My last visit to Bibou, a small French BYOB tucked in the Little Saigon area of Philly, was unforgettable. I brought Joan back to try the Sunday Prix-Fixe Night again (I rsvp 1 week ahead). Just as last time, it was $45 for 4 courses (cash only). Pity this time the butter that came with […]
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June 30, 2010
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Random Tea Room and Curiosity Shop (Philadelphia)
By Freda in 11: PhiladelphiaWe found this lovely tea room Random Tea Room and Curiosity Shop while strolling the Northern Liberties neighborhood. The small interior is intimate: eclectic vintage furnitures (for sale too!) with new age music. You feel like being tuck away at a quiet corner where no one would bother you. The pastry and tea wares are […]
Tags: Tea
June 18, 2010
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Tartes (Philadelphia)
By Freda in 11: PhiladelphiaTartes is a bakery in a pink little shack with a walked-up window at Old city. As their name suggests, they made gorgeous looking tarts plus other baked goods as well (brownies, cookies and cupcakes). When you walked up to their window, you can see their kitchen clearly. The window displays looked absolutely mouth-watering. I […]
Tags: Dessert, Pastry, Patisserie, tart
June 16, 2010
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Flying Monkey (Philadelphia)
By Joan in 11: PhiladelphiaAlso on the pretty Locust street is the cupcake teahouse Flying Monkey. They have a shop at the Reading Terminal Market as well. The space is too lovely~ The walls are decorated with paintings of monkey interpreted by different artists. I love the mismatch pillows. You can select tea from the jars. They played good […]
Tags: cupcake, Patisserie
June 15, 2010
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Garces Trading Co. (Philadelphia)
By Freda in 11: Philadelphia, Favorite Food EntriesJoan flew over one weekend to join me at Philly. Since I was underwhelmed by Amada, I wanted her to experience the other outpost of the Garces Restaurant Group: Garces Trading Co. It’s located in the gayborhood – on the pretty, residential Locust street. While the other Garces’ establishments are tapas/wine bar, this one is […]
