet of space, is hosting the “Best of” event for the fifth year in a row. Press Contact: Leslie Padilla / LPPR, LLC p/ 610-500-4698 e/ l_padilla@comcast.net

You can read all about the winners in Main Line Today magazine, but here are some of the great winners.


Van Cleve Wedding Pavilion: A cut above in bridal salons, with two buildings full of bridal gowns, bridesmaid dresses and dresses for the mothers, guests and a bride's trousseau. Deborah and her staff are pleasant, knowledgeable and ready to make your wedding an special occasion dressing dreams come true.

And, stay tuned for much more about The Wedding Pavilion, as I embark on a series of articles about the salon, the great ladies of the salon, the amazing designers they carry and some of the brides as they make their journey to the altar. I am excited to be working with Deborah, Abigail and the staff of The Wedding Pavilion on this wonderful series.


Cupcake Gourmet: Luscious and lovely can be used to describe these delectable treats, perfect for any occasion. Maki makes every one with loving care and talented hands. You can shop in one of two locations or you can shop and ship on line. The photos of these cupcakes will make your mouth water and wait until you taste them!












Another great winner is Petah Bashano. His flowers are exquisite and his design and vision are beyond compare. Whether a wedding, a dinner party or a corporate event, Petah Bashano will wow your guests with his talent and creativity.




















































And, lets not forget the stellar venue that so graciously hosts the event, Drexelbroook.
At Drexelbrook, your every need is catered to. The food is delicious and impeccably served. The banquet rooms are beautifully appointed and there is a space for any event. And, the staff is professional and pleasant to work with. The grand entrance to the lobby is perfect for greeting guests or photos and the talented lighting design firm of Eventions is the on site team to set the mood for any event.

Now that you are excited and can't wait to get to this super event, please get your tickets at tickets@mainlinetoday.com or 610-325-4630. It's an evening of fun, great food and drink and lots of local celebrity! See you there!