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They say familiar scents have an uncanny ability to trigger old memories.
That is exactly what happened to me just minutes after sitting down on a recent Sunday evening at The Little Lion, Chris Younge's charming new Old City restaurant at 243 Chestnut St. (267-273-0688).
As a waitress walked by my table to deliver a beautifully plated entrée to a nearby patron, its pleasant aroma transported me back to my college days in Charleston, SC, where I enjoyed four glorious years of classic southern cuisine.
Right away I felt The Little Lion could be a new favorite of mine!
Situated perfectly on the northeast corner of Third and Chestnut in Philadelphia, The Little Lion offers a beautiful open view of Old City through their newly renovated eight foot windows. The walls are adorned with Revolutionary War themed images, hinting to the meaning behind the restaurant's...