Grand Opening: Giant Open-Air Steakhouse Takes Over Northern Liberties Pool Club

Grand Opening: Giant Open-Air Steakhouse Takes Over Northern Liberties Pool Club

Glu Hospitality owners Derek Gibbons and Tim Lu announce the grand opening of Northern Liberties' brand-new, open-air steakhouse Germantown Garden Grill this Friday at 5:00pm at 1031 Germantown Avenue. The duo behind Leda and the Swan, Germantown Garden, Vesper Center City and Hunnies Crispy Fried Chicken continue to pivot their hospitality company by transforming Vesper Pool Club into a new outdoor dining destination for the fall season. The culinary team is led by Chef Chino Chang and features Hereford grain fed upper choice steaks, raw bar, burgers and sandwiches, salads, soups and chowders, small plates, and a full dessert menu. At the bar, GG Grill will feature a mix of craft made-to-order and draft batch cocktails, plus a selection of beloved cocktails from Leda and the Swan.

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America's First Socially Distanced Christmas Restaurant Tinsel Debuts in Philadelphia

America's First Socially Distanced Christmas Restaurant Tinsel Debuts in Philadelphia

Tis the most wonderful time of year in Philadelphia - during one of the most challenging years in modern history. Craft Concepts Group and owner Teddy Sourias will debut America's first socially-distanced Christmas open-air restaurant and eatery this coming weekend taking over a portion of 12th Street in Midtown Village. Tinsel in July will debut on Friday, July 17, 2020 at 3:00pm in front of Finn McCools (118 S. 12th), Tinsel (116 S. 12th), the former Midtown and Penn Six (114 S. 12th) and Go Popcorn (a neighbor of CCG's at 114 S. 12th) with socially-distanced cafe seating, frozen and ice cold Christmas cocktails, boozy Grinch pops, a brand new eatery, holiday decor and festive tunes.

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