Showing posts with label Rittenhouse. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Rittenhouse. Show all posts

Sunday, January 5, 2020

Melograno Dinner 2020-01-04

Melograno Dinner 2020-01-04
Rittenhouse
2012 Sansom Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone: 215-875-8116
https://melogranophilly.com/

Melograno is an Italian trattoria with a Roman-born chef in the kitchen.



Testaroli - Cast Iron Cooked Crepes Baked with Spinach, Bechamel, Truffled Egg
Squid Ink Pasta with Seafood


Bistecca - House Cut 20oz Grilled Ribeye, Truffle Parmesan, Potato Fries, Mustard Crema



Ginger Creme Brulee




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







Monday, December 30, 2019

Carlo's Bake Shop / Bakery 2019-12-29

Carlo's Bake Shop / Bakery 2019-12-29
Rittenhouse
2101 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone: 267-551-2511
https://orders.carlosbakery.com/carlos-philadelphia/menu

Gingerbread Man Cookie

Mr. Wish Bubble Tea 2019-12-29

Mr. Wish Bubble Tea 2019-12-29
Rittenhouse
2100 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone: 215-999-2130
https://www.mrwishusa.com/

If you're in the mood for Chinese/Taiwanese beverages, check out Mr. Wish for their spread of offerings.  They allow you to customize the sugar levels and ice levels.  Do note that the boba (tapioca or pearls) have sugar in them.  I went with low (30% sugar) this time.

Pearl Milk Tea -  Taiwanese Bubble Tea with Boba and Milk Tea



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

Thursday, December 26, 2019

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







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.








El Rey Dinner 2019-07-19

El Rey Dinner 2019-07-19
2013 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone: 215-563-3330
https://elreyrestaurant.com/

El Rey is another solid staple for Mexican food in Philadelphia's Rittenhouse area.