THE LONG AND WINDING ROAD

We departed Philly early this morning, weaving our way through the early morning traffic. We jostled our coffee cups as the skyline disappeared. C,A&C have a fabulous view of Philly's skyline from their 3rd floor deck. Their new home is divine and the location perfect. We'll investigate the entire city in due time,I am sure
Last night we had dinner after a trip to Ikea for some fun stuff for their house. I managed a few goodies myself. We had walked most of center Philadelphia Sunday afternoon, stopping at the Italian street market for Philly Cheese Steak sandwiches. This street food is a big treat. It was brisk and we had been walking nearly two hours. My son stood in line for the cheese steaks while I ferreted out a latte and home made cannoli. We found some seats and gobbled down our late lunch. I now understand what all the hype is about... Most likely it takes several years off your life but I surely am happy I've had one in my life...
We languished a bit listening to street hawkers before we walked back to rest up for our IKEA trip.. It was dark and late as we decided on dinner. We chose a restaurant near their new house, keeping it simple.,.. We were all pooped. Plus, it is good to eat in the 'hood. We picked L2, described by Local Eats as a cross between a Russian Orthodox Church and a Turkish Bordello. That description made our decision for us. Who amongst us would not be lured by that? We were not disappointed. This place was visually a complete hoot! Sly humor! Our server was as good as a stand up comic... Rather in the Rodney Dangerfield school. Heaving and sighing he landed zingers one after another. The food was no joke. Solidly prepared, no frippery food held up to the Local Eats praise. WFS had the filet stuffed with fresh spinach & gorgonzola, wrapped in puff pastry. We all demanded bites. Audrey had Chicken Parmesan, Christopher, Salmon and I had the meat loaf special. The meatloaf was a perfect blend of veal, beef and pork... More like a terrine in texture. Good, lumpy, pipping hot mashed potatoes made comfort food to die for on a Sunday evening. Salads and desserts were shared and very good. Dinner for five, tip included was slightly under 170.00. That felt like a huge bargain after Tangerine. L2 was fun and good and only a few blocks to walk.
Back to the winding road for me....only the election would make me sit in a car for 11+ hours,
So. VOTE.