Wishing everyone a safe and happy holiday as we honor our nation's heroes.
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Chloe: Sweet & Cozy
May 22, 2013 by
Chloe little eatery features a cozy ambiance, friendly, knowledgeable servers and a great menu of fresh, tasty food. Fire up your appetite with a small plate like Pear Salad with honey lime vinaigrette, or a Grilled Caesar Salad with grilled romaine, roasted garlic dressing & parmesan crackles. Entrees feature a tasty assortment of dishes, including Ravioli with roasted pumpkin ricotta, dried cranberries, pumpkin seeds & brown sage butter, Grilled Salmon Filet with crispy polenta, sweet & sour eggplant chutney & basil pesto, Pan Seared Sea Scallops with crispy potato pancake, watercress & red onion salad, and Grilled Ribeye rubbed with Kona coffee, baked potato planks, seared spinach, roast shallot butter & house made worcesteshire. Chloe is open for dinner Wednesdays through Saturdays.
Chloe
232 Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 629-2337
http://www.yelp.com/biz/chloe-philadelphia
XIX Nineteen: An Elegant Restaurant
May 14, 2013 by
XIX Nineteen is a favorite for a splurge meal in a spectacular setting, with an expansive terrace and floor-to-ceiling windows that offer amazing views of the city. Settle in with a glass of wine from their expansive and diverse selection. The raw bar offers a Seafood Tasting for Two with oysters, littleneck clams, shrimp, jumbo lump crab and scallops, served with an assortment of sauces. Other starters include Crispy Calamari with house made sweet and sour sauce and Lobster Risotto with wild mushrooms, saffron, white truffle oil & tarragon. Entrees include Roasted Organic Chicken Breast with wild mushroom hash, shallots & thyme jus, Grilled New Zealand Lamb Rack with rosemary jus and Wild Pacific Halibut with tomato confit & dill butter. Open every day for dinner.
XIX Nineteen
200 S. Broad Street
19th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19102
(215) 790-1919
http://www.yelp.com/biz/xix-nineteen-philadelphia
Happy Mother’s Day!
May 12, 2013 by
Wishing all moms a wonderful day filled with much love and happiness!
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Schuylkill Banks: Riverside Bliss
May 10, 2013 by
If you haven’t gotten the memo, Schuylkill Banks is Philadelphia’s premier riverfront destination, replete with greenways, parks, riverfront docks, boathouses, residential areas and industrial sites. Go there to walk, jog, bicycle, rollerblade, stroll, sunbathe and picnic along the river’s banks in a fun, vibrant outdoor environment. It’s just a hop-skip from many Philadelphia neighborhoods, providing a great opportunity to get out and enjoy the great outdoors close to home. More than a mile of trail connects to Kelly Drive and 5,805 feet of trail is located at Grays Ferry Crescent. Bring your kayak and set off on the river, or bring a pole and fish along the banks. Whatever activity you choose, be sure to take advantage of this fantastic outdoor space in the heart of the city.
Schuykill Banks
Philadelphia, PA 19103
http://www.yelp.com/biz/schuylkill-banks-philadelphia
Vedge: Flavorful Vegan Fare
April 29, 2013 by
Vedge is in a slick Center City townhouse. Don't be scared by the vegan menu — this food is delicious. You will be shocked how much flavor can be created without any of the typical kitchen staples. The menu is full of unique dishes like squash pierogis and celery root fritters. The dishes do not try to imitate meat flavors but rather embrace the flavors of the vegetables. If you like beets order the salt roasted gold beets with avocado, smoked tofu, rye, capers, creamy cucumber. The meals are served as small plates so ordering a couple of dishes is recommended. Cocktails, beer, and wine are available. The service is attentive and friendly. Vedge is slightly pricey but it's perfect for a special occasion.
Vedge
1221 Locust Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 320-7500
http://www.yelp.com/biz/vedge-philadelphia
Jamonera: Flavorful & Romantic
April 22, 2013 by
A flavorful menu of food and drink served in a sexy, romantic setting has earned Jamonera a bevy of devoted fans. Settle in with a sumptuous artisanal cocktail like the Bizet with handmade vodka, passion fruit, clementine & fresh thyme, the Osborne Bull with scotch, fig, artisanal orange bitters & soda, or the Alhambra with gin, grapefruit puree, rosemary & ginger. Dig into something tasty from the tapas menu that features small plates like Tuna Conserva with Spanish tuna, cucumber, celery, roasted peppers, grated egg, hand torn olive oil croutons & sherry vinaigrette and Iberico Ham Croquetas with cheese filled croquetas, horseradish crema, pickled mustard seeds, & guindilla peppers. Be sure to save room for a tantalizing dessert like Mango Sangria Sorbet. Open every day.
Jamonera
105 S 13th St
Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 922-6061
http://www.yelp.com/biz/jamonera-philadelphia
The Farm and Fisherman: Nature’s Bounty
April 15, 2013 by
The Farm and Fisherman’s chef, Joshua Lawler, is widely regarded as one of the nation’s hottest up-and-comers. His last assignment was in the kitchen at the prestigious Blue Hill at Stone Barns, where he developed daily tasting menus for the restaurant. Since establishing The Farm and Fisherman, he’s brought that incredible attention to detail and high-quality ingredients to hungry Philadelphians. The dining room here is quite small, but it’s well worth the effort to get in. From top to bottom, the menu is spectacular. Some favorites include the “bloody beet steak,” made with yogurt, shallots, pan drippings, and aged balsamic vinegar, as well as the incredible pork cheek braised in Hop Devil ale and served with a raisin agridulce. For main courses, the pastured chicken baked in hay is a stalwart that never fails to impress, as does the striped bass with endive. These are innovative, perfectly-composed plates that show the best that Philadelphia’s chefs have to offer.
The Farm and Fisherman
1120 Pine Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
(267) 687-1555
http://www.yelp.com/biz/the-farm-and-fisherman-philadelphia
Watkins Drinkery: Not Your Typical Bar Food
April 8, 2013 by
Located off-the-beaten-track in South Philly, Watkins Drinkery differentiates itself from being just another neighborhood bar by offering a varied, unique menu. South Philly residents will certainly lean toward making Watkins a regular spot, with its Saturday Happy Hours, friendly bartenders, and amusements like game screenings and pool. But food enthusiasts from around the city, especially the carnivorous ones, will be drawn in by Watkins’ exotic offerings, such as the venison nachos, wild game chili, and smoked alligator sausage sandwich. Bring visiting friends and family to Watkins for an authentic ostrich cheesesteak! And don’t worry: less adventurous taste buds can still enjoy fish and chips or a farmhouse burger.
Watkins Drinkery
1712 S. 10th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19148
(215) 339-0175
Spring Has Sprung!
March 29, 2013 by
Spring is finally here! Wishing you a season of sunshine and warmth.
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