So, it’s Brown Betty time. Finally! Hilary and I have tried, on several occasions, to go to Brown Betty to gobble down a fabulously yummy cupcake, but have failed every time. Either we forgot we were going to go, or it’s closed on the days we are able to visit. After traveling around Rittenhouse, I had a lightbulb moment and blurted out, “Brown Betty!” We were walking in the wrong direction, but our cupcake cravings had us quickly switching routes. Though we were hungry, tired and achey from walking miles in flip flops, we started our journey to this famed bakery.
Guess what we found.
So, you’re telling me that I got a parking ticket today AND Brown Betty’s is closed? Breathe, Natalie, breathe. Oh wait. There’s another location that’s not too far. I think we can drag our exhausted selves a few blocks if it means there will be a frosted piece of chocolatey goodness at the end of the hike. Off we go…
Guess what we found.
Now guess what the sign on the door said. “Sold Out.” Seriously, Natalie. Brreeatthheee. Literally, as we were walking up to the door, the bakery lights were turned off. I didn’t get a picture of the sign. I couldn’t drag myself the last few steps only to be smacked by the bold words killing my dream while simultaneously worsening my hunger. Oh well. I suppose I have an excuse to visit my sister in Philly again soon. Strictly a cupcake weekend that will be.
On the way back to the apartment to rest and freshen up for dinner, we stopped by Grocery, a petite speciality food store, to take in the sights.
All together now… “Yummmm!”
I grabbed one of these to go, to quiet my cupcake hunger:
After Grocery, we headed back to the apartment, relaxed, drank a glass of wine and had a few snacks prior to heading out to dinner.
We chose to dine at Twenty Manning Grill. Boy, were we were thrilled w/ our decision.
While waiting for our table, we posed for a few pics…
Scotty Ce (Hil's BF), Hil & Missy
The Sisters
Soon after our photo shoot, we were seated. We loved the atmosphere.
And loved our food selections even more.
Cheers!
I chose the Farmers Market Beets as my entree and the Crispy Brussel Sprouts as a side to split with Missy. The waiter brought over four baby baguettes w/ rosemary butter, sea salt & fresh cucumbers from the chef’s garden as our amuse bouche (that one’s for you, Mom).
My company’s eats:
Scott's scallops - please forgive his dorkiness
Hilary's pan roasted chicken w/ mashed potatoes & peas
I won’t bore you with another picture of the beets, which is what Missy also ordered. Missy was sure to point out Hilary making love to her peas as she shoveled them down.
We finished off with an underbaked (which is actually how it’s described on the menu) chocolate chip cookie w/ vanilla ice cream.
Scott loves salt…
…so does Miguel.
Didn’t anyone give them the memo regarding refined salt?
Sea salt, boys, sea salt!
Forgive my tangent. Leftovers were taken…
and pajamas were donned.
Another fabulous restaurant and farmers’ market on the agenda for tomorrow, you say? I’m not arguing with that. Sweet dreams!
simply fit. simply clean. 