My last night in Philly I headed with a friend to Friday, Saturday, Sunday which oddly is now open most days. It is a charming spot around the corner from Rittenhouse Square with a busy bar downstairs(830pm on Sunday!) and a quiet small but beautifully appointed dining room upstairs. The tables are far apart and you fell quite comfortable; not something you get in today's noisy dining spots...this is refined, as is the cuisine. the décor is wall paintings of serene alndscapes with quiet 70's & 80's music playing and a good supply of mirrors to make the place feel a bit larger. The tables, chairs and linens make you want to stay all night, and even though we did not eat a lot, we were the last ones out.
It was hard to choose, but I headed right for a bottle of the Melon de Bourgogne, a wine we have seen less and less here in the US, this one from Domaine Landron called "Melonix." Crispy lavosh arrived stuck into a wad of soft butter drizzled with honey on the plate which was superb. The wine was perfect with the Octopus starter with Prok, Rancho Gordo beans and pickled onions and also with my Beef Tartare which came with crispy shallots, smoked beef heart creme fraiche. Since it came with toast Alexander, our brilliant server, suggested some endive to avoid the carbs! It was divine. I could not eat a main course as it was late and chose the Sweetbread Katsu appertizer with bone marrow tartare that was adorable and just the right size. My guest went for the delicious Roasted Potato Gnocchi with Potato Gremolta and burnt cream.
Our red wine was a Blaufrankisch from Glatzer in Austria which our server Alexander said was his favorite on the list. The wines here are really wonderful and varied and I think I had a fan as soon as I chose one of the more esoteric ones.
No dessert as we were full, but Alexander brought over some yummy fruit pates of vanilla and peach that we loved. We know that whatever day we get back to Philly, Friday, Saturday, Sunday will be on the program!
