Daily News | President Joe Biden dropped in for brunch at Philly’s Parc
As Joe Anderson was finishing his lunch Saturday at K’Far Cafe Philadelphia, the West Philly resident received an unexpected text from a friend eating inside Parc: “Just a short walk from Parc, the University of Pennsylvania student dashed from K’Far to join a swarming crowd outside the Rittenhouse Square restaurant. Rushing with excitement, Anderson brushed shoulders to squeeze between onlookers for a perfect view of the president as he left the French bistro.
“I would’ve got a table if I knew he was coming,” said Anderson, who had stopped at Parc for a drink before heading to K’Far.Anderson joined hundreds of others waiting outside barricades formed with Chevy Suburbans and Philadelphia police cars. Reactions ranged from excitement to wondering what was happening inside the restaurant at 18th and Locust Streets.during a speech in Northeast Philadelphia, Biden was back in town, arriving at Parc around 1:15 p.m.
The president engaged the crowd, even telling one person not to leap from above. Some in the sidewalk audience stood on their toes, cell phones out, to capture a picture or video of the unexpected visitor. Seeing the crowd gathering outside her apartment, Rittenhouse Square resident Barbara Craig decided to join them. She’s used to seeing Biden on TV, but to catch a glimpse in person was a joy, she said.Aaron Loschiavo, who admitted being “starstruck” when he saw former President Donald Trump years ago, was less enthusiastic about the Biden sighting, but still somewhat impressed.
“Regardless, he’s the president of the United States,” Loschiavo said. “Whether I’m into him or not, it’s definitely a unique experience.”Published
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