I have dined at some really exquisite and delightful places this summer, but the one that perhaps takes the cake, would be Styer’s Garden Café in Glen Mills. Styer’s Terrain, located near the Concordville Town Centre on Baltimore Pike, is Pennsylvania’s little slice of botanical paradise. At their gracefully landscaped grounds, you can shop for a wide variety of flowers, herbs, and vegetables in their greenhouse, peruse their magnificent collection of ornate patio furniture, and tour their capacious barn filled with a plethora of boutiquey gifts and household decor for every nook and cranny of your home. On this particular night, though, I had planned to meet my friend Jerry, who had recently moved to the area, for dinner at their charming little cafe. Although it was a beautiful summer night in August, we chose to take a table among the intricately designed cafe indoors; however, they do offer outdoor seating as well. The locally grown, organic menu options, nicely compliment the rustic garden vibe of the cafe. My friend and I were quite intrigued. Upon being greeted with a ceramic flower pot of warm homemade bread and maple butter, we descended into a whimsical food eden. We started the meal with the grilled octopus and pork-belly platter. While I was somewhat distracted by the large octopus tentacles on the table, my daring friend claimed this was a sensational combination of flavors and textures. Next, I enjoyed a bowl of Chickpea Stew, comprised of whole curried garbanzo beans cooked in a five-spice medley, with a pinch of red pepper and a dollop of cumin yogurt. Utterly delicious; I could have eaten two more bowls. My dinner choice was less exotic than usual, but still incredibly flavorful and dynamic. This House-Made Locally Grown Spaetzle included expertly baked tofu (which could be considered exotic to some), marinated in an Asian barbeque glaze, grilled eggplant wheels, roasted Kennett Square mushrooms, and an organic carrot jam. I assure you this dish was far from boring. I never select the hippie vegetarian dish when dining out, but seeing as I was embarking on a plant-infused experience, I figured, “when in Rome.” In addition, I had a few bites of Jerry’s unconventional Cioppino entree, which consisted of a seafood assortment: shrimp, mussels, sea bass, and impeccably seared scallops, in a yellow saffron broth with Yukon potato wedges. An innovative and satisfying meal from beginning to end. We would have stayed to enjoy some selections from their tempting dessert and coffee menu, but we had tickets to see Longwood Gardens’ amazing Nightscape show. I highly recommend checking out this precious jewel for lunch, dinner, brunch, or leisurely botanical-inspired shopping.