I've dined at some of the finest restaurants in Philadelphia including, Fogo de Chao, Ruth's Chris, Cuba Libre, Brasserie Perrier, and Striped Bass. I've been using the wonderful benefits I receive from Uncle Ray to help me out. And while I've had some amazing and expensive culinary experiences (including the second and third best beef I've ever tasted) I found that for only 20 dollars, I could be filled with more delight. "Tria". It's a wine cheese and beer cafe, of sorts. It's got more of an old pub feel with none of the frat party. They are open late (1:15am - I freaking love you already) and have the finest of simple pleasures. I started with a cheese called "CHAROLLAIS (Saône-et-Loire, Burgundy, France · Goat-P) Dense, rich pate center with a crinkly almond colored rind—tart, intense, and beautiful." It was served on a little wooden platter with honey and some bread. As I took in this wonderful cheese I listened to Keane, U2, traditional Celtic music, and Jimmy Hendrix. Could life get better. It did. For my meal I had a 3 cheese and sun dried tomato toasted-panino along with Reed's Apple Cider Ginger Brew. After weeks of living in Philadelphia, I found my slice. It was a warm night tonight and it hints of Spring, my favorite time of year. I smiled the whole 2 blocks back to my hotel. Haven't done that in a while. It's been one month, and it still sucks.
3.12.2007
CHAROLLAIS (Saône-et-Loire, Burgundy, France · Goat-P)
I've dined at some of the finest restaurants in Philadelphia including, Fogo de Chao, Ruth's Chris, Cuba Libre, Brasserie Perrier, and Striped Bass. I've been using the wonderful benefits I receive from Uncle Ray to help me out. And while I've had some amazing and expensive culinary experiences (including the second and third best beef I've ever tasted) I found that for only 20 dollars, I could be filled with more delight. "Tria". It's a wine cheese and beer cafe, of sorts. It's got more of an old pub feel with none of the frat party. They are open late (1:15am - I freaking love you already) and have the finest of simple pleasures. I started with a cheese called "CHAROLLAIS (Saône-et-Loire, Burgundy, France · Goat-P) Dense, rich pate center with a crinkly almond colored rind—tart, intense, and beautiful." It was served on a little wooden platter with honey and some bread. As I took in this wonderful cheese I listened to Keane, U2, traditional Celtic music, and Jimmy Hendrix. Could life get better. It did. For my meal I had a 3 cheese and sun dried tomato toasted-panino along with Reed's Apple Cider Ginger Brew. After weeks of living in Philadelphia, I found my slice. It was a warm night tonight and it hints of Spring, my favorite time of year. I smiled the whole 2 blocks back to my hotel. Haven't done that in a while. It's been one month, and it still sucks.
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well Brother, it only has to suck for a few more days and then back to Boston, where the Red Sox live. We beat the yankees tonight in spring ball (5-7).
ah isn't expensive cheese just the best! I don't know if it is the inner snob in me that enjoys the elitist nature of the whole "eating fine cheese" experience or if it's just the cheese itself...it sounds like you are doing a bit better...you will get through it. it sucks and it might suck for a while but then it is just a memory and then pretty soon you have to really try to remember the memory because you are so far passed it. Lots of blessings!
So true Hil. I'm sure their is a part of me that just loves the elitist feeling. But I tell you what, that cheese was damn good. And the atmosphere was so me. I'm taking you out to fine cheese the next time we see each other. Then we can both enjoy our inner snob.
DUDE! YOU ARE BACK SOON! YESSSSSSSS
Really soon, beautiful. Miss you. PS the Yeah,Yeah,Yeah's are hot in my CD player right now. Makes me think of you.
There are no words to describe how jealous I am about your cheese-off. I mean, what kind of unfair crap is that anyway? Any chance you can bring some back with you? Please, bunny?
dude- quite your job today and go work for an uppity food magazine or a newspaper and become the world's BEST food critic.
i was there with you in that dimmed restaurant eating snobby cheese and chorteling like mimi from higbury-- and you took me there.
Hurrah for awesome cheese!! Glad you found an island in the sea of all things unloved. I think it's your turn to cook...
Thank you for your company last night. You're amazing.
You are a very inconsistent blogger.
Nat. Nothing previously said has been more accurate.
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