July 16, 2021

Uptown Beer Garden Debuts New Permanent Home Across From Love Park

July 16, 2021/ Uptown Beer Garden/ Guest User

Center City's largest and most celebrated beer garden is back! Craft Concepts Group and Teddy Sourias announce the return of Uptown Beer Garden at a new permanent and year-round home at 1500 JFK Boulevard. The picturesque urban oasis comes complete with stunning views, expanded menus, additional shading, lush greenery, original artwork, more dining space and even bigger vibes. The 18,000+ square foot space offers seating for 350 guests and private event space for up to 700 guests. Chef Craig Meyers and his culinary team will fire up the menu using the concerted giant food truck that is now installed in Uptown's central garden. The menu features street food and Philadelphia favorites, including starters (smoked chicken wings, crab gravy poutine, crispy eggplant), salads (grilled peach, whole grain bowl), sandwiches (roast pork, cheesesteak, chicken cheesesteak, parm cutlet, eggplant Italian, crab cake), sides and desserts.

July 15, 2021

Philadelphia Restaurants Celebrate National Tequila Day With Drink And Food Specials

July 15, 2021/ Añejo Philly/ Guest User

Philadelphia restaurants are shaking and stirring up drink and food specials to celebrate National Tequila Day on Saturday, July 24, 2021. Whether you like them straight up, on the rocks or frozen, there are features, specials and deep deals for every palate and expertise level. Head to Philadelphia’s new taco and tequila capital in Northern Liberties on and around N. 2nd Street for deals and features at Añejo Philly, SET NoLibs, El Camino, Germantown Garden and Vesper Dayclub. In other corners of the city, look for specials at Buena Onda, Juno and Rosy’s Taco Bar. Añejo Philly will host a special party that combines National Tequila Day with the restaurant’s one year anniversary, featuring specialty cocktails, drink deals, tequila tastings, swag and more.

June 30, 2021

Peddler's Village Launches New Murder Mystery And Comedy Summer Series

June 30, 2021/ Peddler's Village/ Guest User

Peddler's Village heads to the great outdoors with the debut of a new summer entertainment series featuring mystery, comedy, music, and fun. Showtime Under the Stars will bring together live entertainment, themed beverages, and open-air vibes for a must-experience summer event in Bucks County. The new, large-capacity event tent is now set-up at Street Road Green just in time for the kick-off weekend on Friday, June 25th and Saturday, June 26th. On select Friday nights, audiences can enjoy Comedy Under The Stars with an all-star line-up of top comedians ready to tickle one's funny bone.

June 28, 2021

Main Line Today Restaurant Week Debuts August 23rd to September 5th at 50+ Restaurants

June 28, 2021/ Lola's Garden/ Guest User

Main Line Today and Today Media announce the debut of Main Line Today Restaurant Week, presented by Firstrust Bank, running August 23 through September 5, 2021. The 14-day culinary celebration will bring together and showcase the talents of top chefs, restaurants and purveyors in Montgomery, Delaware and Chester counties. Participating restaurants will offer special three-course prix fixe menus for lunch ($24.95, plus tax, beverage and gratuity) and dinner ($36.95, plus tax, beverage and gratuity). Restaurants can choose what works best for them, offering lunch, dinner or both—dine-in or takeout.

June 25, 2021

Stina BYO and Musi Team Up for Collaboration Dinner to Benefit Attic Youth Center

June 25, 2021/ Stina BYO/ Guest User

Stina BYO Chef Bobby Saritsoglou joins forces with Chef Ari Miller of Musi on Tuesday, June 29th for a four-course collaboration dinner to raise money for The Attic Youth Center - as part of Philly Gay Pride Month and Stina’s Two Year Anniversary. The special menu for one night only includes options, such as Marinated Feta & Charred Lettuces, Fish Kebab Roasted in Fig Leaf. Malted Grain, Red Tahina. Dry-Aged Duck, Mint & Cherry Zhoug and Black Lime Malabi Charred Fruit & Olive Oil. Stickman Brews will also host a pop-up during the event with four beer pairings for each course, for only $10 for 8 ounce pours, or $5 for full-sized a la carte 16 ounce pours. Twenty percent of the evening's sales will go to Stina's June beneficiary, The Attic Youth Center to support programs for Philadelphia’s LGBTQ youth.

June 09, 2021

Craft Concepts Group Debuts The Grand Opening of Blume Burger in Rittenhouse

June 09, 2021/ Blume Burger/ Guest User

Teddy Sourias and Craft Concepts Group announce the grand reopening of Philadelphia's most stylish and Instagram-worthy neighborhood burger bar and restaurant. Blume Burger is set to debut this Friday, May 21, 2021, at 1500 Locust Street, in Rittenhouse Square neighborhood. Blume Burger is a grand new concept and direction for the restaurant that has remained closed since March of 2020 when the pandemic hit. The big vibes, the flowering plants and the vibrant colors are back - and this time with over-the-top burger creations, boozy milkshakes, tasty sides, wood-fired pizzas and an eye-catching new streetery. Executive Chef Steve Lindabury and his culinary team have given new life to the kitchen with a menu of comfort food and diner-inspired delights that are perfect for neighborhood foodies, returning workers, frontline workers at nearby hospitals, visiting tourists and those simply craving a feel-good meal during these challenging times. Launch services include delivery, dine-in, pick-up, take-out, cocktails to go, indoor dining, outdoor dining, sidewalk seating and an extended streetery.

June 09, 2021

Sofitel Celebrates Philly Pride with Drag Tea, Gay Flag Exhibit, And New Charity Program

June 09, 2021/ Sofitel Philadelphia/ Guest User

Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square, part of AccorHotels, presents a month-long celebration for June as Philadelphia Gay Pride Month. The Sofitel Philadelphia will raise a giant Philadelphia-version of the Gay Pride Flag to hang proudly outside the hotel on 17th Street. Inside, neighbors, guests and visitors are invited to visit the Hall of LGBTQ Flags Exhibition featuring six individual LGBTQ flags flying high above the lobby to celebrate the diversity of the local and hotel LGBTQ community. The raising of the flags coincides with a month-long benefit to support the William Way LGBT Community Center. On Saturdays, June 5th and 12th, Sofitel Philadelphia and Brittany Lynn’s Drag Mafia Present Sofitel's Pride Drag Tea featuring the Sofitel famous tea-service with an entertaining and drag twist. A portion of proceeds from the Drag Tea will go to support the capital campaign and operations at William Way LGBT Community Center. Sofitel is located at 120 S. 17th Street, Philadelphia in the heart of Rittenhouse Square.

June 03, 2021

Come Alive 215 And Meet Philadelphia Hosts Workout For Philly Gay Pride Month

June 03, 2021/ Park Towne Place/ Guest User

Come Alive 215 and Meet Philadelphia have joined forces to present one of the most unique, fun and heart-pumping outdoor events for Philly Gay Pride Month. Come Alive 215 x Meet Philadelphia Pride Workout, Drag Show and Picnic Brunch brings together a morning of movement, celebration, charity and community on Saturday, June 12, 2021, from 9:15am to 1:30pm. Hot off of winning Best of Philly for 2020 Best Virtual Workout and exercise class, fitness gurus Kim Harari and Shannon Brennan will bring their electric, contagious and community-driven fitness experience to the Lawn at Park Towne Place (2200 Benjamin Franklin Parkway). The event will feature a 45 minute workout programmed for all fitness levels, followed by a drag show and a picnic brunch. Brunch bites will be provided by one of Philadelphia's most celebrated chefs, Michael Solomonov of Zahav, Federal Donuts, Dizengoff, Abe Fisher and Goldie.

June 01, 2021

Philadelphia Gay Pride Month to Feature 45 Events All Month Long for June 2021

June 01, 2021/ FCM Hospitality/ Guest User

Philadelphia proudly celebrates June as Philly Gay Pride Month. Below please find a list of 45 top ways to celebrate Gay Pride in our amazing city. While the pandemic pressed pause on events last year, Philly Gay Pride has never been stronger and more important. From Pride Days at Parks on Tap and Philadelphia Flower Show, to Pride Nights at Philadelphia Zoo and Concourse Dance Club, to LGBTQ Circus and Yoga workshops, to Pride Month events as part of Philly Beer Week, there is something for everyone this year.

June 01, 2021

Stina BYO Hosts Greek Barbecue And Two Year Anniversary Celebration

June 01, 2021/ Stina Pizzeria/ Guest User

One of South Philadelphia's most celebrated BYO's is on the road to recovery and hosting a special celebration this coming weekend. Celebrated Chef Bobby Saritsoglou and Christina Kallas-Saritsoglou will host Stina's Two Year Anniversary Party on Saturday, June 5th, from 12:00pm to 10:00pm, with a special Greek-style barbecue, pop-up by Stickman Brews, and live traditional Rembetiko style Greek music. The daytime celebration runs from 12:00pm to 4:00pm with the Stickman Brews Pop-up, Greek BBQ and Lunch Specials. In the evening, Stina will host live music all evening while Chef cooks up his award-winning cuisine.