Res Ipsa, a small café near Rittenhouse Square in Philadelphia, offers a clean, simplistic ambiance and delicious food. The Italian breakfast, featuring eggs, fennel sausage, and house-made English muffin, impressed with flavorful beans and broccoli rabe. The café’s signature root cake, topped with cream cheese frosting, was a delightful treat. With its unique ambience and culinary offerings, Res Ipsa is a cafe worth revisiting.
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FRIEDA is a cafe with a diverse, community-oriented concept. The menu featured mushroom bisque, oeuf á la coque, and almond orange cake, all enjoyed in a serene, inclusive setting. Charming space and enjoyed the space’s mission.
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During a visit to Pittsburgh, I faced the challenge of choosing a restaurant and opted for The Butcher and the Rye, known for its chef Richard DeShantz. Despite the lack of reservation and a crowded seating, the experience was worth it. The unique dishes like Rustic Bread, Pig Candy, and Brussels impressed me, making it a must-visit spot.
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Wm. Mulherin’s Sons is an Italian-American eatery in Philadelphia’s Fishtown. Led by Executive Chef Chris Painter, the restaurant is housed in a restored whiskey bottling building. The ambiance is reminiscent of a Wes Anderson movie, offering a striking look and delectable dishes like seafood mixto, pumpkin pizza, porcini cavatelli, and coffee pot de creme.
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Besito in Ardmore, PA has an inviting atmosphere and diverse menu offeringing queso fundido and tacos de camarones. Visit Besito for a satisfying Mexican cuisine experience, complete with flavorful sangria and a charming ambiance.
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I visited the Malvern Buttery, a suburban Philadelphia café with self-serve food and communal seating. I tried pork, bean, and kale soup, bread and butter, canelé, sea salt sable, and café au lait with vanilla. The soup was flavorful but a bit bean-heavy for my taste. The desserts were outstanding, and the ambiance made it worth the visit.
Read MoreA visit to Barbuzzo before a show at Kimmel Center was a hit. The small, bustling restaurant in Philadelphia offered a flavorful experience. The Burata from Puglia, Roasted Bone Marrow, and Salted Caramel Budino left a lasting impression. Despite the noisy atmosphere, the delectable dishes secured Barbuzzo a spot on the revisit list.
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