Adam Erace writes an ode to Bonté arguing it belongs in that pantheon of Philadelphia foods like the Federal Pretzel, Tacconelli Pizza and John’s Roast Pork.

The scrappy waffles are misshapen, disfigured, scarred in spots where Belgian pearl sugar coating over-caramelized into tacky black patches. They make your fingers a sticky mess and burn the roof of your mouth. But man, are they delicious. Emerging warm from the imported irons, oozing dark chocolate or mashed bananas, the gaufrés make you happy to live here.

Leggo My Bonté [Blogalicious]
Bonté [Official Site]

Today The Bite takes a look at a few of the higher end restaurants looking to open this May in Philadelphia and also highlights the new dessert lounge menu at Bonte.
May Means New Dining Options [Metro Philadelphia]

Local food blog gas•tron•o•my has gone crazy this past week posting reviews to six spots and if there’s a common theme, it’s dastardly deliciousness.

Here’s a run down:

• DiNic’s
• Creperie Beau Monde
• Famous 4th Street Delicatessen
• Pat’s King of Steaks vs. Geno’s Steaks
• Bonte
• Rouge

What makes the crepes at Beau Monde so good? Imported cast-iron griddles! [blogalicious]

Konak delivers excellent humus, Sigara Borek and lamb chops but given the price, is it all worth it? [Foodaphilia]

With ingredients imported straight from Belgium Bonté waffles are a little piece of heaven. [Girls Guide to City Life]

Luscious dines at Alma de Cuba three times in five days, gas•tron•o•my details one trip. [gas•tron•o•my]

As if three trips to Alma weren’t enough, gas•tron•o•my tries Cuba Libre the next day. [gas•tron•o•my]

You are missing out if you haven’t tried the pan-fried scallops at Dmitri’s. [Metroblogging Philadelphia]

Phillyfoodguy Bill tries a Vietnamese hoagie at Café Cuong and leaves us craving our own. [Phillyfoodguys]

Day four of our look at the progress of restaurants that are “opening soon.”
The second Tria is coming to 12th and Spruce and into the former home of a Laundromat. The small corner location has a long ways to go, but promises to be a welcome addition to the Washington Square West neighborhood.

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