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Pan-roasted duck breast with sweet & vitelotte potatoes, braised onions, asparagus and raspberry sauce at Media bistro La Belle Epoque.
Pan-roasted duck breast with sweet & vitelotte potatoes, braised onions, asparagus and raspberry sauce at Media bistro La Belle Epoque.Read moreStephanie Farr / Staff

La Belle Epoque

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A mainstay in Media’s vibrant dining scene, this cozy French bistro on State Street offers artfully arranged dishes — from crepes and croissants to le filet mignon au poivre and truite amandine — and a sizable wine selection to pair them with. La Belle Epoque’s onion soup, topped with gooey Swiss cheese, is always a winner, too.

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The Inquirer aims to represent the geographic, cultural, and culinary diversity of the region in its coverage. Inquirer staffers and contributors do not accept free or comped meals — all meals are paid for by the Inquirer. All dining recommendations are made solely by the Inquirer editorial staffers and contributors based on their reporting and expertise, without input from advertisers or outside interests.