From decadent dining to premier pampering, Wayne offers a luxurious Main Line escape for city dwellers and travelers alike.
Rosalie Wayne serves up an array of heavenly dishes
WHERE TO EAT
CORNERSTONE
Nantucket summers are not just for New Englanders. At Cornerstone—a restaurant, wine shop and market—chef/owners Christine and Nicholas Kondra bring a piece of The Gray Lady to your plate with oysters, caviar and crudo, as well as dishes prepared with a French wood grill. While enjoying the coastal atmosphere, indulge in a glass from their over 900-bottle wine list paired with Maryland-style crabcakes or Nantucket-style bluefish pate. This Feb. 24, the eatery will even host a wine festival to raise money for The Bee Cause Foundation. 1 West Ave., Wayne, cornerstonewayne.com
ROSALIE WAYNE
Known for their “Italian soul food,” Rosalie offers lunch, dinner and weekend brunch with many shared plates and classic dishes. Order a few snacks like pesce crudo with dayboat scallops, sunchokes, grapes and juniper before splitting a margarita pizza with San Marzano tomatoes, mozzarella and basil. 139 E. Lancaster Ave., Wayne, rosaliewayne.com
WHITE DOG CAFE
Not only does White Dog Cafe offer a variety of delectable bites, but they also promote sustainability, naturally sourced ingredients and organically certified products. With this in mind, foodies can dine guilt-free on bites like spicy lamb bolognese, a Lancaster County omelet or a tuna melt with Green Meadow Farm bacon. 200 W. Lancaster Ave., Wayne, whitedog.com
WHERE TO STAY
Your staycation at the Wayne Hotel awaits
WAYNE HOTEL
Situated in the heart of Wayne, this luxury boutique hotel is the ideal Main Line stay. After checking into one of their 40 rooms, explore the historic landmark property, which boasts a delectable Italian restaurant, Rosalie. 139 E. Lancaster Ave., Wayne, waynehotel.com
PRE-DINNER DRINKS
Blue Elephant’s chic interior
BLUE ELEPHANT WAYNE
Whether you grab a seat at the chic bar or a blue velvet banquette, a drink at this Japanese, Thai and Italian-influenced spot never disappoints. Savor creative sips like the Silk Road with Orendain blanco tequila, lemon, Giffard pineapple, miso honey and Aleppo pepper. For those that are peckish, light bites like the nigiri are the ideal snack. 110 North Wayne Ave., Wayne, blueelephantwayne.com
Autograph Brasserie’s You’re Killing Me S’mores cocktail
AUTOGRAPH BRASSERIE
Serving up modern American fare, Autograph Brasserie offers a glamorous setting for pre-dinner drinks. Enjoy a glass from their extensive selection of wines or drink from their creative cocktail menu, featuring sips like the Smoking Sazerac with Rittenhouse Rye, Vieux Carre absinthe, Peychaud’s, caramelized sugar and anise smoked. 503 W. Lancaster Ave., Wayne, autographbrasserie.com
WHERE TO RELAX
Find sweet serenity at Adolf Biecker Spa / Salon.
ADOLF BIECKER SPA / SALON
An established presence in Philadelphia, the Adolf Biecker Spa / Salon can trace its roots as far back as 1933. Find the brand-new you after a full day of pampering. Clients can choose from luxe treatments like the signature hydrafacial, aromatherapy wrap and more. 508 W. Lancaster Ave., Strafford, adolfbiecker.com
WHERE TO SHOP
Refresh your spring closet with pieces like these cotton dresses from Olivia James
THE GREY COLT
Kinross Cashmere, Marie Oliver and Olivia James are just a few brands fashionistas can shop at this local favorite. Peruse a wide selection of dresses, separates, jackets, sweaters and accessories, like the simple yet eye-catching Olivia James Lydia Dress in Evening Shadow. 503 W. Lancaster Ave. Ste. 525, Wayne, thegreycolt.com
LOUELLA
Founded in 2012, Louella is a luxury boutique known for its carefully curated selection of designer clothing and accessories. Shop their wide selections of must-haves from brands like Trina Turk, Liverpool and Wooden Ships. 227 E. Lancaster Ave., Wayne, louellastyle.com
THE LITTLE HOUSE SHOP
With nearly 90 years of business under their belt, The Little House Shop continues to be a local favorite. Pick out the perfect hostess gift or a charming addition to your home from brands like Baccarat, Simon Pearce and Michael Aram. Pieces such as the Simon Pearce Norwich Ice Bucket and Allee Royale Dinnerware are an entertainer’s dream accessories. 503 W. Lancaster Ave., Wayne, littlehouseshop.com
CULTURAL EXPERIENCES
WAYNE ART CENTER
Find your inner Julia Child or Picasso at Wayne Art Center, where a variety of classes, workshops, exhibitions and moreignite locals’ creativity every day. This month, enjoy a romantic evening at the Valentine’s cooking and wine-pairing class, a landscape painting class with Valerie Craig and a color-focused painting class with Jon Redmond and others. 413 Maplewood Ave., Wayne, wayneart.org
MAIN LINE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Celebrating its centennial season, the Main Line Symphony Orchestra has a calendar packed with not-to-be-missed performances. On Feb. 23, the Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church will become their stage for the Winter 2024 Concert, featuring the James Deitz Memorial Young Artist Competition winner Kwanyun Loo performing Tchaikovsky’s Pezzo Capriccioso, Op. 62, the Philadelphia Community Mass Choir, members of Philadelphia’s Singing City Choir and others. mlso.org
Photography by: COURTESY OF BRANDS; LINDSAY LADD; JEFFREY TOTARO; OLIVIA JAMES MARKETING
