1112 Dining Guide - University of Toronto Dynamic Graphics Project
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The daily Pennsylvanian<br />
Page 4 Wednesday, november 12, 2008 D ining guiDe<br />
10 Arts <strong>of</strong>fers fine dining in a casual atmosphere<br />
New restaurant<br />
incorporates local<br />
products in its meals<br />
By PRISCILLA DES GACHONS<br />
The Daily Pennsylvanian<br />
Looking for a classy venue<br />
to hang out with your friends<br />
and feel much more important<br />
than you really are?<br />
Or maybe you’re hunting<br />
for a romantic spot to bring<br />
your date, yet you don’t want<br />
to go to some gloomy, outdated<br />
Italian steakhouse?<br />
Search no longer. 10 Arts by<br />
Eric Ripert at the Ritz Carlton<br />
is the place to be.<br />
Located a few blocks away<br />
from City Hall on the Avenue<br />
<strong>of</strong> the Arts, this trendy restaurant<br />
and lounge reconciles<br />
fine dining with casual atmosphere.<br />
Since its opening earlier<br />
this year, 10 Arts is open daily,<br />
serving breakfast, lunch and<br />
dinner as well as a special<br />
lounge menu.<br />
As the bellman cheerfully<br />
opens the door, you find yourself<br />
immediately transported<br />
Contemporary<br />
American<br />
10 ArtS<br />
10 Avenue <strong>of</strong> the Arts<br />
215-523-8273<br />
Elegant restaurant puts a twist<br />
on Philadelphia classics<br />
out <strong>of</strong> Philly; the hotel’s striking<br />
rotunda has a Pantheonesque<br />
feel, leading you to<br />
believe you have arrived in<br />
Rome.<br />
The hostess then seats<br />
you in the main dining room,<br />
where the chairs rival the<br />
comfort <strong>of</strong> your family couch.<br />
Modern chandeliers gracefully<br />
cascade from the ceiling,<br />
positioned between the columns<br />
soaring many stories above.<br />
The food is as impressive<br />
as the atmosphere. The<br />
uniqueness <strong>of</strong> this restaurant<br />
stems from the creativity <strong>of</strong><br />
the menu, which <strong>of</strong>fers popular<br />
Philadelphian foods with a<br />
New Delhi<br />
Indian Restaurant<br />
Lunch & DInneR<br />
DaILy Buffet<br />
Serving Indian Wines, Beer and<br />
exotic cocktails!<br />
Delivery and Takeout Available<br />
Closed Mondays<br />
Serving <strong>University</strong> City for 20 years!<br />
4004 chestnut Street<br />
Philadelphia, Pa 19104<br />
$$$$<br />
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stylish twist.<br />
10 Arts prides itself in the<br />
incorporation <strong>of</strong> local pro-<br />
All in a modern, elegant, setting.<br />
10% <strong>of</strong>f with<br />
this ad<br />
(some restrictions apply.)<br />
call: 215.386.1941<br />
duce in its gastronomical creations.<br />
One example <strong>of</strong> taking<br />
comfort food to a whole new<br />
level is Chef Jennifer Carroll’s<br />
divine warm s<strong>of</strong>t pretzel<br />
appetizer.<br />
Served with melted cheddar<br />
cheese, Dijon mustard and jalapeno<br />
jam, this aromatic dish<br />
leaves you wanting for more.<br />
She explained that, in the<br />
process <strong>of</strong> finding the perfect<br />
recipe, “I was up to my nose in<br />
pretzel dough for a month.”<br />
As for the main course, the<br />
perfectly cooked grilled flat<br />
iron steak was one <strong>of</strong> the best<br />
I have ever tasted — I almost<br />
mistook it for dessert.<br />
There is also a wide seafood<br />
10 Arts, located at<br />
the Ritz Carlton,<br />
<strong>of</strong>fers many<br />
exotic cocktails,<br />
including hibiscus<br />
champagne. The<br />
restaurant <strong>of</strong>fers<br />
many twists on<br />
Philadelphia<br />
classics.<br />
Priscilla des Gachons/DP<br />
Senior Photographer<br />
selection, including the Pennsylvania<br />
brook trout that is so<br />
acclaimed “people will come<br />
back just for that.”<br />
10 Arts also <strong>of</strong>fers several<br />
dishes inspired from Eric<br />
Ripert’s very successful New<br />
York restaurant, Le Bernardin.<br />
Last but not least, the bar<br />
<strong>of</strong>fers a long list <strong>of</strong> exotic and<br />
delicious cocktails.<br />
This cozy, chic restaurant<br />
will revolutionize the way<br />
you think about Philadelphian<br />
classics. Should it be<br />
for a special dinner or if you<br />
simply want somewhere to go<br />
to sport those heels, I highly<br />
recommend this restaurant.<br />
If you liked 10 Arts, you might also enjoy ...<br />
Jones<br />
American/Continental<br />
700 Chestnut St.<br />
215-238-9600<br />
$$$<br />
The Stephen Starr restaurant <strong>of</strong>fers a wide variety <strong>of</strong> traditional<br />
entrees, such as Thanksgiving dinner and fried chicken.
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