Where to Celebrate National Escargot Day in Philadelphia
Food Holidays / French

Where to Celebrate National Escargot Day in Philadelphia

Escargot has been an opulent delicacy throughout history first served in France during the reign of King Louis XIV. Since then, chefs all around the world have transformed this delicacy into their own elevated creations. This year on National Escargot Day (Wednesday, May 24) Philadelphia restaurants and bars are inviting guests to enjoy their spin on this luxe French … Continue reading

Chef Nicholas Bazik of Soon-to-Open Provenance Popping Up at River Twice
Collaborations / East Passyunk / French

Chef Nicholas Bazik of Soon-to-Open Provenance Popping Up at River Twice

Two celebrated Philadelphia chefs are teaming up for a total collaboration, as Nicholas Bazik – who is preparing to open his new French restaurant, Provenance – will be joining Randy Rucker in the kitchen at River Twice for the East Passyunk restaurant’s next Hidden in Plain Sight dinner on Tuesday, June 6th. The menu will … Continue reading

Café Click by STARR Restaurants Returns to the Comcast Center Plaza
Center City / French / Openings

Café Click by STARR Restaurants Returns to the Comcast Center Plaza

Philadelphia acclaimed restaurateur Stephen Starr is bringing back Café Click, the greenery-framed seasonal outdoor café at Comcast Center Plaza, with its French-accented all-day menu of “afternoon-in-Paris” fare. Café Click will reopen for its 2nd season on Friday, May 5th for lunch and dinner Monday through Friday from 11:00a-8:00p through October 2023. Diners can expect the … Continue reading

A Look at Louie Louie Bistro & Bar
American / French / Reviews / University City

A Look at Louie Louie Bistro & Bar

Louie Louie Bistro & Bar located at the Inn at Penn across from the Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on the campus of the University of Pennsylvania opened a couple of months ago to much fanfare and with good reason. It is a truly stunning restaurant. The interior was designed by Philadelphia based Rohe Creative who … Continue reading

Bistrot La Minette Pays Tribute to Chef Paul Bocuse
Bella Vista / French

Bistrot La Minette Pays Tribute to Chef Paul Bocuse

Executive Chef Kenneth Bush and his team will prepare two revolutionary French dishes, inspired by Chef Paul Bocuse, the creative force behind the Nouvelle Cuisine movement Beginning on Wednesday, February 21, Bistrot La Minette will celebrate the genius and mastery of Chef Paul Bocuse by honoring his revolutionary Nouvelle Cuisine in their cozy and inviting neighborhood bistro, recently named one of … Continue reading

First Fridays at Baril with Georges Perrier
Chefs / French / Rittenhouse Square

First Fridays at Baril with Georges Perrier

Chef/owner Michael Franco proudly presents a classic French bistro experience enhanced by his mentor the legendary Georges Perrier. Starting on Friday, March 3rd, this new signature event on the first Friday of every month will have a special addition to the menu: a traditional Provençal bouillabaisse prepared by Perrier and Baril chef Ken Wallace, alongside … Continue reading

Celebrate Beaujolais Nouveau Day 2015 at Bistrot La Minette
Bella Vista / French / Wine

Celebrate Beaujolais Nouveau Day 2015 at Bistrot La Minette

Chef Peter Woolsey will be back in the Bistrot La Minette kitchen after a year of focusing on La Peg, on Thursday, November 19th to celebrate Beaujolais Nouveau Day 2015. “It has been over a year since I opened La Peg. I find myself in a place where both restaurants are running well and now … Continue reading