Now, a trio of Trias
Jon Myerow has reflagged Biba, his University City wine room.
Sometimes, you hear a restaurant name and just wonder...
In Center City, the Tria name is golden: casual wine/beer bars in Washington Square West and Rittenhouse Square serving interesting cheeses and light bites.
Then a smaller third restaurant came on board last October at 3131 Walnut St. at The Left Bank in University City, and its name was Biba.
Biba? "Tria's fun little cousin" was owner Jon Myerow's stock line.
Something's happened in the family, and now Biba has been reflagged Tria Wine Room, as Myerow explained in a mass email to followers.
"Opening" specials to be served from 3 to 11 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 16 include 2004 Gran Reserva Cava (Spain's hallmark sparkler) from beautiful magnums for $3.33 for a first glass - to celebrate three Tria locations. (Subsequent glasses at $8.50.) Also, Ewe Bloom cheese for $3.33, with no limit at the discount price. ("Wear your stretch pants," says the mailing.)
Also for sale: Biba-logo wine glasses.