While in Philadelphia last week, I ate at The Dandelion Pub (recommended by Joy by way of Alyson). I am kind of obsessed with it and returned there again when I had a free evening before flying out of town. I love how they serve the butter on a small piece of slate and that itsy bitsy spoon in the little salt jar kills me!
I ate an avocado, dandelion, and arugula salad followed by a plate of Prince Edward Island mussels.
I ordered panna cotta for dessert and was surprised (and delighted) by this little layered jar of panna cotta, poached whole strawberries, strawberry sorbet, and strawberry mousse! The food was oh so delicious and the service so great. I took these photos when I ate outside but the inside of the pub is really cozy with dark wood tables, mix and match china, and little windsor chairs.
Here's the outside of The Dandelion. My dinner was followed by lots of meandering through charming alleyways and brownstone blocks. Philadelphia is like an early American version of my favorite European cities. I am smitten and plan to return soon.
Photos: Chelsea Fuss.
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gosh so beautfiful- what a perfect menu.
Posted by: nadia | August 11, 2011 at 09:22 AM
That place was good and really cute!
Posted by: katy elliott | August 11, 2011 at 09:25 AM
this looks SO great!!
Posted by: joanna goddard | August 11, 2011 at 09:43 AM
oh that looks so good!! lovely pictures!
Posted by: Color Collective | August 11, 2011 at 09:44 AM
Aw, so cute! I love when restaurants have that great presentation!
Posted by: Daniella | August 11, 2011 at 09:49 AM
Going to Philly in a few weeks. Excited to try this place, it looks fantastic.
Posted by: Anglopologie | August 11, 2011 at 10:07 AM
This looks lovely - especially the panna cotta.
Posted by: Jane Flanagan | August 11, 2011 at 10:25 AM
How I wish I could go there, also! That wooden, itsy bitsy spoon has caught my attention while looking at your photos, and that's so cute! :) I'd like to try that jar of panna cotta, just by looking at it, it seems very delicious. :D
Posted by: aurea @ pricewise events | August 11, 2011 at 10:31 AM
if only they had that pub here. it would be a perfect lady lunch spot :)
Posted by: debbie | August 11, 2011 at 11:02 AM
Looks amazing! Philadelphia has so many cute treasures :) ox
Posted by: Katie | August 11, 2011 at 12:02 PM
How quirky! Love all the little details, and those mussels are making me drool.
Posted by: Lindsay Jewell | August 11, 2011 at 01:04 PM
it looks perfect for you (so english) and i love the details! your pics make me want to go.
Posted by: cindy | August 11, 2011 at 02:00 PM
that pub looks AMAZING from the outside! and i'm loving the labelling on the bottles of drink they sell...
Posted by: Brodie | August 12, 2011 at 03:43 AM
I love Philadelphia...the museum there is amazing! My SIL live there and has nothing but great things to say about the place. I'll be sure to pass this along to her in case she hasn't discovered it yet!
xo
Posted by: Stephanie | August 13, 2011 at 07:55 AM
Thank you so much for posting this. This has inspired my desire to go back to Philly for a visit!
Posted by: Erin Cochran | August 19, 2011 at 06:10 AM