Parc Lunch 2019-12-28

Parc Lunch 2019-12-28
Rittenhouse
227 S 18th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone: 215-545-2262
https://parc-restaurant.com/

Steven Starr's Parc in Rittenhouse is based on French bistros with food, wine in the heart of Philadelphia's Rittenhouse Square.  It pays tribute to French cafe culture with a large bar inside.  The restaurant also offers sidewalk seating. 

Sidecar Cocktail

Bread Basket

Escargots - hazelnut butter

Extra Bread for the Escargots

Tuna Carpaccio - leek vinaigrette

Steak Frites - seared hangar steak, maitre d'butter

Trout Amandine - haricots verts, lemon brown butter

K'Far Dinner 2019-12-23

K'Far Dinner 2019-12-23
Rittenhouse
110 S 19th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone: 267-800-7200
http://www.kfarcafe.com/

K'Far is a cafe and bakery from Michael Solomonov and Steve Cook.  The executive chef is Camille Cogswell.  I stopped by for dinner and didn't get to try or sample any of their baked goods or all-day menu.  Dinner was delightful and the service from our waiter Sean was very excellent.  The staff and kitchen sent a few extra dishes our way to round out the meal.  K'Far is a welcome new addition to the dining scene in Philadelphia.

Ucciali - Rye, Campari, Bonal, Coffee

Winter Playlist - Bourbon, Carpano Antica, Atxa Dry, Cardamom, Angostura (Similar to a Manhattan)

Complimentary Latkes for Hanukkah

Moussaka - Eggplant, Potato, Celery Root, Kashkaval Cheese, Baharat, Tomato

Sent from the Kitchen: Smoked Trout Toast - Fried Egg, Cucumber, Labneh, herbs, Kubaneh Toast

Make sure you break the fried egg

Foie Gras Toast - Date Molasses, Tehina, Sicilian Pistachios, Kubaneh Toast (Definitely on the sweeter side)

Chraime - Spicy Moroccan Cod and Pepper Stew, Shishito Peppers, Fried Shallots, Mint, Cilantro

A better view of the Cod in the Chraime

Freekeh "Risotto" - Freekeh with Maitake and Shiitake Mushrooms, Pumpkin, Green Wheat, Almonds, Cilantro

Almond Olive Oil Cake with housemade whipped cream and mandarin orange

Kitchen Complimentary Experiment: Passion Fruit Sorbet with Pommengranate

Sitar India Cuisine (University City Philadelphia, PA) 2015-03-29

Sitar India Cuisine (University City Philadelphia, PA) 2015-03-29
60 South 38th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Phone: (215) 662-0818
Web: http://sitarindiapa.com/main_page.html


If you're in the mood for authentic Indian food buffet style while you're in Philadelphia, check out Sitar India Cuisine in University City.  It's a good deal and caters to many students and citizens in Philadelphia.  It satisfies the need for quantity at an affordable price point.  If you have a student id, they will give a discount on your meal. 

Krupa Grocery (Brooklyn, NY) 2014-07-26

Krupa Grocery (Brooklyn, NY) 2014-07-26

Krupa Grocery
231 Prospect Park West
Windsor Terrace, BK 11215
http://www.krupagrocery.com/

Krupa Grocery, contrary to its name, is not a grocery store.  It's actually a neighborhood restaurant in the Prospect Park Brooklyn serving three meals, coffee, and drinks.  The food was excellent and we had a grand time celebrating a friend's birthday and even managed to kick a keg or two at the restaurant.