Loading ...A Culinary Journey
Posted by Foobooz on June 2nd, 2009
Rick Nichols visits month old Bibou and traces owner Pierre Calmels’ connections back to Le Bec-Fin.
At Philly’s Bibou, echoes of Le Bec-Fin [Philadelphia Inquirer]
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June 2nd, 2009 at 9:53 pm
The Braised Pigs Feet (pictured) were delicious. Going back this Saturday. Every Sunday is Prix Fixe ($45).
June 5th, 2009 at 2:12 pm
The Smiths were drawn back to Bibou by our previous excellent experiences and a desire to avail ourselves of the tasting menu to see what Pierre can create.
WOW! I can recommend this to anyone! We have been fortunate enough to enjoy tasting menues at Thomas Kellers restaurants: Per Se, French Laundry, and Bouchon as well as Daniel and Inn at Little Washington among others and this is one of the best we have ever enjoyed!
7 courses of just right-sized portions taking close to 3 wonderful hours to complete.
Individual courses were so good that we cannot distinguish a favorite.
Some courses were off the menu such as the crispy pate de tate, seared scallop, and foie gras but sized for a 7 course meal.
On top of this Pierre made special courses such as in-house made boudin blanc, squab, and orzo and asparagus soup.
For dessert, I had blueberry pie (made in-house and delicious) and my wife had ice cream.
It is priced right and worth every bite.
We are looking forward to two more tasting menues that we have made.
We would like to see a cheese course become part of the tasting menu since their selection of cheese is so good.
Smith rating: 5 stars out of 5