February 15, 2007
More Cheese, Please
If cheese is heaven (and I think it is), then I have found my heaven right here in Philadelphia. The artisanal cheese plate at Mercato BYOB is out of this world, with pitch-perfect pairings. Buttery Camembert with chestnut honey (including pieces of crunchy honeycomb)? Delish. The bold flavor of grape leaf-wrapped Rogue Rive Blue set off by tangy granny smith apple? Perfection. And the Hoja Santa goat cheese paired with truffle honey made me run right over to DiBruno Bros to pick out my own truffle-laced queso. The cheese menu even suggests ideal beverages to enhance the cheese. Darling Chef Evan Turney is a cheese genius”¦ not to mention a fantastic chef.
Selection of 3″¦$12
Selection of 5″¦$16
Mercato
1216 Spruce St
Philadelphia, PA 19107
215-985-2962
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February 15, 2007, 10:32 am
Cathy says:
Love, Love, Love Mercato! It’s my favorite BYOB in the city. If the awesome food isn’t enough, go just to check out the eye candy in the kitchen. My friend and fellow blogger, who shall remain nameless, has a HUGE crush on Mr. Turney.
February 15, 2007, 10:32 am
Libby says:
I, too, believe cheese to be heaven. Thank you sooo very much, I just figured out what to this weekend… savor some lovely cheese at Mercato!
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