Here's the very stylish bar in The Dandelion where John and I lunched this past weekend. Look at the mix of rustic wood paired with high-gloss paint on the walls and the church-like lanterns dangling overhead. The bar personified Brit wit comfort mixed with a stylish menu. And note the mismatched chairs and the vintage artwork that sits upon the shelves.
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Apologies for being a tad remiss with our blog postings last week…
John and I headed off for a long weekend in Philadelphia last Thursday, and it was zip, zip, zip.
But, wow!, John and I both loved Philadelphia.
It has been several years since either of us had paid a visit to the City of Brotherly Love, and, shucks, we felt the love. And we were especially smitten with the amazing restaurant scene, from white-hot eateries courtesy of the likes of Philly restaurateur extraordinaire Stephen Starr to more low-key throwback spots like The Happy Rooster and the sublime, BYOB Farm and Fisherman.
The total highlight to our Philadelphia sojourn was our trip out to Terrain at Styer’s, the nursery-cum-lifestyle store-cum-cafe from the Urban Outfitters-Anthropologie folks. But more on Terrain in our next post.
Back to the Philadelphia dining scene, John and I especially loved our relaxed meal in the bar room at The Dandelion, Stephen Starr’s witty take on an English pub. The food was spot-on and terrific: I lunched upon a fabulous butter lettuce salad with Stilton cheese and spiced walnuts and a glass of Sauvignon Blanc, while John tucked into the fish and chips…
But it wasn’t just the food at The Dandelion that left us reeling: John and I adored the restaurant’s jaunty, witty decor. As you know, we often talk about how to bring a fabulous hotel experience and decor back into your own home. But don’t overlook an experience at a restaurant.
How can you bring the magic of a favorite eatery into your world?
Take a look at these images of the witty Dandelion, and I think you might see why we loved this exuberant pub.
Here's the exuberant Dog Room Bar at The Dandelion. Check out those amazing light fixtures, the plaid bar stools, the Victorian-styled carpet, and the dog statues perched high atop the bar. Brilliant! I want a bar like this at Chester Court.
The witty logo at The Dandelion... He's a "dandy" lion, get it! A wonderful logo is such a fun way to create a sense of playful fun... Our Madcap Cottage elephant logo reflects this tongue-in-cheek wit.
Here's the fish and chips at The Dandelion. John loved this dish...
Tags: Farm and Fisherman, Philadelphia, Terrain at Styer's, The Dandelion, The Happy Rooster
I’ll have to get out there. I enjoy a good draft beer. The presentation of the fish and chips on the board look great.