Dan Dan Dinner 2020-01-01

Dan Dan Dinner 2020-01-01
Rittenhouse
126 S 16th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Phone: 215-800-1165
http://dandanrestaurant.com/locations/philadelphia-center%20city

Dan Dan is a Chinese restaurant in Philadelphia focusing on Taiwanese and Sichuan cuisine.

Spring Rolls

Scallion Pancake

Scallion Beef

Dan Dan Noodles

Pizzeria Vetri 2019-10-25

Pizzeria Vetri 2019-10-25
Fairmount / Art Museum
1939 Callowhill Street
Philadelphia, PA 19130
Phone: 215-600-2629
https://www.pizzeriavetri.com/

After cheese and drinks, I visited Pizzeria Vetri in the art museum area for dinner with brussels sprouts, various pizzas, Rotolo, and dessert.

Crispy Brussels Sprouts - caper honey mustard with parsley

Rotolo - pizza dough, mortadella, ricotta, pistachio pesto

Crudo Pizza - prosciutto crudo, bufala mozzarella, parmigiano

Harvest Pizza - delicata and butternut squash, walnut, romanesco, maple spiced pepitas, charred kale, microgreens

Wild Boar Pizza - eight-hour braised boar rubbed in cocoa, red wine-soaked cherries, mozzarella, parmesan, parsley

Fennel Sausage Pizza - roasted fennel, tomato sauce, mozzarella, parmigiano

Affogato - flordilatte soft serve with a shot of espresso

Ranstead Room Cocktails 2019-07-19

Ranstead Room Cocktails 2019-07-19
2013 Ranstead Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone: 215-563-3330
https://ransteadroom.com/

Ranstead Room is bar/speakeasy that's behind a nondescript door with solid cocktails and shares space adjacent to El Rey and is also part of the Stephen Starr empire of restaurants in Philadelphia.  The space isn't large but is good for intimate outings over cocktails.

Harpers Garden 2018-05-23

Harpers Garden 2018-05-23
South 18th and Ludlow
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Phone: 267-886-8552
Website: https://harpersgardenphilly.com/
Reservations: https://harpersgardenphilly.com/reservations

Harpers Garden opened in the summer of 2018 and I caught up with a friend from college in Center City Philadelphia after work with rose wine and snacks.

In warmer months there's an outdoor garden for seating.  Note that they do not do happy hour, which can be a blessing during center city sips.

Rose

Sparkling Rose

Inside Bar

Moroccan Lamb Meatballs - onion jus, creme fraiche

Pommes Frites - w/ Aioli

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

Bar-Ly and Bonchon (Chinatown Philadelphia, PA) 2015-04-10

Bar-Ly and Bonchon (Chinatown Philadelphia, PA) 2015-04-10

Bar-Ly
101 North 11th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Phone: (215) 922-2699
Email:info@bar-ly.com

Web: http://www.bar-ly.com/

Bonchon

1020 Cherry Street

Philadelphia, PA 19107

Phone: (267) 639-6686

Web: http://chinatownphiladelphiapa.bonchon.com/

Bar-Ly offers a nice selection of beers and drinks in Chinatown.  Happy Hour offers and even better price point for snacks, food, and drinks.

Bonchon opened in Philadelphia's Chinatown recently and we were obliged to check it out.  I've eaten at a Bonchon in New York and this is along the same lines.  The spicy chicken is very tasty, if you're into spicy foods.  It might be a bit much for those who don't enjoy such heat.  The soy flavored chicken is also good but compared to the spicy option, it doesn't have quite as much flavor.  Bonchon also offers a great seaweed salad and salmon avacado ball.  We'll have to come back to try other items on the menu.  The drinks in the photos are of a yogurt soju which was my first time trying it.  Not bad if you're into soju or yogurt flavored asian drinks.