We have been to Ten Stone a number of times over the past few years, usually on days with great weather because the restaurant's outdoor seating and airy dining area make for delightfully fresh eating. Their menu features quite a few tasty items like a Hot Crab Dip appetizer, a Grilled Flank Steak Salad (my wife Megan's favorite), Grilled Ham & Cheese on a soft pretzel, and a Chicken Brie Melt (which I can attest as being cheesy and gooey and delicious). This time, I tried the Flank Steak Panini, which features grilled steak, tomatoes, bacon, gruyere cheese, and a horseradish mayo. If you can't already tell from the photo below, it was pretty amazing. The gruyere was nicely melted, the horseradish mayo had a strong bite, and the bread was buttery and toasted. Paired with a tall, cool glass of hard cider, this panini made for a fantastic afternoon meal on a warm day.
Obviously you could make this at home yourself, but Ten Stone provides a great atmosphere and dining experience (they have plenty of TVs at the bar in case you're worried about missing one of those sporting events that people seem to care so much about) and they have a vast selection of beers available to make your meal even more delicious.
Stay tuned for more Philly Phavorites before we leave the city for good, and tomorrow I will be trying a recipe for homemade ice cream sandwiches, which, if they turn out anything like the photos, should be nothing short of mind-blowing. I can't wait.
Happy Eating!
~ Jason
