by Keenan Riggie on It was cool the music had me and one of my girls dancing all night so we had a nice time. Of course the night wouldn't be perfect until there's a girl fight lol. Silly silly girls
by Abel Rigas on I'm afraid to move back to Philadelphia. No, not because of the crime or the shitty politics. I'm afraid I'll never leave the bar. What can you say about Oscar's? You don't have to think about what you want because you have to get a big Yuengling and if your feeling frisky a shot or three. The bar stools were packed with a definite variety of people and some even offering Christmas cookies and chocolates. Others seemed to be lost in their own world, staring off into space and others making no sense but still trying to talk with any random patron that walked through the door. Forget Cheers, this is the bar they need to make a TV show about.
by Megan C. on TOP NOTCH RESTAURANT, PRIVATE DINING, ROOF TOP BAR & NIGHT CLUB (downstairs) Simply put... ...unreal. For those of you foodies out there always looking for a posh/sumptuous place to dine out, you'll enjoy being infatuated by the menu selections and romanced by the rich inviting interior that will leave you equally as speechless. I was fortunate enough dine several times at this SOON TO BE -NEW HOT SPOT, and can honestly say that you will be impressed. Walking into the restaurant I was delighted by earthy tones and modern architecture which left the space open, functional, and pleasing to the eye. The 2nd & 3rd floors make home to a variety of private dining rooms -rich with streaming media content capabilities, and custom music selection there is nothing like this available in this part of town! These private dining rooms are sure to book up fast for events and with the Holidays just around the corner STK couldn't have had better timing! 20-500 people your choice! Even more impressive than the private dining rooms will be the ROOF TOP BAR that spans the entire length of the building. Lounge, drink, spend time with friends and enjoy the water view from this beautiful location. THE MEAL - After having a late lunch and coming in take a look around I considered coming back another time to try the food at STK as I was quite content from before. However... Romanced by my glass of remarkable Cabernet and a heavenly bite of STK's Skirt Steak (out of this world) I was quickly convinced that this was not something to simply pass by. I decided to indulge. With A LOT MORE THAN JUST STEAK ON THE MENU it was a tough choice all around but the bartenders quickly provided assistance in selecting some of their favorite dishes to try. MY APPETIZER SELECTIONS - Roasted Beets, with Coriander, Micromint, Yogurt, and Curry - Fruit Salad with Rosemary, Black Pepper, and Virgin Olive Oil. - Meat and Potato Soup, with Braised Beef, Potatoes and Roasted Onion. - The Bartender Poured a Taste of their House Chardonnay to accompany the selections above. Impressive for a "wine by the glass," and quite compatible with the appetizers - a good choice. The Beets were delicious (I'm a fan, this you know if you have read my previous reviews), very simple and delicate. Beautiful and not too rich in flavor. The Fruit Salad *is a must try! If you're venturing down here YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS THIS DISH. Surprisingly not too sweet, who would have thought combining rosemary and olive oil with fruit would be that incredible?? I have never had anything like it in this city before! Truly amazing. Bravo STK. I really did not think that the fruit salad could be topped - but like Verruca, in Willy Wonka and The Chocolate Factory, I for the first time experienced something so light and not filling but SO unbelievably full of flavor that my eyes nearly rolled back in my head! I was shocked! VERY UNIQUE! This will make you want to come back for more. Imagine if you will a cappuccino with foam on top, substitute the coffee with a delicious braised beef soup and substitute the foam with potato foam - do not stir the layers, and scoop some of both onto your spoon. You will be amazed too! ANOTHER DO NOT MISS APPETIZER on one amazing menu. The portion sizes of the appetizers were VERY generous but left plenty of room for both drinks and ordering a main course. MY MAIN COURSE SELECTION - The Duck Breast with Fennel, Shallot Ginger Confit, Belgium Endive (prepared: Chef's Choice) - Bartender selected the house Shiraz and the Zin Far from "Gamy" the Duck was PERFECT! Succulent, sweet, and quite filling - I could not have been happier with this selection. The wines both complimented the Duck extremely well, though the Shiraz was a little more Tannic, your preference. Date Rating: OFF THE CHARTS!!! 10++ Pick up Scale: Definitely going to be a 10! Strong Suggestions: Make a reservation in advance and go with a group so you will be able to try as many dishes as possible. REALLY AMAZING MENU and VERY TALENTED CHEF! THIS IS A PLACE YOU CAN TAKE A DATE, CLIENTS, FAMILY, FRIENDS or just about anyone and THEY WILL BE IMPRESSED! If you have food allergies make sure you tell your waiter. The Skirt Steak Sauce has Shellfish in it. The Chef will adjust the menu to accommodate your needs (even if you are vegetarian). UPDATE 9/30/06 Went back to STK last night with a party of 9 and had almost everything on the menu. IT WAS UNREAL AGAIN! Was able to try all of their SIDES - the CREAMED CORN & ASPARAGUS were completely untouchable! The Mashed Potatoes & The STK version of French Fries were also amazing. For my main I had the chicken and everyone in our group seemed to love every cut of steak that they had ordered from the menu. EVERYONE WAS BLOWN AWAY!
