Dmitri's

A & I were discussing Friday night dinner plans, trying to come up with something somewhat near our house since the weather was a little crazy all day- drizzly, spontaneous thunderstorms, extreme wind, etc. A suggested a Greek restaurant in Fitler Square that I had never even heard of (shocking!). This place makes little to no effort to advertise- a website that requires serious internet searching to find, not acknowledged by menupages, etc....

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Savory Swedish Pancakes

On our trip to Baltimore several weeks ago, our gracious hostess opened our eyes to the simplicity of a recipe we once thought would be impossible to make at home: crepes. Oh, sorry, Swedish Pancakes! Her recipe made thin, sweet, slightly eggy pancakes that we filled with nuts, fruit, and jam. According to Wikipedia, the Swedish variation of pancakes are very similar to the French crepe, and are even served in a more savory situation (on Thursdays...

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Bibou

It's that time of year again.. the snow is melting but spring is still a faint speck of light at the end of the wintry tunnel. I think someone invented Valentine's Day to keep the holiday cheer going through these bleak months. For a combination V-Day/early birthday present, I decided to treat my boyfriend (and myself) to dinner. Last year we headed to West Philly, so I chose another slightly-off-the-beaten-path location. Bibou is a tiny little...

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Winnie's Le Bus

A & I have enjoyed some delicious food in Manayunk, so when we made plans to head there for a charity bowling event, we knew we had to enjoy dinner there as well. We also knew we wanted something relatively quick, inexpensive, and with a range of menu choices since we were accompanied by a couple of friends. A emailed out a list of options, and we all settled on Winnie's Le Bus.We're more familiar with the Le Bus bakery/mini-cafe a few blocks...

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Pub on Passyunk East (P.O.P.E.)

Back in September, J and I went on a South Philly adventure along Passyunk Avenue, visiting a bunch of great establishments that are usually just out of reach. With a friend in town visiting, we decided to venture out again on a revisit to one of the stops we had made on our previous trip. Unfortunately, our first choice restaurant was packed, and we weren't willing to commit to a long wait. So down the street we went, checking menus and discussing...

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Tyson Bee's

It's a well known fact that Penn students flock to the many food trucks scattered around campus. Everyone has their own opinions on where to get the best burrito, the best Chinese, even the best fresh fruit. Though A & I did not partake in this phenomenon as undergrads, we recognize good street food when we see it. The Tyson Bee's truck is hard to miss- with it's brightly colored amorphous animals and adorable fat bumblebees, it certainly...

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Chocolate Truffles

Several months ago, J and I were gifted with some homemade chocolate truffles- a truly unique gift that was both beautiful to look at and delicious to eat! Seemingly professionally crafted and packaged, the little treats were very impressive. One of my goals on our trip to Baltimore was to learn the recipe and techniques required to produce my own home-crafted chocolates. What better pre-Valentine's Day post than to share it with you?Chocolate...

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