Parc Brasserie

Philadelphia


Soak up the elegant Rittenhouse Sq vibe at this enormous, polished bistro right on the park. Dinner is a little steep, but brunch and lunch are good value, and prime people-watching time. For dessert, try the beer float (lambic, to get technical). Yum!


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