Bibou Restaurant Review
1009 S. 8th St. (Carpenter Ln.) 
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Philadelphia, PA 19147
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Bibou Restaurant is one of our 2012
| Top 10 Philadelphia French Restaurants
| Top 10 Philadelphia BYOB Restaurants
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| Bibou is the brainchild of chef Pierre Calmels and his wife Charlotte. It’s a tiny, cash-only BYOB that manages to strike a fine balance between rustic and sophisticated French fare. The French-born Calmels, whose résumé includes stints at Daniel in New York City and Le Bec-Fin in Philly, offers a $45 four-course (great deal) meal on Sunday. The seasonal à la carte menu is available Wednesday-Saturday. Don't miss the tarragon-infused escargots, or try the seared foie gras, paired with figs poached in red wine. If you've never tried bone marrow, this is the place to jump into the decadent pool, a silky and indulgent dish. Feeling adventurous? Try the braised pig's feet stuffed with foie gras, accompanied by al dente French lentils. If that's too much, a simple cassoulet with duck leg confit and clove sausage will have you shouting “Ooh la la.” For dessert, a comforting range of fruit crumbles and a fig-and-goat-cheese tart are just the ticket. |
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