Milkboy then Jerrys Bar (Philadelphia) 2014-12-04

Milkboy then Jerry's Bar 2014-12-04

Milkboy Philadelphia
1100 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
215-925-6455
Web: http://www.milkboyphilly.com/

Jerry's Bar
129 West Laurel Street
Philadelphia, PA 19123
267-273-1632
Web:  http://jerrysbarphilly.com/

Milkboy & Devil's Alley 2014-06-25

Stopped off for drinks at Milkboy then had dinner at Devil's Alley

Milkboy Philly (updated Winter cocktails)

Milkboy (Philadelphia)
1100 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Phone: 215-925-MILK
Web: http://www.milkboyphilly.com/

Milkboy has seasonal cocktails and with winter in full force, there's a decent selection.  This is even more appealing with Milkboy's happy hour from 4pm to 7pm which knocks 2 dollars off all cocktails.  The Nacho's are very good and the Poutine with chicken was very filling.  There's also a decent beer selection to round out happy hour.

Milkboy - Vespers/ Goose Island

Milkboy
11th and Chestnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19107

Vespers were all the rage a few years ago especially after the first reboot of the James Bond films.  They hold a soft spot in my heart, are potent and delicious.  Recently, I saw that Vespers are offered off menu at Milkboy.  Ask for one next time that you are there as they were made properly with gin,vodka, and kina lillet with a lemon peel zest.

Goose Island also happened to be at Milkboy and offered us samples of their beer.  Unfortunately the fun glasses the beers came in were not complimentary.

Lastly the open faced Turkey sandwich was sampled by a friend and received rave reviews.  

Handsomes and Coffee (Milkboy)

Handsomes at Milkboy (whiskey, muddled ginger root and a splash of club soda) are becoming a center city happy hour staple.  The cocktails are a nice change from beer, well made, and with the happy hour discount not too harsh on the wallet.  What's really sealed the deal for me is the coffee at Milkboy.  Coffee with drinks is slowly becoming a defacto upper and downer / hurt my liver with liquor while healing my liver with antioxidents (coffee) staple.

Evidence:

 

Pho Cali (Chinatown, Philadelphia)

Pho Cali (Chinatown, Philadelphia)
1000 Arch Street (At North 10th Street)
Philadelphia, PA
Phone: 215 629-1888

Menu from yelp: http://www.yelp.com/menu/pho-cali-vietnamese-restaurant-philadelphia

Wednesday, I went out with a few friends from grad school.  Now that we're corporate, business card roulette was played at Milkboy, then we followed up Wednesday happy hour with Hop Sing Laundromat.  Drinks are delicious and strong there.  If you haven't been to ether place by now check both out.  They're both jewels of Philadelphia in my opinion.  Photos aren't allowed in Lee's establishment and as I always enjoy myself and his drinks, I will abide as banishment is not worth it.

To sober up/regain our bearings, Bahn Mi or vietnamese hoagies (yes, I'm philadelphian, its a hoagie) was desired.  Unfortunately, QT (a nice little small sandwich shop run by two friends and their adorable grandmothers) was closed.  Luckily Pho Cali stays open later than QT and offers delicious Pho as well.  To relive many a meal from grad school, we induldged ourselves.  It was delicious and I have to agree with Tony Bourdain.  Pho after drinking is delightful, it is not just a morning after hangover cure, although that also fits the bill.