Philadelphia πΊπΈ / Should Be a Global Staple π
π Butcher and Singer π π 1500 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19102 Ate some moody-but-delicious winter dishes in a gorgeous first-floor dining room that felt like a Carbon-esque opera box π. From the moment we sat down, the vibes were on point β the little whipped butter bowl (lightly mango-flavored, so airy!) and the scalding-hot βsconeβ bread already won me over. Then the server brought a basket of baguettes β talk about thoughtful service! π₯β¨ π Steak Tartare A textbook-perfect beef tartare β like eating blue cheese egg yolk risotto with a subtle kick from finely diced chili πΆοΈ. So rich yet gentle. The toast slices felt almost unnecessary β Iβd recommend eating it straight up! π Butcher Salad This salad was magical β¨ β and I hate salads (ask anyone in Shanghai). But after devouring this one, Iβve been craving salad almost daily! It had dried fruits, diced preserved fruits, raisins, cheese chunks and grated cheese, tomatoes, crisp sweet greens, salami, and green beans. Yes, green beans! π 20 oz. Bone-In Strip Tender, juicy, βsecretβ meat with intense beefy flavor π₯©. Possibly the best steak in Philly β dreamily tender with a subtle aroma. So soft itβs hard to believe it came from an animal. You can even detect hints of fruitiness and sweetness. Left me feeling light, not heavy β a true comfort. π Roasted Asparagus Plump and juicy β honestly, tasted just like the miso asparagus from that Japanese restaurant in Xintiandi I used to order during my office days in Shanghai. Finished with a happy trip next door to share a pistachio gelato β now that brought me back to reality. π¦π #PhillyFood #ButcherAndSinger #SteakLovers #SaladConvert #FineDining #PhillyEats #OperaVibes
