Fourteen Ways to Celebrate Easter and Passover at Philadelphia Restaurants

Fourteen Ways to Celebrate Easter and Passover at Philadelphia Restaurants

Philadelphia and South Jersey restaurants will celebrate Easter and Passover this year with special events, dining experiences, indoor and outdoor dining, and take-out packages. Please find 12 offerings perfect for families and friends to celebrate. From Sofitel Philadelphia with a full family-style dinner with glazed ham, crab and spring root ragout, and prime rib, to Garces with in-person brunch at Amada and The Olde Bar, to a special Easter Bunny Brunch at Hawthornes, to take-out packages that include a bottle of wine at Positano Coast and Caffe Aldo Lamberti, there's something for everyone this year.

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Philadelphia’s First Black-owned Brewery Two Locals Debuts First Beer Releases With FCM Hospitality

Philadelphia’s First Black-owned Brewery Two Locals Debuts First Beer Releases With FCM Hospitality

Two Locals Brewing Company, Philadelphia’s first Black-owned brewery, announces the launch of its first beer releases starting this week. Under a new relationship with FCM Hospitality and Mainstay Independent Brewing, Two Locals Owners and Brewers Richard and Mengistu Koilorwill bring Nubian Brown Ale (5.7% ABV), Prolific Hazy IPA (6.4% ABV) and Who You Wit? Belgian-style Witbier (5.7% ABV) to the Philadelphia marketplace in 16 ounce cans, four packs and Sixtel kegs. Nubain and Prolific will be available immediately for purchase online through twolocalsbrewing.com or through Craft Hall (901 N. Delaware) on Fridays from 4:00pm to 7:00pm, and Saturdays and Sundays from 2:00pm to 6:00pm.

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Your Guide to St. Patrick's Day in Philadelphia at 12 Top Restaurants, Bars and Breweries

Your Guide to St. Patrick's Day in Philadelphia at 12 Top Restaurants, Bars and Breweries

The luck of the Irish is back! One year after the pandemic cancelled most restaurant events for St. Patrick's Day and Weekend, Aversa PR clients are back with twelve ways to celebrate in a safe and socially distanced way for 2021. A Main Line celebration returns to Downtown Ardmore at John Henry’s Pub in the suburbs. In the city you can enjoy Green beer, glitter plus special food features from BRU Craft & Wurst, Tradesman's, and Finn McCool's. To make things safe and socially distanced, this year some clients will celebrate with food and drink features all month long, some the weekend before, some the day of, some the weekend after, and some a combination of above.

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Northern Liberties Restaurant Week Debuts at 20+ Restaurants from April 9th to 18th

Northern Liberties Restaurant Week Debuts at 20+ Restaurants from April 9th to 18th

Northern Liberties Business Improvement District, one of the hottest and most notable food neighborhoods in Philadelphia, launches its first-ever Northern Liberties Restaurant Week from Friday, April 9 to Sunday, April 18, 2021. Timed perfectly for the start of nice weather and expanded outdoor dining options, over 20 of the neighborhood's biggest names will offer two course (plus non-alcoholic beverage) lunches for $10 or $15, and three course dinners for $15, $20 and $25. Look for socially distanced seating inside some of the most beautiful, artful and colorful dining rooms in Philadelphia, plus seating at expansive, flowering and ornate streeteries and sidewalk cafes.

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Sisterly Love Food Fair Heads to Northern Libs, Ardmore, and Cherry Street Pier

Sisterly Love Food Fair Heads to Northern Libs, Ardmore, and Cherry Street Pier

The Sisterly Love Food Fair celebrates Women's History Month with special food fair pop-ups heading to all corners of the region. For four weekends in a row, look for the top local female chefs, restaurateurs and entrepreneurs supporting each other during the pandemic at this one-day outdoor, socially distanced food markets. On Saturday, March 6th, Sisterly Love will head to the Main Line and Philadelphia Suburbs for the very first time. Hosted by Ardmore Initiative and Restaurant Marokko, Sisterly Love will pop-up in Schauffele Plaza in Downtown Ardmore from 12 Noon to 2:00pm with dozens of regional and local vendors, plus entertainment provided by Ardmore Music Hall.

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Garces Expands and Reopens Village Whiskey with New Dining Room and New Menu Offerings

Garces Expands and Reopens Village Whiskey with New Dining Room and New Menu Offerings

Garces announces that Village Whiskey is back open again in Rittenhouse Square - and with the reopening comes some exciting new surprises. Village Whiskey has expanded with a brand new dining room ready to debut that will more than double the space and seating capacity of the original space. Additionally, Village Whiskey returns with an all-new menu featuring 12 new menu offerings to whet your appetite - plus a selection of all-time Village Whiskey favorites we have all been missing. New dishes include Turkey Smash Burger, Swordfish Sandwich, Thick Cut BLT, Baby Back Ribs, Village Burger, Charred Carrots, Sweet Stem Cauliflower, Brick Chicken Frites, Steak Fries, Golden Hot Wings and more. Returning favorites including the Cobb Salad, Wedge Salad, Tater Tots, Popcorn Shrimp, Whiskey King Burger, Duck Fat Fries, Veggie Burger, Chicken Sammy and others.

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Bridget Foy's Debuts With Grand Opening On South Street Following Devastating Fire

Bridget Foy's Debuts With Grand Opening On South Street Following Devastating Fire

Bridget Foy and husband Paul Rodriguez, along with parents John and Bernadette Foy, announces the grand opening of the brand new Bridget Foy's at 200 South Street this Friday, February 12th at 4:00pm. Bridget Foy's is one of Philadelphia and South Streets most beloved restaurants that has served the community for decades since the 1970s. The entire restaurant was lost in 2017 during a devastating fire. After three years of demolition, construction, design, pandemic delays, two COVID shut-downs, a giant snow storm, a East Philly Café Pop-up and limited dining capacity, Bridget Foy's is finally ready to return and make its grand debut overlooking one of Philadelphia's most picturesque corners. The new dining room and bar features a show-stopping gold tin ceiling, striking wood and tiled floors, socially distanced seating, 16 oversized windows and doors opening to the sidewalk, advanced ventilation, artwork by Bernadette and Paul, and other touches of nostalgia and Americana with a light, modern and airy twist.

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Old City District Presents 25 Ways to Celebrate Valentine's Day: Shop, Dine, Stay Over

Old City District Presents 25 Ways to Celebrate Valentine's Day: Shop, Dine, Stay Over

Show your love for the ones you love and Old City businesses this Valentine’s Day! Old City businesses are offering virtual and in-person experiences, shopping deals, one-of-a-kind gift ideas, and unique dining options. There are many ways to celebrate your sweetheart and support local businesses this Valentine’s Day weekend, February 12-14, 2021. Be sure to check with the businesses before your visit, wear a mask, keep your physical distance, and follow all federal and local safety guidelines and protocols.

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Touchdown! Super Bowl Specials and Viewing Opportunities at Philly Restaurants

Touchdown! Super Bowl Specials and Viewing Opportunities at Philly Restaurants

Touchdown! Philadelphia restaurants are getting ready for Super Bowl Sunday with food and drink specials, viewing opportunities, take-out packages and more. From outdoor tents, igloos and bubbles, to take-out packages with wings, ribs and mac and cheese, to indoor viewing events, clients in Northern Liberties, Center City, Midtown Village and beyond will present the following offerings. All locations of SliCE will be offering football shaped pizzas and to-go packages. Garces Trading Company will have extensive to-go order ahead packages. Philly's largest restaurant Craft Hall will offer the LARGEST footprint for social distancing on game day, plus a special open bar and food package for seated reservations. Tradesman's and BRU will have indoor viewing, media walls, added TV, food and beer package. In addition, Germantown Garden Grille will feature the Super Bowl from the Igloos plus game day favorite foods. Have an outdoor game day viewing and food packages, plus to-go at Hawthornes. SET NoLibs will offer special food and beer package, TVs indoors and out, heated outside. Finally, get To-go takeout packages, plus heated outdoor and indoor game viewing from El Camino.

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