Showing posts with label restaurant. Show all posts
Showing posts with label restaurant. Show all posts

Monday, December 30, 2019

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







Wednesday, December 25, 2019

Figs Brunch 2018-09-30

Figs Brunch 2018-09-30
Fairmount
2501 Meredith Street
Philadelphia, PA 19130
Phone: 215-978-8440
http://www.figsrestaurant.com/

Figs is a Fairmount Moroccan restaurant that is a brunch staple.

Moroccan Eggs - Sunny Side Up with Ground Beef, Spicy Tomato Sauce
Buttermilk Pancakes with Syrup
Eggs Benedict - Turkey Ham, Poached Eggs and Hollandaise on an English Muffin
Turkey Bacon Side



Cantina Dos Segundos 2018-07-03

Cantina Dos Segundos 2018-07-03
931 N 2nd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19120
Phone: 215-629-0500
https://www.cantinadossegundos.com/

Cantina Dos Segundos, located in Northern Liberties, offers authentic Mexican cuisine with extensive tequila, mezcal, margaritas, and beer.










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

Tuesday, February 16, 2016

Meritage Restaurant Week 08-13-15

Meritage Restaurant Week 08-13-15
500 S 20th St, Philadelphia, PA 19146
CLOSED
 
In August, for Restaruant Week, I visited Meritage.  Meritage has always been a top restaurant in my books and I am a bit sad this restaurant is no longer. It closed September 2015.