Inquirer Food Critic Lauds Ardmore's Ripplewood

ARDMORE, PA – Ardmore's Ripplewood Whiskey and Craft eatery is a relative newcomer to the Main Line's dining scene, but that doesn't mean it isn't making headlines. Recently, Philadelphia Inquirer food critic Craig La Ban gave more reason for the Lancaster Avenue restaurant to brag by penning a glowing piece on the spot.

In his piece, La Ban lauds the eatery's menu, but goes into depth on the Ripplewood Burger.

Here's what La Ban says about the burger:

But even a side of Ripp fries could not upstage the juicy indulgence of Gottehrer’s double-patty burger dream. I’ve admired this chef’s burger passion since his days at Lansdale’s Stove & Tap, where he began to develop his ode to the Big Mac. But he’s upgraded his rendition here with even better ingredients: two quarter-pounders with extra fat content and dry-aged beefy oomph; melty Gouda; house-pickled onions (which add both crunch and tartness); a creamy “special sauce” with smoked tomatoes, capers and shallots; and a pain au lait bun that’s soft without being too eggy. Most important, though, two thin pads of fried Lebanon bologna are slipped in between the patties and add a touch of smoky sweetness where, in other burgers, bacon might play a role. It’s a signature touch that lends a local Dutch savor to this gusher of a burger beauty. And it’s so juicy (provided you order it medium-rare), you’ll need two hands to eat it, and most likely several napkins.

Ripplewood recently won two competitions at the Philadelphia Burger Brawl.

It won the Cutthroat Cocktail and in the Judges' Choice Taco Takedown competitions.

The eatery's cocktail made with Makers's Mark with carrot juice, ginger juice, lemon juice, rosemary tincture and rosemary sprig garnish was crafted just right for those in attendance to earn the honor.

As for the tacos, it was Ripplewood's tongue and cheek taco that won the judges' favor. The tacos feature braised veal tongue and beef cheek marmalade on a corn tortilla.

Ripplewood is located at 29 E. Lancaster Ave. in Ardmore.

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