London Grill Brunch with Bloody Mary Bar (Fairmount Philadelphia, PA) 2014-04-05

London Grill Brunch with Bloody Mary Bar (Fairmount Philadelphia, PA) 2014-04-05

London Grill
2301-2303 Fairmount Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19130
Phone: 215-978-4545
Web:http://www.londongrill.com/

With a few friends visiting and in town we had brunch at london grill.  The highlight was the bloody mary bar.  There are plenty of mixes and ingredients to choose from.  Bloody Mary lovers should definitely check it out.

Southern Cross Kitchen (Conshohocken, PA) 2014-04-11

Southern Cross Kitchen (Conshohocken, PA) 2014-04-11
8 E 1st Ave
Conshohocken, PA 19428
Web: http://www.southerncrosskitchen.com/
Phone: 484-344-5668


Southern Cross Kitchen is a new restaurant in Conshohocken focusing on southern cuisine.  I stopped in for lunch during the work week and ordered the chicken fried chicken.  It hit the spot, perhaps a bit too well as I was a bit sleepy for the rest of the afternoon.  Fair warning that it is substantial for lunch.  Definitely worth checking out this new addition to the Conshy restaurant scene.

Chicken Fried Chicken: $12 - buttermilk chicken, sausage gravy, homemade biscuit, french fries.

The Fat Ham (University City Philadelphia, PA) 2014-04-04

The Fat Ham (University City Philadelphia, PA) 2014-04-04
3131 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA
Phone: 215.735.1914 
Email: info@fat-ham.com
Web: http://www.sbragadining.com/fatham/

With a few friends in town, it was a good opportunity to check out Kevin Sbraga's (of Top Chef fame) second Philadelphia location: The Fat Ham.

The venue has a more casual vibe and feel than his flagship name sake restaurant.  The menu is very pork focused and takes significant inspiration from southern cooking and cuisine.

Signage at The Fat Ham

Whiskey Selection

Smaller more casual space than Sbraga

What should we get?

Beer

Cocktails

Butternut Squash Soup

Kale Salad with Pumpkin Seeds

Fried Oyster Slider

Roasted Root Vegetables with Bacon

Brook Trout with Brussels Sprouts

Shrimp and Grits

Charred Cabbage with Pork Rinds

Pork Belly with Beans and Fennel Salad

Mac and Cheese with BBQ Chip Crust

Carolina Gold Rice with Ox Tail

Hot Chicken with Ranch and Dill Pickle

Pecan Pie with Ice Cream

Banana Pudding

Zavino University City 2014-04-04

Zavino University City 2014-04-04
3200 Chestnut St.
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Phone: 215-823-6897
Web: http://www.zavinohospitalitygroup.com/


Zavino opened a second location in University City.  The space is significantly larger than the original location.  The menu is similar to the original location with a focus on wine, charcuterie,  pasta, and pizza.

Tria Taproom (Rittenhouse Philadelphia, PA) 2014-03-20

Tria Taproom (Rittenhouse Philadelphia, PA) 2014-03-20
2005 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Web: https://www.triacafe.com/taproom/
Phone: 215.557.TAPS

Tria Taproom is the latest Tria offering in Philadelphia.

This Tria location features draft beer, wine, cider, and soda.  Everything is on draft and availability of beverages is offered via a slightly gimicky iPad for each party.

The menu at this Tria is also a little different and more focused on wood fire grilled flat breads, bar snacks/appetizers and cheeses.  The menu is available at: https://www.triacafe.com/taproom/food.php

The ambiance is pleasant and its nice to be able to grab wine at Tria without a long wait.

Left Hand Milk Stout

Mussels

Duck and Foie Gras Flat Bread

Sunny Day in Fairmount Philadelphia 2014-03-15

Sunny Day in Fairmount Philadelphia 2014-03-15

St. Stephens Green (Fairmount Philadelphia, PA) 2014-03-15

St. Stephens Green (Fairmount Philadelphia, PA) 2014-03-15
1701 Green Street
Philadelphia, PA 19130
Phone:  215-769-5000
Web: http://www.saintstephensgreen.com/index.html
Email:  info@saintstephensgreen.com

For the early St. Patty's Day festivities we stopped by St. Stephens Green in Fairmount for beers and a little food.  As such, I wasn't really able to get a proper sense of how the food is for a proper meal but the food did hit the spot for a quick bite to eat.

Beers for St. Patrick's Day

Tater Tots, Fries, Potatoes

Pulled Pork Sandwich

Fish and Chips