Restaurant Week

Last week was restaurant week in Philadelphia. Twice a year, the nicest restaurants in Philadelphia offer three course dinners for just $35!
http://www.centercityphila.org/restaurantweek/default.aspx
If you reserve early, you can get into places that would normally offer these same three courses for around $100! A friend and I went to newer restaurant called 707. You can check it out at the link below!
http://www.707restaurant.com/
If you’re wondering about the name, it refers to the restaurant’s address, 707 Chestnut Street. The décor was minimalist, with chocolate-brown seating and modern fixtures. For my first course, I had chicken liver mousse with toasted bread, garnished with a pear salad. It was good, but my friend’s first course of tomato risotto with brie and shrimp was remarkable! I decided to stick to something a little “safer” for my second course. I ordered roasted chicken with endive and horseradish, served with a mix of vegetables. Who knew a chicken breast could taste so good!? My friend is from Texas, and hence, a huge fan of beef, so she got the beef short rib with red wine sauce, served with polenta and root vegetables. It was so tender! Again, I think I liked her choice better! For dessert, we both had a chocolate hazelnut torte. It was so sweet and delicious. The waitress was incredibly friendly, and she patiently answered all of my friend’s weird questions about goat cheese and truffles! I was really impressed with the service. I will definitely go back to 707!
For the next restaurant week, I plan to make early reservations at a place called Brasserie Perrier. Check out the menu! But I should warn you, your mouth start watering uncontrollably!
http://www.brasserieperrier.com/
Seared Potato and Goat Cheese Terrine, Eggplant and Roasted Pepper Caviar, Micro Arugula, Balsamic Syrup? Did you see that one!? I might not be able to hold out until the next restaurant week. In fact, I might have to go there tonight!
I seriously cannot wait for this coming September, which is when Philadelphia has its next restaurant week!