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    Good food and good conversation; Asian decorative arts; netsukes; classic cars; Character First education (Hyde School); making Philadelphia a better place; riding my bicycle
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  1. Thought this BYOB interactive map might be of help your locating culinary delights in my fair city as well as State Stores for you to buy the appropriate libations: http://www.gophila.com/byobmap/
  2. Chifa Does Peruvian-Chinese sound intriguing? From my dinner last night at Jose Garce's latest restaurant, I can happily report it was tasty, unusual and more filling than what I had at Amada for the same money. The specialty chicken is worth waiting for: A riff on Peking duck Alas, the noise level was high as it was packed even on a Monday night. Why does trendy dining seem to imply deafening?
  3. From the land of "Irish Potatoes" as the traditional candy for St. Patrick's Day, we bring you this geographically-centric review of Easter candy: http://www.philly.com/philly/entertainment...eans__etc_.html
  4. Enjoyed a tasty prime rib with a nice cabernet and a great view of Rittenhouse Square for my celebratory dinner at Smith & Wollensky's. Everything was spot on for a steakhouse.
  5. NEWSFLASH from Philadelphia Inquirer: Cheese whiz is not the preferred topping on a cheesesteak nor was it the cheese used originally - http://www.philly.com/philly/hp/news_updat...t_or_myth_.html
  6. On a recent rainy Friday in Philadelphia, a friend from New York and I partook of high tea in the Swann Lounge at the Four Seasons. The food, service, and setting were just lovely. Of course, one has to like tea sandwiches and such to enjoy this. Shades of Grace Kelly. And, yes, we do still like our traditional high tea in Philadelphia.
  7. Alas, I was also disappointed with Amada. The best thing I had was a green tea gimlet - refreshingly astringent. The octopus and oyster tapas were good. The artichoke was bland with a gloppy sauce. My companion's fish was likewise uninspired. Rather than stay for dessert, we went to the nearby Franklin Fountain on Market Street for some really good ice cream. It's a recreated old-time ice cream parlor serving quality products: http://www.franklinfountain.com/
  8. Georges Perrier announced tonight that he's giving his Five Stars back. (Yes, this is after he went down to Four Stars, and spent over a million dollars to return to the restaurant to its former glory, and ranking, in 2003.) As of Monday, the service at Le Bec Fin will no longer be a formal three-hour meal. He's putting out an a la carte menu, and wants diners to have more fun. Ah, joie de vivre!
  9. Years ago, an eight-year-old boy who was standing on a chair to wash dishes with his sister slipped and impaled himself on a kitchen knife which had been left point up in the drainer. He also died. I've remembered this as a tragic reminder to be careful with sharp objects.
  10. Sunday dinner at Marcel's: Four courses. Lobster bisque en croute with lobster tartare. Salmon with sundried tomato. Boudin blanc. Epinoisse with Granny Smith apples. Amuse bouche was a small cup of creamy mushroom soup and a tiny Parmesan stick with a dusting of sundried tomato. Wines chosen by Adnan. Lovely service. Now I can die happy.
  11. After the dinner I enjoyed last night, Firefly is likely to be one of my favorite places in DC as well. I'm recuperating from a cold, and their comfort food and attentive service really made me feel much, much better. First, my dinner partner and I shared an appetizer of tender grilled calamari with olive confit topped with toasted bread crumbs ("Poor man's Parmesan" according to the menu). Then I had a bowl of piping hot Matzoh ball soup - Jewish penicillin - which was a rich chicken broth with a large somewhat firm Matzoh ball. Preferable in my book to the light ones that tend to disintegrate. My main course was fork tender pot roasted boneless short ribs with boiled onions and rich, buttery mashed potatoes. Yum! The eclectic drink menu had beers, wines, and signature cocktails. The one that caught my eye was the Amber - a generous full pint drink of hot apple cider and Jack Daniels topped with Maple whipped cream. It was a great choice. That's definitely a winter drink that cures what ails you! Although I didn't have room for dessert, the carrot cake did look tempting to me.
  12. Portabello Pizza - One large cap smooth side down topped with homemade salsa, freshly grated Parmesan, some olive oil and baked until the cheese was nicely melted. Great food like this almost makes me want to be a vegetarian...
  13. Mr. Newman's new business Web site is up. People can order by mail: http://www.newmanwineandspirits.com/winelist.html Experts, are any of these selections worthy?
  14. Not being educated in Spanish, would "de nada" suffice on behalf of us all??
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