Sunday, May 3, 2015

FSH Bucket List of Best Bar #12 Standard Tap


I know it seems we fell off the face of the earth, but we managed to climb back on the wagon Friday night to resume our pursuit of the Top 50 pubs in Philly.  #12 was Standard Tap.  We readily agreed when Kevin said he’d pick us up.  Thank goodness he’s always prepared and savvy, as opposed to our “where are we exactly?” street sense. 

Northern Liberties is a lovely little neighborhood north of downtown filled with artists, boutiques, pubs, and restaurants with an emphasis on environmentally friendly construction.  We managed to snag a good parking spot and were relieved to find that there wasn’t a wait for a table for six. 

Our waiter was a little snarky at first, but we warmed up to his sense of humor.  The guys enjoyed the beers on tap and the girls went for an evening of wine.  All fabulous and much needed.  We started with a plate of plain fries and one Poutine.  I admit I’d never heard of Poutine and was a little scared of “cheese curds,” but this may have been the highlight of the evening.  It’s basically a comfort food, originating in Quebec, Canada, featuring French fries smothered in brown gravy and cheese curds.  If world leaders shared Poutine over draft beers, I have no doubt that there would be world peace in no time.  We could easily have eaten several plates and skipped dinner.  But, we didn’t.

Chalkboard menus are in place because the menu changes frequently.  Lisa went for the chicken potpie, and everyone else opted for burgers.  All really great quality, fresh, and delicious. 

Overall, grade A.  Maybe if we were seated upstairs outside with a less snide waiter, it would get an A+, but we can’t complain really.

Hopefully, we’re back on track with Operation Top 50. 

41 to go!


1 comment:

  1. I would be a pot-pie person, too. Comfort foods. They really are. And that's why we love them. Thanks for sharing this experience with your readers, Christine.

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