Bibou

"BYOB at Bibou No need to jet to France for French bistro fare—holding court a stone’s throw from the famed 9th street Italian market, French husband-and-wife duo Charlotte and Pierre Calmels (formerly of Le Bec Fin fame) regale locals at Bibou with a masterful, market-driven menu that changes at the chef’s whim. A must on any visit to the City of Brotherly Love!"

"For 11 years, Pierre and Charlotte Calmels ran Bibou, a celebrated fine dining restaurant where Francophiles could break out fancy vin rouge from their collections to drink alongside pâté en croûte and soufflé." - Sarah Maiellano

"Bibou Boutique transports diners to Paris via a prix-fixe menu of lobster and scallop mousse, beef wellington and mango meringue tart for pickup ($90 per person). Peruse its online pantry to add imported cookies, black truffle Dijon mustard, and cutlery." - Maddy Sweitzer-Lamme

"The French BYOB known for its tasting menu is no longer a restaurant, with plans to open a gourmet food shop in the space." - Rachel Vigoda

"The $45 tasting menu at Bibou in Bella Vista features seasonal French fare with green pea soup to start, a local, free-range chicken breast with morel mushroom sauce and basmati rice, chocolate pot de crème, and a coconut macaroon. Add half a dozen escargot for $8. Call 215-965-8290 on Monday, May 4, or Tuesday, May 5, to order for pickup Thursday, May 7, Friday, May 8, or Saturday May 9." - Sarah Maiellano