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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Top Spots For Outdoor Dining in Philadelphia Starting June 12th

Top Spots For Outdoor Dining in Philadelphia Starting June 12th

Aversa PR presents 18 top spots around Philadelphia for outdoor dining starting on June 12th. Locations include patios, decks, backyards, sidewalk seating, closed off sidewalks and other unique arrangements to ensure safety, health and social distancing. From the largest outdoor dining spot in the region at Morgan's Pier, to the charms of the outdoor patio at Positano Coast in Old City, to the shaded cafe of Pistolas Del Sur on East Passyunk, to Center City sidewalk views of Tradesman's and BRU in Midtown Village, to the beer garden vibes of Germantown Garden in Northern Liberties, the list below includes places across the city in the most notable food neighborhoods.

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Uptown Beer Garden Celebrates Five Years in Philadelphia with Five Exclusive New Beers - Opens to Public Thursday May 16th

Uptown Beer Garden Celebrates Five Years in Philadelphia with Five Exclusive New Beers - Opens to Public Thursday May 16th

Teddy Sourias and Craft Concepts Group (BRU Craft & Wurst, U-Bahn, Cinder, Tradesman's, Tinsel) announce the return of Uptown Beer Garden to 1735 JFK Blvd. Starting this Thursday, May 16, 2019, from 5:00pm to Midnight, kegs will start to pour for Uptown's fifth summer and fall season with a weekend-long grand opening party in the heart of Center City.

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Craft Concepts Group Expands to Northern Liberties with BRU Craft & Wurst and Blume Inspired Pods at Piazza Pod Park

Craft Concepts Group Expands to Northern Liberties with BRU Craft & Wurst and Blume Inspired Pods at Piazza Pod Park

Teddy Sourias and Craft Concepts Group are excited to announce their first major expansion outside of Center City. The owners of BRU Craft & Wurst, Blume, Tradesman's, U-Bahn, Kontrol, Tinsel and Uptown Beer Garden will bring two of their signature brands to Northern Liberties. Starting on Memorial Day Weekend, look for Craft Beer Concepts inspired by BRU Craft & Wurst, and Craft Cocktail Concepts inspired by the newly opened Blume, at the new Piazza Pod Park by Post Brothers. Craft Concepts Group continues their expansion from a beer focused company to now include cocktails and natural wines.

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Top Outdoor Beer Garden Destinations Not to Miss During Summer 2019

Top Outdoor Beer Garden Destinations Not to Miss During Summer 2019

Philadelphia’s outdoor summer beer garden season is back! Do not miss out on the biggest and most happening spots in Philly, including six represented by Aversa PR. The 2019 season launches with spots in the hottest neighborhoods of the city, major changes to classic favorites, like Uptown Beer Garden by Craft Concepts Group, and limited-edition seasonal custom drafts.

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Craft Concepts Groups Announces Grand Opening of Blume This Thursday in Rittenhouse Square at 1500 Locust Street

Craft Concepts Groups Announces Grand Opening of Blume This Thursday in Rittenhouse Square at 1500 Locust Street

Teddy Sourias and Craft Concepts Group announce the grand opening of Blume at 1500 Locust Street this Thursday at 4:00pm. The owners of BRU Craft & Wurst, U-Bahn, Tradesman’s, Kontrol, Uptown Beer Garden, Finn McCool’s Ale House and Tinsel present a first-of-its-kind stylish, lush and playful new restaurant and natural wine bar designed by the same designer of Tinsel Christmas Pop-up Bar, Anne White of AGW Interiors.

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Craft Concepts Group Announces Opening of Stylish New Bar and Restaurant Blume at 1500 Locust in Rittenhouse

Craft Concepts Group Announces Opening of Stylish New Bar and Restaurant Blume at 1500 Locust in Rittenhouse

Teddy Sourias and Craft Concepts Group announce the launch of Blume at 1500 Locust Street - coming to Rittenhouse neighborhood this April. The owners of BRU Craft & Wurst, U-Bahn, Tradesman’s, Kontrol, Uptown Beer Garden, Finn McCool’s Ale House and Tinsel present a brand new food and drink concept in the former space occupied by Cinder Copper & Lace.

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