Parks on Tap Debuts Two New Waterfront Locations on Schuylkill River This Weekend

Parks on Tap Debuts Two New Waterfront Locations on Schuylkill River This Weekend

Parks on Tap announces that Philadelphia’s famous beer garden that gives back is making moves, announcing two new season-long locations for 2021. The official season opening for both outside the famous Fairmount Water Works (640 Waterworks Drive) and at the all-new South-to-Christian Trails End (entry ramp at South Street and South 27th Street) is set for Thursday, May 6th at 4:00pm. When open, patrons will be able to enjoy sweeping riverfront views, fresh food, beers on tap, wine and non-alcoholic beverages in a secure outdoor environment with comfortable chairs and clean restrooms. Both locations will feature proven health and safety protocols created during Summer 2020, including additional cleaning measures, ability for contact tracing, and other procedures as prescribed by the City of Philadelphia and State of Pennsylvania.

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The Garden Brings Waterfront Dining Back to Cherry Street Pier for Spring and Summer

The Garden Brings Waterfront Dining Back to Cherry Street Pier for Spring and Summer

FCM Hospitality announces the 2021 opening for The Garden at Cherry Street Pier featuring stunning waterfront views, beer garden vibes, seasonal summer sips and local fare. The outdoor oasis is a stunning open-air eatery with 20,000 square feet of space featuring 250 covered shaded seats, floor to ceiling trees, blooming flowers, lush greenery, wooden picnic benches, modern art, urban design - and of course, amazing day and night views of the sunning Benjamin Franklin Bridge. For food, look for a menu of casual bites including sandwiches, salads, dips, snacks - as well as pastries and breads from the famous Lost Bread Co. For beverages, look for all of your favorite summer sips and seasonal selections, including beer, wine, cocktails and non-alcoholic beverages. Notable selections include beer created at FCM Hospitality's Craft Hall by Mainstay Independent Brewing and also Philadelphia's first black-owned brewery Two Locals Brewing Company.

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Celebrate Mother's Day With Brunches, Giveaways and Specials at Philadelphia Restaurants

Celebrate Mother's Day With Brunches, Giveaways and Specials at Philadelphia Restaurants

For families looking for small and big ways to celebrate Mom and all she has gone through this past year, we present a list of 21 restaurants in Philadelphia Cherry Hill, Main Line and the suburbs. Starting off with free mimosas and cocktails for Mom at Juno and all Stove and Tap restaurants. Kids eat free saving the work at P'unk Burger. Sofitel presents the most decadent Mother's Day Brunch in the city. We have the Moms and Families serving up a special day for the Moms of the region with offerings from these famous culinary Moms: Marlo Dilks (SliCE and P'unk Burger), Bridget Foy (Sisterly Love Citywide Food Fair and Bridget Foy), Lamberti Family (Positano Coast and Caffee Aldo Lamberti) and Heather Annechiarico (Tio Flores and Hawthorne's). Make sure to make your reservations, bring your mask, plan to social distance, and enjoy these offerings for Mother's Day and Mother's Day Weekend 2021.

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Morgan's Pier Set to Reopen for 10th Season on the Waterfront Starting April 22nd

Morgan's Pier Set to Reopen for 10th Season on the Waterfront Starting April 22nd

Philadelphia's largest open-air outdoor restaurant is coming back! FCM Hospitality and owner Avram Hornik announce that Morgan's Pier (221 N. Christopher Columbus Blvd.) will open for the year starting on Thursday, April 22nd at 4:00pm. Now celebrating its tenth season the Delaware River, the region's top al fresco dining destination and tourism hot spot will bring back the summertime vibes, breathtaking views, great food and thirst-quenching drinks to the Waterfront. For this special milestone season, Morgan's Pier welcomes Chef Waldemar (Val) Stryjewski taking the helm in the kitchen with a brand-new menu of returning and new favorites - with an expanded selection of seafood, snacks, small plates, flatbreads sandwiches, sweets and kids' favorites. New dishes include Fried Scallops, Salmon Crudo, Chicken Empanadas, Lobster Roll, Grilled Chicken and Pulled Pork (from the Craft Hall new BBQ menu). Flatbreads made with the famous dough from Lost Bread Co. will include Margherita, Spinach and Chorizo. New for 2021, beyond the new top chef in the kitchen and food items, look for a tenth anniversary cocktail, brand-new boozy popsicles in six flavors and the addition of beer selections from Philadelphia's first-black brewery Two Locals Brewing.

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Parks on Tap Kicks Off 2021 Season with Cherry Blossom Edition Outside Fairmount Horticulture Center

Parks on Tap Kicks Off 2021 Season with Cherry Blossom Edition Outside Fairmount Horticulture Center

FCM Hospitality announces that Parks on Tap is back for its sixth season with socially distanced blooms, bites and beers just in time for the Cherry Blossoms! Philadelphia’s traveling outdoor beer garden that gives back to city parks will pop-up at two locations outside the Fairmount Horticulture Center Arboretum (100 N. Horticultural Drive) starting on Saturday, April 3rd through on Sunday, April 25th. As in years past, patrons are invited to enjoy fresh food, beers on tap, wine and more set in an outdoor environment with comfortable chairs and clean restrooms. New for this year, Parks on Tap will partner with the Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia to present the Shofuso Cherry Blossom Viewing. This new campaign includes three weeks of prime Cherry Blossom viewing, socially distanced activities, virtual programming, and new Japanese-inspired fare. Parks on Tap will also feature products from Two Local’s Brewing, Philadelphia’s first Black-owned brewery, and will offer three weeks of free live performances to celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month.

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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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Top Restaurants in Philadelphia to Raise a Glass For National Margarita Day

Top Restaurants in Philadelphia to Raise a Glass For National Margarita Day

National Margarita Day takes place on Monday, February 22nd and Philadelphia restaurants are celebrating with all-day specials, happy hours, food and drink specials, and even five dollar margaritas! Below you will find a list of specials from our clients that are celebrating including; Buena Onda, Añejo Philly, Juno, Rosy's Taco Bar, Pistola's Del Sur, Jose Pistola's, and Sancho Pistola's.

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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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Philadelphia Offers 2021 Valentine’s Day Experiences For Couples, Singles and Even Families

Philadelphia Offers 2021 Valentine’s Day Experiences For Couples, Singles and Even Families

Love is in the air this Valentine’s Day. Aversa PR has over 50 client events, experiences, classes, activities, dinners and much more - nearly triple last year. This is an exciting start to the year as all of our small businesses and restaurants look to better days ahead! From hosting a private dinner and hotel experience in the Sofitel, to a private dinner experience for just two in the wine cellar at Caffe Aldo Lamberti, from ax throwing to boxing together, from family brunch with sleeping beauty to Back to the Future with Marty McFly and Jennifer Jane Parker, Aversa PR clients have something for everyone this year.

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Team Behind Parks on Tap Debuts Parks Pop-up Inside Fairmount Horticulture Center

Team Behind Parks on Tap Debuts Parks Pop-up Inside Fairmount Horticulture Center

Parks Pop-Up will debut a new indoor dining experience at the Fairmount Horticulture Center Arboretum at 100 N. Horticultural Drive starting Friday, January 22nd. The 30,000 square foot unique indoor space will provide ample opportunity for social distancing. Patrons will be able to enjoy fresh food, beers on tap, wine and hot beverages inside a lush greenhouse environment with comfortable chairs, and clean restrooms.

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