Philly
Although the blog is focused on Bucks County, I do get to Philadelphia once or twice a month. When I am there I like to try out different restaurants. My Facebook Friend and Search Advertising buddy Emily helped create a target list for me. Here is her recommendations but feel free to make other suggestions in the Reply Box on on the Comment link.
- Mercato, BYOB, contemporary American-Italian; 12th and Spruce
- Amada, Spanish tapas; 2nd and Chestnut
- Tria, wine and cheese bar (with other food too); 12th and Spruce
- Estia; Mediterranean; 15thand Locust (if you go, you MUST get the Estia chips)
- Standard Tap; pub fare; 2nd and Poplar
- Butcher and Singer; steakhouse; 15th and Walnut
- Supper; contemporary American; 9thand South
- Chifa; Peruvian-Cantonese (tastes like Thai); 7th and Chestnut
- Osteria; contemporary Italian; North Broad St.
Ironically today Philadelphia magazine announced their Top 50 Restaurants in the latest issue. Here a link to that list.
Thanks to Kara for Pod. Roxanne for The Palm. Polina for Beau Monde. Jennifer for Morimoto & Cuba Libre. Greg for Shank’s and Evelyn’s.
May 13, 2009 at 5:50 pm |
beau monde
May 13, 2009 at 7:23 pm |
Thanks Polina. Can you tell me where it is and what kind of food they serve?
May 13, 2009 at 9:07 pm |
Farmicia – local, organic, and artisanal food
http://www.farmiciarestaurant.com/
Buddakan – Asian fusion
http://buddakan.com/
Barclay Prime – Steakhouse
http://www.barclayprime.com/
May 13, 2009 at 9:22 pm |
Thanks Steve, I have eaten at Buddakan, knew about Barclay Prime but Farmica was new to me. Thanks for commenting from the other coast. Hope all is well.
May 15, 2009 at 3:50 pm |
http://findingphilly.com/2007/03/shanks-and-evelyns
shanks! Amazing eats!
September 6, 2009 at 10:02 pm |
Monk’s Belgian Cafe, 16th and Spruce by the Kimmel Center. Belgian Beer, famous for mussels and fries (pomme frites with bourbon mayonnaise for dipping), really great burgers too. I have to mention the prices are reasonable. Well worth the ride to Philly. Go to their website and salivate.
September 8, 2009 at 6:45 am |
I love mussels and Belgian Beer. Any suggestions on where to get them in Bucks Co.
September 9, 2009 at 11:15 pm
I wish I had a local place for you. I believe Belgian Beer can be found at the Mesquito Grille. As for the mussels, I can’t help you there. I guess you could settle for Chimay and wings at the Mesquito? Their wings are very good–ask for them well done if you like crispy. I know it’s not the same, not even close. You really do need to make the trip to Monk’s if mussels and Belgian Beer give you that happy, contented feeling.