Ms. S's 50th in Philly

Something like nostalgia was the theme for Ms. S's 50th. A return to Philly and Bryn Mawr. And as it happens, in the van from the airport, we had to drop someone off in Ms. S's old neighborhood around Baltimore and 45th.

We explored downtown Philly, went to City Hall and the Reading Terminal Market, and the Philadelphia Museum of Art. The birthday dinner was fabulous--omikase at at Morimoto's.

Oh, you want details? Started with sashimi with some kind of granita on top. Next sashimi with hot chili oil, slightly stronger fish. Next briefly seared fish with greens and topped with bonito flakes. Then halibut and lobster tail wrapped in nori and steamed. Followed by lamb chops rolled in panko with red wine sauce and perhaps mashed parsnips. Sushi including tuna, salmon, and 3 other kinds of fish. Dessert was very light. Mr. P had a martini and then wine, Ms. S had a fruity drink and then Morimoto beer. The restaurant was beautiful and good time was had by all.

The next day, we took the train out to Bryn Mawr and the Barnes Foundation.













On Saturday, we went to the Italian Market, the Mummer's Museum, and then historic South Philly and a stop in Jim's Cheese Steaks. Yum.













And, of course, the Liberty Bell.










An excellent, low-key birthday celebration.

More photos at: www.kodakgallery.com/mccusker. The password is our street name.