Ringing in 2016 with a Bang - Pub and Kitchen
2015 was a big year for PBB! I started a blog, surpassed 1,000 followers and ate an excessive amount of eggs benedict. It was awesome. So I decided to keep things going, and start 2016 with a BANG! While everyone else is making resolutions to work out more, my resolution is to go to brunch more. Sorry to all of my girlfriends, but your diet is going to have to wait until 2017 – there are bacon strips to eat and mimosas to drink!
2015 was a big year for PBB! I started a blog, surpassed 1,000 followers and ate an excessive amount of eggs benedict. It was awesome. So I decided to keep things going, and start 2016 with a BANG! While everyone else is making resolutions to work out more, my resolution is to go to brunch more. Sorry to all of my girlfriends, but your diet is going to have to wait until 2017 – there are bacon strips to eat and mimosas to drink!
The first Saturday of 2016 started with a visit from one of
my best friends, who lives in New York City. She’s a veteran bruncher, but I
still wanted to take her somewhere great. Another friend and I had just
recently had a great meal at Pub and Kitchen, so when she suggested the three
of us head there I jumped at the idea. I’ve been to Pub and Kitchen a few
times, and have left every time feeling completely satisfied, obsessing over
how delicious their burgers are. Once I found out that they served brunch, it
was placed high on my list of places to go. This was the perfect opportunity.
PLUS, pub and kitchen will take a reservation for brunch, which is always a
great convenience. We made our reservation and once our friend arrived, headed
to 20th and Lombard.
Walking in to Pub and Kitchen, you are met with a rustic,
yet not out-dated charm. It’s cozy without being too tight of a space, and
comfortable without being too low-key. Think wooden accents and lights strung
on the ceiling. The windows let in plenty of light, and our booth provided a
great spot for the good food and good conversation we’d have. It was busy but
not packed, so the atmosphere was lively but not too loud.
We each ordered coffees, which were refilled throughout our
meal before we ever had to ask. I was
disappointed to see that the duck eggs benedict had been removed from the menu,
but was assured by our waitress that it could come back at some point! I’ll
have to return if it does.
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| Shishito peppers with truffle ranch |
To start, we ordered the tempura shishito peppers. They came
out quickly. These long green peppers were coated in batter and fried to
perfection. The tempura added some crunch and the peppers had just enough
flavor. They came in a dish with truffled ranch dressing at the bottom. The
truffle ranch was flavorful and not too heavy. It was a delicious complement to
the peppers. The peppers satiated my hunger but didn’t fill me up.
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| Chop Chop Salad |
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| Close-up! |
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| Spinach and ricotta omelette with side salad |
I ordered the spinach omelette with ricotta cheese. This
came with a side salad. The salad was fresh and was tossed in a light dressing.
It was a great compliment to a lighter option. The omelette was delicious, and
very large. The ricotta had melted a bit and was smeared throughout the inside.
It was a different taste than your average omelette, and added a little
something extra, though it wasn’t too strong of a flavor. I added home fries on
the side just in case this option was too healthy.
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| The burger with bacon and an egg on top |
My other friend got one of her favorites – a burger with an
egg and bacon on top. TIP: if you ever go to Pub and Kitchen, whether for
brunch, lunch or dinner, GET A BURGER. Everything there is delicious, but their
burger is outstanding. One of my favorites in the city. My friend really
enjoyed it. There were two meat patties stacked on top of each other, with
gooey cheese in between. The bacon was crisp and cooked just right. And the bun
was toasted just enough to add a little texture. She subbed the French fries
for home fries and made it a brunch burger by adding the bacon and egg. My meal
was fantastic, but seriously, her burger looked INCREDIBLE.
Once again, I was satisfied with my meal at Pub and Kitchen.
Next time, I plan on ordering a cocktail, as I am sure they are delicious. We
lingered a bit and finished our coffees, chatting as we enjoyed the ambiance in
this cute spot. I’ll be back at Pub and Kitchen grubbing on burgers ASAP, and
will be recommending it as a great option for brunch as well.
Pub and Kitchen
1946 Lombard Street
Philadelphia, PA 19146
