Bistrot La Minette is a French restaurant serving traditional French food with a monthly cuisine of a particular region in France. Due to its farm to table approach, the menu including the desserts change according to the seasons, giving a heightened flavor of the ingredients used. The restaurant has an inviting look to it with its French countryside and cities photo frames adorning the walls and cozy seating, the restaurant's goal is to bring nostalgia for those who have had an experience of traditional French bistrot dining and to make a memorable one for those who are new to it.
Seasons 52 is an upbeat and chic spot to savor farm-to-fork fare that is healthy and not heavy on calories. Their seasonal menu has a flair of rustic cooking that brings out the best of the regional produce. Inventive American cuisine is showcased in an appealing way that will tantalize your palate. Not to be outdone is their fully stocked bar. Whether it is their impressive rotating list of global wines, organic cocktails or beer, you can enjoy these during happy hours. Reservations are highly recommended.
The Ranstead Room is a far cry from the usual run-of-the-mill bars. A gorgeous riot of crimson hues, this classy, upscale bar features plush, scarlet booths and stools, retro-inspired wallpaper and gilded chandeliers. The menu here features hand-crafted drinks, garnished with hand-chipped ice. Everything at this bar is delightfully old school, albeit, upscale old school. Classic cocktails are made with an innovative, signature flourish. Apart from cocktails, there's a good selection of wines, draft and bottled beers and to nosh with these gorgeous libations is a limited menu of tapas and small plates.
A luxurious venue that offers a perfect setting for dining with family, Maggiano's Little Italy is a gem. It offers a pre-set menu of two courses with choice of dishes for the entire family. The entrees are excellent and feature the likes of Spinach and Artichoke Al Forno, Rustic Chicken & Shrimp pasta, Gnocchi & Italian Sausage and the very popular Rigatoni D pasta.If hard-pressed for time, one can avail the take out or delivery options and relish the food at leisure. The bar also offers a good selection of beverages and lots of attractive promotions.
The signature drink of Bob & Barbara's Lounge, "The Special", a combo of a Pabst Blue Ribbon can and a Jim Beam shot, is extremely popular in the neighborhood. Their weekly live jazz and drag show are equally crowd pulling. Bob & Barbara's Lounge has thus created its own niche among the city's many dives. The extremely friendly bartenders make your drinking experience all the more pleasing. Check out if you are searching for a place with character to enjoy your weekend evening.
Located in Rittenhouse Square, Jet Wine Bar is evidently quite passionate about wines. The trendy wine bar is home to an impressive, well-considered wine list featuring vinos hailing from most wine capitals of the world - reds, whites, roses and Champagnes all are well represented on the menu. These gorgeous wines are sure to transport you to the idyllic vineyards they come from. To nosh along with these impressive libations, there's a limited but fantastic selection of finger foods such as sandwiches, cheese platters, meat platters and much more. The service is impeccable and the prices are quite fair. If you're a wine person, Jet Wine Bar is not to be missed.