Take a Trip to The Pullman Restaurant & Bar!
Main Line’s Newest Hotspot Opened on Friday, November 18th
Bryn Mawr, PA—Take a ride (hypothetically, of course) on a culinary adventure inside the newly established food destination, The Pullman Restaurant & Bar.
The chic new restaurant and bar, formerly known as Tango Restaurant, was transformed into a supper club that will transport you to a bygone era. Imagine being carried away to the gilded age with flappers and formal wear, surrounded by a plush interior complete with cozy spaces to have a secret rendezvous with your significant other.
“The concept is a nod to the iconic Pullman dining cars of the 1940s, offering guests a quintessential railcar dining and drinking experience, but with a contemporary twist,” explained Roni and Jennifer Hammer of Two Dames Dining Group, the mother/daughter partners and visionaries behind the concept.
Inside the 145-seat restaurant, there’s an assortment of cozy spaces and “nooks” that are perfect for intimate dining, parties and social gatherings. “Our goal was to transport guests back to the heyday of luxury vintage travel,” said Jenny Hammer. “From the striking Pullman Bar and Lounge, plush velvet banquettes and gorgeous chandeliers, we hope our guests will be wowed by the elegant ambiance as well as the delicious New American menu by Executive Chef Corey Baver, which features a ‘creative approach to the classics.’”
The restaurant, which boasts a sexy music lounge that offers artisanal cocktails and craft beers, elegantly curated small plates, and live music to create an atmosphere of style and refinement. The glamorous and sleek 21-seat Main Bar boasts vaulted ceilings and custom millwork. The double-sided floor-to-ceiling bar structure is the prominent focal point, in view from all other dining rooms. Fabricated with wood, metal and integral ambient lighting, its overarching canopies showcase floating wine and liquor bottles. In the spring, the 50-seat al fresco ‘10/14’ Bar on the Rails will be open for cocktails and dining.
Fine dining is at the heart of this “luxury train ride,” and Baver, a veteran of the Philadelphia culinary scene (formerly chef/partner of Izumi and Paradiso) channels The Pullman’s spirit with his eclectic fare. Japanese, French, Italian and Spanish influences abound throughout the menu, but his take on nostalgic dishes such as Oysters Rockefeller, Foie Gras, and Roma style Escargot might steal the show.
“We want our guests to have a fantastic time whenever they come aboard,” said Baver in a press release. “We’re excited to have Main Line diners join us for what I’m certain will be a delicious and memorable ride.”
Even more show-stopping culinary delights on the menu include Contemporary American options like Lobster Bites, Lamb Polpetta, and Sausage Ragu with a variety of local produce-driven sides. For anyone wishing to indulge in something rich in flavor, there are also 16 oz. bone-in Cowboy Steaks, Airline Chicken, and a plated selection of Sturgeon Caviar to choose from.
“The renovation did take much longer than expected due to huge rehab challenges as well as supply chain difficulties, but we’re certain that it was well worth the wait and we hope our guests appreciate everything that we did to bring this venture to life,” said Roni. “We’re really happy with the way everything turned out, and we’re super excited to showcase Chef Corey Baver’s delectable cuisine.”
The Pullman Restaurant & Bar is open for dinner Tuesdays through Sundays, with live music offered Thursdays through Saturdays, and “social hour,” their take on happy hour, happens Tuesdays through Fridays from 4 to 6 p.m. Lunch is offered on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays between noon and 3 p.m. For reservations, please call 610-727-0777. To learn more, visit https://thepullmanrestaurant.com.