Cafe Lutecia has a casual cuteness that secures its place as a neighborhood staple for a quick sandwich and caffeinated drink. Quiches and soups change daily, outdoor seating is available, and BYO is possible. You can picture a classy, French lady in a sunhat sipping a Café au lait (or a less classy American lady organizing her escort list).
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This year, I am stuck in the office for lunch instead of having a Mexican meal for Cinco De Mayo (Don’t worry, there will be ample tacos and margs consumed later tonight). Last year, I had an epic protein feast from Iztaccihuatl.
There are a LOT of options for Mexican dining today.
Here is my whole Mexican list.
But for the lazy, here are some highlights:
ohh and that time I went to Mexico City
What about you- how are you celebrating? If you aint eating, you aint celebrating.
I first came in to contact with Peter from Dump n Roll when he was getting his truck started and wanted to know more about food vending opportunities. That’s how I knew this guy could hustle. The hustle is important in making it in the food truck world, especially as more newbs enter and less space is available (vending is not allowed on most streets in Center City).
Dump n Roll vends dumplings and spring rolls. I told Peter the name of his truck might throw some people off- but I think he just wants to stand out. I finally got to see Peter in action on Drexel’s campus and tried one of the specialty dumplings of the day.
Buena Onda opened in the Art Museum area, filling the need for quality, quick food for neighbors and Barnes Museum patrons. A more casual concept in the Garces empire, Buena Onda does counter ordering only. Baja inspired tacos and quesadillas, made with made to order tortillas, along with sides of soup, salad, and guacamole are all you will find on the menu. And to drink; tamarind or hibiscus juice, wine, beer, or margaritas, including a frozen prickly pear I was sad I couldn’t try. But I didn’t pass up the sample of K38 beer on tap, available to all those of age who walk through the doors.
There are a ton of openings this weekend including
