GOLD SISTER

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This past Monday after my shift I decided to switch it up a bit. Normally I just take myself shopping around Rittenhouse when I'm done working, but decided to switch up my routine and check out a new restaurant. I've been hearing about this place a lot recently (and seeing a lot of pictures on instagram as well) and decided it was worth checking out. I convinced my boyfriend to join me, but if he had known the premise of the restaurant prior hand, I don't think he'd have been as keen. Bar Bombon is a strictly vegetarian restaurant, offering only plant-based proteins (and John is probably as omnivorous as they come).

We ended up sitting outside because it was so nice out and probably our last chance to take advantage of the weather like that till spring, but the inside decor was super cute (from what I saw on my way to the bathroom hah!). Our server was training someone and probably could have been more attentive, but I understand he also may not have wanted to be all over our table because we were really undecided on what we wanted.


I got their quinoa aztec salad, which has quinoa, butternut squash, currants, citrus (orange and grapefruit supremes I believe), and pumpkin seed vinaigrette, on mixed greens. I'd never had currants before but I definitely don't hate them as much as traditional raisins, and the mix of ingredients all worked together well. I may even attempt to recreate this salad on my own time. John got a "beef" burrito, and while not being a huge fan of fake meats, ate half of it without much complaint. I think he was surprised that it was a decent substitute for meat. I'm definitely going to have to take him to a steakhouse next to make up for this place, but I can at least attest to him being a good sport!

The food there is a little pricey, but because of the type of food they serve as well as their location (right off Rittenhouse park), it's to be expected. I think I'll definitely take a trip back to try out some more dishes, just with one of my veg*n friends instead of my boy. :)

And how could I resist selfie-ing in their cute pineapple bathroom?!