A few weeks ago, I went with friend Chef, Steve Waxman and his lovely wife Claire, to visit Chef Groff, at the new restaurant Dettera, that opened recently in Ambler, Pennsylvania. Owner and builder Frank Lutter, did a 
wonderful job revamping and re-invigorating this old two story building. A subtle but warming feature welcomes as you enter the vestibule to the restaurant in the form of a half round vaulted, barrow ceiling with shadowbox lighting and a very interesting chandlelier washes the red brick walls with a warm glow, a hint of the flavor within the main dining room.
Wood is abundent throughout adding a sense of luxury and quality. Above the bar, the open air space reveals a wonderful cellar like display of a collection wines than cab be seen through a wonderfully swooshy balcony. The second floor offers a spacious dinning room where guest wont feel crowded. On the night I visited Dettera, it was festive and liv
ely and there was is a sense of pride in this place you can feel.Back in the well-lite kitchen, Chef Groff was working his magic and building fabulous pizzas that are finished in the wood-burning oven. Needless to say the three pies I sampled were devine. One of the pies had a different twist, a dessert type pie that was like an traditional apple pie, definitely different.
All in all, I thoroughly enjoyed my short visit to Dettera and am certain I will return to try a more main course selection offered by master Chef Groff. I'll keep you posted.
Dettera Restaurant & Wine Bar
129 E. Butler Ave, Ambler, PA 19002
Ph: 215.643.0111
www.dettera.com_____________________________________________________
