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RECAP: Flavors of the Black Diaspora: A Philadelphia Popup Dinner
I am so pleased I got to attend this before COVID-19 shut down all my social/blogging engagements. It was just a perfect evening of meeting a small group of wonderful new foodies, in a lovely atmosphere, over 5 delectable and creative courses, not to mention appetizers and cocktails.
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Philly Dining: MERCATO SUMMER TASTING MENU
by Le Anne Lindsay, Editor My sister LeVonne’s birthday (7/7) just happened to fall on a Tuesday this year, which made it perfect for checking out Mercato (1216 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA 19107) Tuesday Tasting Menu – 3 Courses for $33.00 #TastingTuesdays . In terms of the decor, I like the simplicity, intimate size and natural lighting of Mercato, yet it had been over 5 years since the last time I’d dined there. It’s an Italian BYOB, but not how you’d think of a traditional Italian restaurant; it’s really more the type of place I like to go to for small plates, antipasti, inventive appetizers, grilled veggies, artisan cheeses etc……