Yesterday we celebrated another graduation of our beloved US fellows: Leslie and Melissa. They have been with us for their residency training and an US fellowship. While it’s always hard to let our fellows go, we want them to fly high and get the most out of life both professionally and personally.

Congrats, Leslie and Melissa! We love you and wish you the best! Stay in touch, we will miss you!

We first met at a cool pub right off Rittenhouse Square. Despite its name The Franklin Mortgage and Investment Company, It was not easy to find. Located on a tiny street with its entrance door tucked in between residential parking spots, without a sign – it was truly a quest to find it. The locals advised us to find a dumpster around the corner and look right next to it. We followed the advise and vois la, there it was! The drinks were awesome BTW. We are definitely coming back to this place!

Jay, Leslie, Dan and Max’s nose – enjoying funky cocktails at The Franklin Mortgage and Investment Company

Beautiful Melissa and Hau Hau

Conor created a tradition – to show up for graduation dinners in his Sherlock Holmes hat, a monocle, and a pipe. He did it last year, he did it yesterday. I think we should keep it this way forever, Conor!

Conor’s cool hat and a monocle are becoming popular. After a drink or two, everyone wants to try them on! Dan is looking cool!

Here it comes! Max with a monocle. Seems like it’s not easy to hold it in!

Lovely couple Leslie and Dan

While his hat and a monocle are being tried on by everyone, Conor is thoughtful and talking to Jay. We love you, Conor!

The group photo of us next the THAT dumpster, that helped us find the place to begin with. Had to immortalize it on our blog!

The whole gang after few drinks moved to Rittenhouse Square for a group shot. The weather was perfect and a city was lovely and welcoming. Perfect backdrop for our party!

After the cocktails, we moved on to a dinner at Butcher and Singer Steak House. Lot of huge and awesome steaks. Considering that Conor is a strict vegetarian, it was a fantastic venue!

Loving it at a steakhouse

Dan, Leslie and Hau Hau. And a little bit of Melissa!

Jay and Dan are studying the juicy steak options. Conor is morally supporting their choices.

We love you, Melissa and Hau Hau!

Melissa, congratulations!

Leslie, congratulations!