mushrooms and microbrews - View this location on map 'Kennett Square bills itself as the Mushroom Capital of the World, and indeed, mushrooms have been a thriving local industry since the late 19th century. Start your evening at the Half Moon Restaurant & Saloon (610-444-7232) with a plate of Chester County exotic mushrooms served with cranberries and walnuts on ciabatta bread with melted Gorgonzola ($7.50). If the evening is mild, try one of the 17 bottled Belgian beers in the rooftop garden. (Downstairs at the bar, 17 beers are on tap.) For dinner, if you're ready for more mushrooms, try the penne primavera with fresh vegetables, exotic mushrooms, pine nuts, pecorino Romano cheese and a basil pesto garnish ($15.95). For dessert, head to La Michoacana Homemade Ice Cream (231 East State Street, Kennett Square; 610-444-2996) for authentic Mexican ice cream, sorbet and fruit bars in about 50 flavors, including corn and rice pudding.'' New York Times 108 West State Street, kennett square, PA Restaurant

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