Dining: Firecreek At Vorhees Town Center

The large luscious lump crab cakes with orzo pasta and spinach.

The plump, juicy scallops with risotto.

The creamy, delicious lobster ravioli. 

The huge, sweet, bowl-sized apple brown Betty with vanilla ice cream.

The exposed-beam dining area and open kitchen at Firecreek, Vorhees Town Center.

Ohhh, the tempting aroma of fresh, delicious plates!

Many of you may remember that not too long ago we dined at Firecreek restaurant in Downingtown.
And we loved it.
Last night, dear friends introduced us to the newest Firecreek at the beautiful new Vorhees Town Center in South Jersey.
Formerly the Echelon Mall, Voorhees Town Center has been right-sized, renovated and renamed with two floors of specialty retail stores featuring Macy’s and Boscov’s. The Mall is a family friendly convenient place for your everyday shopping in a new fresh environment!
Next to the Mall is The Boulevard, an intimate shopping and dining opportunity in a modern venue. The Boulevard gives you a unique experience in a beautiful, outdoor, lifestyle setting.
The residences and offices here include apartments, condominiums, shops and a fitness center.
Along The Boulevard is where you will find Firecreek.

At Firecreek we were greeted by general manager Frank Muratore. Frank is one of the most accomplished and genial dining hosts in the Philadelphia region. In fact, many of you may remember him from Giumarello's Restaurant in nearby Westmont.
As soon as we surveyed the scene inside Firecreek we discovered that it achieves the same warm, open feeling that we found at the original location.
The menu offers an extensive wine selection and a fresh spin on classic cuts of top quality meats and fish. The restaurant's ambience pairs unrefined surfaces with contemporary accents that echo the interior of the historic Bicking Paper Mill which houses the original Firecreek location. In fact, this new Firecreek includes a mammoth wheel from the mill.

The open kitchen and nearby bar are lively centers of activity that lead to three inviting dining areas: an expansive main section with rustic woods, a high ceiling and exposed beams, a cozy back room with a shimmering fireplace and a stone-studed front area looking out onto The Boulevard where outdoor dining will come alive this spring.

We sat in a quiet corner in the front area and were treated to exceptionally attentive and helpful service. 

Of course, I've already told you about Firecreek's food. It's wonderful.

We enjoyed the crispy calamari (really crispy with a slightly sweet sauce), duck tacos (a new quack on an old favorite), jumbo lump crab cakes (two, full and exceptionally meaty), plump, juicy, tender scallops and a divine lobster ravioli. Look at the photos of the actual food and try to tell me this wasn't heaven.

But I haven't gotten to the desserts: The apple brown Betty and the double chocolate cake. The apple concoction bests any Betty anywhere. It's huge, with apples, raisins, cranberries, sweet breads, caramel and luscious vanilla ice cream. And the rich chocolate cake with fresh whipped cream and raspberry sauce -- need I say more?

Check out Firecreek's full menu by clicking here.

One thing I missed: I wish this restaurant had full, plush cozy booths. I'm a booth person. And if the chairs aren't high enough and cushy enough, I'm not entirely comfortable. Still, we spent a good long time at Firecreek in Vorhees Town Center and I still found it to be remarkably comfortable.

BTW: Firecreek at Town Center has some great events and promotions coming up:

• Cheer on your favorite team in the big game tomorrow (Sunday, February 4) and enjoy Chef Joel's special tailgate treats.
• Spend $75 at Town Center and get a voucher for a $10 Firecreek gift certificate.
• Enjoy Fircreek's special Valentine Lovers' Menu for two from February 10 through the 14th.
• Join celebrity chef Delilah Winder for a New Orleans themed Mardi Gras menu February 20 and 21st featuring Cajun, creole and souther specialities. 
• Savor the special Trinchero Family Estates Wine Dinner with a more casual atmosphere featuring cheese and credit, buttered hors d'oeuvres, pasta station and carving station; $40.00 per person ++.
• Enjoy lunch at Firecreek and get 20% off your total tab through the month of March for parties up to six.