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Tom Kerns
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Username: Tom_kerns
Post Number: 250
Registered: 6-2004
| | Posted on Monday, November 21, 2005 - 3:25 pm: |     |
Does anyone have any recommendations for a restaurant in Philly? Looking for an upscale, romantic (possibly French) dining experience. Thanks
Tom |
Robert Little
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Username: Boblittle
Post Number: 243
Registered: 4-2003
| | Posted on Monday, November 21, 2005 - 3:40 pm: | |
Le Bec Fin is one of the finest restaurants in the country. Mobil five stars. The main dining room is quite expensive but the no-reservations bar area has a very nice menu that's much cheaper. It's still cheaper than its New York peers (Le Bernardin, Alain Ducasse, Jean Georges). Worth every penny but it'll take a lot of them.
Le Bec Fin's impressario, Georges Perrier, also runs a slightly cheaper bistro, Brasserie Perrier. Both are just east of Rittenhouse Square on Walnut.
I liked Restaurant Chloe off the Amish meeting house. It's no reservations, cash only, BYOB. Small with excellent seafood.
Fork is also excellent for seafood with a happening atmosphere.
Untried by me but well regarded are Salt, Cuba Libre and Susannah Foo. |
Mrs T
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Username: Netjack
Post Number: 318
Registered: 12-2004
| | Posted on Monday, November 21, 2005 - 3:43 pm: | |
I had a fantastic Chinese New Year tasting many moons ago at Suzanna Foo, sublime! |
The Oracle of MOL
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Username: Oracle_of_mol
Post Number: 147
Registered: 2-2005
| | Posted on Monday, November 21, 2005 - 4:10 pm: | |
http://www.forkrestaurant.com/
Go in peace.
---The Oracle of MOL |
Katy M.
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Username: Katymcf
Post Number: 78
Registered: 11-2002
| | Posted on Monday, November 21, 2005 - 4:33 pm: | |
This is one of our favorites...
http://www.creperie-beaumonde.com
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kmk
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Username: Kmk
Post Number: 828
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Monday, November 21, 2005 - 4:52 pm: | |
I just replied with the same info as Robert Little in another thread. We love "bp" and we like the Black Bass across the street. (I don't know if it is still there - in the old bank building.) |
Hank Zona
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Username: Hankzona
Post Number: 4899
Registered: 3-2002
| | Posted on Monday, November 21, 2005 - 4:57 pm: | |
kmk...
I think its the Striped Bass..unless they changed the name..striking place...had an excellent meal there too.
Tom,
try posting a request at chowhound.com. When we went to Philly a year ago, I posted looking for recommendations and everything I got was spot on, for casual and upscale. |
summerbabe
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Username: Summerbabe
Post Number: 34
Registered: 7-2005
| | Posted on Monday, November 21, 2005 - 5:05 pm: | |
Oooh, the Striped Bass has excellent food and a beautiful interior. I also second Fork, but it's definitely smaller scale and more hipster. |
Hank Zona
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Username: Hankzona
Post Number: 4901
Registered: 3-2002
| | Posted on Monday, November 21, 2005 - 5:24 pm: | |
Tom,
Since you want romantic, Im guessing this isnt one of your client soirees.
Striped Bass is a seafood restaurant, as the name sort of indicates. Masaharu Morimoto of Nobu and Iron Chef fame opened his own restaurant in Philadelphia...called Morimoto. If youre staying overnight and driving and want a good brunch/breakfast place for your way out of town, let me know..we ate at a place near the Italian section that was the best breakfast Ive had outside of Veselka in ages. |
cjc
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Username: Cjc
Post Number: 4789
Registered: 8-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 22, 2005 - 12:11 pm: | |
Tangerine. Zagat has 24 food and the rest of categories above that. Loved it.
http://www.tangerinerestaurant.com/ |
Tom Kerns
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Username: Tom_kerns
Post Number: 255
Registered: 6-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 22, 2005 - 1:56 pm: | |
Thanks for all the tips folks. You've all been very helpful.
Hank, I'll send you a mail later today, brunch is a great idea.
Thanks
TK |
Smarty Jones
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Username: Birdstone
Post Number: 11
Registered: 10-2005
| | Posted on Friday, December 2, 2005 - 1:30 pm: | |
Tom where did you end up going? If you are still needing rec's, let us know...more to come from an ex-resident of Philly should you need it.... |
Tom Kerns
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Username: Tom_kerns
Post Number: 270
Registered: 6-2004
| | Posted on Monday, December 5, 2005 - 12:36 pm: | |
SJ
Our trip is this coming weekend, but we've made reservations at the following places; Suzanna Foos and Positano Coast for dinner and Sabrina's Cafe for Brunch on Sunday. But still welcome suggestions. The only one of the three that we've tried before is Suzanna Foos.
Thanks
TK |
Smarty Jones
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Username: Birdstone
Post Number: 21
Registered: 10-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, December 6, 2005 - 1:42 pm: | |
If you want to get off the beaten path, consider Bridgids, located behind the Art Museum. Great food, casual atmosphere that's a local favorite, and over 100 belgium beers by the bottle/on-tap. If you are going to be in that area, I'd definitely give it a roll. www.bridgids.com
Also, consider the White Dog Cafe which is virtually on the University of Pennsylvania Campus. Fantastic food, great ambience, and everything is organic with a local flavor. www.whitedog.com
Hands down my two favorites in the city, but neither will be too upscale and good for either lunch or dinner. |
Tom Kerns
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Username: Tom_kerns
Post Number: 273
Registered: 6-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, December 6, 2005 - 4:23 pm: | |
Thanks SJ
Lunch hasn't been planned so I'll keep your suggestions with me. I'll let you know if we get to try them.
Again, thanks for taking the time.
Regards
TK
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