Saturday, December 31, 2016

#95 Paddy Whacks & #96 South Street Diner - Sam's synopsis

Well, this is it. We've come to the end. I'm going to try and save most of my feelings for a separate, reflection post (because god knows I love ruminating on my feelings) and try and stick to the standards here, but this was a momentous occasion. 4 years and 96 restaurants later, what started out as a somewhat silly idea turned into something that will define my years spent in Philadelphia. Anyways, before this devolves too far, let me get to the reviews...

photos within photos
Sandya and I chose Paddy Whacks as one of our final stops because it is a large bar with a lot of room for people to come and celebrate with us. This was immediately evident when I walked in, as the downstairs was spacious with many booths and tables. Sandya had grabbed a booth and adjoining table in the far left corner downstairs, so we were set for space. We settled in, and people slowly started trickling in. There was a solid beer selection - nothing too fancy, but lots of local brews to choose from, which I have noticed is a theme for this section of South Street. And to follow our rule of eating something at every stop, we ordered an appetizer platter with onion rings, chicken fingers, wings, mozzarella sticks, and potato skins. Overall I thought it was a solid selection of finger food. Nothing was overly greasy or fried to the point that it made your stomach churn. Definitely a good selection of appetizers if you're craving that kind of food. 

fried goodness
As more and more people stopped by, I felt like the service was still very good and the waitstaff were friendly. There was some kind of holiday party going on adjacent to us, but it didn't really interfere with the celebrations (re: very spacious). And the best part? I ordered a Troegs Mad Elf (a local legend that is 11%) served in a pint glass. This is not a normal occurrence, and we're still not really sure why they served it to us in a pint glass, but I'll chalk it up to the South Street gods. Needless to say, things were getting very silly. At some point I took a shot of tequila. We had wanted to head next door at 11 pm, but we were having such a great time that I don't think we left until around midnight. Which means the night was already a success, and I want to thank everyone that made it out to celebrate with us.

deep in conversation
my saving grace
And then, in a drunken haze, we made our way next door. A special thanks to Erin, Chris, Shaun, and Mike, who all made it to the bitter end with us. And an even bigger thanks to South Street Diner, whose greasy diner food saved me from a terrible hangover the next day. We (or at least I) stumbled into the diner, hungry (and under the influence, obviously). Luckily it wasn't too busy, and we were seated and taken care of in a very efficient manner. I ordered a hot chocolate with whipped cream, and an omelette with home fries and toast. Everything hit the spot and tasted great. I can't say how much this would change if I were sober, but it's hard to fuck up diner food. Even terrible diner food is still good, because you're eating it at a diner. And this was an all-night diner to boot (the sign said triple X but they were talkin' 'bout root beer...). And what better way to end our adventure than a place with South Street in the name. So I can't think of a better way to end our blog, eating greasy diner food with friends after a night of celebrating with so many of the people I've come to know and love in Philadelphia.

Paddy Whacks
150 South Street
Philadelphia, PA
(215) 464-7544

South Street Diner
140 South Street
Philadelphia, PA
(215) 627-5258

Friday, December 16, 2016

#94 Tamarind - Sam's synopsis

love them titles
And so here we are, the last post before the end. Where has the time gone? It's been a wild ride, that's for sure. But I'll save my nostalgia and feelz for the final, final post. For now, here's my review of
Tamarind.

I have to say, of all the Thai restaurants we've eaten at, I think Tamarind is the best. Save the best for last, right? Sorry, I only have so many more opportunities to litter my writing with terrible clichés, so gotta take advantage of it. I arrived early (because it's me), and grabbed a table for 6. It's a smaller restaurant, but luckily the larger table was open table to accommodate us. I perused the menu (which had some pretty cute titles for food sections) while waiting for Sandya and co. to arrive from Science on Tap up the street. Luckily Matthew showed up a few minutes after me and we chatted for a bit until the whole gang arrived.

fish cakes
Tamarind is BYOB, so Sandya stopped by her place to bring us all back some beverages, which was much appreciated. For appetizers, we went with fish cakes, crispy angels (chicken and shredded cabbage in a fried wonton shell), and fried taro. The fishcakes were very flavorful but a little rubbery. I still really enjoyed them though. The crispy angels were also very nice, but a bit too much fried wonton and not much filling. I would have appreciated a little more substance, but I still liked them. The fried taro was good, but my least favorite of the appetizers. What is taro? It's a root vegetable, in case you didn't know. I vaguely knew that, but it isn't something I eat very often. I'm not a big fan of the flavor, which I can't accurately describe because I don't know how to pinpoint it. I've really learned a lot about writing about food these past 4 years, huh?

I went with chicken panang curry as my main course. It was sweet and savory and creamy all of those good things. There was a nice mix of vegetables and a proper amount of rice to get a good sauce-to-rice ratio. I had some leftovers that soaked up the flavor of the sauce very nicely, making for a good lunch the next day. Matthew got the highest level spice pad thai, which was a source of entertainment for everyone at the table. If you want real spicy, this is your place. I had to jet out a little early, so I don't know if dessert was acquired, but I would certainly have liked to try a Thai iced tea, assuming it was on the menu (I didn't see it but I also didn't see a drinks section). The food was great though, so all the more reason to go back and find out.

Tamarind
117 South Street
Philadelphia, PA
(215) 925-2764

#94 - Tamarind - Sandy's synopsis


I have history with Tamarind. Back in my young days, where pride ruled over common sense, I came here and ordered take out for lunch. I asked for it to be thai-hot and they warned me - they said it was going to be very, very hot and asked if I was sure. And I said to them, "Yes I'm sure" while thinking to myself, "I'm Indian. I know what hot means, psssshh". 

I was a stupid idiot. They were not kidding, it was very very hot, I did not know what hot meant and I was schooled that day. I was so stubborn and proud that I ate the entire dish and then kissed my partner and it burned her lips. She felt that burn. And then my butt felt that burn for the next two days. 

This is definitely not to discourage you from coming. Their food is very, very good. This is to warn you that they mean real business with their spice. 

Suffice to say I ordered everything at their normal spice level this time.

As per the norm, we ordered some appetizers for the table - fried taro, fish cakes and something called crispy angel.

Fried Taro

Fish cakes

Crispy angel
These appetizers were simply amazing. These were the highlight of my evening (besides the company ofcourse. And watching my friend eat Thai-spicy food. That was fun too). I will eventually tell you what I had for my main course, but really, relish these appetizers if you go here. The fish cakes were my favourite, but the fried taro was awesome and the crispy angel (fried wonton) coming a close third.

For my main course I got the noodles with tamarind sauce and shrimp.


It was okay - a little too sweet for me personally. Not terrible though and I would go back to eat more fish cakes and perhaps try one of the other noodles or curries.

In conclusion, please go to Tamarind and order some fish cakes and fried taro but do not order it thai-hot unless you are serious about spice. 

Tamarind
117 South Street
Philadelphia PA 19147
215-925-2764


Wednesday, December 7, 2016

#93 - Pietros - Sandy's synopsis


Pietro's has always been this trusty choice, the Italian you can fall back on. Its got a large space, very affordable for the amount of food you get and always a satisfying meal (with some very stereotypical Italian music in the background, for ambiance I suppose). 

I can safely say everything we ordered that night was awesome. We started with a bottle of wine for the three of us, which is a great, financially sensible option in Pietro's.  

It was a sangiovese and it was yummy
Having started dinner in the best way possible, we ordered a couple of appetizers to accompany our wine - fried risotto balls and roasted Brussels sprouts.

Risotto Balls

Brussels Sprouts
They were both so very good - crunchy balls and perfectly roasted sprouts. 
Knowing that would be hard to top, we forged onward to the main course. I ordered the Fettuccine Carbonara -  the best kind of comfort food.



The sauce was perfectly creamy with mushrooms, cheese, peas and crispy prosciutto. The portions are so generous, that even after I had eaten to my utmost fullest, I had leftovers. You would think that would signal the end of dinner, but we didn't stop there. We decided to get one dessert, that we shared. How else do you end an awesome Italian meal, but with some Tiramisu.

Tiramisu
It tasted as good as it looked and was a wonderful end to a wonderful night. I had a great time with friends and additionally, we all had leftovers for days. 

Pietro's
121 South Street
Philadelphia PA 19147
215-733-0675



Thursday, December 1, 2016

#93 Pietro's - Sam's synopsis

Pietro's is a pretty solid establishment in Philly - there's more than one location and the few times I've been to one of their locales I've always been satisfied. So I went into this outing hoping for a good meal with good friends, and I wasn't disappointed.

Erin and I caught the bus and arrived around 7:30 pm... before Sandya, of course, even though she lives 2 blocks away. We had a slightly awkward interaction with the hostess and then we were seated in the bar area. It was pretty dead for a Thursday night, as I think there were maybe 2 other tables and a handful of people at the bar. 

As we waited for Sandya, Erin and I ordered drinks and then realized when Sandya arrived that maybe we should have waited so we could order a bottle of wine. But no matter, as we ordered a bottle of wine anyways (sadly, or maybe responsibly, there was no double-fisting for me as I decided to finish my sangria before moving onto the wine). We also decided on the risotto balls and brussell sprouts for appetizers, to accompany the free bread and olive oil we received. A minor side rant, that maybe I've expressed in a previous entry over these past 4 years, is I really hate it when sit down restaurants don't give you some kind of item to nibble on while you peruse the menu and order. Maybe my expectations are too high, or I'm asking too much, but can you at least give us something to eat while we wait? Even if it's oyster crackers or saltines? So needless to say, I was happy with our bread, which was warm and crispy on the outside, and soft on the inside. The risotto balls there are delicious - deep fried on the outside and creamy and salty on the inside. The brussell sprouts were fine too, they had some prosciutto pieces which were nice, but I found the balsamic glaze/sauce a bit too astringent for my liking.

For the main dish, I went with gemelli arugula pollo, which is described as chicken breast, garlic, arugula, and grape tomatoes in a white wine sauce. It was a good dish, although I felt like I couldn't really taste any garlic, and the flavors could have been better defined. I will say that I had a lot of leftovers (I guess the downside of free bread is that you always fill up too early...), and the dish was actually better the next day, because everything had time to soak in the sauce, and THEN the flavors were better defined. I was still pleased with my choice, and it was a good meal.

By the time we had finished eating, we still had some wine left, so of course we ordered dessert. The three of us split the tiramisu, which was simply to die for - one of the better pieces of tiramisu I've had in a long time. All in all, Pietro's is a great Philly establishment where you can get reliable meals.

Pietro's
121 South Street
Philadelphia, PA
(215) 733-0675

Monday, November 14, 2016

#92 - Las Bugambilias - Sandy's synopsis


Las Bugambilias (The bougainvilleas), conjures up for me an image of nostalgia. These flowers are native to more warmer climates and they definitely give me a warm fuzzy as they are common where I grew up in India. It was therefore quite perfect that we had some amazing warm weather that day, that enabled us to sit at a table outside. I am happy to note that the staff were very accommodating about it, even though we were a bigger group of 6 people. In hindsight, if you are a large group, it is easier to sit indoors.

The restaurant was definitely embracing the season/halloween as our servers and hosts were in costume and Mr. Tree-Trunk-Laughy-Face accompanied us for our meal. He was pleasant enough, but I always got the feeling like he was planning something sinister - might've been his laugh.

Mr. Tree-Trunk-Laughy-Face
Las bugambilias serves an array of traditional mexican dishes and there menu is very extensive so take your time to peruse. Additionally, on Sundays they do a brunch buffet that got some great reviews from the other diners in the restaurant.

We decided to start of our lunch/brunch with drinks and I couldn't resist ordering their classic margarita.

Classic Margarita

Besides the gorgeous presentation, the margarita itself was fantastic. Speaking of the presentation, the dining ware, tables, chairs, almost everything at this restaurant is beautiful.

Beautiful dining ware

As we sipped our drinks and enjoyed the weather, I managed to make a decision on what to order. I have for a long time wanted to try "cochinita pibil", which is a slow cooked pork dish. 

Cochinita Pibil

I really wanted to like this dish and truth be told I loved most of it. The beans, plantains and rice were delicious! I however found the pork itself to be a little under salted and lacking flavour. If I did combine the pork with everything else (which is probably what I am probably supposed to do), it was good. I was still a little disappointed. However almost everyone else at the table really liked their meals. Therefore, this will not deter me from wanting to try more things on their menu another time.

Las Bugambilias
148 South street
Phila PA 19147
215-922-3190

#92 Las Bugambilias - Sam's synopsis

Mr. Trunky Laughy Face,
lurking in the shadows
It was an unseasonably warm day-before-Halloween when we made our trip to Las Bugambilias, so we made the wise decision to sit outside and enjoy the weather and people-watching. What we did not expect was to make a friend with our sometimes inanimate neighbor, who we lovingly named Mr. Trunk Laughy Face*. This little guy was a dancing, laughing, spooky tree that was triggered by a motion sensor. He managed to go off about once a minute, which we found especially amusing as we waited for the rest of our party to join. Luckily, we had a wonderful waitress decked out in beautiful Day of the Dead make-up who temporarily disabled him for us, although I did start to miss his spooky laugh later into our meal.
*We had several other names for him, but we couldn't quite settle (or remember) all of them. This will have to stand as our substitute for now.

I could go for one of these
right now, actually
I had heard many good things about Las Bugambilias, so I was excited to try it out. We had a nice collection of friends as McKenzie was in town for Halloween/birthday shenanigans with myself and Erin, Steph brought Pavlov, and Scott had requested all the way back at the beginning of our blog to join us on this spot. We squeezed around a circular table and proceeded to order drinks. I went with a hibiscus margarita. I was impressed with the volume-to-price ratio - it was a rather large glass, and it was tasty and strong to boot. I would come back here just for margaritas, and that's before even getting to the food.

As it was Sunday, there was a brunch option that included a buffet of many different food items. One of the downsides of this option was that any of the main dishes available at the buffet were not available for individual order. In my case, I really wanted chilaquiles, but that was a buffet offering so I could not order it individually. But in the end, why would I go with one dish when I could get a plethora of food offerings? So I went with the buffet. And it was a wise choice. Once everyone else's meals arrived, I went inside and piled my plate full of deliciousness.

I'm pretty sure this is when Steph was
explaining how the patron Saint of
Mexico City looks like a vagina
On the docket were those sought after chilaquiles (my best description is breakfast nachos - tortilla chips with salsa, fried egg, pulled chicken, and crema fresca), oat pancakes, scrambled eggs with veggies, potatoes, refried black beans and some Day of the Dead bread. Everything was delicious. The chilaquiles were exactly what I was craving - the salsa verde was refreshing and flavorful and the pulled chicken fell apart in your mouth. The pancakes had a nice sweetness to them that wasn't overwhelming, but good enough to eat without syrup (this is a big deal for me - I usually drench my pancakes in maple syrup). The scrambled eggs, beans and potatoes were equally good - nothing life-changing but certainly done with the right balance of flavors. Erin and I split a sugar-dusted Day of the Dead piece of bread - it was good if a little dry (but I am not sure if this common or not for this style of bread). I left feeling satisfied, and I know everyone else did too, as there were raves all around the table. I would definitely return here for not just margaritas, but for food as well.

Las Bugambilias
148 South Street
Philadelphia, PA
(215) 922-3190

Tuesday, November 1, 2016

#91 - OCF Coffee House - Sandy's synopsis


This is the second OCF coffee house on South Street, which is unexpected for a coffee house run by a realty. However if there is anything a realty does have, its building space?

 As surprised as I was the first time, the coffee here is actually pretty good and they have great small eats. There is nothing overly special about it but I would choose it over a Starbucks. I ordered a cappuccino and chocolate croissant and was not disappointed by either. So, if you are in this neighbourhood and need a coffee, you could go here. 

#91 OCF Coffeehouse - Sam's synopsis

There are a lot of empires in Philly, it seems. OCF is one of them, with at least 5 coffee shop locations in the city that I can think of off the top of my head. We already stopped at one way back on the 18th block. And now we come full circle and have a new one on the 2nd block. Sandya and I came here for a pre-work breakfast at 8 am (my, how times have changed!).

It was a sunny fall morning, which was aptly noted through the expansive windows of the cafe. I really enjoyed the level of natural light coming in at this location (the one on 18th is pretty dark; however, the one at 30th and Chestnut may just be my favorite for this very reason. I spent many afternoons writing my thesis there...). It was surprisingly quiet for a workday morning, with only a few other customers coming in during our 45 minute conversation. Perhaps because this area of South Street isn't very close to the main business area of Philly, but who knows.


Per usual, I ordered a chai latte and settled in on a cheese croissant. Last time's perilous encounter with a hair baked into my bagel made me opt for a different choice. The chai was good - a nice amount of foamy milk on top and not too sweet. The cheese croissant was also delicious (from Kermit's, of course) - flaky and buttery and savory. It was a pleasant and calm start to the day - you can't ask for much more from a coffeeshop.

OCF Coffeehouse
135 South Street
Philadelphia, PA
(215) 457-3336

Monday, September 26, 2016

#90 - Me N Mo - Sandy's synopsis



Me N Mo advertises itself as a small family owned restaurant where everything is made from scratch. Where, presumably, a "Me", with a person called "Mo", run this little Italian restaurant. Well, after some deliberation, we figured that the "Me" referred to meatballs and the "Mo" referred to "more", as is spelled out below there logo. Its clever and I'm glad I didn't go in there asking if Mo was in. 

Besides the cute name, I was very excited to go here because freshly made pasta is amazing (I was less excited about the meatballs) and Me N Mos did not disappoint in that regard.

However, for starters, we ordered some of their signature meatballs and a buratta prosciutto salad.


Classic: Beef, pork and veal meatballs in vodka sauce
Chicken meatballs in mushroom cream sauce
Burratta Prosciutto salad
As I mentioned before, I am generally not the biggest fan of meatballs, and therefore not the best judge. So I will not judge and just say that they were well liked by the of the group. (There is only one meatball I have liked in my life, and that was at Little Nonna's).

The freshly made pasta however was fantastic here at Me N Mos. There is a large selection to choose from and I picked the linguine con frutti di mare - a seafood linguine with calamari, shrimp, mussel and herbs in a white wine sauce.

Linguini con frutti di mare
It was extremely delicious. The fresh pasta really takes everything up a notch with a perfect sauce and mostly great seafood (I was weirdly not a fan of the calamari).

Unfortunately, we were too full for dessert but all in all, Me 'N Mos had proven that it is a great affordable place for some traditional Italian cuisine.

So take a bottle of wine and get some pasta and more! at Me 'N Mos. (What if it was called Pasta 'N More...Pa 'N Mos....That sounds less exciting and clever I suppose).

Me 'N Mos
214 South Street
Philadelphia PA 19147
267-928-3262


Thursday, September 22, 2016

#90 Me 'N' Mo - Sam's synopsis

Things have been a bit crazy the past month or so. But they've settled down. And with it, comes the last review for this block, which means we have reached THE FINAL BLOCK. Huzzah! Our journey is nearly coming to a close, but first, here's the review for Me 'N' Mo.

Tell us about the Aggro Crag
I was a little early to arrive, so I went in and secured us a table. However, we went on the later side on a weeknight (around 8 pm), so there was only one other table there - a party of 3 (daughter + parents) celebrating the daughter's birthday. I awkwardly sang along to Happy Birthday at one point. The inside decor was rustic but not in your face about it, so I found it rather pleasant. A good ambiance for spending a relaxed evening with friends. I also realized, while staring at the menu, that Me 'N' Mo was short for Meatballs and More, and not a dude named Mo and his mysterious buddy. Side note: I suppose Mo could be a girl too, because we obviously all remember the Mo on the right there.

Steph arrived, and soon after Sandya and Sandeep did as well (wow, apparently didn't realize it was the S party that night!) Me 'N' Mo is BYOB, so we indulged in a bottle of red wine and decided the best strategy was to order a few different types of meatballs, an appetizer, and individual entrees for an ample sampling of food items. For meatballs, we went with the classic (beef + veal + pork) with vodka sauce and chicken with creamy mushroom sauce. While I don't eat beef or veal, I did still feel compelled to try one of the classic meatballs, and it was tasty. That's a pretty good compliment from someone who doesn't eat red meat mainly because she doesn't like the taste. It was flavorful and moist, and the accompanying sauce worked well. I also liked the chicken, and surprisingly the mushroom sauce wasn't too overwhelming (reminder: I don't like mushrooms), but it wasn't out of this world flavor-wise. The appetizer we ordered was a caprese salad with prosciutto and fresh peaches, drizzled with balsamic vinaigrette. It was simply divine. The freshness of the tomatoes, basil, and peaches balanced well with the saltiness of the prosciutto and the sweet acidity of the balsamic vinaigrette. We also received quite a bit of bread throughout the meal. Above average for a restaurant, but not groundbreaking.

meatballs aplenty
My entree was named chicken saltimbocca (chicken that jumps into your mouth) which we proceeded to joke about for the remainder of the meal. It would be nice if my food would always just jump into my mouth - I might spill less food all over myself if this were the case. The dish was chicken topped with prosciutto and mozzarella, with a buttery sage sauce and a side of mashed potatoes and veggies. The dish was delicious - it didn't quite jump into my mouth, but mostly because I was already pretty full at that point. My only very minor complaint is that I wish the mozzarella had been melted more - it wasn't quite the level of ooey-gooey that I thought it should be for this dish. The sauce was great, not too buttery or oily and the right amount of sage. The potatoes were creamy and the veggies fresh. I was only able to eat about half and had the remainder for lunch the next day, where it was equally as delicious as the night before.
Can't you see it jumping?

Service was friendly if a bit curt near the end - they didn't really ask us if we wanted dessert, but it was also already just past closing time and we were all obviously pretty full at that point. This place is cash only, but the prices are reasonable, considering how many pricey Italian restaurants there are in Center City. I would definitely return here again, and recommend it to anyone looking to try out a new Italian restaurant in the city.

Me 'N' Mo
214 South Street
Philadelphia, PA
(267) 928-3262

Saturday, August 20, 2016

#89 - His & Her's - Sandy's synopsis


His and Her's seems to be a place for the community to gather, shoot some pool, guzzle some cheap drinks and eat some affordable food. They have a daily happy hour where everything on the menu is half off, which is an impressive happy hour. They don't have any beer on tap but they do have some bottles of your standard domestic fare.

We took advantage of the happy hour and ordered some appetizers - the turkish cheese rolls and the hummus.






The hummus was alright and would've been better if it came with some pita or something. Anything. The cheese rolls were quite delightful.

For dinner I just ordered the chicken fingers. They were alright as well, nothing too exciting. The honey-dijon sauce that comes with it was a little too sweet.


Everything was pretty okay with the check being super cheap for all the food we ordered. If you're looking to save some money and want to play some pool and aren't picky about the food, this could be your place to hang out.

His & Hers
216 South Street
Philadelphia PA 19147
267-639-3214

Friday, August 19, 2016

#89 His & Hers - Sam's synopsis

Well, second time's the charm I guess. We made it to His & Hers when it was actually open, and it was quite obvious this time around. Before, the windows were closed and it was dark inside, but it was hard to tell if the place was actually open unless we peered in. Upon arriving, the doors and windows were wide open and everything inside was bright and shiny. So yeah, kind of a big difference.

I arrived 15 minutes late because yes, I was playing Pokemon Go on my walk over. But I was using a Lucky Egg to level up faster so give me a break, okay?! In any case, Sandya and Erin were inside and had already ordered a few appetizers and some lagers, so I followed suit on the beer front. Turns out happy hour is from 7-9 pm, which is already great because what a convenient time frame, but even better, everything is 50% off. All drinks, all food, everything. Which is pretty awesome. But I was pretty underwhelmed with the place, so I'm not sure how far that'll get me in the future in returning.

There was only one woman running the bar, although the owner/maybe a manager also seemed to be there. She was a little sporadic in attending to us, but I don't really fault her for that - but it still took some time to place orders. I've been all about chicken tenders lately, especially when I'm in a sports bar atmosphere, so that's what I ordered. The aforementioned appetizers were cheese rolls and hummus. Even though Sandya and Erin ordered before me, the appetizers didn't come until after I got my chicken tenders. That's a little weird. Oh well. The chicken tenders and fries were fine. They hit the spot and they weren't overly greasy - pretty standard. The appetizers were also okay. I liked the filling in the cheese rolls, but the roll part wasn't very flavorful. The hummus was also fine, but they didn't serve anything with it - just some decorative lettuce. How are you supposed to eat hummus without any accompanying pita or veggies?

The happy hour is a great deal, so I'd take advantage of it in the future if it came up, but I wouldn't go out of my way to return to His & Hers.

His & Hers
216 South Street
Philadelphia, PA
(267) 639-3214

Saturday, August 6, 2016

#88 Bridget Foy's - Sandy's synopsis


Bridget Foy's, Sounds so classy. Well, I felt classy sitting outside on their veranda sipping on mimosas, watching people walk by on south street. Brunch at Bridget Foy's is definitely a good deal. The pitcher of mimosas was perfect (on my wallet and for deliciousness) and they have some very good brunch options. 

I tend to like savoury foods for breakfast so as appealing as some of the french toast options looked, I went with the shrimp and grits.


This was a VERY solid choice with good flavour and a nice, crispy egg on top. 

We also ordered some fries on the side (because what is brunch without potatoes of some kind). 



Do not let the thickness of these fries fool you. I usually hate thick fries, but these were really good. 
All in all, its a great outdoor space with some reliably good food options. 

Bridget Foy's
200 South Street
Philadelphia PA 19147
215-922-1813