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If you happen to find yourself wandering the ritzy streets of Rittenhouse Square, you’ll definitely want to stop in for a meal at Lacroix at the Rittenhouse — and it should be easy to find time. Tucked away inside the prestigious Rittenhouse Hotel, this Four-Star restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Whether you are looking for a quick breakfast buffet before a meeting or a romantic setting for a first date, Lacroix is a good bet. You can start your day with breakfast entrees such as brioche French toast, served daily from 6:30 to 11 a.m. But if you’re in a rush on a weekday morning, the restaurant also has a breakfast buffet stocked with everything from eggs to granola. On Sundays, brunch is served from 10:30a.m. to 2:30p.m.

For lunch, stop by Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. to order up options such as a lobster roll with tarragon potato chips. But for the real deal, make a reservation at Lacroix at the Rittenhouse for dinner any day of the week. This main meal is served from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. You can choose a dish from the à la carte selections or spring for the divine 10-course tasting menu.