quickie overnight visit...

[pltrgyst]

My wife and I just returned last night from a quick overnight stay in
Philadelphia. Just thought I'd comment on the food, which was excellent as
usual.

Lunch Wednesday at Jack's Firehouse was excellent, and the bourbon selection
amazing, as always.

Wednesday supper was at Pasion, which was extremely impressive. We sat at the
bar overlooking the kitchen, and enjoyed the pro show. Actually, we might have
enjoyed this meal more than any we've ever had in Philly, it was that good.
Maybe not quite at the culinary temple level of Topolabampo, but damned close.
Between those two and the multiple Ortanique locations (including one here in
DC), sampling most of the food styles of latin america is possible.

Late breakfast was Jack's Down Home Diner, while stocking up the cooler at the
Reading Market, and then down at DiBruno's.

The last night we ate at Monk's. It is pretty impressive to load up on mussels,
pheasant, frites, tap beer like la Chouffe, Affligem Noel dubbel, etc.,
accompanied by great music for around $60.

You Philly folks have it pretty good. I wish they'd all branch out to DC... 8;)

-- Larry

[s***@temple.edu]

Post by pltrgyst
You Philly folks have it pretty good. I wish they'd all branch out to DC... 8;)

You're from DC? How ironic! I work in Philly and I have been
tossing around the idea of visiting DC for a couple of days to
check out some of the new sites such as the WW II memorial and
the Spy Museum. I am glad to hear you enjoyed your Philly visit.

[bebopper]

Post by s***@temple.edu

Post by pltrgyst
You Philly folks have it pretty good. I wish they'd all branch out to DC... 8;)

You're from DC? How ironic! I work in Philly and I have been
tossing around the idea of visiting DC for a couple of days to
check out some of the new sites such as the WW II memorial and
the Spy Museum. I am glad to hear you enjoyed your Philly visit.

The Spy museum is pretty awesome (especially if you have kids), but
there is a lot to entertain adults as well. There is some GREAT
Etheopian to be had in D.C. (depending on where you stay, you can get
it delivered to your room !!) It is a great cuisine for not requiring
any silverware <g>.

Cheers,
bebopper

[Tenzo]

It is a great cuisine for not requiring

Post by bebopper
any silverware <g>.

That's always been one of my criteria for good food

[bebopper]

Post by bebopper
It is a great cuisine for not requiring

Post by bebopper
any silverware <g>.

That's always been one of my criteria for good food

Ethiopian food is traditionally served with injera, which are large
disks of spongy bread similar in texture to a scone, but with a slight
sourdoughbread-ish tang. In a restaurant, stews (called "wat") are
usually served right on a big hunk, and after you have scooped up all
the wat with your "auxiliary" bread, you eat the one the stew was
served on. If you can still be hungry ...

cheers,

- bebopper