October 16, 2020

Philadelphia Restaurants Get Creative During Sweater Weather with Igloos, Greenhouses, Blankets and Shape-Shifting Beer Gardens

October 16, 2020/ Germantown Garden Grill/ Guest User

Sweater weather is here and while outdoor dining is still having a record moment during the most challenging of years, Philadelphia region restaurants and attractions are getting creative to survive the cold weather. Starting this weekend, private heated individual greenhouses are taking over a Center City street outside Harper's Garden. The Greenhouses at Harper's Garden by FCM Hospitality will debut tonight with private seating for four to nine people. Over in Northern Liberties, plastic igloos that seat two, four, six and up to nine are popping up poolside at the former Vesper Dayclub that has pivoted to a year-round high end steak-house by Glu Hospitality. Over at Charlie was a sinner and Bar Bombón customers are being kept warm inside and out with hot drinks out of thermos bottles, and free custom blankets to put on their lap while they enjoy sweater weather - and that they get to take home. In Bucks County, Pennsylvania, a few minutes from Philadelphia, Parx Casino has reopened their "shape-shifting" beer garden under a new name and layout.

October 15, 2020

Private Greenhouse Dining Rooms Take Over Philadelphia Outside Harper’s Garden

October 15, 2020/ Harper's Garden/ Guest User

FCM Hospitality and owner Avram Hornik announce the debut of The Greenhouses at Harper's Garden starting this weekend. Starting Friday, and continuing through the end of October, look for private, heated individual greenhouses to change the entire landscape and visuals on 18th Street in Philadelphia's Center City and Rittenhouse Row neighborhood. The Greenhouses at Harper's Garden will feature at least ten private greenhouse dining rooms that feature a door, glass walls, tables and chairs, decor, twinkling lights and even heat on the cold days. They will be offered and available in two sizes, to either seat four to seven guests, or six to nine guests. They will be available to book for no additional fee by, and they are first come, first serve.

October 09, 2020

Craft Concepts Group Announces Grand Opening Of Sueño Restaurant And Tequila Bar

October 09, 2020/ Sueño/ Guest User

Craft Concepts Group and owner Teddy Sourias announce the grand opening of Sueño this Friday, October 9, 2020 at 4:00pm at 114 S. 12th Street. Sueño showcases Day of the Dead inspired decor, original art pieces from the region's top artists, traditional and fusion Mexican cuisine by Executive Chef Caroline Hough, Puerto Rican-style empanadas from Tata's Empanadas, margaritas and cocktails, and an extensive list of tequilas. This new pop-up restaurant will occupy the first two floors of the building that Sourias recently purchased before the global pandemic. The plan was to put in a full service, top to bottom renovated and stunning restaurant like he is famous for - until the shut down halted his grand plans for his newest restaurant and eatery. While a full styling and renovation is still on the books for after the pandemic, Sourias wanted to activate the space and bring it to life with his long-time goal of a Mexican restaurant and tequila bar.

October 08, 2020

Evil Genius Beer Company Collaborates with Miller Lite on Brunch So Hard Ipa

October 08, 2020/ Evil Genius Beer Company/ Guest User

Evil Genius Beer Company and Miller High Life announce they have teamed up to release a brand-new collaboration brew, Brunch So Hard Orange and Mango IPA. The brew is an Orange and Mango IPA that is inspired by the Champagne of Beers, playing on the boozy brunch favorite, the Mimosa, and carving out its own niche as the new Mimosa of Beers. This new collaboration brew is a limited edition that was driven by the creative minds at Evil Genius Beer Company. It combines the components of both High Life and Evil Genius beers. Brunch So Hard will be available for a limited time in stores throughout Pennsylvania, Delaware and New Jersey starting on October 12th.

October 08, 2020

Concourse Dance Bar Reinvents Itself And Reopens This Week As A Covid Safe Restaurant

October 08, 2020/ Concourse Dance Bar/ Guest User

FCM Hospitality and owner Avram Hornik announce the re-opening of Concourse Dance Bar at 1635 Market Street, Back Entrance. Starting Friday, October 9th, and continuing until it is safe for bars and nightclubs to re-open, Concourse will return and operate temporarily as a restaurant serving up a special pre-paid three course, small-plate menu of Philadelphia food favorites that are paired with three cocktails (or non-alcoholic mocktails). Guests will enjoy their food and drink pairings as they move through three rooms of the 15,000 square foot space. Masks are required at all times when not seated, and all seating is a minimum of six feet apart. While moving through the space, socially-distanced patrons will step back in time for a full sensory experience filled with nostalgia, 90s tunes, eclectic and vintage decor, Instagrammable art, colorful lights and lasers - and the brand new Philadelphia-inspired ice room.

October 06, 2020

Philly Aids Thrift Hosts 15th Anniversary Drive-in Movie Night At Navy Yard

October 06, 2020/ Philly Aids Thrift/ Guest User

Philly AIDS Thrift in collaboration with Philadelphia Film Society presents a special Halloween-themed, family-friendly, socially distanced night at the movies! Philly AIDS Thrift 15th Anniversary Drive-In Movie Night featuring Tim Burton's Beetlejuice will take place at Philadelphia Navy Yard on Wednesday, October 14, 2020, with doors opening at 6:00pm and showtime at 7:00pm. The Halloween classic is the perfect choice for the non-profit organization that has become known as one of the largest retail stores for costumes, accessories and decoration during spooky season each and every year. In addition to the Drive-In Movie Night, Philly AIDS Thrift will host their biggest sale of the year from Thursday, October 8th to Sunday, October 11th. Look for a different sale running each day, plus complimentary cake while supplies last each day.

October 02, 2020

Nightmare Before Tinsel Pops Up With Socially Distanced Halloween Restaurant

October 02, 2020/ Tinsel/ Guest User

Ghosts and ghouls, witching hour approaches. Teddy Sourias and Craft Concepts Group - the creators of Philadelphia's Christmas Pop-up Bar - announces the grand opening of Nightmare Before Tinsel. This year, during the global pandemic, the former spooky season pop-up bar will return as a socially distanced haunted restaurant with food, drink and art. Nightmare Before Tinsel will creak open its doors this Friday, October 2, 2020, at 4:00pm. Weekly hours are Monday through Friday, from 4:00pm to 11:00pm, and Saturday and Sunday, from 2:00pm to 11:00pm. Full table service for parties of four to six will be available for outdoor seating in a brand new and expansive haunted parklette and streetery. NIghtmare will also serve legal cocktails-to-go and food outside the front window. All guests must wear a mask when not seated. All tables are socially distanced at least six feet apart. Staff will follow all local, state and national health and safety recommendations including disposal menus, the use of a menu QR code, wiping down of all surfaces, wearing masks and other protocols in place for the safety of not just the patrons but the staff as well. Tickets are available for an introductory rate of $15 for the launch of Nightmare for the first week, and tickets after that will range from $15 to $20. Tickets include one food and one drink item. For more about Nightmare, visit @TinselPhilly on social media.

September 30, 2020

Northern Liberties Restaurants Present Monster Mash Bloody Mary Challenge

September 30, 2020/ Northern Liberties Business Improvement District/ Guest User

Bartenders were working in their restaurants late one night, when from their bars to their streeteries they beheld an eerie sight. The city's top Bloody Mary began to rise, and suddenly to their surprise the top foodie neighborhood did the mash. Neighbors and visitors are doing the Monster Mash. The Northern Liberties Bloody Mary Challenge will be a true spooky-season smash. With tons of great brunch spots all in a row, the competition caught on in a bacon-infused flash!

September 29, 2020

Philadelphia Zoo's Unless™ Contest Receives National Innovation Education Award

September 29, 2020/ Philadelphia Zoo/ Guest User

Philadelphia Zoo is proud to announce that its Albert M. Greenfield Foundation UNLESS™ Contest (The UNLESS Contest) has been awarded the prestigious, national Innovation Education Award at the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) Annual 2020 Conference. The Conference is the largest, most comprehensive zoo and aquarium professionals’ event in the country. Philadelphia Zoo was selected as the winner by peers from 240 zoos and aquariums across the country. The Innovation Education Award recognizes outstanding achievement in educational program design, judging programs on the ability to promote conservation knowledge, attitudes and behavior, show innovation, and measure success.

September 25, 2020

FCM Hospitality Heads to Philadelphia Main Line with Lola's Garden Coming to Suburban Square

September 25, 2020/ FCM Hospitality/ Guest User

FCM Hospitality and owner Avram Hornik are heading to the Main Line with their first-ever suburban brick and mortar concept. Lola's Garden is now officially under permit review construction at Suburban Square in the heart of the red hot Ardmore dining scene. The brand-new indoor and outdoor restaurant, patio and beer/wine garden hybrid will take inspiration from the company's popular Rittenhouse restaurant, Harper's Garden. The 260 seat dining destination will offer beautiful and picturesque views of Suburban Square's inner green courtyard, while offering the approachability of the company's waterfront favorite Morgan's Pier. The Modern American culinary program will be chef-driven and highlight seasonal local offerings. Look for ample vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options.