Restaurant Review

Cafe Ole

147 N 3rd St
Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 627-2140

I've never spent much time in the Old City neighborhood of Philadelphia, but since I began an internship at a boutique there I've been discovering a ton of awesome new places to eat and shop. Last week my boss asked me to pick up lunch for us at Cafe Ole, about a block and half from the shop. I'd never been there before and didn't really know what to expect. It was around noon, and the place (which is very small) was packed with people grabbing lunch. I skimmed the menu and noticed that there was a lot of mediterranean food (things like hummus plates, greek salads and wraps, etc) but also items with a european twist like grilled cheese on panini. I ordered the house special lentil soup for my boss, which comes with a side of pita bread, and the "vegan wrap" for myself. My boss raved about the soup, and I LOVED the wrap. It started with a spinach tortilla, which was then coated with homemade hummus and filled with roasted veggies- red peppers, portabella mushrooms, and onions- and then topped with fresh baby spinach and garbanzo beans. It was very good, and our total came to just under $10.
Despite the fact that it was busy, the service was quick and attentive, and the person who helped me (who I learned was the owner) was very sweet. I felt that if I were to visit at a slower time, it seemed like it could be a very relaxing setting.
Along with their extensive lunch items, they also have all sorts of tea and brew La Colombe coffee.
In addition, they offer free wifi for guests.

Product Reviews

It's been too long, I know I know. I have been busier than you could ever imagine, but I (of course) have made time to try a couple new products to share with you!


(photo taken from here )

First off, dessert. I first tried Trader Joe's Soy Creamy ice cream in vanilla for making fruit smoothies. However, I went to TJ's the other day and decided to take home the Cherry Chocolate Chip flavor. I'm not a huge cherry fan, but I loved the vanilla flavor and wanted to try something different. Basically, it's cherry flavored soy ice cream with cherry and chocolate chunks in it. And, it is TO DIE FOR. oh my god. I could eat this all day long!! First off, it's super super creamy and is perfectly sweet. It doesn't have any weird after taste like (in my opinion) So Delicious soy ice cream does. And, it's chock full of chocolate chunks so you get some in every bite. You must try this!!


Origins A Perfect World Moisturizer

For months I had been using a moisturizer from Lush with so-so results. My skin is pretty normal but errs on the dry side, and when I don't moisturize my skin tends to break out. The product I was using from Lush didn't seem to absorb well, and left my skin a little greasy. So, I decided to take a gander at Origins. The associate pointed me to this moisturizer, and it was a little more expensive than the one I was using but I gave it a try anyway. The very first night I used it I was blown away. It smells great and has a totally different texture than the moisturizer from Lush. It was much thicker, and didn't leave my skin feeling greasy at all. I use it at night after washing my face, and in the morning before applying my makeup and it's absolutely fantastic.
I would also recommend the Modern Friction scrub which I have found is rated one of Origins' best products for a reason... after one use your skin will look much, much healthier.