June BYOB (French) - Philly!

Since Jay loves French food, and always tries to go to a French restaurant for her birthday, Ken agreed to accompany her to June BYOB, 1911 E. Passyunk Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19148, for her birthday on January 3, 2020. We were both impressed by the food and ambience of this intimate  space.

The amuse bouche was wonderful.

The French butter, which came with the bread, was heavenly.

For appetizers, Ken enjoyed the Scallop Vol au Vent (puff pastry, scallops, crab uni beurre blanc, sweet potato) and Jay enjoyed the Duck Chou Farci (cabbage stuffed with duck, chestnuts and black truffle, with creamy polenta and duck jus). Yum!

Entrees were wonderful...

Ken was quite impressed with the Beef Bourguignon (braised short rib, lardons, carrots, mushrooms, pearl onions, pappardelle). He even devoured the mushrooms!

Jay loved the Lobster Bouillabaisse (half a lobster, PEI mussels, rouget fillet, potatoes, leeks, fennel, pearl couches, lobster saffron sauce, rouille). 

The charred bread with aioli was the perfect accompaniment.

Although full, once Ken saw the Apple Tarte Tatin (caramelized apples, puff pastry, Tullamore D.E.W. with toffee ice cream) on the menu, he had to have it. Jay was surprised with toffee ice cream as well (did they read her mind?), which was so good!

We plan to return. This was the perfect birthday dinner!

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