March 04, 2021

Retail Ready Bootcamp Debuts to Help Small Businesses Open First Retail Shop or Restaurant

March 04, 2021/ Northern Liberties Business Improvement District/ Guest User

The Northern Liberties Business Improvement District (NLBID) in partnership with Community College of Philadelphia (CCP) launches the first-ever Retail Ready Bootcamp designed to help businesses who are considering their first or next brick and mortar location. This special new incubator program comes at a very important time as the pandemic enters a new phase and businesses not only look to reopen, but to expand and capitalize on their pandemic pivots. The twelve-week courses will focus on creating a sound business strategy for opening a retail store in the current economic environment and is intended to help the businesses build confidence about their decision to move into a commercial space.

March 03, 2021

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

March 03, 2021/ Northern Liberties Business Improvement District/ Guest User

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.

February 24, 2021

Northern Liberties Restaurant Week Debuts April 9-18 with $10-25 Lunch and Dinner Menus

February 24, 2021/ Northern Liberties Business Improvement District/ Guest User

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.

February 12, 2021

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

February 12, 2021/ Old City District/ Guest User

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.

December 22, 2020

New Year's Eve In Philly With Greenhouses, Igloos, Garces, Delice, Positano Coast And More

December 22, 2020/ Garces Trading Company/ Guest User

Philadelphia and Main Line restaurants will close out 2020 with special dinners, feasts, kid-friendly day-time events, brunches and more. Highlights include Garces Trading Company offering food from Amada, The Olde Bar, Village Whiskey, and J.G. Domestic. Glu Hospitality will be having the Kids Countdown to New Year's with Cinderella at the Igloos, and other offerings at Germantown Garden Grill and Germantown Garden. New Years Eve Dining will also take place at Positano Coast, Harper’s Garden, and Delice et Chocolat. Also, we have many, if not most clients, open for New Year's Day brunch regular menu for January 1st including The Victoria Freehouse.

December 12, 2020

Northern Liberties Holiday Pop-up Shops Debuts with 15 Small Businesses

December 12, 2020/ Northern Liberties Business Improvement District/ Guest User

Northern Liberties Business Improvement District kicks off the holiday season with the debut of Northern Liberties Holiday Pop-up, starting on Black Friday for two weekends, November 27th-29th and December 3rd-6th, from 1:00pm to 6:00pm. This brand-new socially-distanced holiday shopping event will feature 15+ small local businesses and makers from around the Philadelphia region popping up with gifts, decor, fashions, treats and more in eight retail locations along N. 2nd Street. From French Toast Bites, to Christmas trees and ornaments, bridal wear to baguettes, there will be something for everyone on Santa’s holiday shopping list. For extra pop-up magic, A Dash of Magic Events will pop-up both Saturdays for Enchanted in Northern Liberties: Snow Queen Brunch at the Igloos at Germantown Garden Grill with music, song, food, drink and holiday magic for kids of all ages.

December 09, 2020

Philadelphia Restaurants Offer Christmas Dinner, Seven Fishes & Hanukkah Meals to Go

December 09, 2020/ The Olde Bar / Guest User

After a record-breaking Thanksgiving (to-go), restaurants in Philadelphia and the suburbs are gearing up for a record Christmas Eve/ Day with Hanukkah, Seven Fish specials, meal kits, pre-orders, outdoor dining, baked goods and other things. Below, please find meals to go, kits and Christmas-food specials from 30+ of our restaurant and neighborhood clients.

December 09, 2020

Philadelphia Zoo Lights Up Main Plaza With Blue Lights To Thank Healthcare Heroes

December 09, 2020/ Philadelphia Zoo/ Guest User

Philadelphia Zoo has lit up three of the enormous 80-foot-tall trees at the Main Plaza with dazzling blue lights to thank the frontline. The new light display on the trees and front entrance buildings at 34th and Girard are illuminated with the goal of ringing in the holidays while also thanking healthcare workers and first responders during the global pandemic. By lighting up the front plaza in blue, the Zoo is extending its wishes for a peaceful holiday and its appreciation for the thousands of citizens throughout the greater Philadelphia region for their kindness, dedication, and courage during an exceptionally challenging year.

December 09, 2020

Tinsel Christmas Pop-up Brings White Christmas To Center City Philadelphia

December 09, 2020/ Tinsel Christmas Pop-up/ Guest User

Craft Concepts Group isn’t letting the Grinch steal it’s Holiday spirit. Teddy Sourias and the elves at CCG announce the season grand opening of Tinsel Christmas Pop-up at 112 S. 12th Street. New for 2020, look for a new festive over-the-top streetery, a new twinkling light display, and a brand-new charity for the Canned Good Cocktails. Additionally, look for a new snow machine to bring a touch of a white Christmas to Midtown Village. Christmas cocktails will again be served out of ornaments, boots and snow globes, with food coming from the new sister restaurant next door, Sueno.

December 07, 2020

Kids' Countdown to New Year's Eve with Cinderella at the Igloos

December 07, 2020/ Germantown Garden Grill/ Guest User

Glu Hospitality and A Dash of Magic Events presents the Kids' Countdown to New Year's Eve with Cinderella at the Igloos at Germantown Garden Grill. Head to Northern Liberties and say goodbye to 2020 with one of the most famous and timeless princesses of them all. But don't delay, as you don't want to turn into a pumpkin at Midnight! This magical and socially-distanced dining experience will be an unforgettable way to say goodbye to 2020. The royal date is set for December 31, 2020 - with three seatings at 11:00am, 1:00pm and 3:00pm.