Ari and I escaped to Philadelphia for a cozy and relaxing winter getaway. Blogging was put on the back burner for a few days in order to give my eyes, fingers and tush a rest from sitting in front of the computer. (This may be one of my resolutions!)
We rang in the New Year with some fabulous food. If you’re ever in Philly and looking for a great restaurant (conveniently located across the street from the Sheraton at Society Hill), I highly recommend Positano’s. We shared a LOT of food, and I found my new favorite drink (replacing my stale vodka-soda combination): the Manhattan! It’s fitting, eh?
A Manhattan, which I learned to make when I was licensed as a bartender, is made with rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, Bitters, and a Maraschino cherry. Try it out!
Eggplant Parmigiana
Rigatoni
Hands-down one of THE best risotto dishes I’ve had in my life, made with both truffle oil and truffle salt.
Yellowfin Tuna
We also sampled Triumph Brewing Company‘s famous pretzel bites…
Enjoyed a little naughty food…
… and even managed to squeeze in a salad or two.
We found an adorable bistro for brunch, the Metro Cafe.
It was light, cheery, and still festively decorated for the holidays.
I had a delicious bowl of yogurt + granola, which was perfect except I wish the granola:yogurt ratio had been reversed.
Ari got a cheeseburger. The boy loves his beef!
It was such a nice way to ring in the New Year.
Here’s to a great 2010!
Regular posting will begin tonight. In the mean time, check out Ari’s visit to Dos Toros and find the Coconut Bliss winners!
What a fun and well-deserved getaway! I’ve never actually spent any significant time in Philly (the only East Coast city I haven’t ever really visited!).
Love that last picture of you too- adorbs!
It looks like you had such a fun New Years! Random question- what is truffle oil/salt?
Doesn’t look that sunny to me!
I’m glad you had a nice trip, though!
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Oh my gosh the food looks amazing! Looks like you had a great New Years!
Awww you guys are too cute! Love that picture!! Every foodie piece you posted looks rediculously delicious – yum!
Looks like you had fun! By the way I tried to email you but it didn’t work…
Looks like a blast!
Even though the ratios were off on the granola..it looks heavenly!
Maggie
these are adorable pics!
AHH krispy kreme i see? those look like the seasonal doughnuts! i def had the gingerbread from there!
love the looks of that tuna!
HAPPY NEW YEAR! you two are adorable
Sounds like a wonderful new year! That is probably the most interesting presentation of pasta I’ve seen!
haha, I love that tv show. I would say the tuna dish above looks so yummy. I think I see tuna in my future this week!
loveee your pics! sooo pretty! it sounds like you had a great New Years!!! I hope your having a great monday and enjoying the after holiday life! xoxo!
What a great getaway! Wasn’t W.C. Fields from Philadelphia?
way a trip! you two are so cute!
Yummy yummy food!