DERICIOUS

If you want French fries, go to McDonalds. If you want French everything else, go to BIBOU

Bonjour! Today is your lucky day - I am introducing to you one of the finest restaurants in Philly. Sure, it isn’t as spacious as say Buddakan, or make you feel like you’re living the ‘high’ life like R2L. But remember, there’s more to fine dining than just fancy decor. Ok I beg to differ, but anyway.

I introduce to you BIBOU. If you can’t afford Le Bec Fin (who can?) then this is it. This place is where you want to be if you want to experience real fine French cuisine. The head chef and owner is French, and so is his wife/hostess. This place can probably fit no more than 25 people and the seating is a little snug. Don’t be surprised if you ‘accidentally’ brush your thunder thighs on the face of the person next to you. Unless that’s what you really want, which I have no problems with.

By the way, you’ll want to Rsvp if you want to eat here.

This is how you know it’s real french cuisine - the portion size of the appetizer was made for my neice (she’s 6). We had the Smoked salmon with asian pear and hazelnuts. The salmon was very good and fresh. Good start to my french experience so far. Bring on the dead animals entrees!

After seeing the portion size of the appetizer, I thought I was probably just gonna get a bone to lick from for my braised lamb shank entree. I was dead wrong. Believe me when I tell you that this thing is huge - very un-french.

I was getting full after eating only half of this thing. It was perfectly cooked and the flavor and additions was just…exquisite. This is how lamb should be cooked and taste. Très bon!

Here’s her striped bass entree. Was it good? Damn straight it was. How so? Because she don’t eat bass and she loved it. What does that tell you? Exactly.

I have no idea what this is but it was sort of like couscous. I thought it was rice at first. Silly me.

The veggies and flavoring of the entire striped bass entree was terrific. Very light and flavorful. You’re jealous, I know.

Does that lamb shank look tender and juicy, or does it look tender and juicy? You tell me.

Lamb shank and striped bass ain’t no match against our shipping container of a stomachs.

For dessert, we had the creme brulee. Very good. It was a sweet nice ending to a good stellar meal.

The bathroom was actually nicer than the dining area. This tells me the french spends a lot of time in the bathroom - whatever they may be doing in there.

I really can not say how good Bibou is. It is cozy and ambient. It’s quiet and relaxing.

But let me tell you this. I’d go to Bibou if I wanted a more personal experience. If I wanted to feel like I’m ballin’, I’d go to R2L. When it comes to my personal favorites, these are my 2. Don’t copy me, go get your own favorites.