Hello from Philadelphia! I’m not sure if I’m in west Philadelphia, but I cannot get the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air theme song out of my head…
Now you too can have it stuck in your head if you click on this video 🙂
I’m sorry. Or – You’re welcome.
We started the New Harvest events with a cocktail reception last night. I hadn’t met any of the other bloggers in person so it was nice to finally say “hello” in person!
I drank a lot of wine. I’ve had a stressful week with finding out I’m moving and then proceeding to try and organize the move. Thank Jesus for wine.
(There were also passed appetizers that I enjoyed, but didn’t take pictures of.)
I didn’t take pictures of all the wine, but I’m sure you trust me on this one.
The food, like the company, was amazing. It is the best to eat with food bloggers because everyone enjoys food, tries new things and is willing to share! Plus, I’m not the only one with a camera to bust out.
We started with appetizers…
Lemon scented Hummus with garlic naan bread. Both the hummus and the bread were delicious. I think this was my fave appetizer.
Roasted Vegetable Platter
Seafood! This one was too scary/too much work for me though, so I passed.
Plus the cheese plate – we actually got all the appetizers on the menu. We are for real.
I ordered the split pea soup that was presented like this…
and then the waiter poured the soup into it at the table. It was very pretty 🙂 I love a good presentation. 
I split the lobster tacos with Jenna. The tortilla was a little greasy, but the inside was tasty. I love lobster!
And I ordered the gnocchi – which I’ve never ordered from a restaurant before. Let me tell you – this was a lot better that TJ’s frozen gnocchi. I need to get out (of TJ’s) more.
Even though I was stuffed dessert sounded too good to pass up, especially when I asked about the apple fritters and the waiter described them as the best donuts of your life.
Sold!
I opted to have them served with chocolate ice cream instead of vanilla because I strongly believe dessert must include chocolate.
Sorry my descriptions are kinda short – I’m late to breakfast! See you in a bit and remember… 
I saw you up on another girl’s blog! 🙂 And for a second there, I was wondering if I had clicked through to the correct one.
How fun!
hey, i just read your weight loss and picture sections, and your story (growing up chubby, developing disordered eating habits, now trying to get healthy) and height/weight are so similar to mine! i’m 5’7 and about 160-165, trying to get down to 145-150, in a healthy way! my family has always eaten quite healthy but it’s portions i have trouble with…anyway just wanted you to know i support you in every way and i believe that the both of us can accomplish our goals! good luck!
I’m with ya – dessert should ALWAYS contain chocolate. Good choice 😉
I love appetizers and desserts. How fun to be able to share with everyone!
Yep, no need to click, I still know that song by heart.
Those apple fritters look SO good.
I got the song stuck in my head without even clicking! Ahh, it’ll be a fun fresh prince kind of day. =P
The apple fritters look sooo decadent. Yum.
I’m with Melissa–MAKE TIME for El Vez! I suggest cesar chavez guac if you do go. And enjoy Philly…our city is pretty fun!
I totally have that song still memorized. I lived in the suburbs of Philly as a kid so I loved that show.
So, I don’t know if you have time, but if you do, go to El Vez (121 W. 13th St) and get the guacamole. I know that you’re a guac lover like me.. and they have the most amazing guac!!!
I don’t think I’ll have time, but thanks for the heads up 🙂
I could recite the entire damn Fresh Prince theme in a heartbeat! ha
I hope you’re enjoying Philly- looks so!
Great looking food!!
everything looks amazing!!!
and how i have fresh prince stuck in my head. thanks.
i didn’t even need to click the link. just reading the title caused the song to get stuck in my head!
How fun!!! I’m jealous : P
Oh man, you DON’T want to be in West Philly 🙂 Trust me. Scaaaaary place. My brother went to school there for 2 years and had some horror tales to tell us!
Everything looks awesome!
Oh no! Glad I was joking!
lol its not that bad haha I’m from philly, it just depends
Wow, everything looks delicious. You’re in for a fun weekend. 😀