Tag Archives: Philadelphia

Une Tache aveugle

Posted on January 15, 2013 by Patricia Gilbert

The Barnes Foundation has re-opened in Philadelphia in its new location. The collection has an unusual history. In the early 20th century, Dr. Albert C. Barnes invented a silver-nitrate compound known as Argyrol. Just a couple of drops were placed … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Travel | Tagged Albert C. Barnes, Argyrol, Barnes, Barnes Foundation, Philadelphia | 3 Comments

Anniversaire de mariage

Posted on September 15, 2012 by Patricia Gilbert

Twenty-seven years ago, we said “I do.” We celebrated our anniversaire de mariage (ann-e-ver-sare duh mare-e-azj) at Beaumonde in Philadelphia. Since we were able to amicably split the dessert crêpe (chocolate, with toasted coconut and coffee ice cream), we must be … Continue reading →

Posted in Events | Tagged Anniversaire de mariage, Beaumonde crêperie, French language, noces d'argent, noces d'or, noces de diamant, Philadelphia | 11 Comments

Courir des rues

Posted on September 26, 2011 by Patricia Gilbert

Ever on the alert for all things French, this intrepid blogger tackled Manayunk, a trendy northwestern Philadelphia neighborhood. The first sighting was three incredibly cute Yorkies occupying a lap outside a café. Could Paris really be 3,700 miles away? We … Continue reading →

Posted in Décor, Flowers, Travel | Tagged courir des rues, Digs, Fleur Flowers, Manayunk, Philadelphia, Winnie's Le Bus | Leave a comment

Le beau monde

Posted on September 15, 2011 by Patricia Gilbert

For our anniversary dinner, we tried a crêperie recommended by a friend, Beaumonde, at 624 South 6th Street in Philadelphia. While not totally authentic, it was the closest to a Brittany experience that I have gotten outside of France. They … Continue reading →

Posted in Cuisine | Tagged Beaumonde crêperie, Best in Philly, le beau monde, Philadelphia | 1 Comment

Faire son miel de quelque chose

Posted on February 21, 2011 by Patricia Gilbert

Many years had elapsed during which nothing of Combray, save what was comprised in the theatre and the drama of my going to bed there, had any existence for me, when one day in winter, on my return home, my … Continue reading →

Posted in Cuisine | Tagged Cherry Hill, Faire son miel de quelque chose, French idiom, madeleine, Marcel Proust, Miel Patisserie, Philadelphia, Rememberance of Things Past | 9 Comments

Long comme un jour sans pain

Posted on February 20, 2011 by Patricia Gilbert

Parc restaurant is one of our favorite brunch spots in Philadelphia. Its location, right next to Rittenhouse Square, near Walnut Street shopping, the Kimmel Center, and the Academy of Music, is just perfect. But so are dozens of other restaurants. … Continue reading →

Posted in Cuisine | Tagged baguette, bistro, bread, croissant, French idiom, Long comme un jour sans pain, Parc restaurant, Philadelphia, Rittenhouse Square | Leave a comment

À l’œuvre on reconnaît l’artisan

Posted on February 9, 2011 by Patricia Gilbert

Henry Ossawa Tanner (1859 – 1937) was the first African American painter to achieve international renown. Born in Pittsburgh, and son of an AME preacher, he studied at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts in Philadelphia where he was befriended … Continue reading →