The last time this summer I found myself in Philly with friends I couldn't resist trying Pearl and Mary's. 1, it used to be my favorite Italian place to eat, 13, and 2- we have a friend named Mary Pearl, and she is practically on par with a drag queen especially with her sets of eyelashes. The place adds to the list of excellent dinning places offered by Michael Schulson, who opened Pearl and Mary, a casual seafood and oyster house. The name pays tribute to his mother and grandmother I was told. While I'm not a huge fan as in NOT a oyster eater, please, my libido is already through the roof, I do enjoy seafood to a point, mostly shellfish and a few fishes. One can expect the freshest catches, small and large plates where seafood is the star, tasty and well-made cock-a-tails at a very fun bar and a polished and cheerful staff who really do seem genuine. I think it's going to be a welcome addition to the neighborhood. I have yet to not see a nice crowd there. Loved the vibes of the place, a very neighborhood feel to the crowd, and the color palette of fresh whites, dimensional greens and deep browns make for a great and classic coastal vibe, all while being in the city. I couldn't complain over my dinner or my cocktails. While the boys were shucking and slurping their oysters, I was thinking about shucking our waiter!
Looks delightful, I haven't had an oyster in forever. Surprising all of the things that you slurp down and oysters are verboten.
ReplyDeleteI can be picky at times with what goes down my throat.
DeleteHa! Jx
DeleteI have to agree with Travel on this one.
ReplyDeleteI'm with you on the Oysters Rockefeller. Not for me.... Cooked, sure...but not raw. Those eggs look good, though.
ReplyDeleteI've never had oysters. After seeing this post, I might be oyster curious now.
ReplyDeleteOysters mussels calms... and any of it look gross to me.
DeleteOhhh love me some oysters!
ReplyDeleteAnd this place looks fab. Would totally go.
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I'd live on seafood if I could, but if I never eat another oyster again I won't cry.
ReplyDeleteCharming place. I love seafood. I’ll pass on the mucus (I mean raw oysters).
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DeleteThat's a stylish place!
ReplyDeleteWe went out for dinner a while back and hubby had oysters. I was telling the waiter that I just didn't like the look of them. He carried on polishing the glassware and said "Me neither, they look like snot". 😂
Probably the reason I don't like them. And slimy looking!!! You'd love there cocktails i bet.
DeleteI loathe fish in general. Snot on the half shell? GROSS!
ReplyDeleteSnot on the half shell sums it up!!!!!!! but give me shrimp or crab and I'll be happy.
DeleteI love Pearl and Mary. And there oysters and seafood don't disappoint. Nice post.
ReplyDeleteIt had a great vibe in the place.
DeleteOh.....its added alot to that neighborhood. I hope they are there for some time....I love it there to hang out.
ReplyDeleteTundra Bunny here...
ReplyDeleteYou and I are in the same boat when it comes to slimy members of the mollusc family, Maddie. I'm horribly allergic to scallops, oysters, clams, and mussels to the point where I carry an Epi-pen in case of anaphylaxis. I avoid seafood restaurants like the plague even though I'm not allergic to crustaceans such as crab, lobster or shrimp.... I'd rather have juicy prime rib or filet mignon anyway!
Yep, I enjoy crustaceans, and fish like salmon, tuna, or flounder but it cuts off there. Most days Im with you a nice juicy medium rare filet mignon, on occasion.
DeleteI'll need to check this place out next time in Philly. This place looks like you.
ReplyDeleteYou need to be working for a magazine reviewing cities and it's haunts Mistress.
ReplyDeleteThe drinks look lovely
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