Mix Pizza 2019-12-29

Mix Pizza 2019-12-29
Mix Bar and Grill
Rittenhouse
2101 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone: 215-268-3355
https://mixbarandgrillphilly.com/

Mix offers Bloody Marys for $4 as a special.  Grabbed a plain large pizza and mozzarella sticks on this visit. 

Bloody Mary

Mozzarella Sticks

Plain Cheese Pizza

GCDC Lunch 2019-11-30

GCDC Lunch 2019-11-30
1730 Pennsylvania Ave NW
Washington, DC 20006
Phone: 202-393-4232
https://www.grilledcheesedc.com/

GCDC is a grilled cheese bar in Washington DC serving sandwiches, mac and cheese, tots, and cocktails.  If you're a grilled cheese fan, I'd recommend checking it out.

Willow Room Brunch (Chicago) 2018-05-05

Willow Room Brunch (Chicago) 2018-05-05
1800 North Halsted Street
Chicago, IL 60614
Phone: 312-982-2151
http://www.willowroomchicago.com/

Had brunch at the Willow Room in Chicago.  Restaurant is housed witin a rusti-industrial space with great lighting.

Brunch was delicious and paired well with Bloody Marys and Mimosas.
Salmon Benedict and Corned Beef Hash was sampled.

Recommended brunch spot with plenty of space for a larger party.

Willow Room - Chicago

Meaty Bloody Mary

Mimosa

Salmon Benedict - brown butter hollandaise and potatoes

Corned Beef Hash - onion, mushroom, mustard hollandaise, sunny eggs

Royal Boucherie Brunch 2018-05-27

Royal Boucherie Brunch 2018-05-27
52 South 2nd Street
Olde City, Philadelphia, PA
Phone: 267-606-6313
http://www.royalboucherie.com/

Stopped by Royal Boucherie for Brunch.
Good food and great ambiance, a little more on the pricy side for the dishes.

Kir Royale - Creme de Cassis, Prosecco

Bloody Mary - Vodka, Lemon, House Bloody Mix

Pancakes - Pear Compote, Chantilly, Pennsylvania Maple Syrup

Malted Waffles - Vanilla Butter, Pennsylvania Maple Syrup, Fried Chicken with Buttermilk, Smoked Paprika, Chile

Eggs En Cocotte - Pork Belly & Cheek, Oyster Mushrooms, Bechamel, Smoked Cheddar

Momofuku Ssam Bar (Manhattan, NY) 2015-02-14

Momofuku Ssam Bar (Manhattan, NY) 2015-02-14
207 Second Ave and 13th Street
New York, NY 10003
http://momofuku.com/new-york/ssam-bar/

In February I checked out David Chang's Momofuku Ssam Bar in New York for brunch with a few friends.  This was one of the occasions where having adventurous friends was a blessing.  We ended up telling the waitress what not to bring us from the brunch menu.  Ssam bar lives up to its fame and is a must try for brunch.

Bareburger (Center City Philadelphia, PA) 2015-02-014

Bareburger (Center City Philadelphia, PA) 2015-02-014
1109 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Phone: 215-627-2273
Web: http://1109-walnut-st.bareburger.com/


Bareburger is yet another option for burgers in the ever growing Philadelphia burger dining scene.  There are a plethora of delicious burgers to choose from and Bareburger is another contender.  The first store opened in NYC and Bareburger has been growing and expanding since then.  They focus on organic meats and have offerings that are sometimes a little harder to come by such as: elk, bison, goat, turkey, wild boar, along with vegetarian options.  This does raise the price point a bit, but I imagine this is not unexpected for those interested in trying Bareburger out.  Like most of the burger places, they offer milkshakes, soda, and alcoholic beverages. 

As I'm personally on a quest to make the Bloody Mary an any time beverage, I had one with my burger.  For Bloody Mary fans, the Bareburger version comes with pickles.  Lastly, I also would recommend sampling their various in-house made sauces as they were quite delicious with the onion rings, sweet potato and standard fries.

London Grill Brunch with Bloody Mary Bar (Fairmount Philadelphia, PA) 2014-04-05

London Grill Brunch with Bloody Mary Bar (Fairmount Philadelphia, PA) 2014-04-05

London Grill
2301-2303 Fairmount Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19130
Phone: 215-978-4545
Web:http://www.londongrill.com/

With a few friends visiting and in town we had brunch at london grill.  The highlight was the bloody mary bar.  There are plenty of mixes and ingredients to choose from.  Bloody Mary lovers should definitely check it out.

Alla Spina 2014-01-24

Alla Spina
1410 Mt Vernon Street
Philadelphia, PA 19130
Phone: 215-600-0017
Web: http://www.allaspinaphilly.com/

Alla Spina never fails to disappoint.  I have yet to have a meal that I haven't enjoyed at this Vetri establishment.  As a bit of a last minute decision, we reserved a table for 4 on open table while out for Happy Hour. 

Highlights of the meal included: bloody marys, wine, various beers, pig's head appetizer, pork fat fries, two pasta entrees, the maple glazed fried chicken, and the pork shoulder for two.   The pork shoulder may have been the table favorite. 

Bloody Mary and Beer

Raspberry Beer Milkshake

Appetizers

Russian River Damnation

Victory Alla Spina Novello

Someone really enjoys the Russian River Damnation

Pig's Head Appetizer

Pasta with celery cream

Alla Spina's take on gnocchi, large gnocchi with pork

Maple Glazed Fried Chicken with mashed potatoes and mozzarella curds

Braised and glazed pork shoulder special

Raspberry and Fiordilatte Soft Serve