Biba in pictures

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Biba in pictures

POSTED: Friday, October 8, 2010, 9:22 PM

Filed Under: Booze | Menu Time | Openings | Photos

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Biba (Left Bank Building, 3131 Walnut St.) officially opened to the public today at 4 p.m. Here's a quick peek inside the laidback wine/snack bar from the owners of Tria. There's no traditional table seating inside guests can pull up a bar stool, share a perch along a centralized communal table or even stand around a couple of casks that double as high-tops. (No TVs or WiFi, either, but y'all knew that already.) The wine and beer lists, plus the light food/cheese menu, are focused on value; you should definitely try the truffled egg ($6), in a teeny cast-iron skillet with potatoes, a bunch of different mushrooms, spinach and fontina cheese, and the sliced in-house lomo. Co-owner Jon Myerow says they're working on installing their outdoor patio, looking out onto Walnut, and should have it up and running soon.

Mike M

Posted 2010-10-10 17:54:06

18 bucks for a 12 oz glass of russian river?  they are out of thier minds.

Collin

Posted 2010-10-24 14:31:22

Mortons sells steaks for $50 and the grocery store has them for $8 sounds like a bad business model, only to someone who really just doesn't understand. Be happy to have a place so dedicated to providing you with more affordable alternatives to a great night.

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Dan

Posted 2010-10-08 17:47:14

I'm not slamming this place, cause they're all the same, but a BOTTLE of the bele casel prosseco they have on their list goes for $15 or $16. Their price for a glass - $9.50.

The Segura Brut Cava Rose that goes for $7.50 a glass; well a bottle would set you back 9 or 10 bucks. 

Too much time on your hands waiting to leave for happy hour and internet access gets you a little punchy. But this is why, in large part due to the PLCB, this will never be a wine town.

Tom

Posted 2010-10-23 17:55:13

Hey Dan

Just a heads up from another restaurant professional, that is a completely normal price for a bottle that retails at that price.  Also, bear in mind that PA liquor law is not very kind to wholesalers.  

Also, you are paying for the space, glassware, and ambiance.  Not just the liquid.

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